Kill My Time || Sequel to Wildflower

Ten

"Hey guys." Calum smiles as he wanders into Michael and Crystal's house, the band and a few other friends lounging around on the sofa.

"You look really happy today Cal." Sierra smiles at him.

"Too happy." Luke frowns, suddenly studying Calum as if the reason for his mood would suddenly be written into his skin.

"I'm good." Calum shrugs, falling into a chair as he tries to bite back a smile.

"Na, you're too happy. Who is she?" Mitchy shakes his head.

"I have no idea what you're talking about Mitchy." He chuckles, waving everyone off, reaching into his pocket as his phone buzzes, his throat going dry instantaneously as he sees who texted him.

Wildflower 🌼

Before I completely
embarrass myself, is
this still your number
Cal...

Yes

He licks his lips nervously as the three dots appear at the bottom of the screen indicating she is replying again.

Wildflower 🌼

Oh good. Um, I just
wanted to say thanks
for yesterday. Dad
really appreciated
having that video and
I wouldn't have been
able to do that without
you.

Also, um could we
maybe get dinner soon?
Or lunch, or coffee?
Just something... I'd
love to catch up. It was
really good to see you
today.

Is that really a good
idea...

Please Cal, my treat. I
have things to
apologize for. A lot of
things. And if after we
finish you still hate me,
I promise to leave you
Alone.

I don't hate you. Does
Tuesday work for you?
I have therapy with
Isaac at two, we could
do something after that.

I have meetings with my
doctors Tuesday, I
should be done around
three. I'll meet you
outside the hospital
then?

I'll be there.

Thank you so much
Calum. Truly. I'll see you
Tuesday.

"Oi!" Calum startles, looking up to see basically the whole room staring at him, Michael the one having yelled out.

"Who the fuck is she?" Bennett laughs.

"What?" Calum frowns.

"Who the fuck are you texting Cal. She has you captivated. We haven't seen you like this since your birthday party last year..." Crystal sort of trails off her thought as she realizes she brought up Zeppelynn.

"Oh fuck is it..?" Luke gasps.

"No?" Michael catches on quickly, turning to Calum also.

"Maybe..?" Calum sighs, running a hand over the back of his neck nervously.

"Even after the drunk shitshow at the zoo?" Luke frowns.

"Um, I got roped into helping her yesterday with some stuff by Isaac. It went really well. So maybe? I've only agreed to coffee so far."

"Wait. What the fuck happened at the zoo? And why don't I know about it?" Ashton frowns, glancing between his three bandmates. "Does this have to do with who I think it does?"