Hello, it's me! I'm back with another story because I just can't stop writing and want to keep the magic of the show alive! This will be a Joshaya story with all their friends. I have been working out this idea for a while now and I am excited to actually work out the story. Let me know what you think and if it's something you're interested in. I love feedback and hope that you enjoy this story! I am excited to work on this story and take you on the journey.

Disclaimer: I do not own Girl Meets World or any of the characters

Chapter 1

"Don't you think they should stop giving us homework?" Maya Hart groaned. The seventeen year old rested against one of the lockers in the hallway and shot her best friend a look.

"Why would they stop giving us homework?" Riley Matthews raised an amused eyebrow at the blonde. "The school year just started."

"Because we are seniors!" Maya exclaimed. "By law we should not have to do homework anymore."

"Then how will they know if we are ready for college?" Isadora Smackle asked, walking over and joining in on the conversation. Somehow how Smackle could always sense when they were talking about school. She always made her presence known when they were.

"Probably by the fact that we receive high school diplomas," Maya said.

"To receive the diploma you need to do your homework," Smackle pointed out.

"Uh oh," Zay Babineaux's amused voice joined the conversation. The three girls turned to see him walking over with Lucas Friar and Farkle Minkus. "Maya is getting lectured on homework again."

"Must be a Monday," Lucas smirked. He walked over and wrapped an arm around Riley's shoulders, causing her to smile up at her boyfriend of three years.

"I was just trying to make a point!" Smackle exclaimed.

"I'm sure you were," Farkle smiled at his girlfriend as he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close to his side.

"Why do you guys have to be so coupley?" Maya groaned before running her fingers through her blonde locks.

"It is pretty gross," Zay agreed.

"You could have it if you weren't so adamant on staying single Zay," Riley pointed out.

"No one will tame the Zay!" Zay insisted.

"Did you just refer to yourself in third person?" Farkle raised an eyebrow at him.

"I'm trying something new," Zay smirked. "Doesn't work?"

"Don't do it again," Maya shook her head.

"Well what's the deal with Josh?" Smackle asked, resulting in a groan from Maya.

What was the deal with Josh? That seemed to be the question that Maya debated for years. Since her freshman year of high school, she was always wondering what was going on with Josh. Joshua Matthews was the man who had stolen Maya's heart for as long as she could remember. He was everything she wanted in a man and more. He was the only guy she ever had true feelings for. She knew that they were meant to be together and in her heart, she knew he believed it too. It was only a matter of time before they gave into their feelings.

The only problem was, how long? Josh had said someday that day at the ski lodge but someday felt so far away. Her feelings hadn't changed, if anything they only grew stronger. They would talk all the time and even hang out. They hung out with the group and sometimes on their own. She knew he was wrapped up in college but she wanted to be with him. She wanted to end this long game and finally have their chance at love. She felt like she had waited long enough and maybe now it was time for her to make the final move.

"I'm going to talk to him," Maya said.

"You are?" Riley shrieked, her eyes widening in excitement. She had watched her best friend and uncle play this long game for so long. She was ready for them to take that next step. She was ready to see the two of them finally get a happy story.

"Why does Riley seem happier about this conversation then Maya does?" Zay smirked.

"Because it's Riley," Farkle laughed. "She's everyone's biggest cheerleader."

"I just want to see Maya happy," Riley said as she shot the two of them a look. "She's been waiting so long to be with Josh. I just want to see her finally get that chance."

"When are you going to do it?" Lucas asked, turning back to face the blonde.

"I guess no time like the present," Maya shrugged and then looked around at her best friends. They were giving her looks of encouragement and she felt confidence. Maybe this could all work out? Maybe she could finally be with Josh.

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

"I'm freaking out," Maya said as she crawled through the bay window and crossed her legs underneath her as she took a seat. Riley looked up from her homework and could see the conflicted look on her best friend's face.

"Why?" Riley asked, walking over and taking a seat with her.

"What if Josh isn't ready?" Maya asked.

"Have you two talked about the possibility of making it official?" Riley asked.

"A little," Maya shrugged. "It's always the possibility of one day though. It always seems to be something that will happen years down the road."

"What do you think he's going to say?" Riley asked.

"I'm afraid he's not going to be ready for us yet," Maya admitted. "Or even worse, that he's moved on already."

"You really think he's moved on?" Riley shot her a look.

"What if he has a girlfriend?" Maya quietly asked.

"You two hang out all the time," Riley said. "Don't you think he would have mentioned it if he did?"

"Maybe he didn't want to hurt me," Maya said.

"He knows it would hurt you if he hid it from you," Riley said. "He would never do something like that to you."

"I guess," Maya agreed.

"Plus," Riley said before smiling at her best friend. "He doesn't have a girlfriend."

"How do you know that?" Maya raised an eyebrow at her best friend.

"He's my uncle, Peaches. We are close and he told me recently that he's still single," Riley explained.

"Well that's good to know," Maya smiled. Riley smiled at her best friend because she could see just how happy she was by the news.

"Get your man," Riley nudged her side. "It's your turn to be happy."

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

Maya dropped onto her bed that night and stared up at the ceiling. She finished all her homework, took a shower, and ate her dinner. She had nothing else distracting her from calling Josh and asking him to hang out with her tomorrow. There was nothing in her way from making that phone call. She was stalling though. She was nervous and anxious. She knew the moment she heard his voice, she was going to lose any composure that she had left. She reached for her cellphone and quickly found his contact information. Before she could stop herself, the blonde hit call and lifted up the phone to her ear as she waited for him to answer.

"Hello?" Josh answered on the second ring.

"Hey," Maya said and smiled to herself.

"Hey Maya," Josh greeted. "How are you?"

