Fix You

Matt knows that he shouldn't be here, knows that he should leave but he can't.

Can't force himself to look away, to take his eyes off her as she moves into her routine and suddenly nothing else matters.

He can't believe how familiar this all feels, how after all these years watching her dance gave him the same rush and pride than playing hockey ever did.

It seemed inevitable by now but looking at her all the memories came flooding back.

**

"This is stupid we should just go back." She had said as they drove the streets of their neighbourhood in Haliburton County.

"Hey, following your dreams is never stupid."

"It is when you're me." She sighed

"Riley." He trailed off in a disapproving tone before pulling over on the side of the road.

"Look at me." He said cupping her cheek so she was facing him. "You're incredibly talented alright, you have a gift, you can move people, make them feel just by dancing. You know what would be stupid? Not showcasing that, not sharing that with the world. So don't listen to what anyone says, listen to what your heart says, what your heart wants."

Riley looked at him like he had grown a second head before saying with a smile "Who are you and what have you done with my boyfriend?"

"I was trying to be supportive." He said feigning mock hurt.

"I know." She smiled "And I love you for it but it's just...for so long my dad's told me that I'm not good enough and I known it's not true but when you hear something for so long you start to believe it."

"You can't let that happen, You can't let yourself fall into that hole or else you'll become-"

"My mother."

"Hey...listen don't think about your dad right now, or your mom, do this for you, do it for Riley."

"I love you." She said before pressing her lips to his in a sweet kiss.

"I love you to." He mumbled against her lips pulling her in again. "So much. Now let's get you to that audition."

**

Matt smiled at the memory, Riley had wanted to be a dancer for as long as he could remember, and now she was.

He was brought back to reality when he heard applause coming from the front of the stage.

He looked up to see Riley taking a swig from her water bottle but it was what happened after that made his blood run cold.

He watched as her dance instructor walked over to her and instead of giving her a pat on the back or even a hug he pressed his lips to hers and she returned the kiss eagerly.

There was no one in the studio but them and Matt but he was surprised at the abruptness of their actions.

In a moment of rage he shot up from his seat and stormed out of the building. He couldn't sit there and watch that. He wouldn't.

**

"Gale...c'mon." Riley whispered pulling away.

"There's no one here but us." He grinned capturing her lips again.

She smiled into the kiss shaking her head and pulling away. "I know but, just not here okay."

He laughed and she smiled, she loved when he was like this, not so stoic and focused on dancing but happy and carefree. "Alright then where."

It was her turn to laugh at that.

"You can come over tonight, dinners on me." She winked

"Sounds good." He smirked running his hands up and down her arms sending shivers down her spine.

"Okay I'll see you tonight." She said picking up her bag and sliding it on her shoulder giving him another quick peck before walking away.

"Hey Riley." Gale called out as she turned around. "Great routine today."

"Thanks." She smiled turning around quickly to hide her bright red cheeks as he chuckled heading in the other direction.

**

Matt paced back and forth outside of the studio waiting for Riley. He still had no idea what he was going to say but he needed to talk to her.

When she emerged with a smile on her face and a blush evident in her cheeks he set his jaw and let out a sigh.

She looked up but didn't seem surprised to see Matt standing there whith a sigh of her own she approached him and just when he thought she was going to stop and talk to him she walked right by him.

"Great routine back there." He said walking after her.

"Thanks." She replied without turning around. "Should I file a restraining order or should I just get used to you following me around?"

"I am not following you."

She looked over her shoulder as she continued to walk giving him a look.

"Okay." He gave in "I guess you could say technically I'm following you, but I have good reason."

"Oh yeah what's that?" She asked finally stopping and turning around to face Matt.

"Riley c'mon you know me." He said putting his hands into his pockets. "You know why I'm here."

"Matt you've got to stop this." She said "You can't keep holding on to this false hope that things are going to go back to the way they were. I've moved on...it's time you do to."

What with that guy?" He scoffed gesturing back to the studio. "That's who you're moving on with?"

"You don't even know him." She hissed.

"Yeah and you do?"

She shook her head and without another word walked away. Matt laughed something rough and cold and not him at all calling out to her. "Are you sleeping with him?"

Notes

to be continued..
sorry for the late update it's long overdue but I hope you like it!! I will be uploading the next chapter sometime this following week as well as my other story I Trust You, so look out for that :) Don't forget to tell me what you think and pls comment rate & subscribe!!