girl meets world · may hart · riley matthews · lucas fulton · farkle minkus · mr matthews · coming of age · sitcom · friendship · teen drama
The fluorescent lights hum a low, steady note, washing the classroom in a pale, unforgiving light. Mr. Matthews’ question about trust still echoes, and my hesitant agreement hangs between us all, heavy as a secret. Riley’s eyes are locked on mine, wide and glistening—hurt and disappointment and a flicker of anger swirling in their depths. The silence that follows is absolute, broken only by the collective weight of everyone watching. Maya, Farkle, and Lucas stare at me, their faces a mosaic of shared concern, waiting for an explanation I don’t know how to give.