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Chapter Four

"Here's the last of your stuff."

Maya smiled as Shawn dropped the final box on her bed. The two were moving her into her dorm. She was a little sad and disappointed her mom couldn't be there for her big day, but Katy got a part as an extra on "Blue Bloods" and filming was today, and there was no way Maya was letting her miss that opportunity. She instantly started to empty the box as Shawn took a look around her dorm room.

"I can't say this enough, but I'm happy if you're not living at home you are living in a dorm and not at your boyfriend's apartment."

Maya's mouth dropped, appalled, as she stopped folding the sweater in her hands, "We have not been dating long enough to live together."

Shawn narrowed his eyes in on Maya as she placed the sweater in one of her drawer, thankful to hear those words come out of her mouth. "True," he agreed. "But I have eyes and I know this little relationship you have with little baby boy Matthews has been years in the making so knowing you are in a dorm with a roommate make this Papa right here one happy Papa."

Maya couldn't help the smile that came to her face, but she still managed to roll her eyes and shake her head at him. She decided in that moment to not let Shawn know she had met her roommate, Elizabeth, earlier that day, and while Elizabeth seemed nice and someone she might have been good friends with Elizabeth let her know she wouldn't be around much because she would be living with her boyfriend off campus, but didn't want her parents to know she was living with her boyfriend so instead she is lying to her parents and saying she is living here letting Maya know she would pretty much have the room to herself.

"So when do I get to meet your roommate?"

Maya looked over at Shawn, wondering if he could read her mind. "I'm not sure," she shrugged. "But you are not sticking around just to meet her."

"Is that how you are going to treat your father?" he asked her, teasingly.

"Yes," Maya answered, giving him a look.

"Okay," Shawn held his hands up in defeat. "I know, I know, I have to let you grow up."

"You do," Maya agreed, grinning. "Maybe next time you'll get to meet her," she told him, giving him false hope.

"Oh, so, you are saying you are going to let your father and mother visit you?"

"Maybe," Maya shrugged, before smiling huge.

"I'll take it," he smiled. "Can you believe this is your new home?"

Maya looked over at Shawn as he took Maya's dorm room in and a mischievous look came upon her face. "No, this isn't my home," she told him getting to look over at her. "My new home is Josh's apartment," she grinned.

"Funny," Shawn said, rolling his eyes.

"I thought so," she smirked, before getting serious. "But no, my home is with you and mom," she told him causing another huge smile on her father's face.

"And you are always welcomed back."

Maya returned his smile.

"You sure you don't want me to stick around and help you unpack."

Maya gave him a small smile. "Thank you, but I think I can handle it."

"Alright," Shawn breathed out, taking one last look around. "If you need anything don't be scared to call. You know me and your mother are here for you."

Maya nodded, giving Shawn one last hug before he left her alone.

Maya took in a deep breath as she glanced around her dorm room. This was it. She was going to the college she always wanted to go to while dating the guy she always dreamed of. The only thing missing in her room at the moment was her best friend. Riley had decided to go to Columbia. At first she would be lying if she said she wasn't upset, but then she try to look on the bright side that at least Riley was still in the city. She had everything she needed and wanted in life at the moment and this was the beginning of the next chapter of her life. It couldn't be a better start.

XOXOJOSHAYAXOXO

Maya hesitantly walked into her first class. She was hoping the first day jitters would go away with her being out of high school and she could walk in a confident woman instead of the loss freshmen she was. It didn't help, she tossed and turned all night last night and huge part of her wished she had chose to live at home instead of a dorm. It wasn't until she finally caved in and called Josh, before she was able to fall asleep listening to his soothing voice. She nervously looked around the classroom surprisingly being one of the first ones there, and she was not sure what to do with herself. She took a seat up front and began to doodle in her notebook as other students started to come in. She didn't know how long she had been doodling, but a question from a just anxious sounding voice as her's caught her attention.

"Is this seat taken?"

"Nope," she popped the last syllable. "It's all your's" she answered, giving him a small nod and smile for him to take the seat next to her before the dark hair boy happily sat down.

