I have decided that this will be the final chapter. But, there will be an epilogue posted shorty after this chapter.

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Part 6: Lucas

Lucas decided to go to the apartment closest to his first.

He was running like he was being chased. He was too excited to slow down.

He quickly climbed her fire escape & knocked on her window. The lights were off in her room, which meant she might not be home.

He sighed, climbing back down the fire escape & continuing to the next girls house. "I guess the hard part happens first." he muttered to himself.

So, he made his way to the other girls apartment, sighing as he climbed the fire escape. He saw the window was already open, she was sitting at the Bay Window. He climbed through & she smiled at him.

"What are you doing here, Lucas?" she asked.

"You told me that this was my decision to make. That I make the next move." he said.

"& have you made that decision?" Riley asked.

He nodded. "I think I did…& I don't want to hurt either of you."

"You mean you don't want to hurt me?" Riley asked, a small smile.

"How did you…" he began.

"I think I've known for a while. You 2 balance each other out." She pushed a piece of hair behind her ear. "It's time Maya gets her happy ending. You'll be good for her."

"But what about you? Are you gonna be okay?" he asked.

"Eventually, yes. I'm just gonna need some time." she smiled, he frowned. "Don't worry about me, Lucas. I swear I'll be okay."

Lucas nodded, looking down at his hands. "What are you waiting for?" she asked. He looked up at her, his eyebrows arched up. "Go get her."

Lucas smiled, climbing out of the window. He pulled out his phone, trying to call Maya as he pushed through the crowded streets.

He looked everywhere he could think of. He tried the apartment again, he went to Topanga's. He had no idea where she could be.

But, somehow, he ended up in central park. He sat on a bench, going to call Riley for help.

"Whatcha doing here, Ranger Rick?" He heard a voice say. He looked up smiling, seeing Maya.

"I could ask you the same question." he said, standing.

"Well, I asked you first." she said, adjusting the grip on her sketchpad.

"Yes, but I'm a gentlemen, & ladies first." he joked, tipping his imaginary cowboy hat.

She sighed. "I come here to draw, to get away from all the nonsense." she opened her book, showing him her newest sketch. It was of the bridge, right over the lake. The sunset reflected off the water & the sky was multiple shades of orange.

"It's beautiful." he said as she closed the book.

"So now, tell me. What brings you to Central Park?" she asked.

"I was actually looking for you." he admitted. "I needed to tell you something."

Her smile disappeared from her face. "Oh…I see."

"Farkle & Zay helped me figure out what I really want. What I've wanted since I first moved here." he began.

A pained smile appeared on her face. "I'm happy for you, Huckleberry. I hope you & Riley have a wonderful life together."

"Yeah…I knew that's what you were gonna say." he smiled, taking the sketchpad out of her hands & placing it on the bench. He took her hands. "I didn't pick Riley."

Maya's heart stopped. "What?"

"I realized that yeah, Riley & I like each other & that we would be great together. But, that wouldn't last." he explained. "You need both sense & sensibility in order for a relationship to last. I'm following my heart & my mind, they're both telling me to pick Maya Hart."

A smile came across her face. "Really?"

He nodded. "Yes, really. I want you & only you."

"Thank you, Lucas." she said, as her eyes watered with happy tears.

He raised an eyebrow. "For what?"

"For being the first guy to chose me." She smiled as he leaned forward & kissed her.

"Always."