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A/N: I want to say thank you to my sissy Joyfulscorpio for giving me a prompt that helped with this idea and for Betaing for me! Thanks sis! I love you!

A/N: So this is a Joshaya future fic and it is a continuation of the One Shot I just posted, "Advice". In that he asks Shawn What if their Someday never comes? So I wanted to kind of explore that. So that is what this is. This is a multi-chapter fic so it starts off angsty but there is hope. Hope is just not for suckers. So hope you enjoy.

Josh was helping Riley with the boxes making himself feel excited and happy about this. He was happy that his niece was going to be his roommate now. He was even a little excited, everyone needed a Riley in their life. After all of these years she was even more goofy and fun than she ever was now that she was all grown up and a junior in college. That wasn't the problem or reason why he needed to force himself to smile. The problem was the reason why she needed a roommate. Maya was moving in with her boyfriend and Josh had to smile and nod and be happy for her. He needed to be a good and supportive friend. He had been for a very long time. He had a lot of practice of being a good and supportive friend for Maya and her boyfriends. She was supportive of him when he had girlfriends. He couldn't help but think of when they made their Someday deal, now it seemed like their Someday would never come. If they really wanted their Someday to come then maybe they would be together by now. He wanted to wait until she was eighteen but when she was eighteen she had a boyfriend. When she broke up with that boyfriend to start NYU he had a girlfriend. When he broke up with that girlfriend, Maya started to date her college boyfriend and now she was moving in with that same college boyfriend. Josh wasn't a huge fan of him. Though, they decided a long time ago it wasn't fair for him to have an opinion on her love life. So he kept his mouth shut about his disapproval.

Then Cory came in with a box and said, "So this is it, huh? Are you sure you two are ready for this?"

Riley gave him her a warm smile, "Dad, this isn't my first time living on my own with a roommate."

"Yeah, but college dorms are a little different than getting an apartment in the city." Cory said.

"Dad, it's not that far from college. Besides Josh has got my back."

"I really do." Josh said.

"I know but it's still your next step and I'm not exactly thrilled with the reason why you suddenly have to move out of the dorms. You know you didn't have to move out of the dorms you could just find another roommate."

"Most juniors don't live in dorms, besides it will be a fun adventure." Riley said upbeat.

Cory shook his head unsure and he said, "Shawnie is not happy about this at all."

Then Josh put the box down on his couch and said, "Maya is an adult now, she can make her own choices."

"But as her friends you should help her make the right choices."

Josh didn't say anything to that. Then Riley chimed in and said, "Me and Maya are all grown up now and you and Shawn are just going to have to deal with that."

Then she patted him on the back.

Cory's shoulders slinked down. He was voicing his grievances for Shawn's sake but it was for his sake as well. Maya may have been Shawn's step-daughter but she was like a daughter to Cory too. He had spent so much time trying to teach Maya as well as Riley. Josh knew this must be hard on him.

After they put all of Riley's boxes in her brand new room on top of her brand new bed, Cory reluctantly said his goodbyes.

After he left, Riley plopped on the couch and said, "Finally, he's gone so we can really talk about this."

"Talk about what?"

"Talk about what are we going to do with the whole Maya situation."

"What Maya situation?" Josh asked.

"Maya is moved in with Billy now. You know Billy. 'Arrogant rocker-slacker-jerk face-' Billy. We don't approve of Billy."

Josh sighed audibly.

"Come on, is it our place to judge? You sound like Cory."

"I didn't want to say I agreed with him in front of his face. I want him to understand we are growing up but I don't want Maya to end up regretting her choices. Billy can be a jerk and I've seen him looking at other girls and then there is the other reason why I don't think this will work."

"What is the third reason?"

"The reason we never talk about. The thing you and Maya have been adamant to be quiet about for years." Riley said while giving Josh an accusing look like he had done something wrong.

"I made a promise to myself to not interfere with her love life. I promised myself to always be supportive of her and her choices."

"Even if they're the wrong choices?"

Josh shrugged his shoulders and didn't say anything to that.

"Okay. So if your not going to say it then I am just going to go out and say it."

"Say what?"

"The Looooooong Game! Someday! What do you have to say about that huh?" She said while getting in his face.

"Nothing. That was a long time ago." Josh said, looking away.

"So you're just over it?"

Josh got up and said, "I'm not talking about this."

"Josh, someone has to talk about this." Riley demanded.

"Look, it's been a long time and Maya and I are close friends now. We support each other and help each other. Maya made her choice. This choice shows me that she is over it."

Josh said trying to hold in his feelings of disappointment and rejection.

"Josh, just talk to her, tell her how you feel."

"I'm not the type of guy to break up a girl who has a boyfriend."

"I know your not, but are you the type of guy to say nothing while your friend is with a guy who is not good for her."

"If you think this is such a bad idea why don't you talk to her?" Josh asked.

"I did talk to her, but you know Maya once she made up her mind you can't change it. I don't want to push too hard." Riley said with her brows creasing in worry.

"What makes you think she would listen to me?"

"Because you are you. You have a different affect on her. If anyone can help Maya take her blinders off and really see the situation it is you."

"That is not fair Riley."

"I know it's not. I'm sorry. I'm just out of options here."

"Maybe you can just be happy for her." Josh said.

Riley looked Josh straight in the eye and seriously asked, "Josh. You are a great observer. Do you really think this is the right guy for her? Do you really think she can be happy with him?"

Josh said, "I'm not sure I'm the right person to ask the question."

"You are thee person to answer that question. You always saw her and understood her. If anyone can see if she is truly happy it is you." Riley said.

