It's About Time (GMW - Joshaya)

Chapter 27 Part 10

Maya's POV Flashback to about 3 years and 3 months ago--Disney World Family/Friends Vacation

I took one more look in the mirror before opening the door. Deep breath. I can do this. I wiped away a stray tear and forced a smile as I rejoined everyone.

"Oh good, there she is!" Shawn pointed in my direction. "Why don't you kids go hit up another ride or two and meet us back at Saratoga? We can hang out altogether for the rest of the night."

"Sounds good! We will let you guys know when we are on our way back," Josh spoke on all of our behalf. "Love you Mom," he kissed her on the cheek.

The group of us headed back out of the theater for one last hurrah in the park. Except now, I wasn't really feeling up to it. 

"Can we all agree on Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster?" Shailene took charge to prevent any further disagreements over which ride. 

Everyone nodded and followed Julian and McKenzie who were at the front of the pack. 

"Lucas?" I heard Riley whisper a little too loudly.

"Yea Riles?"  Yo Lucas better back the fuck up with the Riles thing, only I can call her that.

I pretended not to hear their conversation and walked silently besides Zay and Ryan.

"Is it me our is their something up with Maya all of a sudden? She seems off," Riley looked concerned. And to be honest, I felt so bad that i was keeping such a big secret from my best friend, but I just couldn't gather the courage to talk to her about this, her uncle.

Lucas tried to nonchalantly peek over his shoulder. She smacked him hard.

It's a good thing that Zay and Ryan are too caught up in god knows what they are talking about.

"Nah, I mean I think she seems fine. You worry too much. But if you're that concerned, I know you, you're gonna worry for like the next month. Go talk to her if you really think something is wrong."

Josh poked his way into Riley and Lucas's conversation. "Ya know what? She does seem a little off. I can see it in her eyes. Why don't you let me try to talk to her?"

"But I'm her best friend, Uncle Josh, I gotta be there for her if something is wrong."

"But as her best friend you gotta know that she isn't the best at opening up and she needs a different approach sometimes. Plus, you're gonna draw attention if you are all emotional with her and leave Lucas's side. That's gonna scare her off. Let me take this one. I promise if she needs you, I will let you know." 

Riley hesitated but gave in. Fuck. I don't know what's worse Riley or Josh right now. I don't wanna talk to either one right now.

Josh slowed down until he was next to me. "Sup bud?" he nudged me.

I ignored him. And looked to my right to try and figure out what the hell Zay and Ryan were talking about so that I could join their conversation.

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" Josh tugged lightly on my arm so that we were out of ear shot of Zay and Ryan.

"That sounds real great and all, but I think I'll pass, BUD," I said in a sarcastic tone.

"Maya, please. I wanna talk to you."

I ignored him again.

"Maya, first I just wanna say that I'm sorry I didn't tell you first. I was excited and scared. I tried telling you about the job before dinner, outside the theater. And you told me to hold that thought. I planned the whole week to tell my family and friends and I couldn't wait anymore."