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From the laptop of Marieneal
I hope everyone enjoyed the cliff hanger. I wonder who it could be? This chapter is going to automatically start off with Maya and Josh, remember, even though Rucas was back home doesn't mean the prom is over. I feel spiking the punch is in Josh's character, that's why I added it Not to mention it could've been Maya's plan to begin with. Plus it was a way to distract the parents. Late Happy Holidays and Enjoy!
-Marieneal
Chapter 12:
Maya looked back over to Josh to ensure he had gotten to the punch with no one noticing. She smiled when she saw a thumbs-up from him near the DJ booth.
"Alrighty then! I just figured I give you a personal congratulations seeing as I helped you get here Mr. Matthews."
Cory and Topanga looked at each other. "Uh-huh. Well, thank you Maya. It means a lot." Maya hugged Cory and took off in the direction of Josh.
"That was easier than I thought it'd be." Maya said to Josh. "Yeah, you're telling me, and it already looks like the teachers are aware."
An English teacher was running towards Cory. "Let's get to dancing before we're suspects." They made it to the dancefloor just as a slow song began to play.
Maya wrapped her arms around Josh and he wrapped his around her waist. "Secret Love Song by Little Mix, how perfect of this song to play." Josh smiled. "I've never heard it." "Of course not."
Maya moved closer to Josh and laid her head on his chest, embracing the moment. She breathed in his cologne trying to remember this moment, to afraid it'll all end soon.
Maya hugged Josh tighter at the climax of the song, tears threatening to fall. Josh lifted Maya's face. "What's wrong?" "I-I'm just so afraid this is all a dream, or it's all going to get thrown back into my face. I don't think I could handle it." "It's a good thing that I'm here for good then."
Josh dropped his head to place his lips on hers. The kiss was real. Maya placed every emotion she had into the kiss. She hoped he could really sense all of her fears, doubts and love in this kiss. Josh kissed back just as much. She savored the moment. The song came to an end and they began dancing to the next party hit.
Cory came up and tapped Josh on the shoulder. Both of them turned towards him. He pointed to the both of them and then pointed in the direction off the dancefloor. Oops. Looks like they've been found out.
-RUCAS-
-BAM- The door bursts open into Riley's room and Lucas rolled off onto the other side of the bed with a thud and Riley quickly yanked her covers up over her chest.
"Riley?" Auggie quickly asked.
"What is it you want August?" Riley said huskily. She rarely ever used her brother's first name but now wasn't the time for him to be here.
"I wasn't sure if you'd be home or not. I needed to see if I could borrow your laptop tonight with Austin." "Haven't you heard of knocking?" She said quite annoyed. "You're supposed to be at Prom." "I'm not feeling well, now take my laptop and go so I can sleep." "Okay."
Auggie quickly ran in and grabbed her laptop. He couldn't figure out why his sister was so agitated. "Did you want me to get you some soup?" "No, I'll be fine, now go." Auggie made his way out with the laptop but not before he spotted a pair men's shoes by the door.
As he went to shut the door, he figured he'd be a pest. "Tell Lucas I said hi." And with that he shut the door. Riley's mouth dropped. Lucas snorted.
"He's always been really smart." Lucas admitted as he stood up. He removed the condom and wrapped it in a bag and threw it away. "Eh, this time he just saw your shoes." Lucas looked over. "Oops." "Oops is right."
Lucas slid his boxer briefs on and handed Riley a night gown from her drawer. She quickly slid it on. "So, what should we do now?" "I'm not sure." Riley replied.
"I'm going to go ahead and take off then, better be gone before the parents get home. Auggie was pretty chill, your dad may very well have my head."
Riley just nodded. Lucas began getting dressed and draped his blazer over his arm. He made his way back to Riley and kissed her deeply, leaving her wanting. "I'll keep this as a reminder for what's to come." Lucas quickly disappeared through the bay window.
Riley fell back into her bed and turned over onto her side. She stared into dark with the only light coming through the window. A few tears slid down her face. They were so close. So very close.
-JOSHAYA-
"I can't continue to protect you, Maya." Cory was saying. "Shawn is going to have to be informed, and Josh. I expected better from you. Where's Riley and Lucas?" Josh and Maya looked at each other. "TOPANGA!" Cory yelled. Topanga was instantly at his side. "What's the matter, dear?" Topanga looked at her husband with concern. "We have to get home. NOW."
"Mr. Matthews, Lucas took her home because she wasn't feeling well." Maya said. Cory looked at her and almost growled. Thankfully prom was almost over. Topanga had her keys ready. "I'm going to go ahead and drop you two off and then we can get home."
Cory looked down in defeat. The four made their way to the car and left the prom.
"Alright, thank you!" Maya said as she waved good-bye when the Matthews drove away. She walked up to the door and called Riley on her cell. "Hey Riles, your parents are on their way home." Riley was quiet on the other end. "Riley, what's wrong?" Riley sniffed. "Well, Auggie came home early to borrow my laptop. Lucas and I were about to, but…" Riley dropped off. "Auggie. He interrupted you." "Yeah, so nothing got to happen."