"Good. I was just lying in bed and I was thinking of you," Maya said and then winced. Why in the world would she tell him something like that?

"Oh yeah?" Josh asked. She could hear the smirk in his tone and shook her head.

"Maybe," Maya teased. "How are you?"

"I'm good," Josh said. "Crazy busy with school but good."

"That's good," Maya said and then paused.

"Is there something you wanted to say?" Josh asked.

"Why would you think that?" Maya asked.

"I know you pretty well, Maya. I can tell when there is something on your mind. What is it?" Josh asked.

"Okay," Maya let out a breath. "Would you possibly want to get together tomorrow afternoon? After I get out of school, I mean."

"Yeah sure," Josh agreed. "I finish classes at like two so you can just text me when you get out of school."

"Really?" Maya asked, excitement filling her body.

"Did you think I was going to say no?" Josh asked.

"What? No!" Maya quickly answered and then rolled her eyes at herself.

"Is there anywhere in particular that you wanted to go?" Josh asked.

"We can just meet up at Topanga's and see where the day takes us," Maya suggested.

"Sounds good," Josh agreed. "I will see you tomorrow then."

"See you tomorrow," Maya said and smiled softly to herself.

"Sweet dreams Maya," Josh said.

"Sweet dreams," Maya said and then hung up the phone. Tomorrow was the day. Tomorrow she was going to tell Josh she was ready to move forward.

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

"You want to go get something to eat?" Connor Adams asked as the two walked out of their class.

"Nah," Josh shook his head at his best friend. "I'm actually meeting Maya in like half an hour at Topanga's."

"Maya, huh?" Connor smirked.

"Shut up," Josh rolled his eyes.

"I'm just saying man," Connor held up his hands and shrugged in return. "The two of you have been hanging out a lot more lately. Are you really saying that you haven't given a relationship with her any thought?"

"Of course I have," Josh nodded.

"Then what's the problem?" Connor asked.

"I don't know," Josh shrugged. "Maybe we're rushing into it?"

"Rushing into it?" Connor repeated. "This has been like three years in the making since you made that odd long game promise."

"It's not odd," Josh shot him a look.

"Fine whatever," Connor waved him off. "What I'm saying is that you two clearly have feelings for each other. Strong feelings. I mean, you barely date because of her."

"That's not true," Josh disagreed.

"It's totally true. I'm your best friend, man. Don't you try and lie to me," Connor said. He slapped him on the back when he saw the student center in front of him and smirked. "Have fun on your possible date."

"I hate you," Josh rolled his eyes and shook his head.

"You do not!" Connor exclaimed as he walked away from his best friend. Josh felt his phone vibrate and quickly fished it out of his pocket. He saw a text message from Maya that she was out of school and he felt his heart start to race. Was this what he wanted? Was he ready to move past this whole long game and finally be with her?

. .GIRLMEETSWORLD.

"Hey," Maya greeted. Josh looked up from his cellphone and saw the blonde standing in front of him. For a second, he felt like his breath was taken away. She was wearing a simple pair of jeans and a sweater but she looked beautiful. He swore that she could make any outfit look like it belonged in a fashion magazine.

"Hey," Josh said. He stood up from his seat and opened his arms. She quickly took a step forward and wrapped her arms around his waist as he pulled her close for a hug. They both stood there for a second, seeming to savor the moment. Eventually, he pulled back and gestured to the seat across from him.

"Did you buy me a coffee?" Maya asked, noticing the mug of coffee in front of her seat.

"Of course," Josh said. "I knew there was no way you would be able to survive post school without caffeine."

"You know me too well Joshua Matthews," Maya said and then lifted the mug to her lips. She took a sip and felt the warm liquid fill her body. It had the perfect amount of cream and sugar, just how she liked it. She smiled up at Josh because it was one of those little moments that Riley was always talking about. One of those moments where the person you liked remembered a tiny detail that meant the most to you.

"How was school?" Josh asked, taking a sip of his own coffee.

"Ugh," Maya groaned and ran her fingers through her hair. "I can't wait to graduate."

"You still have a whole school year to go," Josh pointed out.

"Don't remind me," Maya pleaded. "I am ready to be done with school."

"But then you get to go to college," Josh said.

"Four more years of school," Maya sighed.

"It's not so bad," Josh insisted. "Well socially it's not that bad. It's like a new sense of freedom."

"I am looking forward to that," Maya nodded.

"So, what else is going on with you?" Josh asked.

Maya took a deep breath because this was it. This was the moment where she was finally going to be honest with him. She had practiced all night what she wanted to say to him. She had Riley pretend to be Josh but it just didn't work. She kept second guessing herself and not believing her words. Riley gave her the best advice though. She told her to speak from her heart and it would all just come naturally. The moment she saw Josh, she would know exactly what to say. Now as she looked at him, she froze. She was at loss for words.

"Maya?" Josh raised an eyebrow at her. He had never seen the blonde so speechless in all the time he knew her. She always knew what to say to him and was always so confident around him. "Are you okay?"

"I like you," Maya blurted out and then winced.

"Well I like you too," Josh chuckled.

"I mean I really like you, Josh. My feelings haven't changed since that weekend at the ski lodge," Maya said and she finally found her ability to speak. She saw him looking at her intently and it made her heart race. "If anything, my feelings for you have only grown since then."

"So what are you saying?" Josh asked.

"I want to end this long game," Maya said.

"What?" Josh widened his eyes.

"I want to be with you. I want to be a couple. I want to go on dates with you and kiss you. I want us to be an us," Maya said. She could see the words registering in his mind and the surprised look on his face. When he didn't say anything, she felt her heart drop. Did he not want this? "What about you, Josh? Is that something you want?"