Girl meets new world Chapter 8, a girl meets world fanfic

Stepping off the bus and onto the grounds of the camp that Riley was attending caused the four friends to all have different and confusing feelings. Farkle was excited to see Riley and to see all of the amazing buildings and classrooms that she got to enter. After exchanging a few letters with one of his best friends he realized that he was jealous of her. She was getting to learn new and important things while he did nothing. He was able to swallow his jealousy though due to him knowing that she needed this. Zay was excited to see one of his new friends. He had only known the girl for a little bit of time but he knew that something was off with the group. She was the glue that held them altogether and she had a way of calming his friend. He liked the new version of Lucas he had come to know. He only hoped that Lucas remained calm when he saw her and Ben together. The boy was crazy for Riley but wouldn't admit it. Now he had lost her, maybe not forever but for now. Maya was excited. She couldn't wait to see her little plant and get to talk to her. Sure they had written to each other but she missed her bay window time. She was excited to see how much more Riley had changed. She just hoped that she could keep up with Riley now. Lucas didn't know how to feel. He couldn't wait to see Riley. For the two seconds he saw her at the café he knew that she was looking great. Even better than before. Although he was excited he was dreading it. After he read the letter from Riley he wanted to write her but he didn't know what to say. He cared a lot about her maybe even loved her. How was he expected to remain calm when he saw her with someone else? How had he let this happen to him, why didn't he just tell Riley how he felt on New Year's and ask for time?

The entire groups' self-reflection was quickly interrupted when they heard the girl that captured each of their thoughts.

"YAY…. Oh my gosh I can't believe that you are all actually here." Riley exclaimed loudly as she rushed over to them. The group was stunned. Riley looked like she grew another inch or two. She was wearing a pair of jean shorts with cuts on them and a blue tube top that was lacey. It showed how tanned and muscular she was getting. She was starting to form a very firm if not sculpted stomach, her legs were very muscular and looked great and very long. Her arms had now formed muscle that showed how much she was working out. Her eyes seemed to be shining brighter, and her hair with the purple on the end seemed to give her an edgy yet sweet look. She blew all of their minds when she ran up and hugged all four of them at once. "I am so happy that you all could make it, how was the trip, how are you all?" she asked.

Lucas could only look at her as the hug ended, his ray of sunshine had changed. Not in a bad way, far from a bad way. But he couldn't hardly recognize her and she seemed to exuding more sun then normal.

"WOW…. Look at you sugar!" Zay said. He looked around and all of the friends seemed to be taking the new Riley in. He had to say that he liked the change. Not because she looked better she was always cute. He liked how happy and confident she seemed. He liked that look on her, she was a lot of things before but confident was never one of those things. "The trip was long, made even longer by the car games that boy genius wanted to play to pass the time" Zay answered.

"Hey name the elements is a fun game!" Farkle interjected now that he was out of his trance.

"No Farkle, it was only fun for you… I know like two elements, oxygen and hydrogen… that's it. and I do not know their atomic weights. On the ride back we get to play something that all of us can win. Like I spy, or the state game."Zay countered back.

"That's no fun." Farkle stated "But I suppose that it might be better if everyone can play along. So okay."

The entire group seemed to be coming back around and out of their awe of how much Riley had changed other than her YAY exclamation. They all seemed relieved when Farkle agreed to letting them play a game that they could all understand.

"SO, I have a little bit I have to do here before was can have some fun. Its up to you if you want to join in and come to the two classes with me or if you want to stay in my lodge that I am rooming in. You can stretch out and relax. I will not be offended on which one you choose. So what do you want to do?" Riley asked

"What are the classes? And the assignments that you have to do?" Maya asked

"Well I have to sing a duet for the vocal class I am taking, and I have to read some poetry that I wrote for my writing class. Altogether it shouldn't take long, but I have to stay for the entire class and each one is an hour long. Its assignment day so there are no lectures or anything. Just all of use either singing or reading out." Riley answered back and smiled at Lucas. He had yet to say anything.

"I didn't know you were reading poetry for a class." Maya and Farkle both stated

"I have been writing it actually." Riley corrected.

"Then I am going to both, I can't wait to see how much my little plant has grown." Maya said as she linked her arm through Riley's. "Who is with us?" Maya asked the boys behind her. she was starting to worry as to why Lucas was being so quiet and was hoping that he wouldn't upset Riley at some point.

