Too Young

72

Riley

It's been a good 20 minutes since I ran away from the situation outside
What the hell were James and Jackson thinking. Since when did those boys even speak?
They may have just cost me everything I've been rebuilding with Emily 

Em..

I can't help but think this is going to be a massive step back..

But at the same time, what if Henry is right?
What if Emily has been better off without me, after all we can't deny she's looked a lot happier lately 

Maybe having her overthinking, over worrying little sister around does takes it toll?
I was holding Emily back and maybe it's time I let her spread her wings?

Let her make the choices she wants to..

It wasn't long before I heard the running of footsteps causing me to quieten my breathing, the last thing I wanted was someone to find me in this state
But at the same time I was an idiot to think a certain brunette wouldn't find me

 "Ri" James breathed out as I heard the door to the classroom open. I didn't bother looking up because I knew the second I did I would spiral even more..

James came and took a seat next to me and without even batting an eye lid, he wrapped one arm around my shoulder the other around my chest pulling me into his chest as I let out a sob
I gripped a hold of his shirt as he stroked my back

I didn't care about what's gone down us in the last few days, all I care about right now is that he is here now 

"Everything he said is bullshit Ri" He whispered kissing the top of my head
"You and Emily have a bond that not prick like that can break. Emily might not be okay for a little but you two are fighters. You repel for a little then instantly bounce back like nothing happened" He whispered again

My tears, my breathing, my whole situation right now was not getting any better, I was stuck in a spiral

"you can spiral Ri, I'm right here" James whispered as if had listened to my thoughts 

I looked up at James to see his deep brown eyes staring at me with such precision. It's almost as if he's confirming I made the wrong choice 

I had to choose between James and Emily and I chose Emily. I figure I could save her and mend bridges with James later 
but now, I think if Emily was in my shoes.. She would have chosen Henry in a heartbeat
Maybe it's about time, I put myself first 

"What are you thinking" James whispered tucking a piece of hair behind my ear 
"I made the biggest mistake" I muttered earning a confused look from James 
"What?" He asked making me bite my lip

"I chose Emily when I should have chosen you James. I should have always chosen you" I whispered making his eyes widen slightly before a smile appeared on his face 

"Is it too late to choose you now?" I asked making his smile widen before he chuckled
"Never" He winked before crashing our lips together 

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 James and I walked out of the classroom hand in hand as we headed back out to the courtyard. Jackson seemed to have drifted over to James' table as we walked over
"So this was the situation then?" Hunter said timidly
I chuckled nodding making him look to the ground

"Hunter, I know exactly what you've been thinking and it's okay" Riley said making him snap his head up
"See she isn't a big bad scary wolf" Jackson said teasing
Something tells me he is going to fit right in here

I glanced over at the table at the back where Emily and Henry sat. Henry was talking to his friends while Emily's eyes were looking at me 

Her soft baby blues looking at me as if to ask for forgiveness..