a/n: Hi, everyone :) It's me, Summer. So, I have a new song-fic for you. It's something way different then anything I write for this fandom. It's a romantic song-fic. When it comes to GMW fandom, I usually stick to RileyxMaya friendship. Because it's something I can relate to, and I love their friendship. But I was recently inspired by the song Wildest Dream by Taylor Swift. This is a MayaxJosh fic. For the sake of the story, it's set up where Maya is a junior in high school and Josh is getting ready for college. So the age difference isn't as startling. So, as usual in song-fics, the lyrics to Wildest Dreams will be featured in this story.
Anyway GMW and Wildest Dream doesn't belong to me. I hope you enjoy the story
He said, let's get out of this town. Drive out of the city, away from the crowds
Sixteen year old Maya quickly tried to follow her excited best friend back home. The cool weather was beginning to come back, and she wanted to be inside admittedly. Riley held her hand as they navigated the streets.
"Come on Maya" Riley encouraged.
Maya attempted to follow up, but couldn't because she didn't have the same energy level. It's been a rough couple days and honestly at this point all Maya wanted to do was sleep. But Maya played along, not wanting to disappoint Riley. She's been going on about this special surprise since Maya arrived at her house earlier this morning.
They finally made it home. Auggie was watching t.v with Ava, Topanga and Cory were on the couch. Before Maya could get out a greeting, Maya pulled her into the room.
"Riles what's up with you?" She asked, as she rubbed the arm Riley tugged at. Her best friend just gave her a smile.
"Surprise!" Josh said, coming from behind the door. Maya stayed frozen. She couldn't believe this is happening.
Her and Josh were good friends as time went by, and her crush on him was ever growing. Riley knew that Maya was fond of her uncle, but not in any romantic setting. In her adorable innocent mind, they were friends. Maya tried to put the pieces together, did Riley figure out, and did this as an act of acceptance?
He pulled her into a warm hug, bringing her back to reality. She hugged back. "Hey Josh"
"Hey Maya" He greeted with a smile.
Josh then went to go hug his niece. "Hey Riles"
"Hey Uncle Josh" She greeted with a smile. "Thanks for coming on such sort notice"
"No problem" He said, looking at Maya the whole time. "Anything for my niece"
Suddenly, Riley's phone rang, which caused Maya's heart to jump and quickly break the stare between her and Josh.
Riley turned to Maya with a smile. "It's Lucas"
Maya smiled back. "Well, answer"
Riley got her phone and skipped off to answer it.
Maya looked at Josh, who continued starring at her.
"What are you looking at?" She questioned.
"You" He replied. He grabbed her hand. "Come on, this was only part one of the surprise"
She let him lead her away, as they quickly made their way out the window and down to the streets.
"You know Riley is going to freak when she realizes we are both gone" Maya says as he leads them to his car.
" I texted Lucas earlier. He knows the plan. He is coming to distract her"
Maya looks at him questionably. "You set your niece up on a date?"
"Come on, Cory trust him. He seems to be respectful. Plus, if he tries anything, he has to go through me" Josh said, justifying his actions.
"He has to go through us" Maya corrected. "but he won't do anything. I know it"
"Where are you going?" She asked as he opened the car door.
"We are going on a road trip" He says as he starts the car.
She hops in, and quickly closes the door. "Riley mentioned you've had a bit of a tough time lately. So I figured you need a distraction"
"So what are you planning to do to distract me?"
"You'll see"
He's so tall and handsome as hell, he's so bad but he does it so well
" So I leave for university tomorrow" He says as they drive out of town. He didn't know how to tell her. The family knew, but he told Riley not to mention to Maya. He wanted to do that for himself.
Maya, who was looking out the window, turned to him. "What?"
" I came to say goodbye to everyone today. I wanted to give you a special goodbye" He admits.
"You should be spending time with your family" She argues, like this wasn't affecting her.
