Chloe’s POV
It has been 4 months since that day and Michael and I are stronger than ever. We shared ‘I love you’s’ over the phone a lot. Nicki was touring with them but I decided to quit the band and let my two cousins, Kaitlynn and Brianna take my place. When everyone found out, they were a bit disappointed, but they understood it was for the best.
Today, the guys had an interview and a concert. I had it turned to the channel that was doing the interview and waited for them to come on.
I: Alright, today we have a special guest who just got back together a few months ago. Please welcome 5 Seconds of Summer!
I: Welcome guys, we are glad to have you back.
L: We’re glad to be back!
I: So, you just recently got back together as a band. How does it feel?
A: It feels great. We’re glad we’re back performing and meeting fans. It was tough, but we’re getting our mojo back.
I: Now, some fans are skeptical about the lie you told everyone about Michael. What is the real reason the band broke up?
M: Truth is, my parents passed away after getting into a car accident. I’m not gonna go into details, because it’s really personal what I went through, but I ended up in rehab.
I: Wow! First of all, I’m sorry about your parents. Second of all, we’re glad you’re better.
M: I’m glad I’m better too.
I: How has this affected the band and Chloe?
M: This is a bit of a story, so just bare with me here. While I was off trying to accept reality, I was hurting Chloe and the band. She was breaking, they were breaking, and I guess I never realized just how bad I would hurt them. While I was breaking inside because of my parents, they were breaking inside because of me and how I was acting. My past has affected everyone negatively. Chloe ended up in the hospital because of me. She almost died because of me, all because I was acting selfish. After I got out, I found out Ashton was admitted around the same time Chloe was. I had broken everybody all because I drowned out my sorrows instead of accepting the help that was in front of me. I know none of us will ever be normal again. None of us will be the same again. I struggle everyday because of my dangerous past. Everyone worries about me everyday. Praying and hoping that I don’t fall into that dark place ever again. They hope and pray that Chloe doesn’t fall into her dark place again either. I never want to be that person again and every day I get better. None of us will ever get that normalcy back again, but with time I know that we will fall into that normalcy again. We will try to be as normal as we possibly can, but I know that we never be like our old selves ever again. No matter what happens, we will never forget what happened and how I chose to handle my grief. My past will haunt me forever and I will never forget what I put me and everyone I love through. I can’t change that, no matter how much I want to. But, I’m choosing to better my future. I have friends who care about me. I’m choosing to better myself, not only for me, but for my friends and Chloe. Also, for the fans. I can never thank anyone enough for sticking by me. I was forgiven, even though I don’t deserve their forgiveness. I will never take anything for granted again. I’m thankful to be alive and to have such amazing friends and fans. I promise, you will never see that Michael again. I’m a changed man.
I: Wow, there you have it folks. Do you think this happened for a reason though? Did it make you and Chloe stronger?
M: I do believe everything happens for a reason. Maybe this was meant to happen, maybe it wasn’t. I am thankful I’m getting a second chance at life though. I’m gonna do it right this time. I do believe this has made Chloe and I stronger in every way possible. I know if we can get through this, we can get through anything. I believe this is just the beginning for all of us. Chloe and I’s relationship will never be normal again because of this, but I know we can make it. If we’ve stuck it out this long, nothing can break us apart. I regret hurting her, but I know I never want to hurt her like this again. I believe we’re meant to be together. We will all have this emotional scar because of me. But just like the band, Chloe and I are here to stay.
I: Ashton, how did you handle this?
A: We all had a different way of handling, but when I wasn’t taking care of Chloe, I was breaking down. My body was screaming in pain. I didn’t know handle it. I think without Nicki and all of us sticking together, I would have ended up in the hospital as well. I did end up in rehab, due to my past, but I know I’m getting better everyday.
I: Luke, Calum, what about you?
L: I think I was the strongest through it all. Honestly, all of us were just broken. Chloe was slipping through our fingers and us sticking together was all we had to be honest. We all definitely learned from this and we can help each other out in the future.
C: I agree with Luke and Ashton. We all had our own way of handling this and we were all broken. We never want Chloe and Michael to get that bad again. None of us never want to get the point where we end up in rehab or the hospital. I know we can learn from this and help each other.
I: Well, it sounds like you’ve all had quite a journey. Anything to tell the fans?
A: We all want you to know, if you are going through this or have just gotten this bad or gone through something like this before, we’re here for you. No matter how bad life gets, we’re always here for you. If you’re struggling, please get help. Or reach us on twitter. Please, just don’t ignore it or allow it to get worse. You’re all so strong and we love you so much. Stay strong, beauties, I know you can get through this struggle called life.
I: That’s all the time we have today. 5 Seconds of Summer everybody.
I smile, knowing that we can get through anything now. Any of us can get through anything as long as we stick together and have each others backs.
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Later that night, I turn on the news and see them talking about the band.
It’s the interview you’ve all been waiting for. 5 Seconds of Summer speaks out in an interview today about the band and Michael speaks about his “dangerous past.” You can find the full interview on YouTube. Many fans are talking about how the band is stronger than ever and Michael is learning and trying to deal with his past. In the interview, the guitarist talks about how he can’t change his past, but he can learn from it and change his future. The band says that all learned from this and knows what to do in the future. Do you think that they are the same band they were before or do you think they will never their old selves again? Leave your comments on our twitter page.
I check out twitter and see they’ve already posted a story about it.
@eonline: Band reunion, Michael’s Dangerous Past, and Chloe’s Near Death Experience eonli.ne/1F00jhq
@Chloe_Rosewood: Hey guys, I’m fine. Rehab has done me good and I’m better. I still struggle with my demons, but I am surrounded with people who care a lot about me. None of us will ever be the same ever again, but everyday we are learning how to be normal again. We may never be “normal” normal, but we can try to create a normal life for ourselves.
@Chloe_Rosewood: Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
The boys return home with pizza and we dig in while watching old movies. We all end up crashing in the living room, eating candy, and watching movies. We would never be normal again, but creating a sense of normalcy would help us all move on and accept the past.
