All I Want

up to fate | 1

THIS BOOK CONTAINS SOME SEASON 4.5 SPOILERS
***

•James•

I flip Eldon's lucky coin up in the air and it lands on my hand. The cold metal tickles my skin.

I've left this up to fate now. Riley's made her choice so now it's my turn. I remove my hand on top of the coin.

Heads, I compete in the qualifier with Alfie. Tails, I'm leaving and I'm never coming back.

My eyes move down to my hand and I nod my head in acceptance. This is it then.

"Tails," I say and look up to Emily

She nods as well and pulls me into a hug, "We've all come so far since day one, James. Riley loves you, you know? She's always going to love you,"

"No, Emily. Riley loved me,"

She pulls away slightly with a sigh, "Have faith, it'll work out in the end. Stay safe, okay?"

I nod and tuck the coin in my pocket, "I don't have much faith right now. I'll see you around, I guess,"

I turn to leave but Emily taps me on the shoulder, "Where are you going now?"

"England, I still got a competition to win,"

"No, I meant after that, are you going to be okay?" She asks

I look around at Studio A. This place has been my home for as long as I can remember. It's time for me to say goodbye.

I give Emily a sad smile, "We'll see," I whisper.

•Emily•

I watch as James turns and leaves the studio for the last time. I honestly don't know if he's going to come back.

I know he's still in love with Riley. His heart was breaking in front of my eyes.

A few minutes later the door opens below the chicken wall which has been there since forever. Riley comes towards me with a happy smile on her face.

"Did James agree to compete in the qualifier?" She asks

I shake my head sadly, "He's gone,"

"Gone where?" Riley asks confused

I shrug and pat her on the shoulder, "We need to just go with an alternative duet. Skylar and Richelle's,"

Riley doesn't respond, "I thought he would-"

I shake my head sharply. There's no need to continue this conversation any further. James is gone. We just got to make do with what we have now.

"Skylar and Richelle's duet," I repeat.

Riley nods her head distractedly, "I think I need some time off for a bit. You can talk to Skylar and Richelle about the qualifier, get them to start practicing now,"

I walk down the hall to the juice bar and glance over my shoulder to see Riley wiping away a tear on her cheek.

I guess this heartbreak is affecting the both of them.

***
Welcome to my new book! Updates will be once a day just like There's a Reason We Belong used to be but I won't be updating on the weekends because that's when I'll be posted my one shots. I hope you enjoy this!

If anyone of you aren't able to go see TNS live on stage please go to ElleMullan because she and her sister are doing a project where you can write a note or letter for the cast of TNS! Please DM her for more information! ❤️