Summer Love

Chapter 2

Maya's POV

Topganga asks us to come with the Matthews Family on their Summer road trip. I say of course, but in my head I'm screaming WHY? THEY KNOW I CAN'T AFFORD THIS!

As a Hart and a Clutterbucket, I don't really expect much in life. I guess I did when I was little, but ever since my father left me I abandoned hope of ever having a better life. My mom wants the best for me, but she can't support our little "family" by herself. Maybe if she got married again... to Shawn Hunter....

Shawn Hunter was Mr. Matthews's best friend in school. Topanga always described him to me as "The Maya of John Adams High." I didn't like him when I first met him at Christmas, but I think it was more that I was scared to like him. But now, there's nothing I want more than for him and my mom to get married. I even used my 14th birthday wish on it.

Lucas and Farkle have already accepted the invitation. Now everyone's eyes are on me. 

"Um..." I begin. What do I say? This would be an awesome trip. But how could I ever pay? I know the Matthews don't expect me to, but I'd feel so guilty making them spend money on me. 

"Since we'll be sleeping in the trailer, we'd only need maybe 200 dollars a person, for food and gas or whatever." Topanga says. "I was thinking your mom could come too, if she wants," she adds. "Shawn will be there."

Uh oh, now I kind of have to go. For... Shaty? Kawn? Never mind. 

"I'd love to come," I reply. 

Topanga looks at me worriedly. "Don't worry about the money, Maya, we'll pay-"

"No, it's fine. I'll figure something out."

Now all I have to do is find a way to get 200 bucks in the next week. 

Yikes.

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A/N: New update this Saturday. It's a Lucas chapter