Midnight\\C.H.

...6...

lotti pls answer ur phone. Calum texts me for the tenth time as I get out the shower. I scrubbed every last inch of my body, but I still feel his light fingertips crazing my skin, threatening my tears to spill over again. I clench my jaw as I forbid it and grab my phone. Leave me alone calum. I hit send and before I can even set my phone down he has responded. pls let me explain. its not wat u think. My nostrils flare in anger as my thumbs pound into my phone screen, I heard you get back together with her! My eyes begin to burn and I look to the ceiling, forcing them to stay dry as I take a deep breath and my phone chimes; no I didn't. I don't care about her. we aren't together lotti. my heart skips in my chest as I read his text, my body relaxing as I contemplate his words I overheard. Maybe they were just making up to end things on a good note. Maybe he just said I love you in a friendly way. I chew my lip over the different scenarios when another text comes in. I care about u lotti. I want u.

Tears of joy flow down my cheeks as I laugh in amazement. My hand covers my mouth as I read it over and over again. I wipe at my tears, feeling silly for over reacting when my phone lights up with his picture as he attempts to call me.

"Hello?" I say quietly.

"Lotti," he exhales, "I'm so sorry. She just wanted to talk. She wants to be friends and I was just agreeing so hopefully she won't blow my phone up anymore. But I don't care about her, Lotti. I don't."

I nod my head as he speaks, soaking up every word as my mind replays last night. His lips on mine as he told me how beautiful I was while he removed my clothing articles one at a time. The way his eyes connected to mine as he rocked into me and grabbed my face. His forehead pressed to mine as we moaned out our simultaneous release and he kissed me slowly. His lips and fingers over my back before I fell asleep and then him walking me up to make sweet passionate love to me again.

"I'm sorry," I say quietly, still feeling ridiculous for my over reaction.

"It's okay," he chuckles softly, his voice so deep and lovely in my ear, "I understand." I smile as I chew my lip and pick at my towel before he says, "I loved waking up to you today."

"Yeah?" I whisper.

"Yeah," he chuckles gently again, "I was hoping to cuddle up with you."

"I'm sorry," I say quietly back.

"It's okay," he exhales, "Tomorrow morning maybe?"

Butterflies take flight in my stomach as I nod before I remember he can't see so I just whisper, "Okay."

"Okay," he says back, his warm happy smile in his voice that makes me grin, "I'll see you soon."

"I'll see you soon," I agree before I hang up and laugh, so happy.

I get ready for the day, stopping to memorize a section of the guys' schedule but continue to catch myself reliving last night and Calum's voice in my ear telling me that he wants to wake up with me tomorrow. I fluff my medium length thick brunette hair, checking myself one more time in the mirror before I grab my things and head to the door. I'm startled when I open the door to Calum mid knock, almost tapping my forehead.

A huge smile spreads across his face before his mouth crashes to mine and he pushes me back inside. I kiss him back hungrily as he presses me into the wall while his hands roaming all over my body, spiking my heart rate. His plump lips and thick tongue take over every part of my mouth as I grab his face and keep them on me.

"I'm so sorry," he huffs huskily against my lips, "I promise we're not together."

I just nod and grab him firmer, pressing his lips back to mine. His mouth and genuine affection eases my heart and finally rids the hurtful feelings of this morning, righting all the wrong. His big hands grab my face and he kisses me deeply, making my breath catch as I feel in this moment I am truly his and he is mine. He is finally mine.