Josh took in a deep breath and looked at Riley for a long time. He wasn't sure about this. He had spent so much time being there for Maya and being the supportive friend, could he really tell her how he felt? Could he tell her that his feelings for her never changed? If anything they just grew more. However, things are so different now. They aren't kids any more. She is a grown up now. If she was still holding onto Someday she would not be living with this guy. That was such a big step.

He looked at Riley's worried face. He knew how hard it was on Riley letting go of Maya. They had been roommates for two years and before that they practically lived together. Riley could just be experiencing anxiety about that, but if Maya was with a guy that Riley really disapproved of then maybe he should say something.

"Okay, I will talk to her about it. I'm not going to mention Someday. I am just going to talk to Maya about Billy. You're right, he is a bit sketchy. He doesn't get along with your family, he's a little controlling, and he keeps Maya up all night. She could lose her Art Scholarship if she doesn't keep up with her grades."

Riley began to clasp her hands together and said, "So, you'll talk to her?"

"Yeah, I 'll talk to her."

"Yay!"

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Josh decided to make a welcome home dinner for Riley and Riley invited Maya. Maya was always happy to eat the meals that Josh cooked. He had gotten pretty good, and Maya especially loved his Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos he made. He loved making them for her and the way she ate them like they were the love of her life. He looked forward to that. What he was not looking forward to was talking to her about Billy. He just knew she wouldn't be very happy with him. So he was hoping to butter her up a bit first with her favorite meal.

Lucas and Riley were eating pretty fast. Real, real subtle guys. Riley told Josh tonight would be a good time for them to talk since Billy was going to be out of town for a gig. So Riley and Lucas were hurrying through their food so Maya and Josh could have their talk. Maya didn't really notice their quick eating since she was too enamored by her tacos.

"Mmmmmmm tacos." She said as she slowly savored every bite.

Josh almost got lost in watching her eat. He tried to collect his bearings since this was going to be an important and serious talk.

Then Riley stood up and overdramatically said, "Oh no! We are going to be late for that thing with Lucas' Mom."

"Oh, yeah, my Mama. I almost forgot. We better go and meet her."

Maya finally looked up from her plate and asked, "Did you say something?"

"We're leaving, but you stay here finish your tacos. Watch a movie or something, chill with Josh. We will see you later."

Then Maya gave her a quizzical look and asked, "What's going on?"

"Nothing, we just go to meet Lucas' Mom." Riley said.

Maya said, "Okay."

Then she turned to Josh, "That was weird right?"

"Right. Do you want more tacos?"

"Yes, please!" She said as grabbed more from the serving dish with her bare hands.

After finished her third helping they moved over on the couch. Maya leaned into the couch, putting her hands on her stomach feeling full and looking happy.

Then Josh and sat by her and said, "Soooooo Maya."

"Yeah, Boing?" She asked.

"You haven't called me that in a long time."

"Sorry, your tacos make me revert back to my former self." Maya said.

That thought gave him a tinge of sadness. Maybe his problem was he could not let go of the girl she used to be. Maybe she had turned to this whole new girl and he didn't even notice. He did miss the Maya that used to call him Boing. That was such a long time ago, though, he shouldn't let it bother him.

"You don't need to apologize for that."

"So what do you want to talk about?"

"What makes you think I want to talk about anything?"

"Come on Josh, you made my favorite meal and Riley and Lucas dashed out of here pretty quickly. Sooooo talk."

Josh smiled at her. He could never put anything past her, since she got him.

Then he said, "I wanted to talk to you about Billy."

"What about him?"

"I know moving in with someone is a big step and Billy he seems like…I am so proud to see what kind of woman you are growing up to be. Moving in with someone…you see Billy is…"

"Josh…it's me. You can tell me anything. Just spit it out."

"Are you sure Billy is the guy you want to take such a big step with?" Josh asked not really believing those words came out of his mouth.

"Do you think I shouldn't?" Maya asked as she tilted her head.

"No. I mean, I don't know. He just doesn't seem like the kind of guy that isn't in it for the long…haul. He is kind of a bad influence on you."

"Come on, Josh. I didn't think you were like Shawn. He gave me the same lecture. He is my type of guy. Yes he has edge to him but you know me, you know I like to live my life on the edge. You know that." Maya said starting to get offended.

"I know but…there is a difference between being a bit of a danger seeker than letting a guy mess your life up."

"How is he messing my life up?"

"He keeps you up late, you miss your classes. If you don't keep up with your grades you will lose your Art Scholarship and you will lose everything you worked so hard for."

"I can't believe you are saying this to me! You were always on my side. I could always count on your support! Why is this time so different?"

"Because you are moving in with him. This is huge and you are taking such a big step so lightly. This guy he isn't right for you."

"And who is right for me? Huh, Josh? You?"

"Maya. I …"

"Why are you really saying this? Is it because you still have feelings for me?"

Josh stood there completely still, not being able to answer or speak at all for that matter.

"Yeah, that is what I thought. You say nothing. Like always." Maya said angry.

"Maya, I just…I can't keep quiet about this. I know I usually nod and smile but I can't this time."

Then Maya stood up and looked at him straight in the eye and said, "Then say it. Tell me how you feel. Tell me what this is really about."

All of his breath caught in his throat and then he said, "It's not about me. It's about you and Billy."

Maya pursed her lips looking at him with disappointment in her eyes, "Yeah, that is what I thought. Look, I need to get back home. My choices are my own and I stand by them. Do me a favor and don't talk to me for a while. I need space."

Josh pled, "Maya, please, don't do this."

"Bye Josh."