Moana and Maui: A Series Of One Shots

The Devil With A Shotgun (Part 9)

The Devil With A Shotgun (Part 9)

One Shot #31 (Cont.)

 Moana's POV

  The next day...

   It's only Monday and I'm already ready to have a nervous breakdown. Midterms are only two weeks away and the workload only seems to be increasing. I thought last year was hard, but this year, I'm drowning in a pool of essays, homework, quizzes, and tests. On top of that, I have my weekly articles for the paper, a dance competition next week, and my part time job at the campus bookstore to make extra cash. I don't know how I even function from day to time. I'm basically a zombie at this point. I really wish Maui was here with me. We had such a great time last night. Margo and Patrick have been trying their best to help me relax, but nothing's working. I pick up my phone and text Maui. 

 Me: Maui, I'm sorry to bother you. I know you're probably working, but are you busy later?

A few minutes pass before I start getting rapid fire replies from Maui.

Maui: I get off work in two hours. Is everything okay?

Me: No.... I'm having a real bad day. I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I really want to see you. I'm sorry it's so soon. 

Maui:  Moana, stop apologizing. I'd love to see you after I get off work.  I'll pick you up in three hours. We'll drive around and talk for a bit. 

Me: Thank you Maui. <3

Maui: *Blushing emoji* You're welcome. See you soon. 

I'm so glad that I have something to look forward to later. I'm done with classes for the day thankfully. I'll plow through some more work and studying that way I can be a little less worried when I see Maui later. 

Three hours later...

Maui pulls up in the parking lot of my dorm building. I asked him to because I'm worn out and didn't feel like running down a bunch of hills today. I get into his car and collapse. Maui looks at me in concern. "You really don't look so good Moana. Are you sure you want to go out? You look like you're going to pass out any minute." I lean my head against the window. "I'm fine. I'm not fine, but I'm fine. Let's just get away from campus for a bit. I need to escape for a bit." He gives me a small smile. "I know just the place. There's this secret park that very few people know about. It's quite scenic and peaceful." "That sounds perfect Maui. Let's go." 

   It takes about fifteen minutes to get there but when we do, it's totally empty. What a relief. I really don't feel like dealing with people other than Maui right now. Maui leads us over to a beach facing a pretty river. A moment of silence passes before Maui breaks it. "What's going on Moana? I know you're stressed. Please don't deny it." I put my head in my hands. "I'm so tired. I'm only a month and half into college and already drowning. My workload is too much. I barely have time for a social life or my hobbies. I have nervous breakdowns almost everyday. I don't know if I can keep doing this. It makes me want to die..." 

  Maui frowns at me. "Don't say that Moana. That makes me sad." I frown back and sigh. "I'm sorry. I don't really want to die. I'm just not good at handling stress. I just wish I could have a vacation. Go somewhere far away and forget all my troubles. That won't be anytime soon." Maui does something that takes me by surprise. He wraps his arms around me and gives me the biggest hug I've ever received in my life. I feel my heart dancing in my chest. I've never been hugged like this before. I really love it. I feel safe. I laugh mentally. Of all people, I feel safest in the arms of a man who committed violent crimes for years. Oh the irony. 

   I hide my face in the crook of his shoulder so he can't see my excessive blushing. After a few more minutes, we finally pull apart just to gaze into one another's eyes. "Moana, there's something I need to tell you." I look at him with curiousity and motion silently for him to continue. He laughs nervously. "I-I-I really like you." My heart completely races at hearing those words. "I-I like you too Maui." Maui looks stunned. "You do?" I nod sheepishly. He comes my face gently. "Moana, I'm so happy to hear that... but...." "But what Maui?" Maui's expression shifts to one of utter sadness. I don't like it when he's sad. It hurts my heart. "I'm not good for you Moana. You could get into a lot of trouble for being with a guy like me. You had a good reputation. I don't want to ruin that for you. That'd be so selfish of me." 

  I put a finger to his lips and silence him. "I don't care. I want to be with you Maui." His eyes dart down to my lips. One thing leads to another and we start making out. His lips are soft, yet slightly rough. I love them so much. I love this so much. When we pull apart, I ask Maui the obvious question of "Are we dating?" He answers with "If it's what you want, then that's what shall be." I peck him on the lips. "It's what I want Maui." He kisses my forehead tenderly. "Then we're dating beautiful." I giggle. "Beautiful? I'm really not." Maui looks at me very seriously. "You really are. My heart stops every time I look at you."

    I smile and lean my head on his shoulder, staring off into space for a bit. I can feel myself relaxing more and more by the minute. 

Hoped that you guys liked this part of this one shot! This was my favorite part to write so far. :)  -Mary