A/N: Alright, I'm going to try and increase the updates to once every two weeks since I'm now halfway done writing it. Work is done for the summer, and I'm either done/ almost done with all of my requests. So hopefully that will help get the rest of the story done before college. Cross your fingers!

Maya smiled and shook her head slightly as she continued to drive down the highway while she listened to Riley continue to babble about seeing her boyfriend tomorrow. It was so cute when her little plant went on little tangents like this. She didn't blame Riley for missing Lucas, and who could blame her, honestly? It could be hard at times for the two, but their love for each other continued to grow stronger. I've heard of long distance, but this is something else! Maya joked to herself.

"I wonder if Lucas has anything planned for tomorrow," Riley continued.

Maya shrugged slightly. "Guess we'll find out when the time comes," she replied as her smile grew to a slyer one. Does he have anything planned for tomorrow? No. Today, yes!

This change didn't go unnoticed by Riley. "Maya, what's with that?"

"What's what?" Maya responded, trying, and failing, to play dumb.

Riley rolled her eyes. "You know what. That smile! What is with that smile?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Maya replied nonchalantly, her smile continuing to grow. I love teasing her like this. It can be so much fun at times!

"Oh you!" Riley groaned. "You know something, don't you?"

Maya held one of her hands up in defense. "Even if I did know something, I'm not saying a word. Not one single word."

Luckily for Maya, Riley let out a somewhat annoyed sigh, and shifted her focus to the passing scenery. Usually she would try and press for more details, but Maya had an inkling as to why Riley wasn't saying anything more. She missed Lucas, a lot. Riley usually did, but today she appeared to miss him much more than usual. They hadn't seen each other in person in nearly six months, which was at the beginning of his current deployment. Despite the promise of trying to see each other whenever he was in port, whether that be in country or overseas, it was still hard for Riley to try and get time off. That, and she couldn't request a vacation day for every time Lucas was docked at a naval base, it wouldn't be fair for those at her job that really need the time off.

If Maya was a betting person, she would bet that Riley couldn't wait for Lucas' tour to be done. Which is what, another six months after this deployment finishes? He's been on the carrier for about two and a half years now, Maya mulled over. And who could blame her, or any military family for missing their loved ones? Living like that was tough, and how they were able to manage, Maya didn't know. Personally, she didn't think she could do something like that, so she respected those who could all the more.

The rest of their trip passed in silence, which wasn't much longer. Once Maya parked the car in the hotel's parking lot, the two of them grabbed their luggage and headed inside to check in. Personally, Maya thought the check in would take longer than it did, but then again, she never did travel much when she was younger. Her and her mom couldn't afford it. The only time she traveled 'far' was when she went to Philadelphia with the Matthews', and then they stayed at Cory's old house with his parents.

Once they were given their keys, the two best friends headed to the elevator and went up to their room. Once they stepped inside, Riley was in awe.

"Where did you find this place?" Riley asked as she set her bag on the bed near the screen door, which led to the patio.

"Farkle sent me some hotel names that were relatively near the base, and this one seemed to look the most appealing from what was shown online," she explained as she looked around the room.

Riley walked up to the screen door and looked outside. The view was amazing! "Wow…" she mumbled under her breath. "We get to stay here for three days?"

"Yeah, and that means there's plenty of time to check that stuff out later," Maya urged as she looked down at her watch. The Enterprise would be docking in about an hour, which meant she had to get Riley out of the hotel. It would be more convincing if she suggested they head to their meeting spot with the boys if they were already wandering Norfolk. "How does roaming the city for a bit sound? Maybe some shopping?"

Riley's lips curled into an excited smile. "Sounds good to me!" she replied as she picked up her purse. "Let's go!"

Maya shook her head as Riley bounced her way through the doorframe. You a lot of work, Riles. You a lot of work.

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Maya slowly glanced over the clothing racks while Riley was on the other side of the store. She glanced down at her watch and frowned. Over an hour and three clothing stores later, she had yet to hear from either Lucas or Farkle. Needless to say, she was growing antsy, and she didn't know how much longer she'd be able to hide the surprise from Riley. When things start to go wrong, Maya's nerves escalate to no end. Come on… one of you call already!

Her thoughts were interrupted by Riley who was walking over with a few items draped over her arm. Maya put on her best smile and shook her head. "Do you think you have enough stuff to try on?" she teased.

Riley looked at the few clothing articles that she had picked up, then gave her best friend a teasing glare. "Come on, Maya. It's not that much! If anything, I would have thought you would have found something, considering you're the one who wanted to go shopping. We've been to three stores and you have yet to find anything."

Maya shrugged as she leaned up against the doorway that led to the dressing rooms. "So I haven't found anything that I like yet. You know how picky I can be."

"Touché. I'm going to go try these things on," Riley replied as she headed off to find a dressing room.

Maya smiled as her friend passed her. "You do that."

Once Riley rounded the corner, Maya took the advantage of her best friend not being in the room and pulled her cell phone out of her purse and began to dial Lucas' number. Before she hit the call button, Maya took one last look over her shoulder to make sure Riley was out of sight, which she was, and made the call.

Each ring seemed to take an eternity. Maya kept on looking over her shoulder to make sure Riley hadn't come out of the dressing room. The last thing she needed was for her best friend to walk in on this phone call, especially if Maya wanted to keep everything that had been planned a secret.

Come on! Pick up already! Maya thought.

"Hello?" Lucas answered.

What good timing, she responded in her mind. "Hey, where are you two?"

"We just got off the base and headed to the restaurant now. Should be there in about fifteen minutes or so. Are you two there yet?"

Maya shook her head despite the fact she was on the phone. "No, Riley's trying some things on at the moment, but I'll suggest heading over to get something to eat after she comes out."

"Alright. Guess we'll see you then!"

"Okay then," Maya said just before she pressed the 'call end' button and slipped the Nokia back into her bag.

Just as she readjusted the purse strap on her shoulder, Riley came walking out with a jacket and a flowing shirt draped over her arm. "I think I'm going to get these."

"Sounds good! How about some lunch after you buy those? I made some reservations at a restaurant nearby called Freemason Abbey."

Riley gave her best friend a smile and nodded. "That sounds good, cause I didn't realize how hungry I really was."

Maya let out a laugh. "Okay, silly… go purchase those so we can eat."

"Okay, okay! I'm going!" Riley laughed.

A/N #2: Let me know what you thought of it! Looking forward to the 'reunion' next? I know I am :) See you in two weeks!