Chapter 12

As i entered my apartment , i encountered a rather unusual side of my mum i've never seen . She was being concern of me . I was told to sit down beside her on the couch and i was bombarded with numerous questions about my well being and wether i was feeling down lately . I stared at her confusingly then spotted the broken parts of the easel on the kitchen counter behind her .

"Is this about that thing ?" I asked pointing my head towards where the broken parts were .

She held my hand and caressed the back of my head .

"I know that thing meant a lot to you . I walked into your room looking for you but then i saw it broken , i thought you might be feeling at lost about it ."

"I'm alright mum."

"Well .. when you were out , a nice , handsome fella came by and he dropped off something for you ."

" 'Fella' you say ?"

"Yes . Thats why i came looking for you but you weren't at home so i placed the thing in your room."

Immediately , i got up from the couch and went dashing into my room . Part of me thought it was something from my dad , the other part was just confused . I entered and there by the window was a beautiful new easel . I slowly walked over to it and examined every detail , it was made from the finest polished rosewood and it looked far more expensive than the one i used to have . There was a note stuck to it , carefully written in a neat handwriting , it was from Lucas .

- Maya , i hope you can forgive me for breaking your easel . I realised how important it was to you and i know i've unintentionally hurt you . This one's for you . Lucas .

I felt a tear escaped . I moved the easel to the corner where my old one used to be and admired it from afar . There was a knock at my window and sure enough , it was Lucas .

"So ...?" he looked at me with much hope in his eyes .

"You're forgiven .. and i'm sorry for not telling , for everything i suppose . Just how long have you been standing outside my window ?"

"Don't be . It's not your fault . Long enough to see your reaction when you came in and saw the gift."

I smiled , "Come on in ."

He climbed over the window and sat at the edge of it from inside .

"So aren't you gonna paint something ?" he started asking

"Now ?"

"Yea .. or maybe you could teach me"

"Teach you to paint ?"

"Yes ." He answered as he got up and grabbed a paintbrush and pulled me closer to him .

"How do i start ?" He asked looking at me .

"Um .. You just start i guess . Maybe paint something you think is beautiful or inspiring."

"Give me your hand." he said firmly

"What ?" I stared at him , frowning with confusion .

He took my hand , placed the paint brush in them and he stroked against the new canvas board with his hands on top of mine . He was controlling my hand , motioning every move . I was breathless , his body was pressed against mine from behind as we stood facing the canvas . I could hear his whispers as he leaned in closer , explaining the outcome of every stroke of paint . I turned my head slightly to the right , facing him with our faces just inches away . He stared deep into my eyes and leaned in , quickly pressing his soft lips against mine . I turned my entire body , hugging him . Lips interlocked and our breathing was in unison . He wrapped his arms around my waist and we slowly made our way to my bed . I was lost in the moment . I couldn't think . We ended up making out , no sex just young love .

We pulled apart and i realised what a mistake i've made .

I pushed his body away from mine and jumped out of the bed , "You need to go Lucas"

"..But Maya , you love me don't you ? How long do you intend to deny that ?"

"I can't see people getting hurt . Please , you need to leave."

"Maya , listen to me !" he grabbed me by the wrist .

"Let go Lucas ! Please."

"I know we can work it out somehow ."

"My mind keeps forgetting to remind me that you're a bad idea . We can't go on like this ."

"Maya .."

Lucas was cut off by a person at the door , he walked in and stared at both of us . His eyes were locked on Lucas's hand holding my wrist .

My eyes widened , "Josh ?"

"Whats going on here ?" he looked at me sternly .

"Sorry , I was just leaving anyway . See you in school Maya." Lucas walked briefly out the window and didn't even make a head turn .

Josh walked up to me . "Who was that ?"

"Thats Lucas . He lives upstairs , a friend of mine . He comes down by the fire escape every now and then to talk."

"Thats the guy Riley's into ?"

"Yea..what are you doing here by the way"

"After i met up with my friends i thought i'd come by to check on you"

"Oh . Josh , it wasn't what you think.."

"I know Maya , I trust you." he smiled ever so sweetly and kissed my lips .

That was our first kiss and it wasn't the best timing . The guilt was starting to eat me up alive . He's putting his trust in me and i betrayed that . I needed to tell him but how .

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Auhtor's note : I can't decide between Joshaya and Lucaya because they're both such cute couples ! Will be adding Riley and Farkle soon in the next chapter , maybe a little Filey drama ;) I apologise for the late updates but thank you for always taking your time with me through this fanfic . Much love