Maya's Hart

Chapter 37

Riley's POV:

We sat in the freezing Christmas weather. Barely anyone was outside. Maya and I just hid in the dark alley, alone and cold. I gave Maya her present, it was a couple of sketchbooks, watercolors, sketching pencils, and soft pastels. Underneath all that, was a mistletoe, with a small note saying "kiss me <3" and with that, we made out.

We kept hearing police sirens nearby. We knew already that our family had started reporting and calling.

"Hurry pack everything up! Let's go!" Maya would always say when she heard the slightest siren. Of course we ran and ran until we were out of breath. This was how our life was going to be from now on. Sirens? Run. Hungry? Thirsty? Too bad. Cold? Suck it up. Sick? You're fine. I hated this way of life, but I would do anything for Maya. I wasn't going to try to urge her back home, there was no use of that.

I knew my family was worried sick. Hell, I knew Shawn was too. I guess they just have to suck it up, just like I'm doing. I had a large chance of dying out here, I'm pretty sure they could all handle a little worrying.

"HEY LOOK IT'S THOSE TWO MISSING GIRLS!" Maya and I heard. Of course, we ran for our life.
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Shawn's POV:

I screwed up. I screwed up big time. The closest person I had to a daughter was gone. She ran away, her and her girlfriend. Why did I always drive everyone away from me? Why don't I ever learn? God dammit.

I was angry at myself. I was sad that Maya ran away. I should have hope though. The police will find her soon, right?
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Topanga's POV:

I sat on the couch, leaning against Cory, thinking about Riley and Maya. The whole house was quiet as ever. Cory and I were sitting on the couch, worrying and impatiently waiting for someone to call saying they found our girls. Auggie was sitting next to us, staring at his book. I felt bad that all this was ruining everyone's Christmas.

I was very confused to why all this happened. Why did Maya run away? Why didn't she come back? Why would Riley ever do something like this? Does she know where Maya is? Will the police find them? If not, will they survive?

I started tearing up, thinking about all the possibilities. I dig myself into Cory's chest and cry. He kisses my forehead and tries his best to comfort me. Auggie watched with wide, confused eyes.
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Authors note:

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