jiley/ trittany short stories

Broke: jiley

A/N: just felt like I wanted to write some cute jiley fluff so here ya go

I let go of the long awaited breath I was holding and leaned back in my chair. I had been at the studio since 8:30 this morning and it's currently 6:53pm. When Miss Kate asked me to take over being studio head I didn't really think through the fact of how much work and time it would take up. I just assumed it would be teaching some choreography and going home and so on.

I checked the time on my watch and rolled my eyes, James is already 25 minutes late. I know he has a lot of band practises and they sometimes overdue, but this is the 3rd time this week we've arranged to meet so he can help me out and he's turned up late. Recently his band practises have been going on later and later each night. Sometimes he would turn up at 11pm of not even come home. I remember last night he came home at 10:50 and looked extremely tired but amused. I tried to ask him what he was doing but he just told me not to worry about it.

I'm hoping tonight we can go out to eat somewhere as its been a while since we've been on a date. Due to all my stress recently, I've expected James to take me out somewhere for a bit of relief but he hasn't. I don't want to sound needy or the type of girlfriend who just relies on my boyfriend for money but it's been almost a month since we've been on a date together, and it's beginning to feel like I barely see him. I couldn't care less if he took me to Java junction for a coffee, I just want to see him for a bit out of work.

I glance at my watch once again and shake my head. I might as well go down to Lost And Found Studios and sit and watch him during rehearsal, he obviously there anyway. I didn't expect him to arrive on time or show up any time soon, so why bother waiting.

I push my chair back and shut my laptop. I collect my bag and push away a few fallen pieces of hair from my pony tail. I fix my shirt and start to walk towards the door. I look to the floor, not paying attention and I'm greeted with a hard, muscular chest hitting my own. I look up and I come face to face with James.

"Sorry I'm late Riles, band practi-" He starts before I cut him off.

"Yeah I know, band practise ran late, I get it." I reply, in a quiet but annoyed tone. Every time it's the same excuse. Band practise this, band practise that. I get that they can loose track of time but it's my time they are waisting.

"Whoa, what's wrong Riles, you seem agitated?" He asks me, touching my shoulder. I mentally wince at his touch as every single piece of my body aches. It's hard being here practically 24/7 with barely any breaks.

"Nothing I'm fine, anyway what are we doing tonight, I was kinda hoping we could go out to eat somewhere, it's been a while." I ask him. He looks to the floor, biting his lip. I nudge his shoulder, gesturing for him to reply.

"Sorry babe, not tonight, I've actually got an emergency band practise tonight" He replies, slightly worried. I could tell he was lying. Why would band practise arrange to meet a few hours after the last practise.

"Seriously? Band practise." I reply. All I want is to go out and have a relaxing evening with my boyfriend. But of course band comes first.

"Band just needs me tonight, sorry." He says, stuffing hid hands in his pockets. I give him a questioning look and furrow my brow. I can tell he's lying, it's obvious. There's definitely something going on.

"Come on James, I can tell your lying, what's so hard about going out tonight?" I ask him, slightly annoyed. The least he could was take me out somewhere. I couldn't care less where, just somewhere together.

"Nothing Riles, it's jus-" He starts before I interrupt again.

"You know what whatever, see you later on." I tell him, collecting my stuff and brushing past him.

"Come on babe, seriously?" He asks, but I'm already out of the door.
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I sit on my freshly made bed. After my argument with James, I went to go get some groceries then I went home. After I got given the position as studio head, me and James decided to move in together, due to time problems and barley seeing each other.

I sigh quietly, staring at the random quiz show buzzing quietly on the telly. I can tell James has already been home and collected somethings because he left his wallet on the bedside table. I don't expect James to come home tonight, he'll probably stay at Eldon's or something. Or more or less some ones else's.

I know he promised he would never cheat on me again since the Beth situation. But I can't help but think he could be cheating on me. The 'coming home late' and 'not taking me out' adds up. If he was cheating on me he's obviously at this girls place in the evening and taking her out. Why else would he not bother to take me out.

I hear keys shuffling and the door open then slam. There's a pause and then a groan. I hear thumps coming up the stairs so I reposition myself. The door flies open and James stands there scanning the room. He walks towards the table and leans for his wallet. He then turns and faces me.

"I have something to tell yo-"  He starts sitting on the bed.

"Look, if you're planning on breaking up with me just do it now before this goes any further." I interrupt, feeling tears collecting. I stare at my lap, waiting for an answer. He doesn't reply so I look up to see him looking confused.

"You think I'm breaking with you?" He asks me, surprised. I pucker my lip and study his expression.

"Well you've been cheating on me so why wouldn't you?" I finally admit sending him a glare. He furrows his brow and gestures he is confused.

"Jesus Christ I'm not breaking up with you Riley, and you think I'm cheating on you?" He asks me, slightly annoyed.

"Well why else have you been acting weird?" I reply, mentally scowling myself. I knew he wouldn't cheat on me.

"It's complicated Ri, it's meant to be a surprised but I guess I should just tell you now." He tells me shuffling into his pocket. He kneels on his knee.

"Ri baby, I'm so sorry I've been out late recently and we haven't been out anywhere but the truth is I've been broke. I've barely had any money because I had to secretly work late to afford this gift. I've missed our dates and I wish I could take you on them every night but I've had no money to take you out on one. I hope you can forgive me baby and hopefully this will make up for everything." He starts, then pulling out a black, velvet box. I gasp, feeling tears spill out of my eyes.

"I love you so much Riley, and I want to have a family and spend the rest of my life with you. So will you marry me?" He asks, a hopeful look on his face. I nod slowly, taking in the question.

"Yes James, I will."

A/N: omg that ending sucks I'm so sorry but here ya go an update❤️