A Friend's Will

1 - A Fateful Encounter

The train door opened and Maya quickly stepped in. She looked around and grunted, knowing that she was too late because the train seats were already full. She lazily walked into the middle and held on to a bar as the doors closed and the train started running. The train was packed, of course. What was new about it? Nothing. She closed her eyes. She just woke up and was heading to her best friend, Riley's house. When she woke up, her mother was gone and there was no food left. Of course, what was new?

She is Maya Hart. A grade 8 student at John Quincy Adams Middle School. A rebellious, cool kid. She is fourteen years old and her father left her mom ever since she was born. Her coming to Earth was a mistake for both of her parents. Atleast that's how she thinks of it. She opened her eyes and tapped the bar using her long, clear fingernails as a sign of impatience. Her stomach was growling and she was hungry.

"Ehem," A deep, fake cough was heard behind. She looked back and saw a tall, dark-haired man behind her. He was holding onto the same bar, deep, dark hues piercing right through her hazelnut eyes.

"I heard your stomach growl," the man started the conversation, giving the girl a warm and friendly smile.

He was cute, yes. But she decided not to talk to him because he was a stranger. And, well, she was too hungry to talk.

"So wha-" She didn't have time to finish her sentence. The man reached deep inside his sling bag and handed her a red, square container. Her brow raised up once again as she gave him a questioning look.

"Nutella sandwich. I know you're hungry, take it," The boy smiled once again. She doubtfully accepted the container before returning a slight smile.

"Thanks."

"I'm Lucas, by the way. Lucas Friar," The boy introduced himself, offering her a handshake. "What's your name?"

"Maya, Maya Hart." This time, her smile was genuine. She willingly accepted his hand, feeling the slight spark in between them as they shook each other's hands.

"Nice to meet ya, Maya," Lucas moved and now, he was infront of her. She was amazd by how tall he was, figuring that he was the same age as her, or maybe a bit older. She examined his features, broadly, manly, and his scent was alluring and innocent.

"Yeah, okay," the girl nodded. She was usually grumpy and cranky. Maya was a sarcastic, evil, pretty, lazy sweetheart. But not today, and she didn't know why.

"Woke up at the other side of the bed?" Lucas continued.

"Nah, just sleepy," The blondie shrugged and looked away from him.

The train stopped. Maya looked outside and noticed that it was her stop.

"Well, this is my stop. It was nice meeting you, cowboy. Thanks for the food, by the way." being the playful her, she winked before turning around and out she went.

***

The door opened, revealing Riley that was still in her pjs. "Maya, just in time for breakfast!"

Maya nodded and went inside her best friend's house, throwing herself onto the couch. "No thanks, I already ate," she paused and looked at the table. "Hey Mrs. Matthews."

"Hey, Maya. Wait, your mother cooked breakfast?" Topanga, Riley's mother, asked.

"No, no." Maya sat down and shook her head as if she was whipping her hair.

"What and where on Earth did you eat, then?" Riley asked as she sat down beside her rebellious but loyal best friend.

If she tells Riley about the whole "I-met-a-cute-guy-and-he-gave-me-a-sandwich" story, She's pretty sure that Riley's gonna bug her about it. All. Freaking. Day.

"I was hungry so I used some of my money to buy stuff at McDonald's."

"Poor, poor Maya." Riley gave her a sad and sympathetic smile before bringing her hand up to Maya's hair, caressing it slowly.

She looked at the clock and noticed that two of the Matthews family were missing. "Where's Auggie and Mr. Matthews?"

"Auggie's asleep and Cory woke up early because he had to go to school, well, early..." Topanga commented.

Maya shrugged and nodded as she turned her gaze back to Riley. "Eat fast and be ready, Riley. We don't wanna be late now, don't we?"

"My ever so impatient best friend strikes again... Geez," Riley teased.

"Just... Eat..." Maya snorted.

***

Riley got ready and they arrived just before the bell rang, which of course, made Riley happy because she thinks she's a "badgirl", now that she was late. Maya sighed once again. Her best friend was crazy, but she loved her so much. They were late because it was Riley's first time to ride a train, and she didn't want to leave the station because "down there she was a chick" so Maya had to drag her to school.

They entered the school premises and hurried to their lockers, gathered their stuff and rushed down to block one (Block one is History, by the way).

"You're late," Mr. Matthews commented with a blank facial expression. Yes, Mr. Matthews, which happened to be Riley's father, was their History teacher.

"Well, you were supposed to drive us to school but, you were... Early," Maya smirked and sat down. Her chair was at the middle, first row while Riley was right beside her.

Cory (Mr. Matthews) treats Maya like his own child, knowing that Maya was left behind by her dad, with her always-so-busy mom. He was just like Riley, trying to solve everything and wanted to change other people's lives. He pitied Maya and he loved her like a daughter, so she was welcomed to the Matthews' humble abode.

"Touchè," Cory slightly laughed and decided to get down to business.

But, before he could even utter a word, he and the class heard a knock.

"Ugh, what is it again," Cory groaned and lazily walked towards the door, holding the doorknob as he twisted it to the right.

The door revealed a handsome-looking man. He was tall, fair-skinned, captivating eyes, cool hairstyle... Wait, I know this guy! Maya's eyes grew wide when she saw the cute boy.

"Goodmorning, may I help you?" Mr. Matthews asked politely.

"Good morning, Sir. I'm Lucas Friar, your new student."