Maya Meets World

Maya Meets Hayley

Message from: Josh Matthews
So, no class this week!

Maya looked down at her phone and smiled. Her smile faded quickly when she realized it would be another week before she saw Josh again. She decided to listen to Riley's advice however, and responded as herself.

To: Josh Matthews
Sweet victory!

Message From: Josh Matthews
You doing anything fun with your night off?

To: Josh Matthews
Actually, I think some people from class were going over to Sarah's apartment... She's apparently got a wicked game-room. Ordering pizza, drinking some beer. Youuuuu should come.

From: Josh Matthews
Hmm... I might. Hayley is off that night so we were going to spend it together.

To: Josh Matthews
Bring her!

Maya couldn't even believe she sent that text. This was the only way she knew she would make it through all of this with Josh. She'd have to accept Hayley, and as much as she could, embrace her.

Wednesday night rolled around and Maya hadn't heard from Josh since she text him about meeting at Sarah's. She had no idea if he would show up, she had no idea if Hayley would show up, and honestly, she was just trying not to think about it. She really enjoyed the other girls from her class, and regardless of if Josh showed up or not, she was going to have a good time tonight.

Maya walked into the clubhouse of Sarah's apartment, a case of beer in each hand. "Ladies!" She said raising the beer in the air.

"Yay!"

"Maya!"

"Yessss!"

Maya smiled at her classmates' enthusiasm as she walked in. Granted, she was carrying two cases of beer, she knew everyone was ready to have a good time. Sarah had ordered pizza, the boxes spread across a few tables, lids open and slices missing already. Without missing a beat, Maya popped open a beer and grabbed a slice of pizza for herself. With an exhale she plopped down into an oversized chair. "I can't tell you how glad I am we didn't have class tonight." She said and took a drink.

"Oh, me too. Art History is suuuuuuch a drag!" Sarah added.

"I probably couldn't tell you one single thing we've discussed so far." Another girl added.

Maya laughed and ran her hand through her hair. "It's just so long." She whined.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Maya raised her beer in the air, the other girls following suit. She nodded to her classmates and they all took a drink.

"I thought Josh was coming?" One of the girls asked.

Maya did her best not to react.

"Yeah, I text him earlier this week and shot him the address." Sarah said.

Maya felt her stomach jump into her throat. Settle down, Hart. She told herself.

"But I never heard back from him." Sarah added with a shrug. "You guys hang out a lot," she said with a nod in Maya's direction. "Any idea?"

"Uh..." Maya said pushing her bottom lip out slightly shaking her head. "Not really. I know his girlfriend was off tonight and he wanted to spend it with her... he said they might stop by."

"Hmmm."

"Has anyone met her before?"

Maya raised her eyebrows and looked around at the girls for an answer. Everyone seemed to be shaking their heads.