Three Steps Back

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James

"one day to gooooo!" West cheered as we laid in the grass, it was almost a repeat of last year, we sit around just talking,and it won't be long until someone mentions Riley
The only difference this year is Eldon and Michelle had decided to call it quits. A couple days before we left for home actually
Something about realising that their feelings may not have been what they thought they were. Both of them are still best friends just like they have always been though which I think is a sigh relief for us all 

She hasn't spoken to me yet today. I'm assuming she's either hung over, or she's sleeping it off. Her instagram was posted this morning though so who knows with that girl

I've heard all about Liam's new girl. Her names Lynsey, she's a year younger then Liam but she seems to fit in with the family perfectly. She adores Riley but I mean.. who wouldn't you know?
"Where is little lady at?" Hunter asked making me chuckle 

Called it

"I have no idea" I said making them all look at me confused
"She was out with Liam last night so she could be hung over in bed, regardless she's not spoken to me" I said and Michelle kept her confused look
"She text me like 2 hours ago" She said making me look at her with the long she previously had on her face
"Saying what?" i asked 
"Just asking what my plans were today" She said and I sighed
"I don't know what's going on" I confessed 
They all gave me sympathetic smiles but I knew they weren't real 

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"What do you think the twist will be this year?" Eldon asked sparking a conversation involving everyone 
"What do you mean?" Michelle asked
"Well first year we were sort of finding our own footing, putting on a production, second year we had the battles" he explained and I nodded knowing he had a point
"What do you think they'll throw at us this year?" He asked

Honestly I didn't have a clue and I don't think anyone else did either by the looks on their faces
"I heard its something to do with extra curriculars" A voice said making us all jump
A voice that I don't think I'll ever be able to forget

We all turned slowly to be met face to face with Riley..
"What are you doing here?" I asked smiling rushing over to her, she smiled widely crashing our lips together 
"Dad went back to work, Emily went home, Liam is off with Lynsey" She said 
"How did you even get here?" I asked
"your mum and Piper picked me up from the train station" she said making me scoff in disbelief
"I can't believe your here" I said pulling her in close for another hug

"Alright alright, no hogging" Michelle said pulling Riley from my arms moments later
"Little Lady returnssss" Hunter smiled as the three of us walked back over to the boys
Michelle sat down in her spot while Riley came and sat in between me legs, just like we go on the roof top
"How was your summer?" West asked
"It was great actually, I spent a lot of time with Dad and Liam" Riley smiled, I snaked my arms around her waist pulling her a little closer before resting my chin on her shoulder

"Did you miss me" She smiled turning her head slightly 
"Always" I replied kissing her
"I can't believe your here" I whispered making her giggle
"Did you have any idea?" She asked and I shook my head
"I saw your instagram and assumed you were hung over or something" I confessed making her laugh

"that photo was from 4 weeks ago, when we first met Lynsey. I thought if I posted it you would assume I had been drinking" She smiled before pressing her lips against my cheek
"Is that why you asked Michelle what we were up to?" I asked and she nodded
"just to surprise you" She smile
"God I love you" I said making her giggle
"I love you more" She teased
"I love you most" I finished before pressing our lips together again