Getting You Back

Talking

Riley's POV

I sit in my office, doing last minute paperwork for Regionals. No matter what, I cannot concentrate. It's been two weeks since I have talked to James. Two weeks since that awful Skype call. Two weeks, That meant James was due home any day. He told his family that they won bangers and mashups, which Piper told the zero percent club, Which they told A-Troupe and then Michelle told me. I don't know why Piper wouldn't tell me, maybe because James didn't want her to.

It hurt so much to have James despise me so much. Maybe even hate. If he can yell at me through a screen, what will he do face to face? I put my head in my hands, my head hurting from thinking to much.

I finally decided that it was getting really late so I closed up the studio and headed home.

I walk into my bedroom and flop on the bed without bothering to change clothes. I'm so tired of this mess and working and I wish I could just take a break.

    ••••••••••• The Next Day ••••••••••

"We should throw a welcome home party for them." Piper says to the group who agrees to my dislike. The team wanted to do something for the boys because they won bangers and mash ups and I think it's a nice gesture don't get me wrong but if we throw a party, James is going to be there and I don't think I can face him after his rejection. I know that it's my fault but his words were terrible. It was the most hurtful thing of my life.

After I opened my heart for him and showed him all my feelings, it hurts that he yelled at me the way he did. The venom in his voice was too much too bare.

I didn't want to do the party but the team was so determined that they could convince me. So here I am, sitting in the decorated studio. My hair is curled and I smoothed out my dress, waiting for the boys to walk through the door. I honestly wasn't really paying attention, I'm fearing James' reaction. I hear the loud voices of the boys and I watch the door open and Eldon and West immediately have a huge grin on their face. We welcome and congratulate the boys and they start enjoying the party.

I didn't do much when it came to the party. I stood in a corner watching everyone, mostly eyeing James. I heard my phone ring in my office, So I walked over to answer it. It was, of course, Mrs. Carter asking for the schedule this month. I knew I had sent her the email but she claimed she didn't get it and she wanted it immediately. When I got off the phone with her, I grabbed my laptop and typed in the password.

I couldn't find the file for it so I had to find it in the drawer and fax it to the computer and then send it to Mrs. Carter. While I was doing that, I heard someone walk up to the office. I didn't pay attention to the person at first but when I heard there voice, that changed. "Always a hard worker. Can't even stop working for a party." He jokes. "Well Its not like I had anyone to talk too." I reply. "What are you doing?" "Sending the schedule to a baby ballet mother that has made it her mission to torture me." I laugh to myself. Before he can reply West and Eldon come up. "Oh, Are we interrupting something?" Eldon asks. "No, You weren't because we're done here." James says and looks at me and leaves. "Don't mind him, he was crabby all day." West laughs. "Thanks for the party Riley." Eldon says and hugs me and the same for West. "Don't even worry about it." I smile and then I realize what I just said. My face drops and the boys notice it. "Riley, If you need anyone, we are here." West says putting a hand on my shoulder. "Thanks guys, You know, you've both grown up a lot." I smile wiping some of the tears that escaped. "Thanks Riley, and we mean it." Eldon replies and they leave my office.

I go out to the party and it was only a half an hour later that it was over. It wasn't a huge party, just a welcome home kind of thing.

When James was leaving, I had some courage that I built up in the last couple of weeks and went over to him. "James?" I ask quietly. Piper, who was with him, gave me a nod and left us. "What?" He asked. "Could..we..um talk?" I ask. "Why? I already told you that I don't want to talk!" He says raising his voice. "Please, I need to find some peace in all of this." I plead. "You know what? Fine, Fine. I will talk. But here's the deal. When we're done, you never ask me again or talk to me again for that matter!" He says and I nod. "Your place, 8pm sharp." He says and walks away brushing my shoulder.

Alright, he actually agreed to come over. I took a deep breath and left for home, making sure that the studio was locked as well. This will be interesting.

I'm sitting on the couch in my apartment, tapping my fingertips against the book I have in my hands impatiently waiting for James. Just 3 more minutes till 8. If I'm being honest. I'm scared. I don't think I could take it if he'd yell at me while we are face to face. That's why I'm planning to be extra gentle and soft.

My thoughts get interrupted by the door bell. I get up and wipe my sweaty hands before heading to the door and open it to reveal a annoyed looking James.

"Hey James." I say friendly with a smile which he doesn't return. Instead he just nods his head and walks in. When I walk in he is already sitting on the couch. I'm just about to ask if he wants something to eat or drink before he cuts me off. "Cut the act Riley. Why do you want to talk to me?" He asks bluntly, taking me by surprise. I slowly sit down next to him so I'm facing him but keeping my distance.

I never was so close to James and yet so far away. "I still won't give up on us. I still want to fight for this and I still love you." I say softly. "I already told you I don't want to -" He tries to say but I interrupt him. "I know what you said but I still won't give up. I love you more than anything and I will keep fighting. You can't just let us go. If you want me to suffer than believe me I did and am. When you yelled at me I cried for hours, James I suffered just as much as you, belive me. You can't just throw us away." I say to him loud but gentle. "No you threw us away. You created this mess and your suffering is your own doing." He says. "James, your not listening!" "I know I did all of this. You remind me of it every time we talk." I explain with frustration. "And I tell you that I don't want to talk every time we talk but you don't listen." He says. "But I want to fight for you. Please just let me do that." I plead.

James' POV

As much as i hate Riley, I still love her and would do anything for her. "You have one month to convince me to give you a second chance." I explain to hear very clearly. "Thank you." She cries. Before both of us thought, We start to lean in. Before we know it, our lips touch and I kiss her back. I craved for her lips so badly so I don't have control over what I was doing.

Our kissing gets more passionate and more intimate by every second that passes by. I slowly push her to onto the couch to lay down on hover over her supporting myself with my knees my hands holding her face the other traveling down her body.

I woke up, next to someone's naked body. I quickly sit up and bed and see Riley fast asleep. What have I've done?! I quickly get dressed and leave Riley's apartment. I cannot believe this happened.

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