Begin Again - prequel to The Project - book 3

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Maya's POV:

Its been exactly three years since I've seen Lucas.

I miss him. I truly do, but I cant be stuck with the bad thoughts that keep me up at night. Me being worried about him. Me just thinking of him. It sucks- and this feeling wont go away.

I will always love Lucas but...I have to move on.

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I scream. I'm halfway asleep, and I just had a nightmare about- guess who? Lucas.

I sit up quickly and wipe my face off which is covered in sweat and tears.

I look around and notice that I'm in Riley's room. I forgot I spent the night at her house.

"Are you okay?" Riley asks tiredly.

"Y-yeah. Im fine just.. Bad dream." I stutter.

Riley sits up and wraps her arms around me.

"Maya, i'm sorry. But..it'll be okay, and it always will be. Im right next to you if you need me." She says. "Literally"

I let out a slight laugh. She always knows how to lighten the mood.

"Thanks Riles. Your the best."

"I know." She smiles. "You too."

"Well, you should get some sleep. Im just gonna get some water."

"Okay." She replies and rolls over to go to sleep.

I get out of bed and walk to the kitchen.

I grab a glass cup and pour some water, then take a drink and sit at the table.

Someone walks in. Josh.

"Hey." I say.

"Oh.. Hey. Couldn't sleep?"

"Nah."

"Me either." He says and sits across from me at the table.

"It sucks because we're gonna be soo tired tomorrow. Its four in the morning." I point to the clock.

"Dang. Might as well not go to sleep right? I mean its already tomorrow." He laughs.

His laugh is cute.

I just smile at him.

"So Maya.. Would you wanna go on a walk?"

"Yeah, I could really use some fresh air."

We get up, get our Jackets and head outside.