Girl Meets Valentine's Day [lucaya fanfic]

Chapter 10: At Riley's house, Part 2

A/N: Watch out for a Boy Meets World reference in this chapter!

Maya's POV

I see Lucas sitting on the couch with Riley, and I run over to them. Farkle follows.

I sit next to Lucas. "Cowboy, I swear, there is nothing between me and Farkle! The elevator just lurched and I fell on top of him."

Lucas turns to look at me. His eyes are filled with tears. I can't stand to see him cry.

He gulps. "I'm sorry, Maya. I shouldn't have assumed that you liked Farkle. Its not a bad thing or anything, but I was just already sad you rejected me for the dance."

I hug him tight. He smells good, like trees or flowers or something. Lucas seems surprised at first, but he hugs me back. Why can't I just tell him I like him already? It shouldn't be this hard. I've told guys I like them a million times. It's never scared me.

But maybe, I think, I didn't actually like them. Even Riley's uncle, Josh. I wouldn't want any of them to cry, but I don't think it would hurt me like it does seeing Lucas crying. I don't even miss Josh when he's not here. I just kind of forget about him. But if I didn't see Lucas at school every day, I'd feel something missing.

I suddenly realize I'm still hugging Lucas. I pull away, blushing. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews are smiling at us. Shawn grins at me and winks. Riley and Farkle smirk mischievously.

Suddenly Auggie and his "girlfriend", Ava Morgen Stern, pop out from behind the couch. "Look, they're us!" Ava says.

"Yes, my honey," Auggie replies. "May I call you honey?"

"No, my dear little butthead," Ava replies smugly. "May I call you butthead?"

"Sure!" Auggie says, putting his arm around her.

Cory, Topanga, and Shawn look at each other and laugh. That must be from some 90's TV show I wasn't alive to watch.

I feel someone breathing on my neck. I turn to see that it's Riley. She hugs me.

"Maya, I'm so sorry I ran out on you!" She cries.

"No, I'm sorry. I knew how much you liked Lucas," I cover my mouth. Shoot. I wasn't supposed to say that.

Lucas puts his hand on Riley's shoulder. "I'm sorry too Riley." He doesn't explain, but I can tell she understands.

"I'm fine," she replies.

Topanga wipes a tear from her eye. Cory kisses her head. "That was wonderful you guys."

Shawn wraps his arms around me in a giant bear hug. "I love you, Maya."

Riley links  her arm in mine. "Now who's ready to get to that dance?" 

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A/N: So, who found the BMW reference? Hint: its from season 2. 

So, thanks everyone for 500 reads!!! You're incredible.

IMPORTANT: Do any of you have suggestions for what Maya's and Riley's outfits should look like for the dance? Hair, makeup, dress, shoes, whatever! I'd love ideas!