Journeys Begin with a Step (Jiley/Trittany Alphabet OS) {DISCONTINUED}

F-Forgetful

(Jiley)
Season 3 episode 13 (my version)

*Riley's POV*

"Can you do that triple pirouette again? I wanna make sure it's nice and clean for internationals." Giselle instructed, while Miss Kate stood attentive holding her clipboard. The pair were helping me with my dance for female soloist at internationals. A lot was riding on this solo so I wanted to make it perfect...I didn't want to be the one to let the team down. Thalia, Michelle, Cierra, James, and Max looked on supportively. I squared my feet then perfectly lifted my foot and twirled. Giselle beamed and started clapping and the team did too. "That's what I'm talking about Riley! That was flawless! You're free to go." I sighed, closing my eyes and letting the waves of relief wash over me. Now that I got this dance down pact, I might actually have a shot at winning Miss National Soloist. *Sigh, that would be the best feeling...
The girls rushed over to me smiling.

"That is such a beautiful piece Riley!" Michelle gushed.

"Yeah you're sure to win...its perfect!" Cierra went on. Max gave me a usual pat on the back and his usual monotoned congratulations...as usual. Thalia gave me a big hug then smirked, looking behind me.

"Cierra we'd better go...looks like someone's got their sights on this one." She said, nudging Cierra, then walking off. "See ya later, Ri."

"Wait what? Where are you go-" At that moment I felt two muscular arms wrap around me from behind, pulling me in. I sighed....James.

"Hey beautiful..." He said deeply, leaning down and kissing the top of my head multiple times. He was taller than me, by like, 4 inches so he could do that.

I giggled. "Hey Jae.." I turned around in his arms and he winked.

"That solo is great, you know. Winning material. You're such a beautiful dancer, Ri...it's the kind of dancing that makes me wish it was a duet." He whispered smirking.

"But we already have an internationals duet, baby." I said giggling.

He shrugged. "I know. I just wanna spend more time with you."

"Well then..." I started smirking too, as Michelle looked on at us lovingly. I forgot that she didn't leave with the girls but...whatever. She needs to see what a real relationship looks like. "Spend time with me now." I finished, biting my lip. His smirk slowly started to dissolve into a frown.

"I can't now babe, I have band practice. I told you remember?"

I face palmed. Of course James had band practice! How could I forget? Its on every Friday afternoon...and Monday...right? "Oh yeah! I just forgot, I'm sorry James. Don't even worry about it." He smiled and leaned over to hug me, then walked away. "Play those drums hard for me, alright?!" I called looking down and playing with my nail.

"Ah of course. Catch ya later!" He said winking, then he was gone. Michelle walked over to me beaming.

"Oooo lovebirds!" She teased and I laughed, rolling my eyes playfully. Her face went serious then. "No really, Ri. You're sooo lucky. I only wish to have John like me like that! Like, wow." Elle was right. I was really lucky to have scored someone as sweet as James. Not to mention good looking...

"So what are you going to get him?"

I squinted my eyes at her confusedly. "Get him for what exactly?"

She gasped. "Really Riley?! You don't know the 'what' I'm talking about?" I shrugged and started to grow a little worried. By Michelle's tone it seemed to be important. "Riley its you and James' 3rd year anniversary tomorrow!" She seethed. "How could you forget that?!" The whole world seemed to close in on me. My anniversary with James. James' anniversary with me. I knew I had marked it down somewhere...didn't I? Either way I should've remembered that, he's my day one and I love him.