Author's note: Sorry for not updating sooner I've got so much going on! Thanks to my beta Abooknerdandproud !
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"Maya!" Riley screamed in panic. "Slow down! We're going to crash if you keep driving like this!"
Maya had beaten Riley to Josh's car and snatched away the keys from her hands. Her own fear and nervousness caused her to step on the accelerator a bit too much.
"Maya!" Riley screamed as they barely made it across the red light without bumping into a coming car.
Noting her best friend's panic attack she slowed down.
Riley sighed. "Thank you." She held her hand to her chest and looked at Maya.
"He's going to be alright. Please, calm down."
"You don't know that. I'm sick of this!" she cried hitting the steering wheel.
"What is it with the universe that it just doesn't let us be in peace? What the hell did we do?!Why can we not just live a happy life where neither of us get injured? It's not fair!" she cried bouncing up and down in desperation.
"Maya, things happen for a reason. I'm scared shitless too! But believe me when
I say that better is yet to come." Riley held Maya's hand in comfort.
Maya tried to choke back a sob but couldn't succeed. "I hope you're right because I'm getting tired of this crap."
"I know I am right." Riley really hoped she was. "He'll be fine."
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Josh was trying so hard not to scream but the burns stung too much. "Ah!" his breath was uneven and hard.
Cory and Shawn winced. "Hang in there little bro."
" . ." Josh struggled to speak.
"We're almost there Josh. They'll give you something for the pain just hang in there kid." Shawn thanked God Maya was behind with Riley. She would freak to Josh's yelling and groaning.
"We're here." Cory turned to Josh.
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Parking the car she jumped out and ran as fast as she could and saw Cory and Shawn telling a doctor what had happened while a group of doctors pulled Josh out of the car making him scream out in pain.
"Josh!" she ran to him.
"Maya." Shawn hugged Maya to keep her from Josh.
Taking a look at him she gasped. His neck and hand were burned and she could see the live skin. "Josh!" she exhaled and it caught his attention.
"Maya." He groaned. "You don't want to see this." He said before screaming out again at the nurse's touch. They were getting rid of his shirt and preparing to clean his wounds in the ER.
Maya ran to him. "it's ok babe, just breathe." She kissed his left hand. "Just breathe." Maya turned to the doctor. "Could you please help him to not feel so much pain?" she cried. "Please- It hurts him so much."
"We're doing everything we can."
"Sir. Neither of you can be here." A nurse said.
"Maya, let's go." Shawn had to practically drag her.
"No, I have to be with him. Please!"
"Maya. It's okay." Josh grumbled. "Go."
"But- no I can't leave you like this I-"
"Go. I'll be fine, babe." He kissed her hand. She sniffed making her way out hearing another piercing scream. Ready to run back to him Shawn stopped her.
"Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Calm down okay?"
"He'll be alright." Cory said once he reached them.
"You people keep saying that…do you not hear him?!" She shouted.
"He will be okay, he's been fighting since he was a baby. Tough one that boy is." Alan said hugging her.
"I hope so." She cried hearing yet another shout.
Maya stood there staring at the floor shaking and chewing her hair. "I seriously don't know why I feel like something like this was bound to happen." She broke the silence that filled the room. "Is it me? Do I bring bad luck?" her voice broke.
Topanga , Amy, Eric and Morgan arrive just in time to hear this.
"No, Maya. It's not you. This is what life does unfortunately. It's not you, honey." Amy hugs her. "Do we have any news?" They all shake their heads and she sighs wishing her youngest child got better soon.
Thirty minutes later the doctor came out.
"How is he?" Amy jumped immediately, Alan and Maya close behind her.
"Things could have been worse. He has a first degree burn on neck and a second degree burn on his hand, that's about it. He's really lucky his clothes didn't catch on fire." Everyone shuddered just picturing it. "The burn on his neck is most likely to fade away because it's a first degree but the one on his hand is just a matter of his recovery and scarring process. He's being healed so it will be a couple of hours before you can see him. I will let you know when you can go in."
When two hours passed by in total silence the doctor came stating they could see him, two by two. It was obvious the first one to go in were his parents then Cory and Topanga along with Riley (with some sneaking around), Eric and Morgan and finally Shawn and Maya.
About an hour later it was Shawn and Maya's turn to enter. Shawn decided to leave Maya in there a few minutes before going in himself; he knew she needed some time alone with him. Walking in slowly Maya's eyes teared up seeing how pale and hurt he looked. He was sound asleep.
Maya approached him slowly and sat by his good side. "I can't believe these things keep happening. Why can't we catch a break?" She spoke while stroking his face. "I thought this year was going to be great but look how it's started. I can't help but think there's much more coming." She whispered, sniffing every few seconds. "First this and then you graduating and leaving. Don't get me wrong I'm proud of you but I don't know where that leaves us you know? God… what is it with this universe?" Maya dried her tears with the pink sleeve of her sweater.
