Their World | Rilaya

92: Speeches

[After the wedding ceremony, there is a dinner and reception.]

Farkle taps a spoon on his glass to get everybody's attention. "Everyone if you would quiet down, it's time for a few toasts to the newly weds."

"I thought I got to give my speech first," Auggie interrupts.

"I'm the best man!" Farkle whisper-yells to Auggie.

"I'm also the best man!" Auggie argues.

"You're technically the junior best man."

"Riley is my sister!"

"But I'm their best friend!" Farkle retorts, his voice getting slightly louder and louder.

"I helped them-"

"Okay," Cory says over the two boys, who are arguing. "I'll go first... Becoming a father is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Over these past eighteen years I've gotten to see my daughter turn into such an amazing person. She grew up right before my eyes, and today I gave her away at her wedding. I'll be the first to admit that today wasn't an easy day for me, but I think all fathers have a hard time on the day of their daughter's wedding. It wasn't until half way through today until I realized I have nothing to worry about... I realized I have nothing to worry about, because as I watched Riley grow up, I also got to see Maya grow up with her as well. She was always right by Riley's side, even when no one else was. I had the joy of seeing their friendship turn into something more... There is no greater aspiration than to find love in our lives. I'm happy that Riley and Maya were able to find love in each other... I believe that when you find love you hold onto it and cherish it, because there is nothing finer and it may never come again. I am certain that Riley and Maya will do just that."

Cory raises up his glass to signal that his speech is over and sits back down.

Just then Auggie and Farkle are finishing up their argument.

"My name starts with an A and yours starts with an F. A's are better than F's, so I get to go first," Auggie reasons.

"He's got a point," Smackle comments.

Flustered, Farkle looks over at Smackle and lets out a, "F-lehh!"

"F-lahh," Smackle retorts back. "You win," she says, looking over at Auggie.

"Yay!" Auggie quickly celebrates before starting his speech. "Everybody is talking about how today is such a big day for Riley and Maya, but I don't really see it that way. Every since I was born it was always Riley and Maya, and today they are still by each other's side. Growing up, I always saw Maya as my sister, and today she officially became my sister-in-law. They've been in love with each other for such a long time, if not forever... It's always been Riley and Maya, nothing has changed that. If anything, today has confirmed that they will always be together, but I already knew that... It's Riley and Maya... They love each other... They married each other."

Auggie goes and sits back down with Cory and Topanga, making it Farkle's turn to give his toasts.

"I've loved Riley and Maya both equally, since the day I met them," Farkle begins. "Back then they were polar opposites. One was a happy ray of sunshine, while the other was mysterious, like the dark side of the moon. When we were younger, I thought my greatest challenge in life was going to be choosing between these two. As it turns out, that isn't going to be the case... I was never able to choose between Riley and Maya, because well... you just can't. You can't think of one without thinking of the other. They could never be broken apart... Like any couple they've had their ups and downs, but what is important is that they always come back together... I'm happy that they fell in love, but I'm even happier that they fell in love with each other... Just remember I'll always love both of you equally and thanks for loving me," Farkle smiles before adding one more thing, "even during my turtleneck era."

[Later that night, Riley and Maya, and the rest of the couples at the reception are slow dancing together.]

"Riles?" Maya asks, as she looks up into the brunette's eye.

"Yes, Peaches?"

"We're married?"

Riley laughs and nods her head. "Yes, yes we are."

Maya smiles. "I guess hope isn't for suckers."

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A/N: Sorry I haven't updated these past couple of days, I've been really busy with school. Tomorrow, it's finally time to say goodbye. Where will everyone be heading off to college? Who will have the hardest time saying goodbye to who? Is everyone ready for the real world?

A description...
"It's been 15 years since the clique six has graduated high school. Everyone has made their way back to New York City, and they have all even managed to get married.

Lily Minkus, Danny Babineaux and Brandon Friar have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Now they are entering the sixth grade, their first year of middle school. Who will they meet as they begin their new journey?

Riley and Maya have been happily married for the last 15 of years, but is something still missing from their lives?"