COLD TO THE TOUCH || RILAYA

T H R E E

"Farkle, you don't know shit," I yell as I walk towards him.

"Maya, I know almost everything."

"You wish you did."

"Your attitude always grows whenever you lie."

I stand there, frozen in front of him. I lied enough. I couldn't keep this going.

"How do you even know what I'm talking about-"

"Please, Maya. I've wanted you two to get together for years now. Just like how I've hid my sexuality."

Farkle crosses his arms and looks me in the eyes, watching the truth slip out word by word.

"Just keep your goddamn mouth shut and don't mention any of this to anyone else," I say, getting close to his face.

"Trust me. I can do just that," he replies with a smirk.

I back away, take a breath, and smile. I know I can trust Farkle with anything and how secrets stay with him. I look away and he walks in, hugging me.

"Listen," Farkle whispers into my right ear, "of course nobody will know, and definitely not Riley and Lucas. But, for the record, Zay and Smackle have been hoping for you two to end up together from the moment they met you guys."

"I've been hoping for a while now, too," I say, backing out of the hug, chuckling,"Thanks."

"No problem. Hey, they're worried about you in there, you know."

"I know, tell them I'll talk tomorrow."

"You sure? You know Riley's gonna come after you."

I smile at him.

"That's the point."

-- AT MAYA'S ROOM --

I laid in my bed for a good 45 minutes, waiting to hear a bang on my window, knock at my door, or even a simple call or text from Riley but there was nothing. I began to worry and paced around my room.

Why isn't she coming to see me? Does she not care about me anymore? No, no. Riles would never do that to me. Would she?

I wait a little while longer before I become impatient and text Farkle.

Maya: She hasn't visited, called, or texted. Are you with her now?

Farkle: She told us a while ago she was going to find you.

Maya: Please tell me she left Ranger Rick with you guys.

Farkle: ...

Maya: UGH COME ON!! They're probably caught up making out somewhere

Farkle: Maya don't say that.

Maya: You know it's true

Farkle: Wait, Lucas came back.

Maya: Huh? Is Riley with him?

Farkle: No, hold on.

Maya: WHAT?? I WILL NOT HOLD ON!! WHAT HAPPENED TO HER? WHERE IS SHE?

Farkle didn't respond for a while, so I called him, but it went straight to voicemail. I eventually got a text a few minutes after I attempted to call.

Farkle: Riley got hit by a cab on the way to your house. We're getting her to the hospital now.

-- END OF CHAPTER 3 --