"Lead the way" Zay answered and the other two boys nodded their heads. The entire group started walked towards one building and entered. They were in awe that in the middle of the room there was an indoor water fountain, and a lot of open doors. Riley led the way into one room and there was a group of about sixteen kids. The room didn't look like an ordinary classroom though. There were no desks, just chairs and sofas that were all in a circular pattern. This way everyone could see each other. There were instruments in one corner. On one of the larger sofas was Ben. He was tossing a ball up and down but quickly stopped when he saw Riley and her group of friends. He got up and walked towards them. He was tanned and very handsome. He was wearing a white t-shirt that had a V-neck that seemed to show part of what Maya assumed was a sculpted chest. He was wearing ripped light blue jeans and sandals. His hair fell right into his eyes. But Maya could still tell that he was only looking at Riley. He seemed happy to see he and her group of friends. As they meet by the sofa, Ben held his hand out to shake each of theirs and said.

"Hey… it's nice to meet each of you I am Ben."

"Maya" Maya was the first to shake his hand.

"The big plant, and the artist. Nice to finally meet you." Ben responded

"Farkle" Farkle said shaking back, wondering if this hand shake was going to crush his hand or not. This guy was strong!

"The genius and that sweet heart that married her first." Ben winked at him

"Zay… the loud mouth." Zay said as shaking his hand and Ben laughed

"And should I assume that makes you Lucas the bull rider?" Ben asked and took his hand. Everyone was nervous. They all remembered how Lucas reacted to Charlie, and he was nowhere near the threat that Ben posed.

"Yes.." Was the only reply that Lucas gaveto indicate that he heard Ben other than the hand shake back. The entire group was still worried especially Riley she didn't like a quiet Lucas. She didn't like that he seemed tense. She knew that she might have been part of the reason and Ben was the other reason. However, Lucas had his chance and she was happy. How did Lucas think he was to expect her to wait on him forever? She was happy with Ben, she felt like she belonged with him.

"Alright everyone, I should hope that you are already with your duets. Let's take a seat, and let the first one begin. Leah and Michelle lets have you two girls go first. Ms. Bambino breezed him wearing a white jumper dress and heels and took a seat in the middle, she gave an acknowledging glance towards Riley's group. "Welcome to you visitors, you are in for quite a treat. So sit back and enjoy the show that my class is going to put on for you."

The pairs all came up and sang. They were not all great signers but they could all carry a tune. What they lacked in ability they made up for in song choice and performance. Each one had the class clapping and tapping their feet along. It soon became evident that Riley and Ben were going to sing a duet together and that they would be the last pair to go. The group of friends were excited to hear Riley sing. It was always about Maya and her talent that no one ever noticed or thought to see if anyone else in the group had a talent in that area too. They were also interest to figure out what song Riley and Ben decided to do. It was clear that they were forming a fast and strong relationship since he had his arm around her shoulders and they both kept glancing at each other and holding hands. They seemed to be a perfect couple. Cute, mutually independent, and supportive. They got each other. That was important for the group to know. From their letters from Riley they knew that he was a great guy, and they were happy that she was happy. As the last pair before Riley and Ben finished everyone was clapping when Riley squeezed Ben's hand. The couple got up, and they both got an instrument. Ben took a guitar out and Riley a tambourine. They started playing and singing while facing each other. Almost as if no one else was in the room. The group hoped that Riley and Ben would be good. They didn't realize that they sounded amazing. Or that they would choose a love song to sing.

(Ben is in Bold, Riley is normal, and both are italics and underlined)

I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been

Then you come crashing in
Like the realest thing
Trying my best to understand
All that your love can bring

Oh, half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got a right mind
To tell you that I can't keep lovin' you, can't keep
lovin' you
Oh, with half of my heart

I was made to believe, I'd never love somebody else
Made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself

Lonely was the song I sang
'Til the day you came
Showing me a better way
And all that my love can bring

Your faith is strong, but I can only fall short for so
long
Down the road, later on
You will hate that I never gave more to you
Than half of my heart

But I can't stop loving you (I can't stop loving you)
I can't stop loving you (I can't stop loving you)
I can't stop loving you with half of my
Half of my heart, oh half of my heart

