Oh wow thanks for the questions guys, means a lot. I took some from both and wattpad so I basically merged similar questions under one heading. Also much thanks to 'Star_Girl18', they have put up with my crummy update schedule for a long time, and have supported this story through many votes and comments (plus most of these questions are theirs)- Thanks again hun.

Alright let's start the Q&A

1. Why was Riley faking it/ pretending to be happy?

So Riley is kind of conceited, or at least I wrote her that way for this story. She has it in her head that she's the only one that can bring out the best in her friends. She knows that she and her friends aren't the best people in the world (then again who is) so she does her manipulation thing to make them behave in the way she believes is the best versions of themselves. She treats everyone like actors in a play, where she's the director.

2. Are they all really friends or was it just an act? / Do these people even like each other?

Yes yes they are all friends. Except for Zay- maybe it because he sees right through her, and ( I think I wrote him a little mad about Riley's and Lucas' relationship😸).

They are all wearing some sort of mask though. Maybe it started when Riley began her meddling, or maybe they were all hiding something about themselves from the get go.

3. What was Riley trying to protect Maya from?

Uhm herself I guess? Maya in this story is like a lost puppy always looking for trouble. Riley just wants her to stay out of trouble and not be a delinquent, of course her methods of doing this are questionable.

She was improving though, that is moving away from her "delinquent activities", but after Riley kind of dropped her facade Maya basically started to revert back to her old self.

4. In the chapter worry what did Anthony know about Smackle that Riley did not know?

Its not that Anthony knew anything about Smackle that Riley didn't. Its just that Smackle's secrecy about her reason for cutting again was both frustrating and worrying for Riley. Plus Riley didn't like the fact that Smackle seemed to be confiding in some one that was not her (she kinda possessive of her friends that way).

5. Did all of Riley's friends know that she was pretending to be happy?

Hmm:

Lucas: No idea, he's pretty much a naive but lovable block head.

Maya: Not at first, but she started to put two and two together when Riley stopped pretending. But she's mostly pissed about the manipulation.

Smackle: Yups she knew from the very beginning. She has an unrequited love with the girl for peeps sake 😿. But she's a glutton for pain I guess cause she still sticking around.

Farkle: Yes he did, Farkle just deals with everything the way an ass-monkey would. (I luv him though)

6. So Zay has feelings for Lucas does Lucas like him back?

Yes 💃💃💃💃- I shipped them ever since this character entered the show. I guess I'm a sucker for child hood best friends ending up together 😘. As for Lucas' feelings well ...😱 you should wait to find out.

7. So Farkle was the one that taught Riley to put on an act of being happy?

Yes yes Farkle was Riley's mentor. Not in the put her in a class room and start lecturing sense. But she did observe him, and later found out his true colours.

I guess she was infatuated with the idea of how he appeared to be this good person, when he is in fact an ass-monkey. Plus I don't know if I made this clear but Riley has feelings for Farkle.

Okie that's all folks,

Once again thanks a bunch for the questions it means a lot. I will see you in the next chapter 🙋