The Long Game | Josh Matthews and Maya Hart {Joshaya}

Chapter 2 - Ready

Maya drove to NYU. It was now 5:30pm. She took a deep breath. Maya remembered that he mentioned his room in a letter a couple years ago to Riley. She walked up to the door. She messed with her hair and put on some lipgloss. She quickly texted Riley.
I'm outside your uncle's apartment door. I have no idea what I'm doing. Are you sure I should have "followed my heart?"
She texted.
Calm down, peaches. Just tell him how you feel. I love you.
Riley responded. Maya smiled and softly knocked on the door. Josh opened the door. His expression changed. He stepped closer to her and hugged her as tight as he could. "Maya. I-I don't know what to say." He said as tears formed in his eyes. She smiled with sad eyes. "Here. Um...come in." He said as he pulled her through the door by her wrist. They sat on his couch. He put his hand on her knee. "What...um...what are you doing here?" He asked. "Josh. I had to see you. It's been two years." She said, as if he should have known why she was there. "Oh, right." He laughed. They sat there in silence for 2 minutes. "Are you ready?" She blurted out. "What?" He asked. Maya held up their hands that they had subconsciously intertwined. "Ready. Ready for me." She explained. He didn't say anything. "Josh." She said, leaning foward. He didn't move. She stood up. "Okay then." She quickly walked out of the door. "Maya! Wait!" Josh called. He ran to the door and he couldn't see her. He fell to his knees. I'm an idiot. He thought.