Half of my heart's got a real good imagination
Half of my heart's got you
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That half of my heart won't do

Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding
To a bride with a paper ring
And half of my heart is the part of a man
Who's never truly loved anything

Half of my heart, oh half of my heart
Half of my heart, oh half of my heart
Half of my heart, oh half of my heart

The class applauded and cheered. The original group of friends were shocked. Riley and Ben sounded great together. Almost as if their voices were meant to sing to each other. Lucas was starting to feel nervous and blocked out the teacher and what he assumed were praises to the couple and everyone that went. Lucas was starting to see that Riley was not only looking great but that she was doing great. He had a letter burning a hole in his pocket to give her and now he was wondering if he should even give it to her. Maybe this trip would be good for him after all. He came hoping to see if there are still a chance with Riley. However, she wasn't the Riley that he knew anymore. She seemed happier and more confident. At that thought the class started piling out and Riley stepped in front of the group.

"So what did you all think?" Riley asked while Ben was putting his guitar away.

"Riles, I never knew that you could sing like that" Maya said as she hugged her friend fiercely.

"Well I didn't always, and I am nowhere near as good as you…. but I think that I can carry a tune and have some fun." Riley stated as she hugged Maya back with as much force.

"Well I for one thought that you sounded amazing." Farkle said. "And Ben you did really well too!" Farkle shouted over to Ben.

"I agree with Farkle sugar, although I care to differ on if you can just carry a tune. I think that you sounded great." Zay complimented. The group looked over at Lucas and he just smiled.

Well at least that is a change in the right directed Riley thought. "So I just have to do that poetry reading and then the afternoon is ours!" Riley said as she clapped her hands together. "Luckily it's in the same room so everyone should be filtering in soon."

Ben at this point was done putting his guitar away and came over, he kissed Riley on the forehead and said "I have a history exam to complete while you all listen to Riley's best work yet. Are we still on for meeting at the lake afterwards Ray?" Ben asked Riley

"Yea, I will see you there." She got up on tip toes and kissed his cheek.

"Good, I will see you all later then." Ben said as he turned around and walked away for the five friends.

"Ray?" Lucas questioned. It felt like the first time that he tried to talk to her, instead of being forced to. He was too quiet for Riley's liking and she was happy that he finally said something to her.

"Yea, it's for a ray of sunshine. So he and a few others just call me Ray every once in a while." Riley explained. That explanation cut Lucas to the core though. He was the one that always described Riley as his ray of sunshine. He didn't like someone else using it. especially Ben. At that moment though before Lucas could respond another class joined and they all sat down. The teacher that walked in seemed like a normal enough guy his name was Paul. He didn't like formalities for the classes. If he wanted to teach his students about life, love, and heart ache it would be better to do so on a first name basis. He started the class the same as the other teacher but this time Riley was asked to read in the middle. When it was Riley's turn she walked to the middle of the room, got a journal out that they hadn't noticed and she cleared her throat to read.

"this poem is called Lost Boy; I wrote this when I first came to camp. I hope that you all like it…

There was a time when I was alone
Nowhere to go and no place to call home
My only friend was the man in the moon
And even sometimes he would go away, too

Then one night, as I closed my eyes,
I saw a shadow flying high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
Told me he wanted to talk for a while
He said, "Peter Pan—that's what they call me.
I promise that you'll never be lonely."
And ever since that day...

I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, lost boy," they say to me,
"Away from all of reality."

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Believe in him and believe in me
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
To your beautiful destiny
As we soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
Peacefully my feet hit the sand
And ever since that day...

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy Darling,
Even Captain Hook—
You are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so,
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last

And for always I will say...

Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

(I do not own this it is a song called Lost boys by ruth b)

The class was quiet as Riley finished all of them absorbing what she had said. Then they all clapped and stared shouting out how much they loved in. The four friends that had come for a visit they were very impressed with it. Only when she said I started it, did they realize that she was not just reading a poem but that she wrote it. The only one that was not surprised was Lucas since she had written him about it. He was still shocked that she had so much talent and none of them had known it. He was willing to bet thought that she might not have. That she was the lost boy when she came here to camp. That they sprinkled her with fairy dust that in reality was confidence in herself and that she was doing great. That she was no longer a lost boy.

Sorry for such a long delay in writing, this is the first part of their visit. What do you think? What would you like to see happen next?