Summary: "That was our last hopeful look." (Riya Sharma's POV)

That was our last hopeful look.

I tried so hard not to cry there.

I was biting my lips.

If there were no cameras there, I would have definitely cried.

The first reason for the withdrawal was to save me, but now... this is so heartbreaking...

I don't even know who I am anymore.

I don't recognize myself.

When Connor left, I feel a huge void in my heart.

When they left, the camera focused on them.

There was no camera anymore. At least, it wasn't focused on me.

It was time to let the tears in my eyes go.

My eyes are completely wet.

Kristal sees this and is surprised.

I, on the other hand, am still looking ahead with tears in my eyes.

I'm not crying... at least not from the outside.

The cameras are focused on me. At least that's what I think.

Then Jake and Ally come and see me with tears in my eyes.

They are surprised but at what cost. As if they will comfort me.

I wipe my tears because Kristal will be the closing act and will introduce the final three.

I try not to cry while Kristal is closing.

I smile but like a total "diva".

The cameras turn off and everyone disperses.

I just stand there.

I am still looking ahead. As if Connor will come back for me...

Now those teary eyes are back.

The tears in my eyes continue to flow like before.

Even if they do, it will be no use "fake crocodile tears"...

"Connor..."

That's all I can say.

I don't even know how I'm going to sleep tonight.

It was nice to sleep with him when we were on the yellow team... I felt protected...

Now I don't even have that protector...

I wonder to myself if I should go back to the others.

What would happen if I went back there?

Jake and Ally, as Connor said, were going to team up against me and eliminate me. Of course, if they could.

I feel my legs shaking.

Like I took a cold shower...

Why do I feel like a child?

Like a child who can't grow up...

As if Connor is my father and I'm waiting for him to come home...

God... this is such a weird thought...

Sometimes I feel like breaking those cameras and showing people my true self. Of course, if it's still there...

I look ahead for a while longer and decide that I can't stand it anymore and walk the other way.

Then I stop and... I look ahead one last time and say;

"I'm sorry..."

(The End)

Note: While watching Season 3, Episode 18, I always wanted to write a fic for the last scene. There are many different things, but this time it's like this. Riya is the only character who unfortunately sank even further due to terrible writing... She had potential but they ruined it...

ConRiya is a couple I really like. Despite the age difference, I really love them. They are one of the most meaningful couples to me. They are also my favorite couple in Disventure Camp :))

Anyway, I haven't published the last 2 episodes of Bowie's New Love series yet. I didn't go to school today and I haven't had my geography exam yet (yay!). Of course I will have it next week but that gives me more time to study :))

Anyway, I hope you liked this story. See you in other stories. Love you.