Adopted by 5 Seconds of Summer

Twenty-Seven

Quick note, this is going to be in a few pov's so sorry if you get confused.
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*Lupe's POV*

"We're here!!" Grace yelled throughout the apartment.
"How was school?" Johnson said as he walked into the kitchen, which we were in.

"Shitty as always." Grace laughed. I hid behind my backpack, trying so hard to hide my face.
"Lupe, are you o-"
"I'm gonna go to my house. I feel homesick and I just need sleep. Bye guys. See you later Grace!" I interrupted Jack as I spoke and walked out the door.

Once I exited the apartment, I slung my backpack to my back and looked down. It was pretty difficult to make my way out of the apartment building and go inside my car, while looking down. But I somehow managed it and just sat in the car for a few minutes. Until I saw Matt walk out of the building. I think he was looking for someone and I guess that someone was me. I turned the car on and he turned around and looked at me through the window.

I drove off before he could do anything. I don't really need anyone at the moment and I really don't feel like putting up with anyone either. I drove directly towards my house and walked inside, heading to my room. The house was empty.

Of course it'd be empty. The lads are still touring and Grace and I are the ones here. Technically only me. We'd always go to one of the guys house but lately I've been going home. With all the bruises that I get at school, I don't want no one finding out. Not even Grace. I'm always hiding in my hoodie or behind my backpack.

Whenever Grace tries to ask what's wrong with me, I make a huge fight just so she wouldn't find out. I would also get into arguments with the guys because of my attitude. I've been more distant with everyone lately and not myself. I never talk when I hang out with the guys or Grace. I just shut myself out.

I barely even eat. Whenever the guys ask if I'm hungry, I say I'm not. I either say I ate too much at school, or that I'm not hungry. Grace wouldn't know if I ate or not because she's always studying at the library. I don't blame her though, she just wants to graduate and make something good out of her life. Unlike me.

Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted by my phone ringing. It was Calum. He wanted to FaceTime. I hid my face in the pillow and answered his call.

"Hey baby girl! What's up?" He said as he shuffled around in the room he was in.
"Hey dad! Nothing much, just in my room a bit exhausted." I said. Mentally and physically.
"Did I wake you up?" He asked, concerned.
"Not at all. What are you doing?" I asked.

"Eh nothing. Just siting around with Lukey." He said as he pointed the camera at Luke. He made a weird face and waved to the camera. I waved back.

"Oh that's nice." I said.
"Are you alright? You seem a bit down. Not just today. These last few days too." He asked, concerned again.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm perfectly fine. Just been a bit exhausted, that's all." I said, giving him a small smile.
"Okay babes." Calum said.
"Where's Grace?" Luke asked as he popped in the camera.

"Uhm, she's with the Jacks and Matt." I said.
"Are you with them?" Calum asked.
"Uh, no. I'm at the house." I spoke shifting uncomfortably on the bed.

"Oh whys tha- What's that on your face?" Shit.
"What?" I asked, acting as if I didn't know what he was talking about.
"Is that a bruise? And a cut!?" Calum asked as he squinted his eyes a little.
"No. What are you talking about?" I asked.

"Lupe..."
"Calum..."
"When are you two rascals planning to join us again on tour?" Calum asked, changing the subject.
"When are you fucking idiots planning on not getting drunk while we're sharing rooms?" I asked, being a bit rude towards his question.

"That was two months ago. Are you sure you're okay?"
"I'm perfectly fine Cal. I have to go, bye." I harshly said and hung up.
I laid back in my bed, starring up at the ceiling, until I drifted off to sleep.

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*Grace's POV*

"Is she alright?" Gilinsky asked as he entered the room.
"I don't know, honestly. Two days after being here, she's been acting distant and shit. She hardly ever speaks now and I don't think she eats properly either. I'm not sure though." I said as I sighed and put my head in my hands.

"Who? Lupe?" Matt asked as he also walked into the room.
"Yes, Matt. Lupe." I sighed. He walked out of the apartment as well, to go after Lupe I suppose.

"Don't worry she'll be fine. She probably just needs space." Johnson said, trying to comfort me.
"Space? For how long? It's been two months! What if she needs help and we don't know about it?" I rambled on.
"Hey, hey, babe calm down." Gilinsky said as he wrapped his arms around me and held me.

"I think you also need a break. How about I take you on a date?" He said.
"Are you for reals?" I asked, a bit surprised.
"Yeah! I really like you and I've been wanting to take you on a date for a while." he said as he blushed.
"Awe, that's cute! But no. I like Johnson." I said. I looked over at Johnson and he made a weird face. Like he was disgusted.

"Oh." Jack said a bit disappointed.
"I'm joking!" I said as I tackled him in a hug.
"Anyways, I am so out of your league Grace." Johnson said, a bit too sassy.
"Oh wow, okay." I said, faking hurt.

"Okay so I'll pick you-"
"Hey, did you see anything on Lupe's face when yall were coming over? Did any of you notice anything on her face?" Matt asked as he barged into the apartment.
"No, why?" Johnson and I asked.
"I think I saw some cuts and bruises on her face." Matt said, obviously concerned by the way he was pacing.

"Are you serious!?" I asked as I jumped off of the couch.
"I'm positive." he replied.
"Matt you know what? Let's go. We have to check up on her." I said as I grabbed my backpack and Matt grabbed his keys.
"We'll see you later guys." I said as I gave Johnson a hug and Gilinsky a hug as well as a kiss on the cheek.

"Okay, I'll pick you up at 7!!" Gilinsky said as we made our way to the door.
"Okay. Bye!"
"Bye!"

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*Calum's POV*

"That was weird." I said, a bit disappointed.
"Lupe is weird." Luke chuckled.
"No. The way she acted. She was acting a bit different. And those cuts and bruises on her face." I said as I sighed and shook my head.

"Bro, she's going to be fine. It's Lupe we're talking about here. She's a strong girl." Luke said trying to comfort me.
"Sometimes the strongest people can be the most broken people."

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Shit fam