The Space Between a Rock and a Hard Place- 5SOS

Chapter Five

She- Harry Styles

Calum Hood:

I brushed my fingers through her hair as I watched the sunrise. I hadn't slept at all. I couldn't stop thinking about her. I don't want to have to leave her.

We had left on our first real tour about six months ago, and at the time, everything was normal. But then, I missed her. I missed her so much. And she's special. You can't find anyone like her.

And seeing her again after all this time... it set off a million emotions in me that I didn't even know I had. Could she really have grown even more perfect in the six months we were gone?

I tuck her long, wavy hair behind her ear, and pull my hand away, as I hear the commotion from inside. The door to the patio slides open and Mike pops his head out.

"Hey, mate, your parents are taking us to the airport with them in an hour. They'll drop Aviana back off too," he says and then returns inside, leaving me and Av alone again.

I slowly sit her upright, trying to calmly wake her up.

"Hey, Av, we gotta go soon. Good morning," I whisper to her as she awakens.

"Already? I'm still tired..." she rubs her eyes.

"It's early, but it's a busy morning... you ready to go home?"

She gives me a sleepy look, but I know we're almost done with the tour, it'll only be a bit longer.

"C'mon, let's go inside, get some breakfast," I say, standing up and looking down at her, still curled up in the green blanket against the wall. I pull her up, and open the door for her, both of us heading inside and to the kitchen.

Soon enough, the whole crew is up and moving around, packed up ready to leave again. My parents supervise and assist, getting us out the door and in the cars to the airport. It was a quiet chaos with most of us being partially asleep, including myself who hadn't properly slept at all.

We reach Av's apartment, and we say our goodbyes, all of us knowing it's not going to be as long until we see each other again this time. But it's still hard. I watch her walk inside and then we drive away to where the rest of us will depart from home.

The routine has become robotic to us. We go through the motions when we arrive at the airport, checking in our limited luggage, walking through the metal detectors, waiting for the flight. This time, however, I say goodbye to my parents and sister, as they head back to Australia for the time being, and we board the flight to Seattle, our next stop on tour.

I take a seat next to Michael, with Ash and Luke across the aisle from us.

The routine goes on, the plane takes off, and I stare out the window watching LA become smaller and smaller underneath us. I'd like to get sleep, but not with her on my mind. I put my head in my hands hoping I can block the daydreams out and get a few minutes away.

"Hey, Cal, you okay buddy?" Mike asks.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I turn my head and respond.

"You sound like a girl, tell me what's going on," he prods.

"I don't really know, uhm, it's kinda hard to explain..." I stall, I don't think I want to tell anyone yet. I'm just not really good at telling people things.

"Did something happen with you and Av last night?"

"No, nothing happened, just couldn't sleep," turning back away from Mike, shutting myself down again.

"Okay, well I'll just be playing games if you decide you wanna talk,"

I don't act like it sometimes, but I'm so thankful for these boys. They really are my brothers, and I couldn't ask for anyone better.

Mike pulls out his device and I return to looking out the window. I've just given up on sleep now, and we'll be arriving soon enough.

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Another short chapter and the boys are back on tour...