The plot could start with Maya suddenly becoming withdrawn. She stops painting, which was her passion. Her friends notice she's skipping school and not participating in their usual group activities. Riley, being her best friend, tries to reach out but Maya pushes her away. As the story unfolds, we find out that Maya's self - esteem has hit rock bottom because she got a really harsh critique on her art from someone she respected. This leads her into a downward spiral of depression.
I haven't read a specific one, but I can imagine a fanfiction where Maya's depression is triggered by a traumatic event in her past. Her friends in the story start to notice her withdrawn behavior and they all come together to support her, with Farkle using his intelligence to find ways to make her smile and Mr. Matthews guiding them all on how to deal with such a situation.
In fanfiction, Maya's father could be depicted in various ways. He might be an absent figure who suddenly reappears, bringing a lot of emotional turmoil for Maya. Maybe he's a musician who left to pursue his dreams when Maya was young, and now he wants to reconnect with his daughter.
There's a fanfic called 'Maya and the Art of Friendship'. It focuses on Maya's friendships, especially with Riley. It shows how their bond evolves over different situations, like dealing with school problems and family issues. This fanfic really captures the essence of their relationship in the 'Girl Meets World' universe.
Perhaps Maya gets hurt in a more emotional way. She could find out that her father, who she has always had a complex relationship with, has some big news that makes her feel abandoned again. This causes her to act out and push her friends away. But as the story progresses, she learns to face her feelings and accept that she has a support system that will always be there for her no matter what.
I really liked 'Josh and Maya: The College Years'. In this fanfiction, it focuses on how their relationship evolves when they enter college. The descriptions of the college setting are vivid, and it's cool to see how they deal with new friends, new classes, and of course, their relationship.
In Girl Meets World fanfiction, Maya's homelife could be full of artistic chaos. Maybe her home is filled with half - finished paintings and scribbled notebooks. Her mother might be a free - spirited artist too, and they often have deep discussions about life and art late at night.
In many fanfictions about their kiss, it could be a turning point in their relationship. It might be a moment of realization for both of them. Maybe it happens in a really romantic setting, like under the stars during a school event. It could be that this kiss makes them face their true feelings for each other that they have been hiding for a long time.
Another theme is the mentorship aspect turning into love. Josh was initially like a mentor to Maya in the show, and fanfictions like to expand on how that evolved into a romantic relationship. It's interesting to see how the characters' personalities play into this transition.
One great 'Girl Meets World Maya and Josh Fanfiction' is 'A New Beginning'. It shows their relationship developing in a really sweet way. The author does a great job of capturing Maya's free - spirited nature and Josh's more mature side.