A jiley love story.

Chapter 74- Sparks Fly.

Riley's POV:

Those 3 dreaded days later, finally arrived a little too quick for my liking. I sat in Culture shock reading a magazine, with the company of Alexa's texts and social media when i saw James. I knew he would come in here for a juice soon enough, and soon enough he did. As he goes to line up i approach him, wanting to hear his beautiful voice. We haven't spoke nor made eye contact since being alone in Miss Kate's office, and i miss him. I miss talking to him.

James's POV:

I wander through the busy halls of The Next Step studio, before rehearsals all alone. I make my way down to Culture Shock to get my usual juice when Noah stops me.

"Yo james. Congrats on the 2nd place." noah spoke friendly.

I give him a fist pump. Noah was a kid from J troupe, but i honestly think he is good enough to be in A.

"Thanks man, how's J troupe?" i ask him.

"Going good, how's a troupe?" he asks me with a smile.

"Good man, you'll be with us in no time." i tell him confidently.

"Thanks bro, anyway i gotta go. Will see you later." noah tells me.

I wave as i walk off joining the 4 people in front of me in the Culture Shock line, going to order my juice. When a famillar touch, touches my shoulder. I knew that gentle, loving, touch anywhere. It was Riley.

Riley's POV:

I put my hand on James's shoulder, and i want to leave it there but i quickly take my hand off and step back just as James turns around, looking suprised as ever.

"Riles, its so good to seeee you." james spoke as if its been forever.

It felt like forever. I dont talk.

"What are you doing here?" james asked.

"I- i- i- uhm, uhm..." i begin to speak when i suddenly feel like hugging him so i take yet again another step back.

"I just want to Congratulate you i am sure you did amazing." i tell him.

It wasn't a lie, im sure he did do amazing. With beth or not, i still care about him and sincerely mean my congratulations.

"Thanks, and look with Bet-" james begin to speak.

I couldn't take it, it was all to fresh in my mind.

"James look no okay, i don't want to hear it." i speak up.

"Why did you approach me then?" james asks looking puzzled.

"Congratulations is all i wanted to say." i speak quietly.

I wanted to say more, i wanted to forgive him, i want to hug him, i want him to be mine but its all too late.

"Well thanks." james said embracing me into a hug.

Oh james hugs, the ones i truly love. But i couldn't do it, i need to distance myself so i push him away and offer him my hand, to shake it. He does.

James's POV:

I feel as though Riley misses me more then she leads on, why would she approach me if she didn't want to talk to me. As i go to give her a hug, she pushes me away. But offers me her hand to shake, which i accept and put my hand intertwined with hers, i feel sparks the ones that have always been there with her. There still there, Riley must feel it too because after about 30 seconds she quickly pulls away.

"Well thanks." i say before quickly rushing off without my juice.

I still feel everything i've ever felt towards her, i just want her back.

Riley's POV:

I stand facing the empty spot where James was standing, i feel empty, for a minute there when our hands where connected i felt everything, the spark, the love, the passion, the connection, the feelings. All of it. It hasn't dissapeared and i feel as though James noticed it too, or else he wouldn't have stormed out so quickly. I take my spot on the chair in Culture Shock and soon enough Emily and Chloe approach me.

"Hey girls." i say quietly as they take there seat.

"We just ran into james." emily spoke.

"Literally." chloe adds in.

"Coming from in here actually." emily replies.

"Was he okay?" i ask curious.

"He seemed pretty upset. Did you guys have a fight?" chloe asks.

"i think we had a moment, how can i dance with him in an hour knowing i still feel for him after everything?" i ask upset.

"If you don't ri, Miss Kate will go off." emily adds in sympathetically.

Em was right, i felt sparks with james but it doesn't change anything. We just need to dance as Duet partners that's it. Us cant effect our dancing, i feel like it might though.

"Yeah i'm going to try." i tell them.

"Good girl." chloe says giving me a hug.

Emily soon joins, as us three all hug in one little group. We all pull apart at the same time.

"Anyways lovelies, i have to go." i tell them quietly.

"Good luck Ri!" they call out.

As i take my things and walk up to studio A, james is sitting by the benches near Miss Kate's office talking to Beth. I quickly shove my things in my cubby not wanting to make eye contact.

James's POV:

As i wait for Riley in Studio A, i begin thinking when Beth comes over to me and sits beside me.

"Jamey, i've missed you." beth spoke.

"I see you all the time." i reply trying not to sound annoyed. But i was.

"I think we should go out sometime." beth spoke again.

"yeah maybe." i reply quietly.

I didn't want to, but as sad as it sounds i need a distraction from all the Riley pain im in.

"You know you could come over for dinner tonight?'' beth offers.

I see riley walk over near the bar beginning to stretch as she rolls her eyes at beth who's trying to hug me, and be close to me. She probably heard her dinner offer aswell.

"Beth i have duet practice so can i talk to you later?" i speak.

"Okay Jamey, love you." beth says before giving me a hug and making her way out. I go over to Riley who's now in the center of the room.

"So can we rehearse now or will she be back?" riley's voice trembled.

"We can rehearse." i speak quietly.

"What time we dancing till, dont want you to miss that precious dinner offer with Beth." riley spoke harshly.

"I wasn't going to take it." i spoke hurt.

"Im sure my newsfeed will say differently later." riley spoke.

Beth  always tags me in everything, so Riley will always notice.

"Can we practice please?" i ask kindly.

"Whatever.." riley spoke.

One minute sparks can fly, the next our worlds can be shattered..