Undesired Rainbows

Chapter 2

Maya knew something had changed between her and Riley, she didn't know what to do about it though so she called the one person she thought could help. The observer. She called Joshua Matthews.

She sat in a secluded booth at Topanga's waiting for him, when he arrived he was out of breath and slightly dishevelled.
"Sorry I'm late, last lesson ran longer than I thought it would" he explained, Maya smiled.
"It doesn't matter, I'm just glad you came" she replied. When Josh got settled he waited for Maya to explain and explain she did. She explained how Riley had become subdued and how she seemed to be avoiding everyone. She told Josh how the only one she seemed to spend time with was Smackle
"I just really miss my best friend Josh" her voice broke. Josh felt his heart swell
"I'll go talk to her" he reassured her, picking up his things and kissing Maya on the cheek. It was unfortunate however that, that was the exact moment Riley walked into the bakery, she squeaked and Josh and Maya turned to look at her. They were still for a moment before Riley turned and all but ran out of the bakery, Josh ran after her and Maya stayed still in her seat.

Riley ran, she didn't know where she was running to but she still ran. She could hear her uncle calling her, she ignored him and turned into the park. Slowing down to a steady walk she began to catch her breath, unaware her uncle was currently behind her.
"Hey Riley, are you okay?" he asked. She froze for a minute before replying
"Yeah"
"Then why did you run away?" he asked. She shrugged, maybe because she was totally in love with her best friend? She didn't say that however, she just stared at him.
"Look, I think we should probably talk... I like her, I really like her Riley.... Please don't be weirded out, we aren't even dating. I want to wait for her Riley but... I know she was yours first" he sounded so sincere and a month ago, Riley would have been ecstatic for her best friend and uncle but now she just felt hollow.
"You do what you need to do uncle Josh..." she said sadly. Josh stared at her, puzzled.
"Will you support me if I do decide to ask Maya out?" he asked. She looked down, it wasn't like she had much choice.
"Riley?" he prompted when she didn't reply. She still didn't reply and pulled out her phone, quickly looking at the time.
"I want to" she promised, his face fell
"But you won't?" he prompted again. She felt tears build up in her eyes
"I... I got to go Uncle Josh, mum and dad want me home in half an hour"
"You're with me they'll understand" he retorted. Riley took a deep breath
"If you truly loved her my opinion shouldn't matter" he looked at her like she'd gone mad and in return she smiled before turning on her heel and walking away.

Riley was sat in her room, writing an assignment for English when Maya appeared at her bay window.
"You and I need to talk" she commanded. Riley nodded and let her in. The blonde sat on the window and stared at Riley.
"Josh told you what I said then?" she asked. Maya nodded, her face sad
"You believe in love and fairy tales but don't believe in me and Josh, look I get it's weird- "
"It's not that" Riley interrupted.
"Then what?" Maya asked. Riley sat down and pulled her knees to her chest.
"I don't know Maya... look if you want to be with uncle Josh as much as you do then like I told him my opinion shouldn't matter" Maya looked at her shocked. She had never heard anything as insane in her life, out of everyone Riley's opinion mattered most. She was Josh's niece and Maya's best friend; her approval would make them complete. When Maya said so Riley laughed and stood back up
"I love you Maya"
"I love you to Riles and that's why your opinion matters" Riley shut her eyelids, oh how she wished that Maya loved her but alas that would never be.
"If you loved him you would stop wasting time with me, if you love him I want you to go and tell him right now and if it makes you happy I'll stand by you" Riley promised. Maya stood up and hugged her best friend, Riley felt her heart flutter
"Thank you so much Riles" and then as quick as the wind Maya was gone.