Fall Apart

//SEVEN\\

Maya's POV

We had three days left of this vacation. Time really went by fast these two weeks. There had not been a word from Darren, he hasn't even bothered to call me. I guess in a way I should be relieved at that, but I cannot help but to feel sad about it. He may have his faults, but a part of me still loved him, or at least I think loved him. The aftermath of everything, is really getting to me. Everyone asking me questions, uncomfortable questions, trying to find my reasoning for being someone like Darren. No one seems to understand the fact that I actually did love him and he loved me, despite what he had done. I just wish it would all stop; I needed to breathe.

"Maya, what should we do these last few days?" Riley questions as she sat next to me on the couch painting her toe nails.

I shrugged watching her coat her nails with purple and black nail polish, "How about just a movie night? Swim in the pool one last time"

"Okay. Fine with me. Less stressful for me and baby"

"You're really keeping it?"

Riley nodded looking me in the eyes, "I am. Lucas and I talked it over, and it's something we both want. Besides I'm not so keen on the idea of getting an abortion"

"Yeah, well I made up my mind" I pulled the blanket over my body, "I cannot have this child."

"That's understandable. And I doubt Darren would even step up anyway. He doesn't seem like the father type" Riley twisted the nail polish cap back on and placed it aside, "Have you and my uncle worked things out?"

"Um, not exactly. He and I have not talked much since the other day"

Riley threw her arms around me bringing me into her embrace, also careful not to mess up her toes, "Peaches, you and my uncle are going to be together. That's a fact"

"Seems like it's too late for that, Riles"

Riley and I sat there cuddling on the couch, while watching the TV. Soon Riley had fell asleep leaving me basically by myself. I noticed Josh out by the pool, sitting in one of the lawn chairs. Reluctantly, I decided to go join him, still keeping the small throw blanket wrapped around my body. He had a saddened look on his face as he stared out towards to the ocean.

"Is this seat taken?" I ask as I got closer to him. He just simply shook his head and I sat down next to him, "Everything okay?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't it be?"

"You look kind of sad.." I reply analyzing his face. "Something you want to talk about?" Again all he did was shake his head back at me, no words spoken. I could sense that something was up and I was determined more than ever to find out. "Josh? Could you talk to me? Please?"

He turned his head towards me and exhaled deeply, "What do you want me to say?"

"Anything. Just talk to me. I like talking to you. We have amazing conversations"

"Yeah, well I am a bit lost at words when it comes to you"

"Why's that?" I adjusted in my seat turning my whole body towards him.

"You know why"

"I wanna hear you say it, Josh"

He stared back at me long and hard before speaking, "I love you, Maya"

A smile began to pull at my lips, "Was that so hard?"

"It doesn't mean much. You're in love with Darren, for some god awful reason." Josh stood up and I stood up with him, moving to block his path.

"Is that really what you think?"

"It's what I know"

I shook my head, "Josh, you know very well how I feel about you. Ever since I was a little girl. When I would tag along with Riley going down to visit her grandparents, I always looked forward to being able to see you"

"Maya, that was a long time ago"

"Josh stop, just stop." I reached out for his hand intertwining our hands, "I have feelings for you too, Josh."

"Are you sure? You and Darren have history. How do I know you won't go crawling back to him?" Josh mindlessly started playing with my fingers.

"You and I have more history and chemistry together."

He pushed a strand of my hair behind my ear and softly caressed my cheek, "Don't go breaking my heart, now"

I let out a small laugh, "I would never" Before anything else could be said, his lips were on mine, our tongues fighting for dominance and his hands placed on either side of my face. This was the most anticipated moment of my life. Josh and Maya. Our someday has begun, and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for us next.

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