New Beginnings

Chapter 3

Maya and Riley walked into the Topanga's and Riley made her way to one of the cushion chairs and took a seat. Maya was only there to send Riley to her mom's café which is where she will meet their friends; Lucas, Farkle, Zay, and Smackle.

"Where are you going?" Riley asked when she noticed that Maya was about to leave.

"I'm going to the park." She answered.

"You can't go; aren't we waiting for our friends; so we can hang out, like always?"

"I'm sorry Riles, I need to do my art homework and I can't do it here."

Riley sighs, "But we haven't talked about what happened yesterday."

"Nothing happen, I told you I had a tummy ache and I have tons of homework and I'm really trying to well this year. So can I go now?" she asked.

"Sure," her smile fainted. "Call me if you need me, and I'll come right away. Or you can come to my place when you're finished."

Maya nods. "Sure do, Riles."

Maya was wearing a Persian blue fit and flare floral short dress, just above her knee. She was walking in the park, with her backpack on the right side of her shoulder while holding her sketchbook, hoping that today would be a great day. She loves Friday because tomorrow is Saturday which means no school. Friday would be one of her favorite days because she doesn't have to worry about finishing her homework last minute.

Maya was walking cheerfully to her favorite spot, which is her favorite bench under the big oak tree. She was hoping that no one sits there because she really needed that spot today.

From afar Maya can see someone sitting on the bench reading a book. Maya could not see who it was but she was so disappointed. She groans slowly and walked anyway to the bench, hoping that when she sits there; the person would be done with his reading.

When she got closer that she was surprised when realizes that it wasn't a stranger at all.

"Charlie!" Maya exclaimed she was genuinely excited to see him. She never thought that she would see him again at the exact same spot after their last encounter.

Charlie looked up as he smiles widely, "Maya!"

Maya noticed that he was wearing black rimmed glasses, making him more adorable in a geeky way "What are you doing here?" Maya asked.

He closed his book with a bookmark and held up his book, "Reading." he chuckles. "We're switching places now."

"I see," Maya gave him a smirk. "Can I join you?"

"Absolutely." he pats at the empty seat next to him. "Sketching?"

"Sketching," Maya nods. Are you here with Sophia?" Maya asks.

"Oh no, I'm here alone. I need fresh air, to clear my mind," he said. "A great friend of mine told me that this is the best spot to do so," he smirks.

"The very best," Maya chuckles.

Maya placed her bag next to her, not in between her and Charlie because then it would be weird for them to sit far apart.

"How long you've sat here?" she questioned as she tugs her hair behind her ears.

"Just about fifteen minutes ago."

"Oh," Maya's eyes are now on the book he's holding. "What are you reading anyway?"

He showed her the cover of the book. "Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom."

"Is it good?" She asks curiously. "I never get reading but I've always wanted to its just-"