Falling Slowly (A GMW Fanfic)

20-Fear of Plans

Maya's POV

I wake up to my phone blaring 'She Looks So Perfect.' 

I sit up, and look around Riley's room. I remember last night, where Lucas and I stayed up until 4 in the morning to talk to her. I had a lot of fun. After that, Lucas and I went our separate ways, and I passed out on Riley's bed. 

I finally get out of bed, after checking my Instagram and Twitter. I head downstairs, and find Topanga and Auggie already dressed, eating sandwiches. 

"Good afternoon, sleepy head." Topanga says. 

"Wait, afternoon?" I ask confused. 

"Yeah, it's already lunch time." Auggie says. 

"Oh wow. I must've been really tired." I softly smile. 

Topanga smiles. "Apparently." 

I quickly make soup for myself, since I'm not feeling the best, and brew some tea. Then I head upstairs into Riley's room, to start writing my letter to her for the day. 

I tell her what I thought about last night, and how I slept in this morning. I told her everything that I could possibly tell her. Then, I did my usual surprise. 

After that, I lay down and think about what has happened since the last week of school. Riley was sent to jail for something she did years ago. The judge's words repeat in my head. 

"Riley Matthews will be sentenced for 10 years for the murder of Don Matthews." 

"Riley Matthews will be sentenced for 10 years for the murder of Don Matthews." 

"For the murder of Don Matthews."

 "Don Matthews." 

I shoot straight up. 

"OH MY GOD!" I scream. 

Topanga and Cory run in the room three seconds later. 

"What?!" Topanga asks.

"What is it?!" Cory seems scared. 

"I think that I just figured out how to get Riley out..." I whisper. They jump onto the bed, eager to hear what I have to say. 

I explain my plan to them. Topanga looks shocked, and Cory has a smile on his face. 

"We're going to get our Riley back!" Topanga cheers. I laugh, and we do a group hug. 

I gasp. "We should tell the others. Except for Lucas. It can be his birthday surprise!" I exclaim. 

They both nod. 

"Then, we should do this whole thing on his birthday. He will never see it coming." I smile, then call Farkle over to Riley's house. He meets us in the bay window about 5 minutes later. 

"Maya, your really smiling. What's going on?" he gasps. "Did you find a way to get Riley out?!" he squeals. I nod my head, not loosing my smile. He smiles, and hugs me tighter than ever. 

I explain my plan to him, and for him not to tell Lucas. He nods. "This is genius, Maya!" he exclaims. 

I cross my leg, whip my hair, wave my hand, and say, "Stop it." we all laugh, then get to planning the details. 

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After planning for a while, it's time for dinner, and Farkle joins us. 

We had decided that we needed all of us there to say something about Riley. Except for Lucas. But I was in charge of making sure that I had something that he said.