"Nice drawing," he commented on as he got comfortable.

Maya blushed, embarrassed at being caught doodling little nothings. "Thanks," she gave him a small smile anyway as she closed her notebook.

"Wyatt."

She looked over to see him holding his hand out. "I'm-" she began, shaking his hand.

"Maya," he cut her off surprising her and shocking himself.

Both of their eyes were wide as she dropped his hand and a chill ran down her spine. She wondered how he knew her name when she was sure she had never met him before this moment.

"I know you from Topanga's," he began to explain himself, nervously, as he fidgeted with the sleeve of his green hoodie. "I mean I-I go in there a lot and you work there, and I've heard other people say your name. It's just I'm-I'm new to the city-I'm from Ohio. Topanga's reminds me of home. I go there because I don't know anyone and it's a comfortable place and reminds me of home. I-I don't stalk you."

Maya nodded, shaking off the uneasiness, giving him a small smile as she could sense his nervousness when he continued to ramble on. "I didn't say you did," she laughed. "I do work there and I think it's a good thing you are comfortable at Topanga's. I'm sorry that I didn't recognize you as one of our costumers."

"It's okay," he shrugged off her apology. "I normally sit in the brown haired girl's section."

Maya nodded, instantly knowing he was talking about Riley. "So, your from Ohio? How are you liking New York?" she began making small talk, getting to know the guy next to her. She found herself laughing and enjoying his company as the class went on. She was just happy to find what she hope would be a good friend on her first day. She couldn't help but think another great start in the next chapter of her life.

XOXOJOSHAYAXOXO

Maya walked into Topanga's after officially finishing her first week at NYU. She smiled at seeing her best friend sitting in a booth in the corner with her books already spread out. She felt like it had been a lifetime since she got to her best friend

"How much have you missed me?" Maya asked as she flopped down in the seat across from her best friend who was sitting in a booth with her books scattered in front of her.

"Too much, Peaches."

"I missed you too. Going to classes is not the same not seeing your beautiful face everyday."

"Same! What were we thinking not going to the same college?"

Maya frowned, shrugging. "I don't know you tell me?"

Riley groaned, pouting out her lips. "I know. I know. That is on me, so, how is NYU? Have replaced me with a new best friend?"

Maya chuckled, shaking her head. "No, you are irreplaceable, but it's been great. I love my classes and thankfully I'm settling in to living in my door room. One of my professor actually picked one of my art pieces to show in exhibit next Friday which will you please come?"

"Do you even have to ask?"

Maya smiled. "I also I made a new friend-"

"So you did replace me already?" Riley accused, narrowing her eyes in.

"No, I didn't replace you. His-"

"His?" Riley cut her off, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, his," Maya said, emphasizing the second word as she rolled her eyes. "His name is Wyatt and you know it is nothing like that. I only have eyes for Josh."

"Oh, trust me, I know and so does everyone else who knows you."

Maya pouted out her lips and could feel her cheeks turn red, but quickly tried to shrug it off and continue with her conversation. "But, Wyatt is nice and is awesome to be around. We have a lot of the same classes so it was good to know someone walking in those classes. At first he was really nervous around me and rambled about nothing but once he started to relax we really hit it off," she laughed thinking about their first encounter. "What about you? And Columbia?"

Riley shrugged, and Maya could see right away her best friend was having a hard time and her heart broke for her. "It's not the same. I miss you and everyone."

Maya gave Riley a sympathy look. "It's just still new and we have to get use to it."

Riley nodded. "At least we are together right now."

Maya sighed as she looked at the time wishing she could sit and talk to her best friend longer. "If only I didn't have to work in two minutes this reunion could be longer."

"So, is that your nice way of saying you are leaving me again?"

Maya looked at Riley appalled before narrowing her eyes in, "I would never leave you."

"Hmm, pretty sure you did two summers ago," Riley pointed out.

Maya chuckled, "I did not leave you. I went to summer camp."

"Yeah for two whole months leaving me all alone."

