The gang talked for a long time; so long that Lucas and Farkle had to leave due to curfew.
By this point, Maya was feeling really happy, and Riley could tell.
Riley smiled at her and Maya smiled back brightly.
Farkle and Lucas said their goodbyes and went on their way home.
Riley handed Maya her crutches. They started to walk out the door, but Riley whirled around to face Maya suddenly.
Maya stumbled back surprised, but she managed to not fall.
Riley got closer to Maya and pressed her lips against her forehead.
Maya leaned into it; not wanting the affection to stop.
Riley stayed there for a little bit, then pulled back. "I am happy that you are happy, even with your circumstances. I'm so proud of you. You admitted to the pain, instead of hiding it." Riley placed a hand on Maya's cheek and moved closer until their noses were almost touching. She then whispered, "Promise me from now on, that you won't hide the pain from me again. Please, Maya." Riley then stepped back from Maya; waiting for an answer.
Maya was touched. "First of all, yes, I will start telling you. I trust you. Second of all, I love you." She knew that that sounded sudden, but after everything that has happened, that was the best thing she could say.
Riley smiled. "good, thank you. I love you too."
Maya smiled back, then the two headed back to Riley's for dinner.
Riley laughed suddenly. "Can you believe we talked with them for that long!?"
Maya laughed too. "I know right! I can't believe it either." The girls giggled again continued on to Riley's apartment
When they got back to Riley's, Topanga was there waiting for them.
Topanga smiled. "Hey girls! I'm so sorry about your ankle, Maya."
Maya just shrugged. "it's fine."
Riley looked at Topanga and grinned; indicating that Maya really was feeling fine. The two then sat down for dinner. They didn't really say much; due to the fact, they were really tired.
Topanga spoke up, "Maybe once you girls are done eating, you should try and sleep. You look exhausted."
Maya looked at Riley and nodded.
Riley nodded back and went back to eating.
Once the two were done, Topanga said goodnight and they went to Riley's room. Riley flopped down on her bed tiredly.
Maya did the same. She turned her head towards Riley's and pressed her lips against her cheek.
Riley leaned into her touch.
Maya stayed there for a bit, then pulled back. "Thank you," she mumbled softly.
Riley smiled, replying just as soft,"Anytime, Peaches." They stayed in that position for a while, snuggling each other. Riley looked over at Maya and started to gently stroke her cheek.
Maya loved it when Riley did that. She grinned and placed her hand over Riley's.
It was now Riley's turn to smile. Riley did know how much Maya loved it when she did that. Finally, the two got under the blanket and exchanged good nights. "I hope your ankle won't hurt too much tomorrow," Riley whispered to her friend. Maya smiled. "Yeah? I hope so too." she paused and took Riley's hand in hers, then continued, "trust me. Thanks again for always being by my side no matter what."
Riley touched her forehead to Maya's. "That's my job."