Rock Me(A One Direction Love Story)

Chapter 39 Safe For Now

You and El stand looking shocked at each other. Did Harry seriously just say that? Eleanor runs after Harry and you run inside. “You can’t be serious,” you say to no one in particular. “You don’t see anyone laughing, do you, dear,” the woman from management says. “You can’t ship them off to some god-forsaken cabin in the middle of nowhere, when they have a tour just starting.” “Well, what other solution do you suggest?” “I…I don’t know…” “Aw come now, don’t look so gutted, I’m feeling a bit generous tonight even after all these immaturities. I’m giving you till the end of the concerts in this town. If anything else happens between now and then, you’re out. But if you can get along and make the fans happy, then none of this ever happened, got it?” The boys nod and you sigh with relief. “Good, now I want each of you to tend to your wounds, can’t have evidence you’ve been using each other for punching bags.” She gives them one last look before turning on her heel and pushing out of the room with Simon following right behind her. “What is going on,” you ask to the guys, but everyone avoids your gaze even Zayn. “Zayn?” He shakes his head and leans back with his eyes closed. “Fine, don’t tell me,” you say walking out. You sigh and walk outside the room and into Paul. “The car’s ready,” he shouts into the room, and one by one the guys come filing out, looking sleepy and agitated. Niall clutches his arm and you wonder what happended. All of them have fresh bruises. What exactly happened today at rehearsal. Eleanor grabs your arm and whispers that your car is ready too. You follow her out to it and you both ride home in silence. When you finally get back to the hotel the boys walk like Zombies up to their rooms and everyone just kinda rooms with whoever’s empty. You play it neutral and room with Louis. Harry, Niall, and Liam end up in one room, while Zayn and Eleanor end up together in the other. You sigh and sit on the couch when you see Louis sit down handing you a cup of tea. “Is tea your answer for everything, Lou,” you ask smiling. “Tea is comfort for me,” he answers shrugging. You nod and gladly sip on yours. “Thank you.” He nods and takes a sip of his own while turning on the TV. “I’m gonna go get my clothes out of Harry’s room okay?” He nods, and you get up. You walk outside and run straight into Liam who is wiping tears from his face. “Liam, what’s wrong?” He shakes his head and walks away, but you grab his arm. “Tell me.” He motions forward and you both walk together. “I just don’t know what I did wrong,” he mumbles. “Li come on, you know you can talk to me.” He nods and grabs your hand. “Thank you,” he says sadly. You wait and he slowly continues to walk until you realize you’re at the end next to the elevator. He paces back and forth while you sit waiting for an explanation. “She broke up with me,” he finally says breaking down. “Oh Liam, I’m so sorry,” you say pulling him into a hug. His warm arms circle around you as he hugs you back. “Why,” you ask finally pulling away. “She said she was tired of us, and that she found someone better.” “Aw, Li, who could be better than you? You’re a complete gentleman.” “She said I was complicated,” he says. “I don’t think you’re complicated,” you answer shyly. “I know that doesn’t help, though,” you say laughing. “Actually, it does help a little, don’t worry, I’ll be fine…Elena,” he says winking and chuckling at your fake name. You elbow him lightly and he laughs even harder, until you both are staring into each others eyes. He finally looks away. “Oh, uh, I was supposed to ask Louis if me and him could switch. He wants to be with Eleanor and Zayn to make sure nothing happens. But he doesn’t want to leave you by yourself.” “Oh that’s fine, I don’t mind,” you say smiling. “Great, I gotta get my stuff then.” “Yeah, that’s what I was actually going to do too,” you say laughing. “Race ya,” Liam says taking off down the hallway. You run after him laughing. Who knew daddy direction knew how to have fun? You make it to Harry’s room out of breath. You and Liam gather your things and then walk back to Louis’ room. “Oh Liam, everyone’s okay with the switch,” Louis asks seeing Liam. “Yeah, everything’s good mate.” “Great,” he says hopping up and grabbing his bag. “Night,” he says walking out. “The cleaning ladies are amazing here aren’t they,” Liam asks laughing. “You’re welcome.” “What?” “I cleaned the rooms today.” “Wow, that’s incredible. They’re like spotless.” “Thanks,” you say smiling and sitting back in your spot on the couch. Liam opens his mouth to say something but then closes it. “So, Disney or Pixar,” he asks. “Pixar,” you say quickly. “My kind of girl,” he says laughing and popping in Cars. You both watch it until you hear him snoring softly. You laugh and get up. “Liam,” you whisper nudging him. “Li.” “huh, what?” “Nothing, I just don’t want you to hurt your neck. This room has double beds, I thought you might to get in one, instead of sleeping on the couch.” “Thanks, babe,” he says yawning and getting up. He stumbles over to a bed and falls down without even rolling down the covers. You grab a blanket and lay it over him before getting into the other bed. You fall asleep quickly with exhaustion and confusion clouding your brain.