"That's how life is, Maya." He whispered all of a sudden fluttering his eyes slowly. "It gives you these ridiculous lessons with the most ridiculous events with the most ridiculous consequences. Like the horrendous scar I'm going to have forever." He laughed. "Look at it this way." Josh continued not seeing any sign of relief on her face. "It's another way to see how much we love each other and how strong we are together and individually."
"I thought I lost you." Maya sobbed softly, lying beside him.
"You won't get rid of me that easy." Josh joked.
"I would never." Maya kissed him passionately.
He moaned. "What's that for?" He smiled dreamily.
"It's my mission to kiss you that way every chance I get. You never know what happens."
"I'd die happy then."
"That's not funny."
"I'm still here like I promised aren't I, babe?" They both recalled the day Josh gave Maya her promise ring. It seemed like remembering that was now becoming an unwanted habit, at least in this way.
A knock on the door could be heard and it opened slowly revealing Shawn's head before his whole form was inside.
"How are you doing kid?"
"I'm good... not for long though, I can feel the anesthesia wear off." He complained.
Shawn flinched. "Sorry. You scared us really bad, that's not cool."
"Oh man, I'm never gonna be cooler than you now." Josh whined.
"What? You almost died as a baby and you made it and now you almost died burned to death and you survived! Dude, you were cooler than me since the day you were born and you're even cooler today." Shawn laughed and his heart swelled at the sight of Josh's wide smile.
The three of them talked for another ten minutes when Shawn exited. "I need to go home… rest with your mom… I'm correct if I say you're spending the night?"
Maya nodded. "Correct." She turned to Josh's sleeping form.
"I'll come by with your mom later today." He said exiting the room.
Not for a second did she hesitate to stay with him that night or the next one or the next one or the next five days after that actually. He'd been with her all the time she was hurt even when she didn't want him to and she was going to do the exact same thing.
They talked for a bit and Maya consistently kissed him in between. She was so glad that he was going to be okay.
Josh fell asleep quickly because the medication made him drowsy. Maya sat there watching, thanking the universe for keeping Josh alive. She then kissed his good hand and closed her eyes. She has fallen asleep hugging Josh's arm./p
Two days later he was charged out of the hospital.
"You have everything?"
"Yeah." Alan replied to Josh.
"Oh, just like old times. I'm going to take care of my baby boy."
"Ma…" Josh whined.
"Oh, but if Maya said that you would be glad."
"Absolutely." He laughed.
And that's exactly what happened. Maya spent the rest of their Christmas break taking care of Josh.
"Stop, stop, stop!" Josh complained. Maya was helping him sanitize his burns and apply the medicine the doctor prescripted.
"Sorry." She hissed in pity. "I can't stop you have to use it."
"It sucks." He groaned in pain breathing in and out heavily. Not moving his hand for over a week caused it to be extremely difficult to move.
One day came where Josh thought it was time to see his burns as he'd only felt them but not seen them himself.
"Bring me the mirror." He told Maya.
She looked at him gaining time to think of an excuse. Honestly he wasn't that bad it was just a big red mark on his neck but a man has an ego too. Hi hand, he decided not to see either, if it hurt that bad he couldn't even handle to see what it looked like. Not noting any change of mind she asked what was obvious.
"Really? Are you sure?"
"Yeah, c'mon." Together they went into the bathroom and Maya slowly pushed him towards the mirror.
"Oh." Was all he could say while he stares at himself.
"It's not that bad, babe. The doctor said it's very likely to fade away with time. It's like a really bad sun burn." She kissed his shoulder while hugging him from behind. He then revealed the burn on his hand, which was in much worse state.
"It looks really weird." Josh said trying to touch it. "How are you not disgusted? You gag at literally anything."
"You're not disgusting. You're extremely and undoubtedly hot." She smirked staring at him through the mirror.
"This made him laugh and blush hard. "Man… if my hand wasn't so bad I'd do so many things." He turned to her and whispered.
"It's a good thing I'm completely healthy now and a girl can work on her own." She said against his lips.
"Yeah?"
"Yeah… just until you're better though." She laughed.
"Cool." He smirked guiding her in the same position towards the bed.
An hour later:
"That… I-" Josh looked at Maya with a huge grin, even though all the lights were off.
"I know." She chuckled in understanding.
"Thank you for helping me with everything." He whispered.
"You did the same for me. Not one moment did you leave my side when the accident happened, how could I not be here?"
"I love you so much."
"Me too."
"Oh shit…" Josh groaned after a few minutes.
"What?"
"We start classes again tomorrow."
"Well then we better enjoy the night." She laughed straddling him once more.
Moans, kissing and the occasional "I love you" could be heard in the dark room. If this is what he got when injured he would most definitely get hurt more often.