I'll Be The Anchor - Michael Clifford

Sing Along For Me Baby

It was the next morning and we were packed back onto a tour bus before too long. Everyone only half awake at 9:00. I allowed the boys to sleep another two hours before they needed to be up and fed for a 1:30 interview. I sent a runner for McDonald's and they were completely dressed at ready at 1:00.

Luckily it was an in arena interview and there was a seamless transition from down time to work time.

Michael seemed his usual perky self and much more rested than he had the previous week.

I'd be talking to Harry in about three days and the anticipation was killing me. I had yet to talk to Michael about it, mainly because he'd most likely either not care or tell me no.

After the interview I took 5SOS to the basketball stadium adjacent to the stage component of the venue.

"Okay so we've got five yoga balls, some mats, and some basketballs. It's free day in physical education class. Go crazy." I said, joking heavily.

"Yes Ms. Blake!" Calum said, scurrying across the floor to a yoga ball and bouncing it about like a toddler.

As I sat to the side and worked on scheduling they began pelvic thrusting the balls about and laughing. Ashton began video taping the scenario. They were such a joy. I quickly pulled out my camera and took a few shots. I decided I'd catch up on social media while I was at it. Logging into twitter I noticed my mentions lighting up.

"Michael and girl arriving at hotel"

"Harry's babe?"

"Lucky girl."

"They were spotted at the aquarium"

"Together all the time"

"They're just friends, Michael would tell us"

Luckily nothing picturing us holding hands was present. Most of the tweets were innocent inquiry and I didn't really mind them. I decided it was time to clarify things.

@lennon: back managing a boyband, @5sos. cool kids!

I didn't do anything else until I saw my mentions light again.

@lennon, how are they?

@lennon: they're great, happy and ready for the show tonight.

I didn't reply to any more, knowing that it'd be chaos if I did. I watched the boys some more until I told them it was time to was to sound check.

Escorting them to the stage and watching them play was mesmerizing. I didn't take my eyes off them as they played Beside You.

"Nice view?" Someone came behind me and asked. Niall.

"Yeah, they're so talented." I smiled.

"They adore you." He said, "Best manager ever." He softly punched me.

"They're liars." I chuckled.

"I miss you Len. You know you can still come around even if Harry's a jerk?" He said.

"I know, there's just not been proper closure. It's so difficult on me." I looked to my feet. "I'll try though, I miss you too Niall."

"They're so fortunate to have you." He said, "You let them free enough to have a nice time but keep them grounded."

"They're not as wild as y'all were." I laughed a bit.

"They are Aussies, they can't hang." He laughed.

"What about me?" I poked him.

"You can hang... Sometimes." He smiled, "I've got to go, but come around some more please."

"See ya." I said.

I did miss my friends, Harry had ruined it all for me. I was ready for my closure, just like Michael. I was ready to be done.

5SOS ran from the stage and towards me. Slightly sweaty and asking for water.

"Feeling good?" I asked.

"Better than." Ashton smiled.

"Good." I said, nodding.

The rest of the day passed by so slowly. I allowed 5SOS to go out and sign for girls at the venue and take pictures. They were very excited and smiling the the whole time. They finally came back in when it was 4:45 to rest a bit.

Which meant video games. I mainly kept to myself on my laptop as they played round after round of call of duty. We treated ourselves to a preshow pizza and waters, got our butts in the venue, and the boys played a heck of a show.

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Sorry this is such a filler! I promise the next wont be ;)