My protector

14. Eviction

Rileys POV:

Miss Kate unlocks the studio exactly on time and we all start to chat in the middle of the floor. I'm stood with Chloe and my other friends, Stephanie and Emily. All waiting for Miss Kate to request our attention. Which she does.

She walks out her office with a clipboard in her hand. Looking quite anxious it seems.

"dancers... A word please" she says shakily. We form a semi circle around her all a bit on edge. What's going on?

"uh, I don't know what the easiest way of saying this is but... Um... If we don't win this cash prize from the competition this weekend then... We may be evicted from this building" she hangs her head low and we all look at each other. Everyone's faces screaming nothing but worry.

"what- why" a boy, Eldon, questions in a bafiled tone. She just sighs.

"were running seriously low on money... I can't afford to pay and renovate this place by myself, that's why we need this cash prize more than anything" she explains making me think.

She then quickly orders us to not worry and get warmed up for rehearsal. We do as we're told but I cant not stress over this. I can't let this happen. There must be something I can do.

Kate walks back into her office and slumps down on her chair. I scan the room and everyone's faces and feel the need to help. I quickly run into the office and cross my fingers behind my back.

"Miss Kate, can I ask something?" I say knocking lightly on the door. She turns and nods. Looking helpless and defeated.

"do you mind me asking how much ruffly you would need for the studio?" I say sitting on the seat opposite.

"Riley, I have a feeling I know what tour going to say and... Well... This is may job to pay for these things and I can't accept someone else's money" she states smiling weakly.

"please Miss Kate. I know I can't help. I don't want to lose this studio, no one does. And I just know I can help so please let me" i plead clasping my hands together. She looks at me for a minute or so. Contemplating something.

"I don't wish to accept such a large amount of money off my students... But I can see how driven you are and I know how much this place means to the others, so I'll check the price and let you know if that's what u want"

"oh my god really? Yay! " her words make me jump up and sqeal happily. I can help! I will help!

James POV:

I see Riley run over to miss Kate office and I raise an eyebrow. What Is she doing?

"hey boys, ill be back in a sec ok?" I say not turning to face them. I recieve a few hums in response and I make my way to the doorway. Stopping and east dropping on the conversation inside.

"please Miss Kate. I know I can't help. I don't want to lose this studio, no one does. And I just know I can help so please let me" I hear Riley plead. My heart melts slightly, she's one of the most thoughtful and driven girls I know.

There are so many things that I love about Riley. But her kind heart is a main one. She's so passionate and loving it makes my heart want to scream. She refuses when told no if its something important and won't go down without a fight. And just like now, she wants to help as the team, and herself, with benifit and no one would lose there beloved home. Its just incredible how she is so selfless.

I hear Miss Kate agree to her help eventually and can't help but smile. One because I'm happy there's a chance that this studio would be saved and two I know it's want Riley wanted, I can't tell that by the way she squeals.

She runs out the office and I act as if I was just grabbing something from my bag. Just making sure no one knows I was spying.

"and wants that happy squeal for?" I laugh stopping her in her tracks. She spins on her heel and hugs me tight.

"I found a way to save the studio!" she squeals into my T shirt. I hug her back, both hands wrapping round her waist.

"may I ask how?" I quiz looking down at her.

"i offered to pay the extra cash" she says calmly, clearly feeling proud of herself. I rub one hand up and down her back softly. My heart melting.

"that's really, really sweet of you" I pull away slightly and hold her at arms length and crouching to her height. Staring into her beautiful brown eyes.

"your so selfless Riles" I smile moving a strand of hair out of her face. I didn't exactly mean to say it out loud but it's true. She really is...