Girl Meets Senior Year

Lasts and Firsts

"September, before classes?" Maya asks.

"That's three months away!" Riley exclaims.

"Over Christmas break?"

"That still isn't enough time to plan everything."

"What about Spring?"

"Finals."

"But after finals?"

"Why are you in such a hurry to set a date, Peaches?" Riley turned to Maya.

"I'm determined to get married to you before you have a chance to change your mind."

"I'm not going to ever change my mind about you. Promise," Riley smiled at her. "In fact, I thought it would be nice for you to have one as well," Riley walked over to her bedside table to took something out of the drawer. She hid it behind her back until she returned to her seat at the Bay Window. "I hope you like the one I picked out."

Maya took the ring box Riley handed her and opened it. She teared up as she looked at the single solitary princess cut stone adorning the ring. "It's beautiful."

"I'm glad you like it, baby." Riley leaned over to kiss her before taking the ring from the box and sliding it on Maya's finger.

Riley's phone rang. She looked at the Caller ID to see it was Farkle.

"You should get that," Maya said.

"I really don't want to if I'm being honest. I sort of had something else in mind."

"Answer the phone, Riles." Maya shook her head.

"Hey, Farkle. Your timing is impeccable as always."

"Riley!" Farkle's voice came through the speaker. "Are you and Maya busy this weekend?"

"Not particularly, what's up?"

"My dad may have rented a house in the Hamptons for the six of us for the weekend. He knows we are all kind of sad about splitting up next year, so he wanted to do something special. One last adventure before we all enter adulthood."

"Wow! That's- that's great! We will be there!"

Maya, not able to hear Farkle's side of the conversation, stared at Riley confused.

"Great. Can you two meet us at my place Friday at 2? We can head out from there."

"See you then, Farkle! I'm really excited."

"Looking forward to it, Riley. Tell Maya hi for me."

"What was that about?" Maya asked as Riley hung up the phone.

"How do you feel about going away with me for the weekend?"

"That sounds fantastic!"

"Along with four of our closest friends," Riley added.

"Still sounds fun, but slightly less on the fantastic part."

"Mr. Minkus rented a place in the Hamptons for the six of us."

"Wow! I get to pretend to be rich for a weekend?"

"If that is what will make you happy, Peaches," Riley laughed. "We are meeting at Farkle's at 2 on Friday."

"Remind me to hit up the gift shop before we leave then. I'll need to look the part."

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Farkle showed everyone around the house. It turned out to be eight for the weekend, rather than six, as Zay and Lucas each brought their girlfriends. "There are four bedrooms, so everyone can have their own space. I hope you guys don't mind but Smackle and I already assigned rooms to everyone. Zay, you and Vanessa are in here," he motioned to the room on his right. Zay and Vanessa had been on and off again since they reconnected on the trip to Texas in eighth grade. The summer before Junior year of high school they decided to really give it a shot and had been going strong ever since.

"I'm going to go take our bags to our room, Dearest." Smackle said as she went towards the stairs. "Riley, Maya? If you want to follow me your room is up here too."

"I'll show Lucas and Lauren to their room then."

Riley and Maya followed Smackle upstairs.

"Farkle and I are down the hall on the left. You two are right here," she motioned to the first door on the right as they reached the second floor. "We are all leaving for dinner at 8. That gives you guys some time to get settled in before hand if you want to join us."

"Thanks, Smackle," said Maya as she took Riley's bags from her and carried them into the room. She looked at the king sized bed and paused.

"What's wrong, Peaches?"

"Nothing, Riles. It's just there is only one bed."

"We've slept together countless times, silly. Plus, we are engaged now," Riley added holding up her left hand to show off her two rings.

"I know. I was just thinking thats all."

"Thinking about what?" Riley asked her playfully.

"Nothing, Honey." Maya carried the bags over to the dresser and started arranging their suitcases and unpacking the essentials.

"You don't have to do that now, you know."

"I was just trying to get us settled in," Maya looked up at her from where she was sitting on the floor going through their belongings.

"I have another idea of how to do that," Riley grabbed her hand and pulled her off the ground.

"Oh?" Maya instantly got lost in her eyes.

Riley leaned in until their lips met. Her tongue brushed across Maya's lips asking for entry. Soon they were moving in sync. Maya moaned into Riley's mouth as she lifted her hands to brush through the brunette's hair.

Maya guided Riley back until they reached the bed, causing them to fall onto it. Panting, Maya broke apart from Riley. She was flustered and took a few steps back, "I'm so sorry, Riles. I didn't mean to get carried away like that."

"Why did you stop?"

"Because I'm afraid if I don't stop myself now I won't be able to. It's the first time we've actually been guaranteed privacy. I don't want to lose control."

"What if I want you to?"

"Wait, what?"

"I'm ready, Maya. I was hoping to after I gave you your ring, but Farkle called. Coming up here seemed like the perfect time."

"Y-you want to? Now?"

"Right now."