Author's Note : Here's the final chapter! Again, I do not own Girl Meets World. Disney does. On to the story!

Chapter 2

Riley and Farkle were shocked to see their three friends.

What are they doing here? Riley thought. I thought they were hanging at Topanga's tonight.

Oh no! Farkle thought frantically. Our cover might be blown! Play it cool, Farkle. Play it cool. "Hey guys", Farkle said. "What's up?"

"You tell us Farkle", Maya said coolly. "Why'd you and my girl skip out on hanging out with us?"

"We just wanted to hang with each other, Maya", Riley intervened.

"Without us?" Maya asked incredulously. "Honey, I'm hurt."

"So they could get some kissy time in", Zay observed. "It's not that unheard of."

"Zay!" Both Riley and Farkle exclaimed.

Zay shrugged. "What? You know it's true. You two are dating."

"What?" Riley said. "We're not dating. This isn't happening."

"Yeah", Farkle added. "I'm just helping her through this tough time."

"What tough time?" Lucas asked. "Her breakup with Charlie? Cuz it seems to me she's moved on. It has been a year after all."

"Yeah", Zay observed. "So how long have you two been dating?"

"Who said anything about dating?" Riley said scoffing. "We're just friends with benefits."

"Really? Friends with benefits?" Maya asked skeptically. "Riles, you don't kiss a friend that way."

"And this does explain the constant stream of excuses over the past year", Zay mused. "Didn't the both of you say you were sick?"

"Yeah", Lucas said smirking. "What's up with that?"

"We got better", Farkle interjected.

"Fast", Riley added.

Maya wasn't buying their excuses. "Why can't the two of you admit you're dating? What are you afraid of?"

"If we were dating, this wouldn't last so long", Farkle said. He then grabbed Riley, and kissed her passionately for a few seconds. Then he released her. "See? Nothing. Nada Zilch."

At this point, Riley was still dazed. That was amazing. "Farkle?" She asked softly. "Can we talk later?"

"Sure", Farkle shrugged.

"You ok Riles?" Maya asked smirking. They're so dating.

"Yeah", Riles sighed dreamily. "I'm fine. Farkle is such a-"

At this point, Farkle clamped his hand over her mouth saying, "She's still sick. Gotta bring her home!" With that, he hastily dragged her away, leaving Maya, Lucas and Zay.

"What was that about?" Zay asked.

Lucas shrugged. "You got me. They're both acting funny."

"They're both dating!" Maya exclaimed, clearly exasperated. "Why won't they say anything?"

"I dunno", Lucas said. "Maybe they're scared of your reaction."

"Why?" Maya asked.

"Maybe it's because you might not approve", Zay pointed out. "They both did come out of relationships."

"But that was a long time ago!" Maya exclaimed.

"Or it might be because you might not take them seriously as a couple", Lucas mused. "Farkle has chased Riley since first grade and Riley's always turned him away."

"People change people", Maya pointed out. "There's a lot we don't know about those two. We should interrogate them."

"Are you sure that's a wise idea?" Lucas asked.

Maya shrugged. "I need answers. Let's go!" With that, the three of them headed to the Matthews' apartment.

Meanwhile, Farkle and Riley had just gotten back from Second Cup and were standing outside her apartment.

"I had a great time Farkle", Riley said smiling.

"So did I", Farkle said, smiling back.

Riley leaned in and gave him a kiss, which Farkle deepened. After a few minutes, they broke apart. "That was amazing", Riley said.

"That was", Farkle remarked softly. "Good night Riley."

"Good night Farkle", Riley responded. Then she went inside to find her dad trying to eavesdrop on the other side of the door.

"What are you doing?" Riley asked neutrally.

"Spying on you and your boyfriend of the day", Cory responded. "Gotta make sure he isn't gonna do anything to my precious little girl."

"Dad", Riley said exasperated. "That isn't going to happen. This one's a keeper."

"How can you be so sure?" Cory asked. "You've only gone on one date with him."

Actually, I've been on several dates with him, Riley thought. "I just know."

Just then, Topanga came in and asked, "How was your date?"

Riley smiled. "It was great Mom."

"That's good", Topanga said. "That's what you want. When are we going to meet this boyfriend of yours?"

Riley shifted nervously. "Soon, I promise. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get ready for bed." Then she headed upstairs.

"What was that all about?" Cory asked.

Topanga shrugged. "You'll find out soon enough."

Riley entered her bedroom to find Maya, Lucas and Zay waiting for her.

"What are you guys doing here?" Riley asked.

"I think you know why we're here, Riles", Maya said. "We want answers."

"Not us", Zay interjected. "Mostly your best friend. I really could care less whether you and Farkle are dating. It's about time if you ask me."

At Zay's comment, Riley turned a bright red. It's nice that someone is in my corner.

"Judging by that indication, you two are dating", Maya mused. "Congrats Honey."

"Thanks Peaches", Riley said softly. "Are you mad?"

"No", Maya said. "I'm a little hurt that you kept this from me though. Why?"

"I think we should go", Lucas said.

"Yeah", Zay added. "You need some privacy." Then they left through the bay window.

After they left, Maya asked, "Well?"

"Look Maya", Riley started. "I was scared you wouldn't approve of my relationship with Farkle. Truth be told, it took some time for me to figure out those feelings. But they're there and they're real. I'm very happy."

"That still doesn't fully explain the secrecy", Maya countered. "Why the need to lie?"

"Farkle didn't want to tell you yet", Riley said. "He thought you wouldn't take us seriously."

She's right, Maya thought I would have laughed in Farkle's face if I heard that. "True. So, how long?"

Riley blushed. "A year."

Maya dropped her jaw. "A year?! Well, that does explain the constant stream of excuses."

"Yeah", Riley said dreamily. "It's been a great year."

"Good for you, Honey", Maya said. "I'll leave you to your daydreaming." Then she left through the bay window.

After she left, Riley smiled. It has been a good year, she mused. But it's only going to get better.

That's the end of this story. Please review (constructively).