The story of us

Something Familiar

I woke up to the sun blaring through the creeks in the blinds. I stay in bed contemplating if i really want to get up, of course I do. I get up, shuffle through my suitcase, and finally pick my white peasant top, and my white washed denim shorts. I put some lipstick on, and walk outside.

"Morning" I say to Riley, Farkle, and Mabel.

"Morning Peaches" Riley says patting the seat next to her.

"Peaches well ain't that cute, you do remind me of a peaches" Mabel says giving me a quick hug.

"So where's Hopalong" I ask while grabbing a piece of Bacon

"Maya" Riley says nodding toward Mabel, I shrug

"Those names just keep getting better, him, and Zay are out grabbing the eggs" she tells me still giggling from the nickname. I help set the table, ready for the big country breakfast thats about to happen.

"Momma, I think Rayna, is getting sick" Lucas says handing her the carton full of eggs, she nods.

"Rayna?" Riley asks, putting down the napkins.

"She's a chicken, my favourite" Lucas says a sad smile on his face. We all sit down for breakfast.

"So I was talking to Mrs Addler down the road, her boys, Adam, and Samuel are having a backyard barbecue, they invited you, and your friends, it at noon" Mabel says once we're finished breakfast.

"Adam, and Samuel?" Riley asks once Mabel leaves the room.

"They're old friends of mine, would you guys want to go?" Lucas asks, but again he's staring at me.

"I would love to meet your old friends" Riley says excitedly, she's practically jumping. Lucas says we're gonna leave in an hour, so I rush upstairs to get my bag ready.

"Purple bathing suit or Green?" Riley asks her face puzzled, I point to the purple one, she always picks it anyway. I put on my Black bikini, since it's the only one I own, and put my clothes back on. I rush downstairs, and i'm so hot, I put my hair in a bun loosely on top of my head. Papa joe drives us down the road.

"Maya, you look lovely" he says making me blush

"Pappie Joe, you're making me blush" I say he chuckles. When we get there the party's already in full swing.

"Your friends are loaded" I say waking past the black ingrained gate.

"Yeah, their dad owns half of Texas" Lucas says scratching the back of his neck, he's nervous.

"Lucas!!" a tall blonde guy says hugging Lucas tightly.

"This is Adam, Adam this is Maya, Riley, and Farkle" Lucas introduces, Adams eyes linger on me.

"Farkle, what an unusual name" he says shaking his hand.

"It's a nickname" Farkle says nodding his head.

"Riley, what a tall drink of water" he says kissing her hand, wow can he rock some southernly charm.

"Maya, a blonde beauty, you're definitely intoxicating, Lucas was right" Adam says trying to kiss my hand.

"Sorry, I don't let strangers kiss me" I say keeping my hand hidden, he smirks.

"Feisty, we'll definitely get along" he says, I scoff.

"Come on i'll give you a tour" Adam says walking up the steps to the front door.

"You sure you have enough time" I joke looking around.

I know it's big, but its home" he says.

"Your house is amazing" Riley says after he shows us his theatre room.

"Why thank you, now I Have a question, are you, and Lucas a couple?" he asks causing the sharp pain to burst through my chest yet again.

"We're just friends" Riley replies a huge smile on her face, Lucas looks uncomfortable.

"Thats not the vibe I get" Adam says leading us to the backyard.

"Well its true" Lucas says, anger seeping into his voice.

"Well okay then" Adam says. The backyard is huge, they have two pools thats interlock, hot tubs on either side, and a river further down.

"Now, make yourselves at home, and ask me for anything" he says staring at me, an icky feel passes through me. This guy gives me the vibe, that nobody has ever told him no.

"Peaches, let's go swimming" Riley screams already taking off her sun dress. I follow her down the path leading to the pool when someone stops me.

"You have gorgeous hair where did you get it done" This tall skinny brunette asks, with a red solo cup in her hand. She seems drunk, but I don't know for sure.

"Ugh, I was born with it" I reply, she looks shocked, and Riley just pulls me away.

"Ugh, I was born with it" Riley mocks laughing, I shove her. When we get to the pool, it's extremely full, and I definitely don't want to go in.

"Riles, you go in i'm just gonna tan" I tell her finding a clear path, and taking off my clothes. I see Lucas, he's talking to some other guy, when they both look over. I turn away, not fast enough. I see Riley already chatting with a group of people, thats so like her, she's so friendly.

"You look lonely" someone says, I look over, and I don't recognize him.

"Sorry, who are you?" I ask, he laughs, I realize he has a nice laugh.

"Sorry, I'm Sam" he says extending his hand, I shake it.

"By the way, i'm not lonely" I tell him he nods.

"Okay Miss i'm not lonely, what are you doing here by yourself?" he asks taking a sip of something.

"I'm not alone, i'm with my friends, their just not with me at the moment" I tell him, he nods, and smiles. We talk for a long time, and I realize, he's nice, and funny.

"Okay, where are these friends of your, they should be missing you by now" he says looking around, I shrug.

"I'm sure they're not" I say, he scoffs.

"I would miss you" he says, making me smile.

"Maya" I hear Lucas's voice, I look up.

"Lucas" I say standing up, Sam follows me.

"Lucas, this is the Maya" Sam says making me confused.

"Wait, your Samuel?" I ask, he nods. Wait what did he mean by "the Maya?" I wanted to ask, but they were already catching up. Its late, and theres a bonfire that we're all sitting around. Everyone from earlier is gone, so it's just me, Lucas, Riley, Farkle, who was getting along really well with Adam, Adam, and Sam. I look over at Lucas, he's staring into the flames, his face looks worried, he looks like he's thinking. I know what he's thinking about, the last time we were in Texas, it reminds him of our Bonfire moment.