It's About Time (GMW - Joshaya)

Chapter 97

Maya's POV 

"Riley!" The two of us ran toward each other to meet halfway between the lobby and the ballroom doors.

We hugged each other fiercely for a minute before even breaking to look at one another. But when we did pull apart, I noticed her eyes were puffy and red. She had been crying.

"I'm soooo sorry," I started.

"No, I'm sorry, Peaches," she grabbed my hands.

"You have no reason to be sorry Riles. I was being a bitch to you. I've had a lot on my mind and I took it out on you," I squeezed her hands. 

But then I remembered...LUCAS.

"Oh my God, you spoke to Lucas right?" There was urgency in my voice.

"Yes, I just did," she smiled, sending a wave of relief over me. "I can't believe I was so blind to that situation. Sometimes its hard to see past the bright rainbows in Rileytown, but thanks for dragging me back to reality when I needed it," she sighed.

"That's why we are yin and yang, but don the afraid to do the same for me because God only knows that I need it sometimes," I giggled.

"What happened to Ben?" Riley asked seriously.

"He left," I said flatly. "We got to talking, and we decided that we weren't the right people for each other, at least not right now."

"Ya know....all meddling aside, you're never gonna find someone if you reject every guy you meet."

"I dont reject every guy," I defended myself.

She shot me a look, and I surrendered.

"Okay maybe I do, but I'm trying to take the steps to change that, trust me on this one, Riles," I said. And in my head, I was picturing Josh. "Just promise me, no more meddling...unless I agree to it."

"Ring Power!" she held up her finger with the ring.

"Ring Power!" I repeated, bringing my finger to meet hers.

The two of us linked arms and walked back into the ballroom carefully supporting one another in our painful high heels.

"There you guys are!" Smackle exclaimed. "They are just about ready to do the first dance!" she grabbed us both and dragged us hurriedly to the seats at the table near the edge of the dance floor, "Well second dance, I guess. Or whatever number they are on now."

"Will everyone please be seated as we prepare for Cory and Topanga to share a beautiful dance together," The DJ's voice rang from the speakers.

On cue, the guests took their seats as Cory led Topanga out to the center of the dance floor.

The piano intro of "Can't Help Falling in Love" tickled my ears as I waited for the lyrics to begin.

Cory and Topanga hugged closely as they swayed back and forth in a circle. 

Haley Reinhart's raspy voice pulled on my heart strings as her beautiful cover of one of my favorite Elvis songs

Everyones' eyes remained plastered on the happy couple who had just renewed their vows today. For a moment, the world was still; the only thing that mattered was Cory and Topanga and their love.

But when the song ended, everyone snapped back to reality. Those problems that were merely just paused for 2 minutes and 48 seconds. Not even the truest and most pure love could change this.