"Oh my God, you are such a drama queen I did not leave you alone you had everyone else."

Riley raised her eyebrows, "I'm pretty sure you did."

"I did not."

"If it makes you feel better about yourself than okay you didn't."

Maya laughed shaking her head at her best friends. It was moments like this that made her really miss her best friend the past week. She caught Carson out the corner of her eye looking over in their direction. "Carson is staring at you."

Riley glared, before glancing over. "Stop, he is not. He is wondering when you are going to go over there and do your job instead of just sitting and talking."

"Whatever," Maya grinned, knowing part of it was probably true. "I'm going right now. okay? We will talk later?"

"Definitely."

Maya returned her best friend's smile before making her way to behind the counter and getting started on her shift.

"Hey, she greeted Carson. She watched as he gave her a small smile and nod.

"You know," she began, catching Carson's attention again as she tied her apron around her waist. "Riley could use a friend."

Carson frowned, turning to completely face Maya as she rearranged the coffee cups.

"You don't have to stay in the co-worker status."

"I've tried," Carson told her. "I asked her to grab coffee and she turned me down."

"That's because she is not ready to date yet. She had a really tough breakup with her ex-boyfriend who she thought was the one. She thought they would have same love story as her parents, but instead he ended right after graduation on her, because he wanted to see what else was out there."

"What a dumb ass."

Maya chuckled, "Yeah, Riley is the best," she agreed as she began to make her best friend's coffee just the way she liked it. "Her heart is a little guarded right now. You need to break the co-worker status work on your friendship and then see what happens."

Carson nodded, giving Maya a huge smile as she handed him the cup and nodded her head towards her best friend. "Thanks."

Maya returned his huge smile, "No problem."

Maya bit her lip as she watched Carson walk over to Riley and take a seat. She watched the two begin to talk and laugh. She hope this was the beginning of a good start in the next chapter for Riley.

XOXOJOSHAYAXOXO

"You can head out."

Carson looked over his shoulder as he finished washing a plate. "Are you sure?"

Maya nodded, giving him a small smile. "Yeah, Josh should be getting here any second. I can finish closing up by myself and I think a certain brunette out there can use someone to walk her to her dorm."

Both peaked out the kitchen door to see Riley standing up while packing the last of her things, before starting towards the door.

"Are you sur-"

"Yes, I'm sure," she cut him off, sharply, but laughing. "Go catch up with her," she ordered, pointing towards the door.

"Okay. Okay," he smiled, drying his hands. "I'll see you later," he told her. before gathering his thing and getting out the door.

Maya watched him leave, before turning to hurry and finish up, before Josh got there. She finished putting the last chair up just in time to see Josh come through the door.

"Hey," he greeted with a smile, walking over and giving her a quick peck on the lips. "You ready?"

"Mmhmm," Maya nodded, grabbing her stuff before closing up and locking the door. "So, how is Robbie settling in?" she questioned, knowing he was fully moved in. She wrapped her arms around Josh's waist as the two started their way towards her dorm.

Josh smiled down at Maya, loving she was wrapped his arm and wanted to know about his best friend. "Good. He finally got his stuff all moved in a few days ago and today he wanted to explore New York by himself and go job hunting. He wasn't back before I left, so I didn't get to ask him how it went."

The two stopped to grab some tacos from a food truck not far from NYU. Maya waited off to the side, surprised by how deserted it was as her boyfriend got their order. She smiled as he held their order up and the two started to continue the rest of the walk to her dorm when she felt a chill runs through her body causing her to snapped around to look behind her.

"What?" Josh lightly chuckled, confused at the change in Maya's demeanor when he looked back and saw nothing.

Maya continued to look around, before looking up at her confused boyfriend. She shook her head, "Nothing," she answered, forcing a smile as she wrapped her arms back around Josh, knowing she would feel safe again. She shook off the feeling that she had slowly been feeling more and more lately, knowing she was just being crazy paranoid and no one was following behind them. 

"Let's just go," she told him, beginning to head towards her dorm again, forcing herself to keep looking forward and not to look back.

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