Stay (Lucaya)

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•Maya•

"Riley I need you to promise me something." I said nervously as I sat by the campfire.

"Anything."

"Promise me you'll never leave." I asked her.

"It's me and you forever. There is nothing that you could do to change that." Riley said.

I nodded. I needed it to be true because I knew I needed to tell Lucas. The feelings I have are eating me up inside and I need to let it all out before I blow like a grenade shattering everything in my wake.

"Maya is everything okay?" Farkle asked.

Damn. Do I look different? Can you tell I'm sad? Nervous? Worried? Depressed? For months I've been feeling low and depressed and it's only now that I figured it out. I suppose it was inevitable really, my Dad left me, my Mom's never around and no one ever loves me.

"I think I need some space for a while. Please can you go?" I asked politely for once. I had to do this now.

"Are you sure?" Lucas asked looking into my eyes.

It made me weak at the knees. He's the only thing that can threaten my careless facade.

"Actually can you stay?" I asked hopefully.

"Maya?" Riley asked confused.

"I'll see you later Riles. I'm okay I promise." I said looking back at the fire. I watched it crackle and burn as Lucas made everyone leave.

"So cut the bull Maya what's wrong?" Lucas asked.

"Nothing's wrong! I will everyone would just stop. Stop trying to figure me out. Stop asking questions." I said standing up and looking him in the eyes.

"Maya don't lie to me! Why do you feel the need to hide? You know we're not going to leave." He spoke.

"Huckleberry shut up I'm not afraid or hiding. I just needed to talk to you."

"Why do you call me Huckleberry?" He asked changing the topic.

"Because you are one! You're Ranger Rick! And don't change the topic. There is nothing wrong with me you don't need to try and get it out -"

I stopped and my breath hitched as he cupped my face in his large soft hands. I felt the electricity volting through my face and I stared deep into his eyes until I almost felt his soul touch me.

"Why did you do that?" I breathed out as he pulled away. It's not that I didn't like it, I did I wish it resulted in more but what on earth was Huckleberry doing?

"I don't know. I wanted you to stop." He spoke looking into my eyes. "I'm sorry." He whispered.

"Don't be. I like you Huckleberry, I really do."

"Wait you mean like, like?" He asked surprised.

"Yes. I might even love you but you're giving me all these confusing feelings that I don't know what to do with. You screwed my life up Huck-"
He cut me off again but this time with a kiss. His lips were rough compared to my soft ones. They perfectly interlocked with each other as if they were meant to touch and dance with each other. I could feel the passion through the kiss, the passion he should have for Riley.

"I- I can't do this. I'm sorry." I said as I ran away. The tears began to stream down my cheeks. This is gonna kill Riley.

I just hope she keeps her promise and stays.