Saving Riley

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Riley's POV 

A week has past and nothing has happened. I'm thankful for that I really am but I don't know how I feel about George getting along with everyone. 
"Riley!" I hear a familiar voice say, I turn to see Piper stood in the doorway with a smile on her face. She's been gone for 2 weeks at a school trip or something, Miss Kate was not happy most of A-Troupe weren't around but I bet she'll be happy to see them back
"Hey P" I smiled hugging her she hugged me back just as tightly
"Who's the new guy?" she asked mentioning George
"George? Um just some guy from school" I replied not wanting to alarm her, this was the last thing that should be on her mind
"Well Amy has taken a little interest" She said wiggling her eyebrows
"What?" I stammered
"I'm joking Riles, Amy is too young for him anyway" She joked but somehow I didn't find that joke funny
"Is James around?" Piper asked and I nodded pushing the hair out of my face

Piper and I walked towards Lost & Found, My arm around her shoulders while hers landed on my torso, as soon as we walked in I noticed the boys sat with George. James was not his biggest fan but we both agreed to not make scene about it
As Piper and I got closer James' gaze shifted to us before a giant smile formed on his face
"Pipesqueak!" James said ruffling up her hair
"Oiii" Piper said squirming out of his grip, as soon as she managed to escape James came and planted a gentle kiss on my lips before we had a pillow thrown at us
"Oiii!" James yelled just like Piper did before throwing the pillow back at John
"Awh John, is Michelle not giving you kisses?" I smirked going over and pinching his cheek
"Jamesss get her to stop" John whined making us all laugh
I walked back over and sat on the arm of the chair that James was sat on
"So Piper, how was your time away?" Luke asked bringing everyone back into one conversation
"It was great, Fin and I hung out a lot on the trip" She smiled before everyone smirked at James. knowing full well big brother mode would be activated
"Oh yeah?" James asked and Piper instantly face palmed herself
"Riles a little help" She asked making me chuckle looking at James
"don't start" He warned me
"No you" I replied making him roll his eyes
"So i'm assuming, Little sister?" George asked pointing between Piper and James to which everyone nodded
"Yo Marie!" James called making me turn to him a little confused. What on earth could he want her around for
"Have you met George?" He asked and i looked at him still just as confused
"i reckon you guys would get along pretty well" He smirked before sniggering. I slapped James arms before he held his hands up in surrender
"Marie is it?" George asked to which Marie nodded
"Nice name" He replied to which Marie shrugged and walked away not before giving me another famous glare 

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I left Piper with the boys while I headed to Riley's corner or my next one to one. To my dismay I left at the same time George did as he had a baby ballet class to teach
"you know Riley. I'm not here to make your life hell or anything" He said making me stop at my door
"What?" i asked
"I know you don't like me, that fact is obvious but I came here for work not to be your friend" He said and I nodded
I won't lie, I just wanted the conversation over with at this point
"Miss Riley?" Juillet said, I looked down the corridor to see her approaching, I smiled in her direction
"Juillet, are you ready?" I asked smiling and Juillet nodded proudly before running in the open door
I took one more look at George and he looked as if he was about to say something but I just walked away closing the door to Riley's Corner before he could say anything

James' POV

"So when are you going to tell us" John asked as we all sat practicing 
"What?" I asked
"George. We are getting the vibe he is bad news but like why?" Luke asked 
"I don't know what you are talking about?" I lied. This wasn't my story to tell at all
"Alright so you'd be happy with Him doing Piper's one to one then?" Theo offered and my eyes instantly darkened
"No he fucking won't be" I growled making them all cross their arms
"Spill" Luke said making me sigh. I couldn't.
"Look guys, It's not my story to tell. If Riley wants to tell you then she can but I'm not going to. It's Riley's private secret and that is how it is staying" I said, all three of them nodded in agreement
I've said it before and I'll say it again, these boys care about these girls just as much as I do. They are all older brothers to Pipes and to Riley. I don't think anything would stop them protecting them
"From the top?" I asked and Luke nodded

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"I told you they would be in here" Riley said walking in with Piper and Michelle, we all looked at them confused
"You girls good?" Luke asked as we all turned our gazes to each other, Riley came and sat next to me while Piper and Michelle sat at the table
"we are having a debate" Piper said and Riley rolled her eyes, usually meaning she is right
"My vote is Riley's right" John said pointing to her eye roll
"Yeah me too" Luke replied
"me three" Theo said holding his hand up
"You don't even know the situationnnn" Michelle whined
"Okay, what is the situation?" I asked and Piper and Michelle sarcastically smiled at the boys before turning to me
"If you know something is wrong but they won't tell you. Is it okay to go to their say boyfriend about it?" Piper asked clearly making a dig, I chuckled looking down at Ri
"I take it you said it's not okay?" I asked and she proudly nodded
"I'm siding with Riley I'm afraid girls. The boys tried that crap too" I replied making Riley look at the boys who held their hands up in surrender
"Look guys, it's my problem and none of you need to be involved okay?" Riley said
"Then how come James got to know?" Piper whined
"Because Pipes, I get to know everythinggg" I said pulling a face at her