Shadows

The First Day

Maya POV

Today is the first day of Junior year. Its also the first day im going to be alone or at least feel that way.

I have to walk to school since i live in New York. But my school is an hour away. So i have to walk 10 blocks to the subway and take a 30 minute ride and walk the rest of the way.

Alone

When i arrive at the station, im standing waiting for the train to come. I see someone familiar

Once i see who it is i instantly reget staring.

Its Lucas Friar

The guy ive liked since forever.

He turns and looks my way.

I wanted to turn away but i just stared at him. He smiled at me.

Does he like me? Why is he staring at me?

I couldnt stare any longer, i just turned away and put my earphones in. Music helps me thinks or not think. It helps keep control i guess.

The train pulls up and people spill out in waves. When its clear i walk in and sit. Im losted in my thoughts i didnt even realized that to train started moving.

I can feel someone watching me. I try not to turn around but my curiosity gets the best of me. Sure enough i see Lucas, sitting not to far from where i am.

I quicky turn away not wanting to show my frown. I look down at my lap, and start messing with my sleeves. The train finally reaches my stop.

I grab my bag and started heading out the train. I didnt notice if Lucas left or not but i just kept walking. Im about 5 blocks away from school when someone taps my should. I was confused at first but when i saw who it was i almost smiled.

"Hey"

"Hi Maya." He says putting his hands in his pockets. It was silent but all i could think about was why he was talking to me? Does he know about what happened between me and Riley?

"Hey, do you mind if i walk with you to school?"

I nodded, i guess he didnt know or maybe he was just being nice.

"So Huckleberry, how was your summer in Texas?"

"It was good" He said grinning a little, "but i actually missed New York." i smiled back at him not knowing how to say my summer was.

Lucas POV:

Maya Hart, the girl ive like since our moment in Texas all those years ago. Maybe even since the day we met.

Over the summer i didnt really keep in contact with my friends because i was busy catching up on events in Texas. That time seemed to slip away.

Maya seems different more distant and out of it. I didnt know why Riley wasnt with her but i liked that i had Maya to myself for a while. When she asked about my summer i said i missed New York but i really just missed Maya and her playful teasing.

"How about you, Maya? How was your summer?"

Maya Pov: