Working For That Happy Ending. (Sequel to Drum Sticks And Bass Guitars)

Friends? Friends.

"And you were just like the moon, so lonely, so full of imperfections, but just like the moon, you shined in times of darkeness..."

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As soon as One Direction went on stage, Jay and Ashton trudged themselves to the front gate. I waited a second,

this is going to be interesting...

I walked out, passing a few fans getting food or drinks. I turned past the bathrooms, and walking towards the gates, just at the parking lot. I could hardly see the guys because it was so dark. But I made my way over, and I didn't wait a second.

"Why the hell would you go through my stuff Jay?" I ask trying not to raise my voice too much.

"I didn't, I was doing laundry, and when I picked up your clothes, it fell out!" He rebuts seeming frustrated already.

"Fine. But why did you guys have to tell everyone?" I ask, turning my attention to Ashton.

"You were staying with them and I figured they might know if you did..." He explained. Looking sad and guilty, instead of angry. I didn't answer, I just stared at him until he finally made eye contact with me.

"You should have just talked to me!" I eventually say.

"Maybe we didn't want to hurt your feelings!" Ashton suddenly said with a louder tone of voice. It caught my attention, and even Jay looked slightly shocked. "We were just trying to protect you from a big mistake." He adds

"Listen to yourself Ashton! Your the one that cuts himself!" I say angrily. Ashton's face softens a little, and I realized then what I had said. I turn to Jay, giving him a look so he would leave, when he did, I turned back to Ashton.

Ashton didn't look upset anymore... He looked deep in thought, starring off into space... Somewhere far away from where I was standing with him.

"I'm sorry, that was very insensitive of me to say." I admitted sincerely, flipping my bags out of my face.

He didn't speak, but I was quickly pulled into his embrace, he locked his arms around my waist. Holding me closer than I would have wanted or intended. My eyes widen a little, feeling scared. I didn't look up at him, I glued my gaze to his ACDC shirt instead.

"Look at me, please" he says softly, looking to meet my eyes. I slowly looked up, and he smiled a little. "Don't be scared of me, I promise I'll never hurt you again." He says smiling at me, brushing some hair out of my face. I simply nodded, I felt someone's gaze on me, and it wasn't just Ashton... But I didn't know who it was...

"I miss you so much, baby. And I'll stop, just for you." he says, his voice sounding hopeful.

"I really want you to stop." I say, biting my lip.

"As long as you don't start," Ashton says with a pure smile filling his face, showing the indents evident in his cheeks "I love you" he adds

"Ashton, I can't be with you right now. Maybe later, just not now. I don't have full trust in you, so I couldn't date you now..." I explain pulling my gaze from him. "So, friends?" I ask after a silence.

"Friends." He says, releasing me. He looked sad, but I couldn't date him at the moment... It's my mind thinking if he hit me the first time, who knows if it would happen again, and it could.

As we walked back, I stopped him before the dressing room. I hugged him tightly, before opening the door, stepping inside. Everyone was back, the show was over. So when I walked inside, everyone seemed to be waiting for me and Ashton to get back.

"Let's make a deal... This never happened." I said, they all nodded. But something told me I wouldn't be having as much free time, or be alone as much as I wanted to be... And there was only a slight moment when I thought about it... What would've happened if I didn't leave Jays house? . . . . What was great is that I didn't feel afraid anymore. Like, I didn't feel confined, or trapped.

"When are we leaving?" I ask, sitting on the couch.

"A few minutes" Liam says checking his watch, typical Daddy Direction... "But when everyone leaves, we are all driving to our next stop." He adds, looking at me, all of them were...

There was a long silence until Josh spoke up, "are you going with us, or 5sos?" He asks

"Uh, I'll go with Luke, Ashton, Michael, and Calum." I answer smiling. Every One Direction boy furrowed their eyebrows, seeming confused. It's because I was so scared before...

"We are okay now," I say standing up, walking up to Ashton and hugging him. "See" I say pulling away. They all nodded slowly, but being their protective selves, asked a stupid question.

"Are you sure?" Niall asks raising an eyebrow.

"Yes Niall" I laugh, sitting back on the couch.

. . .

Jay got my bags, and now I was on the tour bus with the 5SOS boys, but as soon as the bus doors closed, I was tackled into a hug. I giggled noticing the four childish boys at thatching themselves to me. They let go, well, all except for Ashton... It took him a second to realize, then he released me, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.

"I missed you!" Calum announces.

"No, I missed her more!" Luke states

"No way. I didn't have anyone to play video games with! I missed her most!" Michael said crossing his arms.

"Gosh guys, it's only been a few days!" I say laughing. I brushed past them, and got pajamas out of my bag, and changed in the bathroom. I went to brush my teeth, but when I opened the cabinet, not a single razor was there. Were as normally, a few would be sitting there, because, well, they are guys! They have to shave! They really don't trust me... Well, if I was them... I wouldn't trust me either. But I've learned my lesson, I'm not even worried about it. But Ashton on the other hand... I'm worried.

I went over to my bunk, pulling myself inside. The others were already in theirs. I smiled to myself, remembering Ashton's bunk was directly below mine. His curtain wasn't pulled back so, I pocked my head down, making Ashton erupt into laughter.

I hated this... I miss him.