Hey, guys! I read the reviews and they're all really sweet and I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts and being nice. Anyway, on with the story!

Riley bashed the door and ran into her room while panting. Cory spit out his orange juice all over Topanga. Cory's eyes widened. He grabbed a paper towel and cleaned his wife's face. She sighed. "What do you think is wrong with her this time?" Cory shrugged and threw away the dripping paper towel. "You know, we should leave her alone. Last time, she threw a book at me!" Cory said.

Auggie began to laugh. Topanga glared at him and he immediately stopped laughing.

Riley grabbed her remote and once again threw it at a wall. She couldn't believe that she hurt someone and just left them there. Her new friend could've gotten kidnapped or raped. Her eyes widened. Maya could get killed! She wanted to go outside and look for her but she thought it was dangerous to just go wandering through the crowded streets of New York City.

She sat down at her window. "I hope she shows up to school tomorrow…" Riley didn't know why she cared so much. She only cared about herself, after all.

Maya was carried out of the ambulance and into the hospital. "Oh, come on! I. Can. Walk!" Maya said struggling to get out of the stretcher. "Maya, trust us! It's for your own safety!" Gabe said while practically sprinting to catch up with the determined medics. After another minute, Maya finally gave up. It didn't really matter because they were already at a room.

They lifted Maya onto the bed and told her that they were going to get a doctor. They asked for contact information. She gave it to them and they left quickly. Vanessa laughed. "They're like wolves looking for meat." Gabe nodded. A doctor ran in looking very alarmed. "Gee, thanks for keeping me calm!" Maya exclaimed sarcastically.

A nurse ran in, looking just as alarmed as the doctor. She had a cart full of supplies and stuff. Maya's eyes widened. They took the liquid and put her in a strange position to make the cast.

Monday Morning. 7:30 AM

Riley took a deep breath and entered the grimy school. "Please be okay, Maya…" She found her locker and grabbed her books to go to her first class. She turned around and bumped into someone. She watched her books fall, along with the other person's books. "Ugh, Watch where you're- Maya?" Maya sighed. Her arm felt like a bunch of bricks.

She could barely carry her books as it was. She couldn't imagine trying to pick them up. She tried to bend down, but Riley stopped her. "No." She looked at her friend's cast and felt guilty. "I'll carry both of our books." Maya was about to decline the offer but Riley quickly grabbed all of the books. "What class are you going to?" Maya looked at her schedule. "History. The class is actually right next to us." She pointed to the class.

"That's my first class, too." Riley walked in and saw her father. "What are you doing here?" Cory chuckled. "I studied to be a teacher before you were born. Might as well put it to good use." Maya's brows furrowed. "Aren't you guys rich?" She asked. Riley scoffed. "Yeah, dad. Aren't we?" Cory sighed. "I want to do something with my life. You're mom became a lawyer. Now sit down, girls. No time to chat." Riley and Maya sat down next to each other. "Is your arm okay?" "No." Riley frowned.

She really didn't mean to hurt her. She wanted to say sorry, but for some reason, she couldn't form the words. Maya watched as Riley twitched and frowned. "Riley?" Her friend continued to twitch and shake. "Riley, you're scaring me." Maya said carefully.

Come on! Say it! It's just two words! Riley was at war with herself. Maya was changing her. Too fast for her to take it all in. She wanted money. But she also wanted a friend. She wanted to be cold to Maya but she also wanted to be the nicest girl that Maya had ever met.

What is WRONG with me?! Riley began to cry. No… sob. Maya quickly rushed to Riley and hugged her. Riley wanted to push her off but also hug her back. Cory almost came to her side but saw her calming down in Maya's embrace.

Riley felt a strange warmth. It made her stop crying and she hugged Maya back instead of shoving her violently like she would to her parents. "What's wrong?" Maya asked carefully. Riley looked at Maya's light blue eyes. She actually thought they were even prettier up close. "I can't really explain it…" Maya tried to let go but Riley clenched onto her. "Where are you going?" Riley asked.

Maya sighed. "You'll be fine without me clinging onto you for the next thirty minutes." She said. She sat down in her chair. The warmth left Riley. She felt alone now. Even though Maya was right next to her, she felt like they were thousands of miles away from each other.

A boy with a bowl cut walked in. He noticed the depressing aura and tried to lighten it. "Ladies!" He raised his eyebrows. "Girls, this is Farkle Minkus. Son of Stuart Minkus." Cory said. "Farkle…" They replied. He sat down behind Riley and took out his textbook and read for the next thirty minutes.

The rest of the class poured in. Including the boy Maya met. Lucas. "Alright, class. Today is the first day, so I won't give you any work. You can all quietly talk." Everyone turned around and began to talk. "Hey, Maya." Lucas smiled at her. "Lucas." She addressed. "This is Riley. She's Mr. Matthews' daughter." Maya said while smiling at Riley. Riley shivered. "Hey, Riley." He chuckled. "She's new to NYC. I have a lot to teach her, don't I?" Lucas nodded.

"When I came from Texas, I was such a noob. You'll be fine, though, Riley." Riley thought Lucas was cute but he kind of looked like a player. She certainly did not like players or cheaters. The rest of the day swept by pretty fast and she walked with Maya back to the subway.

"So… do you like Lucas?" Riley almost gagged. "Why would I like him? Maya, that's disgusting." Riley said. She tried to be rude, but it was so hard. Maya laughed. Riley had squeaked mid-sentence. She knew that Riley was trying to be rude and she honestly found it adorable.

"What's so funny?" Riley asked. "You are." Riley scoffed. "If you're trying to be mean it's not working." Riley said. "Back at ya." Maya said. Riley groaned causing Maya to laugh.

"Riley, I think you're changing." Maya said while they got off the train. "Oh, please. I'll always be cold hearted. E-Especially to you." They began to walk to Riley's house. "I'm betting $20 that you're going to be nice to me within 2 months." Riley chuckled. "Make it 3 and it's a deal." Maya nodded and they shook hands on it. None of them knew what was going to happen in the future, but they couldn't wait.

"Hey, Riley." Maya said. "What?" She asked. "You're forgiven." Riley looked at her. "For what?" She knew exactly what. "It's okay that you broke my arm."

A/N: So you're probably wondering what happened to Gabe and Vanessa. Don't worry guys, they'll be back. Like I said, they're going to make a huge difference in the story. Anyway, when Riley felt that warmth it wasn't love or anything. She just hasn't ever let anyone give her a hug before and now she knows that it feels nice.

Please follow, review, or if you're feeling extra generous, favorite! Thanks for reading! :p