Three Steps Back

15

Riley

That couldn't have gone better if I'm being honest, everything went to smoothly and everyone smashed everything we had put into place
"I have to say Riley, as the years go on. You still manage to amaze us" Mr Anderson said making me smile
"What can I say? I'm full of secret talents" I said making him smile
"Well I can safely say you've passed this side of your exam" He said making me nod before we said our goodbyes

I was about to turn around to talk to the rest of the students but was soon scared shitless by a bellowing voice
"Piper Ann!! What on earth are you doing!" I hear James yell making me turn around to see Piper stood at the cubbies with the guy I know for a fact is a lot more then a friend
"James will you calm yourself" Piper said peeling herself away from the boy
"Um where are you going buddy. We need to talk" James said stopping the blonde
"James, cut it out" Piper warned him before shooting me a look as if she was asking for help

"James, leave them alone" I chuckled joining the comotion
"Uh no Riley, that dude was kissing my sister" He said before kissing my cheek
"So? Piper is old enough to do as she wants" I said making Piper smirk placing her arms crossed against her chest

"Why are you on her side! Ri that is my baby sister" He warned me making me chuckle
"and I'm Liam's baby sister and you've seen how he is with you" I said
"Don't shelter Piper from something that could be perfect for her" I continued making James narrow his eyes on me
"Thankyou thankyou!" Piper squealed hugging me before finally running off with the guy
"you and I, are going to have a talk later" James warned me making me roll my eyes until I looked behind him and saw the last person I expected
"Hey Riley, can we um talk?" Michelle asked, her whole demeanor was shy and scared
"Sure" I said making her look at me more hopeful

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Michelle and I had been sat in this studio for maybe 10 minutes, neither of us saying a single word
"Look Riley, I really am sorry" She whispered making me turn to her
"For what part?" I asked and she shrugged
"All of it?" Michelle offered

"I didn't realise that you felt like I didn't have time for you, that you were being replaced. I'm sorry I got annoyed and jealous about your old friends, I'm sorry I forgot about the other day too" She said making me sigh

"Michelle, I love you. Your my best friend, no friend back home is going to change that. Sure I grew up with them, I learned a lot from them but you, Michelle you know me like the back of your hand and vice versa. I can tell what kind of mood your in based on the fucking food you have eaten that day" I laughed making Michelle laugh
"we've used this school to grow together" I said
"You're like another sister to me, no matter who you spend time with. I'd always come back to you" I said making her smile taking a hold of my hand

"I don't even know what it was that made me so jealous, so what you went out for one night" she said making me nod
"It's was only one night compared to my countless hours away" She muttered to herself
"hurting you was the last thing I ever wanted to do Ril" She said and I smiled

"We live and we learn Michelle, for now. I think it's safe to say that we both learnt a valuable lesson?" I offered and she nodded
"Most definitely" She smiled

"Does this mean we can stop being mad at each other?" She asked and I chuckled nodding before being engulfed into a hug
"I love you" She muttered
"I love you too" I chuckled hugging her just as tightly  

We headed out of the studio, heading straight for the common room where we know the boys will be waiting
"Is all good in girls world?" Hunter teased as Michelle and I walked in hand in hand
"Always" I smiled making Michelle return the smile
"We're back baby, better then ever" Michelle said pulling me towards her throwing her arm over my shoulder before we sat on the sofa next to James

"Natural order is restored" West teased making us all chuckle