" I will. But we won't get this moment again" He said. "Consider this a gift. From me to you"
"Thank you Josh" She said with a smile. "I'll be sure to remember this forever"
He gave her a heart warming smile, that made her blush. She quickly looked away.
"So university" Maya says after minute of silence. " I should've known you are smart. You're a Matthews"
"It's in a different state" He continued confessing. " I won't be able to visit as often. But it's a good program"
"Well then who am I to stand in your way?"
"You're my Maya. One day, when you are finally an adult. Maybe this could happen" He said, he had a hard time admitting his feelings for his niece's best friend. They knew each other since they were little kids.
"But for now" He said, as he pulled over. Grabbing her hand to hold. "We are this"
His voice is a familiar sound, nothing last forever, but this is getting good now
He pulls to in front of her apartment building. "You're special escape is my house?" She asks, as she became aware of their location.
"Well, I figured my place would be to obvious. You rarely are here anyway. It's time to give your home some good memories" He said, as they made their way to her room.
"So" She asked as she opened her bedroom door. "What do you think?"
He examined her room. Their was pictures all over. Pictures of her and Riley, her with her mother. Her with her mom and Shawn. Her with Cory, Topanga, Auggie and Riley. Then there was one that caught his eye. It was a picture of them. It was tucked in the corner of her mirror.
It was a picture of them laughing and drinking hot cocoa from the recent holiday.
"Who took this?" He asked.
"Riley, from the camera Shawn gave her" Maya informed quickly.
"It's a nice picture. I didn't know Riley is a photographer" He commented.
"She won't admit that she is" She said.
"Like you won't admit you're an artist?"
Maya crossed her arms. "We are not going through this again." The argument over the value of her artwork was one of their most repeated arguments. He adored her drawing and paintings. He adored anything she did, actually.
"If we are, I'm winning" He says, as he pulls her close. They kiss.
It was magical, it was a fairy tale. It was perfection.
As much as Maya wanted to continue, she pulled away.
"You are Riley's uncle" She said, as she went to go sit on her bed, trying to keep a safe distance. The kiss was everything she wanted and more. But she couldn't let herself have it.
Josh went to go lie down next to her.
"It doesn't matter what I am to Riley. All that matters is what I am to you. What you are to me"
Maya's protest come to a stop, with a yawn. She layed down on his chest. She took his words in. He wanted her. It was her dream come true.
"Go to sleep babe, it's been a long day" He says as he wraps his arms around her.
Maya fell asleep on his chest.
I said no one has to know what we do, his hands are in my hair. His clothes are in my room
Maya wakes up with a smile on her face. She turns over and there Josh was, smiling back at her.
"Good morning gorgeous" He greets with a delicate kiss to her forehead.
"Morning Josh" She greets backs with a delicate smile.
"You know" He says, getting up. "Riley tells me you are not a morning person. But I'm getting the feeling she is lying"
She laughed. "I'm not a morning person" She defended.
She picked up his sweater off her bedroom ground. He took it off last night. She put it on to protect herself from the cool winds.
"But I did have a really nice dream" She continued. "When I woke up, I realized my dream was a reality"
Josh smiled back at her, watching her with complete adoration.
"Well look who's a morning person now" He said as she pulled her closer, by her waist. They kissed as they collapsed on the bed. Maya quickly pulled away again.
"Josh, I have morning breath" She said in horror, as she covered her mouth.
Then something caught her attention. The smell. She quickly made her way to the kitchen. Josh followed.
"No way"
Right there on the small kitchen table, there was two cups of coffee and a plate of pancakes.
"Josh!" She turned to him, giving him a peck on the cheek. " You made breakfast"
He laughed at her reaction. "You are telling me like I don't know"
She shoved him playfully. Then went to devour the food.
"You make pancakes like Mr. Matthews" She comments.
"Cory?" Josh questioned.
She nodded.
" He taught me how to make them" He said.