Maya opened the front door and stepped in and made her way upstairs before she could wake her parents up. "I'm sorry to hear that Riley. There'll be other chances though." Riley sighed. "I suppose." "Cheer up buttercup. It'll get better." Maya hung up and got changed into pajamas.
-RILEY-
The line went dead. Maya was right. There would be other chances. Riley's door once again slammed open. Cory came in and went straight to the closet and then went to look under the bed. "Where is he?"
"Where is who, Dad?" Cory turned around abruptly and pointed at Riley. "You know who!" "If you're talking about Lucas, all he did was drop me off." Cory squinted and growled. "I don't believe you." "What reason have I given you not to trust me?"
"Hm. Maybe the house party." "Dad! That was one time and Josh was there." Topanga opened the door as Cory was glaring accusingly at Riley. "Honey. It's late. Bed. NOW." Topanga said through clenched teeth. "Fine, you deal with her!" Cory yelled as he pointed a finger in Riley's direction. He stormed through the door. Topanga quietly shut the door behind him and sat on Riley's bed.
Topanga looked down at her hands in her lap trying to find the words to say. "Mom, Dad is right. Lucas was here tonight." Topanga looked up abruptly. "We were close, but Auggie came home to borrow my laptop." Topanga put her hand to her chest and looked up thanking God. "Honey." Topanga started looking over at her daughter.
"I'm glad it didn't happen. You're still my baby girl. I don't want you to grow up. I know you are and there's nothing I can do to stop it, but at the very least this will give you some more time to determine if you're actually ready."
"No Mom, tonight confirmed it. I am ready. I love Lucas. He's everything to me. He's been patient, caring, and honest." "Those things don't necessarily mean you need to make such an adult step though."
"I know, but I want to." Topanga sighed not knowing what else to say. "All that I ask, is that you don't do in this house. Your father is on edge as it is." Topanga stood up and kissed Riley on top of her head. "Good night Sweetie." "Good night Mom."
Topanga slipped out through the door and Riley fell asleep.
-The next morning-
Maya woke up to her phone buzzing.
"Hello" she grumbled, not even bothering to check the caller ID.
"Get up, we're going out." Maya perked up at the sound of Josh's voice.
"Where are we going?" She swung her legs over the side of the bed and made her way to the closet to find clothes.
"It's a surprise." "Well, what the hell am I supposed to wear then?" "Jeans and a t-shirt will be fine." Maya quickly shucked out a pair jeans and threw them to her bed. "Alright then, I'll see you soon?" "Definitely."
Maya's phone followed her jeans. She went over to her dresser and picked out a red t-shirt. She ran to the bathroom and put her hair in a ponytail. After getting dressed, she heard a horn from the street. She quickly ran out the front door to Josh's car.
She practically jumped in. "Where we going?" She looked over to him. He smiled and Maya swore her heart was in her eyes. "I told you it's a surprise." He grabbed her hand and brought the back of it to his lips, kissing it gently.
After 28 minutes of Maya fighting with the stereo, Josh pulled into a parking lot. She looked around confused. "Where are we?" "You'll see." He got out the car and went over to her side and helped her out. He went to the trunk and pulled out a cooler. "What's the cooler for?" He smiled again. "You'll see."
Maya and Josh walked hand in hand. "I brought you here because I was told it was beautiful. I didn't want to experience it with anyone else." They passed walked to the side of a building and behind it was an extravagant field of butterflies and multiple types of flowers.
"Josh. It's beautiful." "This is a botanical garden. A nature themed date. What do you think?" "I love it." Maya looked around excitedly. "Now, what's the picnic basket for?" She asked.
Josh held it up. "This? It's lunch. Just a couple of PB&J's, sodas, and some chips." Maya laughed, "What, no cookie?" "No, there is, but you have to beat me in a thumb war for it." "Your on."
Maya and Josh made their way over to a grassy field and Josh pulled a blanket out from the cooler. They laid the blanket out flat and sat down. The two enjoyed conversing and the sandwiches. "Time for that thumb war." Josh said.
They locked hands and their thumbs met in a fiery clash. Maya ended up winning. She reached in the cooler for the cookie. "Ha!" Josh laid back and closed his eyes, enjoying the mid-spring breeze. Maya broke the cookie in half and placed the second half on Josh's mouth.
"Cookie." Maya said cutely. Josh grabbed the half-cookie and started eating it. "Thanks" He said. Maya finished her half and laid down beside Josh. The two lay beside each other for quite some time before Josh started snoring lightly. Maya looked over at him. "What the" She started poking him in the ribs.
"Wake up. You're not allowed to fall asleep." "Nnnn. I'm comfy though." "So was I this morning." The two ended up in a tickle fight. Maya pinned Josh's arms down. "No! I'm not responsible for your injuries if you tickle me and I accidentally kick you." "Fair enough." Josh moved his head forward and kissed Maya.
Maya kissed him back and she loosened her grip on his arms. Josh broke the kiss. "C'mon, let's go look around." They started cleaning up what was left of the picnic and took it back to the car. Maya jumped on Josh's back. Surprisingly, he was used to this, he wondered why. Maya wrapped her arms around his neck as they walked back towards the gardens to enjoy their afternoon.