My protector

29. Safe With Me

James POV:

Me and Riley wonder to the changing rooms where we both change into more simple outfits. I throw on some
Dark blue jeans and a black jacket on top of a plain grey T and Riley changes into a pair of black leggings and a blue  top with a black rim. She walks out the bathroom tying back her ombre hair.

"you ready Riles?" I say pulling her into a quick hug.

"yep" was her response

"what's the time?"

"9:21" I reply glancing at my watch.

"OK well I'm going to grab a drink, I'll meet you back here in a few minutes." Riley says with a smile.

"ok ill wait by the studio" I say, placing a light kiss on her cheek. She smiles up at me and walks off into hildagos.

I start by waiting patiently, slowly pacing the hall by the door to Studio A. The time goes by at a steady pace and I Dont think much of how much has passed until I see Kate walking up to me. I then glance down at my watch.

9:29

I then start to question where Riley is. She's never late... She only went to grab a juice... Where could she have gone? There's no way she'd be late to something she hasn't stopped talking about since we were told yesterday...

"hey James... Where's Riley?" was the first thing Miss Kate asked once she was unlocking the door. I glance behind me quickly before turning back.

"I'm not to sure.." I say, trailing off slightly.

"she went to hildagos for a juice a few minutes ago, I've not seen her since" I add quickly.

"well it's not like her to be late, I've never seen her be a second off the time she's due somewhere" Miss Kate sighs, pushing the door open wide.

We walk in and I sit down on the bench. Miss Kate wonders into her office and places down her things and dives into a few draws. She tries making conversations but I just focus on the door, the hallway, waiting for Riley to walk down.

'Come on James, get it together, their probably busy, she'll be back any moment now...' I try tell myself, but then it hits me. A strange feeling hits me, a feeling I only get when Rileys in a form of trouble.

"Kate I'm gonna head to hildagos to see if Rileys there, I won't be longer than 5 minutes" I say before running down to the juice bar, not stopping for a second. The feeling grows stronger and I can't help but wince as it starts to hurt. Whatevers happening, it can't be good.

As I rush down the many corridors I see the entrance in sight. But I didn't even need to enter to work out where she had disappeared to. I quickly spot her being pinned against the wall.

And once I've processed who's standing in front of her, his hands pressing against her bare arms, I feel my blood boil. I speed walk over, making sure I'm heard, and snap.

"get your fucking dirty ass lips off her right now!" I yell as I approach the two. As I speak he detached his lips from hers and turns to look at me.

"aw, why? It's not like your her boyfriend or anything" he laughs smugly, not moving an inch. God I can't stand this guy!

I quickly slap him round the face, he jolts back slightly. Clearly shocked at what I'd just done. I use this opportunity to pull Riley close to me, her tear filled eyes stare into mine and it makes my heart ache. She wrapped her arms tightly around me. Her bodies tense and her tears dampen my clothes.

"I suggest you get the fuck outta here right now!" I shout pointing to the door. He doesn't move.

"I said... Get the fuck... Outta here!" I shout louder causing Riley to flinch. I rub my hand up and down her back slowly to soothe her while I glare at Alfie furiously.

"ugh, whatever" he scoffs

"and I'll just have to finish later" he adds, winking at Riley. I feel her start to shake and I pull her behind me.

"get lost you perv" I say through gritted teeth. And I finally watch him walk off and around the corner.

As soon as he's out of sight all the anger inside is replaced with sympathy.

"babe, shhh, your safe now.." I whisper, still rubbing my hand up and down her back in a soothing manner.

She continues to shake even when her tears start to disappear. He really did freak her out...

"Riles, I'd love to stay and cuddle you but Miss Kate waiting for us" I sigh crouching to her height.

"your right... I'm sorry... Let's go" she wipes her tears and turns to start walking. But I stop her by lightly placing my hand on her shoulder. She stops and spins on her heel.

"babe, im never going to let anyone, and I mean anyone, that's of any threat close to you, OK? Your safe with me." I smile weakly, her head leaning against my hand. She just smiles the best she can back to me and nods.

I then take her hand in mine and we walk to the studio. We're Miss Kate is looking rather frustrated, Watching us enter with eyes full of fury.