That Doesn't Mean I Hate You... |Calum Hood

25- Close As Strangers

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Hey guys, I changed all of the chapter titles to 5sos songs, and every once and awhile I put a quote from one of them... Comment what it is and I'll dedicate the next chapter to you...

Love you all,

Hannah xxx

"Michael, why are you so angry? You've been so upset the last few days cause she wasn't here!" Luke said to Michael, seeming annoyed with his behavior.

"No, I was not." Michael denied. I heard him walk off and I lifted my head to look around and the others stood completely confused. Ashton started after Michael, the others trailed behind so I did as well. Mike was is the kitchen doing god knows what...

"I still don't know why the fuck you brought that bitch here." He spat not bothering to look at me or the guys as he spoke. I huffed, pushing my palm lightly against Drew's chest telling him silently to let me go and he did.

I didn't know where I got this courage, because just a minute ago I was shaking in fear. But I said exactly what I was thinking...

"Listen, I just got home and those idiots just decided to practically kidnap me! I don't want to be here! Your just an asshole that doesn't give two fucks about anyone else." I said nearly shouting. He turned and looked me in the eyes, raising both eyebrows, challenging me.

"Watch what you say." He warned. "I know that you've been under aged drinking and smoking! I could turn you in right now if I wanted."

"Do you know why I did that? It's cause you made my life a living hell! I had no one!" I started to loose my sanity the more I spoke, taking a few steps towards the bright red haired boy.

He looked down, seeming to be searching for a snotty comeback. "Do you even know the reason I wasn't here? I left with Calum to get away. Leave you guys for just a few days." I said.

"It's always about him! Your so selfish!"

"I'm selfish? At least I don't hurt people and make them terrified to do anything!" I yelled, completely letting the fact that the three other boys where standing behind me slip my mind.

"That's exactly what Calum has done to you!" He told me

"But he actually had the balls to make up for it and stay by me!"

"Then where is he? Is he home?" He questioned, seeming confident to the answer. I swallowed harshly, feeling all eyes on me as I fell silent. "He isn't here is he? What did he do? Fuck you then drop you?"

I felt tears even when what he was saying wasn't true. "He didn't do that and he wouldn't!"

"Then why the hell didn't he drop you off at home? Cause it isn't like the guys took you while you were at your flat!" He was right, I didn't know what to say.

"No. You don't know what happened! Shut up Michael!" I stated. He wasn't going to stop, I knew that.

"Why would I? I'm right." He chuckled to himself "Calum could've done much better."

I didn't answer him, I was quiet till I pulled together the question I wanted an answer to "Why are you such a jerk to me?"

"Because I told you how I felt and you went with the arse that threaded you terrible! I tried for so long to protect you and I finally gave up. It's your fault!" He yelled. "You deserve it!"

I was shocked when Ashton finally stepped in and said something "Michael, she does not. The only reason we stood with you was because we were scared to leave! If you don't stop we will!" He threatened.

They exchanged threats and the yelling didn't seem to end. The minutes felt like hours and I felt the guilt. I kept wiping under my eyes as I silently cried in the middle of everything. Suddenly it stopped, I looked around and the boys where starring at me. They all looked guilty and pitiful.

"What happened?" Michael asked in his normal voice, I didn't understand what he was talking about. But when no one answered, and his face looked so grimaced in pain to whatever he meant. "Why do you have all of those scratches?" He asked, making me realized while I was crying I managed to wipe off my foundation.

"Like I said. You don't know what happened." I said quietly, lifting my sleeves showing the other cuts and bruises that still existed. "Someone drive me home." I said. Ashton wasn't hesitant to walk out the door with Drew, Luke, and me.

I got into the car and not a single word was muttered, I got home and took my bag, finally making my way inside.

*

Calum got home the next morning.

I laid in bed, that's all I've been doing, starring at the ceiling without a purpose. I didn't, and the only fresh air I've gotten in the past day was the open window beside my window seat.

I don't think Calum realized his window was open, because the white curtains prevented any sight into the room across our yards. I heard everything, I knew I wasn't supposed to....

"Calum! We can't pass up this opportunity! It may never happen again!" A voice sounded, they seemed desperate for Calum to accept whatever they were disagreeing over.

"I can't just drop everything and leave!" I heard Calum's voice. I wish I hadn't, he might leave? He's going to leave.

"I know it's about us not getting along, but we can pull it together enough to really make it Cal!"

"Luke." Then it was silent. "I can't leave."

I heard mumbles of them exchanging words but I couldn't hear clearly, until it was the one thing I didn't want to.

"Okay... I'll do it."

"Thank you so much! We are going tomorrow." Luke said.

I didn't know what to do with myself. He was going to leave. I wouldn't be able to make up with him and I don't know when he's coming home. He might not even come back...

My phone rang five times after that.

Hannah-

I broke up with Ashton. Thank you for telling me what was happening, I never want to date a guy like that.

Rotem's was similar...

Mike-

I really need to talk to you.

Luke-

I really need to talk to you.

Ashton-

I really need to talk to you.

They all said the same thing. I didn't understand, but I never answered any of them.