The Fifth Member (Little Mix/Perrie Edwards gxg) Part 2

Chapter 20

Beth's POV:

When I told Perrie about what's been bothering me these past few days, I didn't know how she would react.

I didn't want her to think that I regretted coming out with her, because that's not the case at all. I love her, but it felt weird. It's like something truly shifted after we did that.

But why? Columbia could've blocked everything like usual, why didn't they? Something is off. I just can't figure out what it is.

It surely isn't because of pride. Columbia won't be like 'Oh they are gay? Well then let them be more successful.' If anything they'd hate us even more.

What could it be? Is this a trap?

Well... maybe their goal is to break me and Perrie up, the timing that we got a breakthrough right after we came out was too convenient. It looks like a promotion move.

It will cause rumours and they must hope it will break Perrie and I up.

Which leads to a conflict in the band, which could make one of us want to leave, which would inevitably mean the end of Little Mix.

I chuckled lightly to myself. That is a crazy plan. If this seriously is their plan they are fucking insane.

Then a thought struck me, wanting one of us to go solo and the rest in the trash? Sounds a lot like a plan from Simon and Nathan.

But they aren't involved with Columbia... who am I kidding? These bastards probably wormed their way in.

I've been wrecking my head with these thoughts the past few days, and I still can't come to a conclusion. If it really is Simon and Nathan, or Columbia actually is trying to break up Little Mix through me and Perrie, then a lot of ifs have to happen so it could work.

Rumours would have to be started, Perrie and I would have to start fighting a lot.

It's way too easy to fail, would they really do that?

I mean in the end I couldn't care less about what they are trying, after all Perrie and I are solid. They are only helping us by doing this, as long as we don't fall for any of their traps we will be fine.

But again, I've always had trouble letting go of things, what the fuck are they planning?

I rubbed my eyes while sitting outside on the balcony. The worry has been keeping me up at night again.

We are still in America, tomorrow we will be on the Ellen Show, performing and chatting with her as well.

I don't fucking understand, even if they are meddling and planning, they can't just magically let followers appear.

Or did they seriously buy over 15 Million followers just for a plan?

It's freaking insane.

I shook my head and went inside again. Perrie was asleep and I decided to try and get some sleep too.

Maybe tomorrow this whole thing won't seem so weird to me.

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"Wow, give it up for Little Mix and this incredible performance." Ellen said clapping after we performed Woman Like Me.

"Thank you." We all said and were lead to the couch by Ellen.

"So Little Mix..." She said sitting down.

"You guys have caused quite the stir here in America didn't you?" Ellen asked.

"Yeah well, it was quite unexpected." Jesy said.

She continued with the questions, most of them being aimed at Perrie and I and it bugged me.

I tried to include the three as well somehow. In almost all these interviews except for James Corden they made most of it about Perrie and I's relationship.

We finished with Ellen and I must say something about her rubbed me the wrong way.

After our interview with her we were scheduled to see Jimmy Fallon.

All of these interviews were quite hectic. It was hard to keep track.

Before the show started he greeted us outside and thanked us for coming while we thanked him for being invited.

Apparently we were doing his segment of Can You Feel It? What's up with Americans and doing disgusting things in interviews?

However we changed our outfit since we'd also perform here.

Soon our tour will continue and the interviews will stop. I wonder if they will finally give us US tour dates.

I figured they don't really have that much of a choice. The turmoil we've caused her should be enough for them to no longer be able to deny us the North American leg.

Finally we once again performed Woman Like Me, and as usual the crowd clapped after we finished.

"Wow, give it up for Little Mix!" He said clapping and leading us to the couch.

"Amazing performance. First one I saw live and I have to say, damn!" He said looking impressed.

"Thank you." Perrie smiled at him.

We went on and on, until we were finally able to leave.

Tomorrow should be the last day of our media week and then it's back to touring.

"Bubba?" Perrie said hugging me from behind while I was standing on the balcony.

"Yeah?" I asked touching her arm that was holding me.

"I know it's bothering you, but is it maybe bothering you a little too much?" She asked carefully.

"What do you mean?" I asked confused.

"Like, I get that you're questioning it, but it's really not something to have to overthink that much. I'm not saying I haven't been thinking about it, but it shouldn't matter to us. No matter what their motives are, we'll always stick together. You and me are stuck together, and so are we with the girls. Try not to worry about it. I mean, we've been together as a band for 8 years now, surely nothing can easily break us up." She said caressing my jaw.

"I-... yeah you're right. I'll try not to think about it as much anymore." I said.

I can't really argue or disagree. After all she's right, I shouldn't upset myself or worry over it that much. It's not healthy to be obsessively thinking about it.

"I have an idea to get your mind off things." She said and I could feel her kissing my neck.

I rolled my eyes playfully and then closed them when she bit a little.

"Of course it's gotta be this way. Are Jesy's dirty jokes influencing you?" I asked.

"No!" She said chuckling, "Also, don't act like you don't want it either." She raised an eyebrow.

"Well..." I trailed off.

"Or are you scared they'll hear you." She whispered to in my ear making me shiver.

I turned around and kissed her.

She did take my mind off things after all.

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A/N: Guys I'm the worst so sorry for not updating in so long! I'll really try to do more frequent and longer chapters. Sorry!