Part 1
When you think of Riley Mathews you think of someone who has everything. What happens when an endgame couple isn't endgame after all? One thing changes your entire life, the way you think, what you do, how you react. Riley Mathews lost someth...
It's been a couple of days since everyone found out about Rileys secret. They got a court date, tomorrow. Eric and Topanga have been working non stop to win this case. Riley hasn't been at school, until today. Maya comes in from the bay window, just like old times Maya - You ready? Riley - To go back to bed yes. Riley jumps back into bed, Maya quickly jumps on her, they share a giggle and she moves and lays down next to her. Maya - I am going to hold your hand every second Riley - I wish we were little kids again Maya - We can't stay little forever Riley - Why not Maya - Because we have to grow, and mature, and become the awesome, caring, beautiful hearted people that we know we are. Riley - I heart you Maya - As do I, now come on, we don't want to be late Maya gets up, she realizes what she just said Maya - I didn't say that, you did Riley and Maya laugh as they head out the window and to school. Second period has just ended, Art class is next. Riley - I have to go to the bathroom, I'll meet you in class Riley leaves her best friends and heads to the bathroom. She's in the stall when she hears a conversation that's about to ruin her day Girl #1 - I bet you she's completely lying. She just wants attention Girl #2 - I bet you that she was the one who made the first move on him Girl #1 - she begged for it Girl #2 - I met him once at an event, he is the most sweetest guy ever. I don't know how anyone would ever think that he would rape a 16 year old girl At this point Riley is just confused. She's confused because everyone is taking his side. She's in the stall thinking for a couple of minutes until she heard the girls leave. She then heads to class. Maya - You okay? Riley - yeah there was a long line Riley gives Maya her best fake smile. Mr. Jackson - Alright kids, today I didn't really have anything planned so, just paint whatever comes to your mind. Whatever you're feeling inside, paint it. Express yourself. Not going to lie, Riley usually does paint her purple cats when they get to paint whatever they want. She hasn't painted a purple cat in such a long time. She decides that she's going to paint a purple cat. As she's looking at her painting, she realizes that's not how she feels. She is not the happy, hopeful, cheery, clumsy, full of life and love girl anymore. She's scared that she won't ever be that person again. So she paints over her fake purple cat.
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Mr. Jackson - Wow Riley. That is very.. emotional, but important. I am very proud. Riley - Thanks Riley gives her art teacher a half smile Zay - What is it? Riley - i don't know, I just painted, I didn't even really think. Mr. Jackson - Its explaining how Riley feels on the inside. You see the colors around the circle is everyone around her, she's the circle Zay - But it's just a circle? It's empty Mr. Jackson - Exactly Mr. Babineaux. The bell rings. Maya - Wow Riley that was.. deep Riley - I guess the more you look at it the more that it makes sense. I have Bio, I'll see you after school Fourth period comes, fifth, six, and seventh come and go. Finally schools over. Riley somewhat survived her first day back. She was trying really hard to keep positive vibes in her mind. She even found herself giggling and smiling in between classes. She was walking home from school, to the bakery. Since Mark left, she had to help out after school. It was Thursday, Thursdays are usually pretty slow and quiet so there really wasn't much to do. When she finished her homework, she decided to lock up and call it a night. When she got home, there was no talk about the whole Mark thing, which was a relief to Riley. She got tired of other people not believing her. After dinner, Riley got ready for bed. She sits at her bay window, that was the only spot where she felt safe in her room. Her bed has her nightmares, her floor, her closet, everything but her bay window made her sad.
