There, I finally made a chapter that included Farkle and Lucas. Just to be clear, Lucas is just protective. There is NO Lucaya in this story, it's just friendship. Same goes for Rucas.
Maya was the first to wake up. She heard Riley beginning to stir next to her, so she decided just to stay put.
Riley sat up suddenly and looked over at Maya.
Maya jumped but she smiled.
Riley ducked down and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek.
Maya smiled again. "Morning, Riles, sleep well?"
Riley nodded and replied, "Actually, yes. I was still worried about you, but once sleep got the best of me, I was fine."
Maya laughed a little and asked, "So, what are we doing today?"
Riley's face grew serious. "We're gonna tell Farkle and Lucus."
Maya's smiled faded.
Riley continued, "We can't leave them in the dark, Peaches. Besides, they'll find out eventually. I promise I'll be right by your side."
Maya just nodded; still not smiling.
Riley hugged her and repeated, "I promise."
Maya didn't hug her back.
Riley moved back and looked at her.
Maya wouldn't meet her gaze.
Riley tucked her hand under Maya's chin and made her look at her.
Maya sighed and obeyed, making eye contact.
"What's wrong, Maya," Riley asked; worried.
"I'm weak. I don't want them to see me when I'm weak," Maya whimpered.
Riley frowned. "You're not weak. You're Maya Hart, who is the opposite of weak."
Maya could feel the tears in her eyes when she replied, "I'm not the person I was when we first met. I love you, but you're wrong. I'm weak."
Riley's heart felt like it was breaking. Her best friend in front her her, her fierce Amazon warrior, though she was weak. She whispered, "I've always looked up to you; I wanted to be you. Telling Farkle and Lucas is not something that proves you weak. It proves that you are strong enough to admit it."
Maya looked at Riley and lost it. "You're always the one who tells me that I'm strong, and it's really hard to believe you now... But, thanks for always being there for me," she spit out in between breaths.
Riley hugged her closely again, but this time Maya hugged her back extra tight. Riley mumbled in her ear, "I'm always gonna be here for you." They stayed in that position for a while, but then Riley stood up and extended her hand.
Maya took it and allowed Riley to pull her to her feet. Riley was beginning to walk out of the room, but Maya called out, "hold on!"
Riley stopped and turned to face her.
Maya kissed her cheek. "you promise?"
Riley smiled. " I promise."
Soon after the two ate breakfast, Riley texted the boys
"Come over, we have something to talk about. Meet us in 10 at the bay window."
Riley asked Maya to come with her, so she reluctantly followed. The two of them waited for the boys to show up.
Maya was scared, but she didn't admit it.
Riley was worried and she was terrible at hiding emotions.
Maya took Riley's hand and squeezed it.
Riley squeezed back but said nothing.
After what seemed like forever, the boys came through the window. Farkle, being the observant one, immediately saw the crutches.
Lucas noticed Riley's expression but didn't point it out.
Farkle was the first to speak. "Um...why is there crutches in here?"
Maya laughed awkwardly. "Geniuses does say um."
Farkle looked at her. "They're for you them, aren't they?"
Maya just looked away.
Riley glanced at Farkle and nodded.
Farkle and Lucas exchanged worried glances
"Maya, what happened," Lucas asked slowly.
Maya snuck a glance down at her ankle, making the boys look as well.
Lucas and Farkle both looked at Riley and she just shrugged.
She didn't know what to do about Maya.
Maya finally spits out, "I was weak, I couldn't protect myself. It's not only my ankle, there's also bruises. Just don't look at me!"
Farkle, Lucas, and Riley all were surprised by the sudden outburst.
Riley put her arm around Maya's shoulders and pulled her closer.
Maya obliged and leaned against her; not wanting the boys to see her like this.
Farkle and Lucas exchanged glances again, this time with a sadder facial expression. They could tell Maya was hurting, but they didn't want to say anything. They feared that Maya would lose it.
Maya finally spoke again, saying, "don't go crazy Lucas, but it wasn't an accident."
A flash of angry waved over Lucas' face. "What," he asked, trying not to let the anger show.
"I was told that Riley made me weak. They tried to prove it by breaking my ankle and punching me."
Lucas was mad. He tried his best not to let it show, but Farkle noticed immediately. "Why would someone ever do that to you?! If I ever catch them I'll..." "Lucas!"Riley cuts him off before he made everything worse. "You don't need to go all 'Texas Lucas'. Just please help me help Maya, it would mean a lot."
Farkle and Lucas both nodded. "Whatever it takes, we'll help," Farkle stated in a confident voice.