It's complicated

Chapter 22

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-Grace's POV-

Since I got that tweet, I asked Luke if I could sleep with him again. He didn't care, but when I woke up this morning, my surroundings confused me. I looked around and after a couple seconds realized why I was in there. Luke was still sleeping, so I quietly made my way out.

Ashton was sitting on the couch, with a goofy smile, texting someone, "Who you talking to there lover boy?" I ask and laugh as he jumps.

"Geez, give a man a heart attack."

"What I was going for. Who were you texting."

Ashton blushes and looks down, "Oh, nobody."

"Liar! You were smiling like a kid on Christmas."

"Fine, just this girl."

"Do I know her?" I ask and smirk at him.

He blushes again and nods his head, "Yeah."

"Who is it?"

"Gabby," he says and bites his lip. Well, wasn't expecting that one.

"Oh," I say. I don't really know how to feel about that. I mean they are both my best friends, but your best friends dating? I don't think that sounds like it's gonna be good for me. "Are you guys like together?"

"No, we've just been talking a little bit."

"I see, for how long?"

Ashton thinks for a little bit, "A week before I got shot."

I nod and we both go quite for a little bit. After awhile I speak up, "Please don't hurt her." Ashton looks at me and raises an eyebrow, "Sorry, but seriously, Ashton, don't hurt her. I know your a good guy, but being on tour can make you do stupid things. Gabby may not seem like it, but she gets hurt really easily. So, no getting drunk and cheating on her or something stupid. Promise me."

"I promise."

"Promise what?" Calum says as he comes in shirtless and sweaty from his workout.

Ashton blushes, "Nothing," he gives me that look that says he doesn't want the boys to know yet and I nod.

I get up and walk over to Calum, he grabs my waist and I lock my hands behind his head, getting onto my tippy toes. "You know, you're pretty hot," I say and smirk.

"You're not so bad yourself," he laughs.

"No, gross." I say, like I said, I don't find myself attractive. And, not like those girls that know they are gorgeous but say they aren't for attention. I genuinely don't believe that I'm pretty.

Calum stands there for a little bit then jumps back and hisses, "Ow!"

"What?" I asked concerned.

"You burnt me. You're just too hot."

"Idiot! I thought I hurt you," I say and slap his chest. He laughs at me and leans down to kiss me. I put my hand on his chest right before he connects our lips, "Nope, not till you shower." I say with a cheeky grin.

He stands straight up, "Be right back." He says and darts upstairs.

I go grab some breakfast and before I can finish, Calum comes down in just a towel with wet hair.

"CALUM, what the f*** are you doing?! If Luke sees you, you're dead." I yell and walk up to him, spinning him around, and pushing him towards his room.

"Grace," he says laughing, "Relax. You've seen me in a towel before and Luke knows."

"Yeah, but that was before we started dating! If Luke doesn't want us in a bedroom alone together, how do you think he'll feel about this?" I say. I look down at Calum's chest, I have to admit. He's got a nice body. Oh, who am I kidding. He's so sexy. His muscles are perfectly sculpted and they curve exactly where they should.

"I see you looking," Calum says. I look up and he is smirking at me. I blush and continue to push him until, finally, he goes in his room and gets dressed.

When he comes back out he says, "I never got that kiss."

I peck his lips and head back into the den with Ashton. "Come on! I need more than that." Calum whines, walking behind me. I shrug my shoulders and motion for him to sit down. I crawl in his lap and snuggle into his chest. I take a deep breath, taking in his amazing scent. Whatever type of shampoo or body wash he uses, every man should have to wear it because it's the best thing I've ever smelled.

"So, Grace, do you think you're ready for this tour? You've never performed on stage with this many people before." Ashton asks me.

"Not at all. I think I'm still opening up for you guys, so it will be easier to get my nerves out first that way."

"You know, if you take your shirt off like I do, I think we could a whole new group of followers." Ashton says to me, him and Calum bust out laughing.

"Ashton!" I yell at him and blush, "You did not just say that."

Calum is laughing so hard at this point, his eyes are tearing up and I'm being moved all over this place by his bouncing stomach, "C'mon, you have to admit that one was pretty good." I shake my head at them and bury my face into Calum's chest, embarrassed.

"Awe," Calum says and rubs my back.

"Shut up!"

Calum starts playing with my hair and I fight to stay awake. I'm not even tired, but something about this just puts me to sleep.

When I wake up an hour later, Luke decides we should all go to the studio. We have to leave for the tour in two days and none of us have packed yet. We are all going to do that tomorrow, so we can get in some extra time in the studio.

I have all of the songs down on the drums, but I'm afraid I'll freeze up when I get in stage. All I can do is hope that I don't f*** this up for the boys.
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Sorry it's such a boring chapter 😩 the next few are just kinda fillers, leading up to the tour. Ily all💕