"I'm use to people calling my dad Mr. Matthews" He explains he confusion earlier.
"He can't know about this" She says quickly.
"Trust me. I know. Neither can my niece"
"It would weird." She continued. "Riley is practically my sister. Mr. Matthews is like my dad. I can't imagine their reaction"
"Cory is my brother" Josh said. "I know he sees you as a daughter. He would freak out"
"That's why" Maya started, lifting her coffee cup in the air. "It's our secret"
They clinked coffee cups.
"Our little secret"
Say you'll remember me, even if it's just in your wildest dreams
"Josh, you should drop me back to Riley's place. I left my phone there, and she's probably worried sick. I'm surprised the cops aren't searching for me" Maya says. It was now afternoon time. They spent their morning watching t.v, laughing and enjoying each other's company.
"Just tell her you were with me" He said, simply,
"She'll get suspicious" Maya argued.
"Not if we play it right"
"No, Josh. It's to risky"
He sighed in defeat. "Fine. I have to go in though, to say my goodbyes"
Maya nodded sadly. "Oh" She had forgotten the whole reason for their little adventure was for her to have a memory. For him to have a memory as well. So when we goes off to college, he could remember her. So when she continued high school and discovered the world with Riley, she could remember him.
When they got to the house, Maya entered through the window. While Josh entered through the front door. As soon as Maya enters Riley's room, she is pulled into a bone crushing hug.
"Maya! I've been freaking out! I tried calling you but your phone was here. Mom and dad had to convince me not to call the cops. They told me you probably went home cause you were so tired. But I was still worried and-
Maya cut off her best friend's concerned rambling.
"Riles, honey, I'm fine" She hugged her. "But I appreciate your concern"
Riley looked at her, more worried then before. She placed her hand on Maya's forehead as in to check her temperature.
"You okay Maya?" She asked.
Maya laughed. "I'm fine. Just...happy" She admits.
"You were with a boy!" Riley said with wide eyes.
"Shhh" Maya warned. "Your dad will put us both under interrogation"
"Hey, Maya. Do you know where uncle Josh went? He left right after you di-
Riley cut herself off. Maya swears she could hear the pieces clicking together.
"You were with-
"Hey girls!" Josh greets, as he enters the room. He was holding Auggie. Cory and Topanga was behind him.
He hugged Riley and Maya.
"Long time no see" He says, giving Maya a wink.
He then turned to Cory. "So I ditched last night bro. I dropped off Maya to the diner. Then went home to crash. I was super tired because of all the packing"
Cory nodded. "No problem. I'm gunna miss you my brother"
The Matthews brothers hug. "Love ya man"
Josh gave Topanga a hug and swift kiss on the cheek.
"Love you Topanga"
"Love you too Josh. Have fun at university"
He put down Auggie, then gave him a hug. "Love ya little man"
"Love you too Uncle Joshy. Visit soon" Auggie said with a brave smile.
Riley hugged him,nearly in tears. "Love you Uncle Josh"
"Love you Riles. Stay quirky." He said giving her a kiss on her forehead.
Maya's throat tightened as she waited for her goodbye. She didn't want to cry though.
"I'll walk you out" Maya says. She turned to Riley. "I'll be back. You don't mind me crashing here, right?"
She didn't want to leave her best friend, when she is this sad.
"I love it when you sleep over" Riley responds with a smile.
Maya returns the smile, before her and Josh walk out the house into the streets.
Once they were out of sight, Josh kisses her. His hands slip around her waist, and she had her arms around his neck, pushing him closer.
"Good luck at university. I'm sure you'll do great" She said.
Then in a smaller voice.
"Promise you won't forget me"
"I'll dream of you every night"
Some day when you leave me, I hope these memories follow you around
a/n: Well there is was. My first romantic songfic for GMW. I hope you liked it. Feel free to share your thoughts, I would love to know if you liked it or not.
Thanks for reading.
Have a lovely day
-Summer