They Don't Know About Us [L.P]

Chapter 10

     "You can't be upset with him though," Zayn said, next to me. I nod. 

     "He can't help what he does. It's like us. When we have to leave for an interview or press conference, we have crazy plane time changes. It's hard. But we can't help it." Liam explains who was leaning against my vanity. 

     "But it just had to happen today after what went down this morning. It makes me feel like I failed." I admit to them. Zayn sighs and runs his hand on my back, comforting me. 

     "It's an unfortunate coincidence." He said. Liam nods. 

     "Exactly!" He agrees. I look up at him. "He didn't know it'd happen. But just be happy he didn't leave without saying a word." I nod, understanding what he was saying. 

     "Look, what we're trying to say is don't be mad at Jesse. Life is crazy and the future is unpredictable. And we can't change that. He may be gone for a year, but it's not a lifetime. But you're still never alone, because he is always going to be with you, in here, and here." Zayn said, pointing from his temple to his heart. I smile at him as the tear that was left on my cheek dried. 

     I lean into his shoulder, him hugging me. He put his chin on my head and I wink at Liam. "Thank you guys for being here. I appreciate it." Liam winks back at me. 

     "Anytime love!" Zayn said. I lean back and Zayn stands up with me. 

     "We're always here for you, Kay. All of us." Liam adds on to Zayn's last comment. I walk over to Liam and hug him. I walk to the door and the boys follow me out to the kitchen. Liam and Zayn go to the countertop and lean over it. I go to the fridge, grabbing three bottles of water. I put two in front of the boys.

     As I turn to them after shutting the fridge door, Liam smiles at me. I smile back, trying to keep myself from laughing. He finally spoke up. "Should we show him your studio?" Liam asked. 

     "Depends. What was his reaction when he walked through the door?" I answer smartly. Zayn laughs at my smart ass remark and Liam lifts his eyebrow at me. I roll my eyes. "Come on!" I say walking off the counter. Liam pushes Zayn forward and they follow me to the soundbox. I wait at the door for the boys. 

     "Prepare to amazed!" Liam said, using his hands, emphasizing the words. I shove his shoulder.  

     "You're such a dumbass!" I chuckle. I open the door and Zayn stood there mesmerized, just like Liam was when he saw the room the first time. I laugh at his face. 

     "Oh. My. God." Zayn said. I moved my hand forward, allowing him in. He walks in and walks to my piano and my control panel. He pushes the controls up and down. "This is your area?" He asked. I nod. "Explains why you like to stay in the room." I nod in agreement. 

     "Play your song!" Liam said, poking my arm. I look at him. I shake my head. 

     "No," I said. 

     "Yes," Liam said, nodding. 

     "No, I can't," I say. Zayn turns to me. 

     "I would love to hear it." I shake my head again chuckling. 

     "No!" I said, laughing. Liam pushes me to the seat and I stop, resisting his demand. 

     "Come on!" Liam said chuckling.

     "Stop!" I say. Zayn picks up my legs and takes me to the keyboard seat. I laugh as I try not to kick my legs as much so I don't kick anything. This is a tight space for us to be jacking around in. 

     "Come on! I wanna hear it! You have a beautiful voice!" Zayn said.

     "Zayn put me down!" I said, laughing. The boys laugh as they set me down on my seat. I move my braid from my face and look up at them. "Really?" I ask them. Liam sits on the ledge by the keyboard. He smiles at me and I look at Zayn who was behind me. I roll my eyes to the top of my head. "Alright, fine." I said. Zayn put his hands on my shoulders and I begin playing the song. 

(Jesse's POV)

     I walk out of my bedroom, seeing that Kayla's door is open. I go to her sound booth and stand by the door. I see Her, Liam, and Zayn, messing around. Liam was trying to push her towards the piano board. I had a feeling I knew what it was. 
     When Kayla writes a new song and if she works on it with someone, she only keeps it with her and that person. It took years to get her to finally sing original songs to me when I wasn't working on them with her. I knew she worked on the song with Liam, but not Zayn. 

     Zayn picked up legs and Liam and Zayn carry her to her seat. "Zayn put me down!" She says with a chuckle. The boys laugh at her as they keep walking. I smile to see her smile. That's her real smile. It's been a while since I've seen it. It's always been them that brought her out, just like I did. It's been hard for her to trust people and for years I was the only one she trusted other than her dad. Maybe this year break will do her some good. 

     Kayla begins the song and I smile as she starts singing. "Well done, boys!" I said to myself.