The Bandsister | 5SOS (sequel to Band's Best Friend)

Chapter 5

Michael's POV

It was finally my turn to talk to Julie, something I never thought would come so scarce since I usually see her everyday. I walk into the small room, a nurse looks like she's adjusting something on her monitor and then walks past me with a slight smile. I sit down and let out a long deep sigh, looking at her. Just imagine she's sleeping I tell myself, that she's not in the state between life and death.

"Hey Juju" I start, already smiling to myself at how I came up with that nickname for her those many years ago. "I really miss you, we all do. Ashton or Cal have probably told you already, and you're probably surprised that Luke wasn't the first to visit you. He wanted to go last, not sure why, but he's probably saving the best talk for you." I reassure her, holding her hand tightly. "Sorry for all the times I called you annoying, or the times we would tease you or prank you, though it's really fun to do so. It was even more fun to just hang out with you, and for you to be there and support us while we're living our dream, is just incredible. Thanks for being there when we just need someone to cry to about how stressful being in the music industry is. You're probably one of the only people we're not afraid to be upfront with, and we don't need to feel embarrassed in front of you. And sometimes it's great to have a girl there for girl advice, or someone with a little bit more maturity than us. I really feel like our relationship with you is something really rare for someone to have. So I feel really special to have such an amazing best friend like you. Not to mention I did have the privilege of meeting you first when we were both on our way to Sydney, from Chicago. I was on a short vacation there with my cousins, and you were moving in with your uncle. I never thought I'd see you again after that long flight, but then I saw you at school the next month and...here we are." I take another deep breath and start standing while still holding her hand. "Stay strong beautiful, you're going to be okay" I say, I let go of her hand, and leave the room.

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Uncle Darryl's POV

Luke insisted I go before him, even though I argued that he should go. He's such a good young man, my kids grew up with his brothers so I've known Luke since he was a baby, also because we were such close neighbors. Who knew that would come in handy when Julie came along. I sit down on the chair I saw already pulled up, and take a look at the lifeless figure in front of me, I never liked going to funerals or even hospitals to visit sick family members. So I was already in tears just looking at her.

"I thought I would start off by telling you the story of when you're parents called me, asking if you could stay with me for your high school year. So when they did, I've been living alone for two years already. I was really excited to finally have some company in my quiet house in a quiet neighborhood. Your cousins were traveling the world and doing their studies far, far away, haven't visited or talked to me in a long time. Your aunt, as you may know, passed away more than five years ago. I guess that's why the kids were so eager to leave, they missed their mom, and the house reminded them to much of her. But I was also hesitant, because then you wouldn't have a woman character to talk to if you had any issues or needed any feminine advice. But once your parents explained what was happening back home and how you weren't happy where you were, and you wanted to get away from everything, I was more than glad to let you stay. So when the first week of school past, and already you were having problems I was really scared, and nervous. I wanted you to enjoy your new home and not have it remind you of your old one. But I'm glad you made such good friends, amidst all the problems you were having with the people at your new school. Those guys really looked out for you, they truly cared about you, even if your only friends were boys. I got to say, when you told me how bad you wanted them to be noticed by many because you thought they were so talented, I was shocked at how much you loved them from the start. You fell in love with the way they played together." I explain, my voice almost a whisper. "When you asked me about going on their first tour with them, I was actually a little sad. I loved having you around, it's like I have a piece of my kids still living with me. It took your parents tons of convincing, and I hope they liked the turn out, because you're famous all over now. And not just because of the boys, but because of your own talent. So how about we make a deal yeah? When you wake up, I will let you choose whether you want to come and stay with me, or you stay on tour with them. But I need you to stay strong for me, that's all I ask." I leave the room quietly, but taking one last quick glance at Julie before leaving, then continued down the hallway. Once I reached the waiting room, I catch Luke's attention immediately. I walk up to him and give him a pat on the shoulder.

"Your turn bud" I quietly say. He nods, swallowing hard and almost jogs toward her room.

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Luke's POV

At last, it was my turn to talk to her. Something I missed so damn much, lately I've been talking to myself as if she were still here, waiting for her response that never came. I've really gone mad without her here. I reach the room and sit down, everything's seems to be happening too fast, even if I've been here for days and I finally get to hold her close me, sort of.

"Hey baby" My voice already cracking. But my lips forced a smile, because I didn't want this conversation to be too sad. "I miss you so much, our phones have been blowing up with messages from every single social media, wondering where we disappeared to. We haven't really told anyone what's going on, except for Harry and Niall, and they said they're going to figure out something while they continue the tour." I close my eyes, and I let a tear slip. "Okay now on to the sappy stuff" I warn her, still trying to lighten up a bit. "I wish I would've told you how much you mean to me more often. You probably know already, but I've never told you enough. You mean the world to me, you wouldn't have cared if we got any bigger than 'that one band from Sydney', you would've still supported us because you knew it made us happy. I'm sorry for all the times I made you mad, even though I knew you were right but chose to argue anyway. I'm sorry about how much I've already gone out and partied, and got drunk just because I finally turned 18. I knew you don't really like to drink, and you don't like it when you have to come get me drunk, or have to have me come back to you drunk. I know you'd only let me because it's the one freedom I have, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your understanding. See, that's one of the many things I love about you, you understand. You think about everyone but yourself, you put our career way before yours, and I'm so thankful. I truly do love you, and I never thought I would be here just a few years ago before I met you. I never thought I would ever meet a girl that would like me, that would find me the least bit attractive, that would take any interest in me at all. Well, you proved me wrong. Again, I'm sorry I'm being so lovey but it seems like an appropriate time. So I just wanted to let you know that I love you, and you'll never have to go through anything alone, because I'm right here by your side." I choke out, fumbling trying to stand. I lean forward and kiss her cheek, letting it linger there for quite a while, nudging her with my nose I start to sob. Causing tears to fall on her face which I quickly, but gently, wipe away. Looking at her, closely, trying to take in this moment that I never thought would happen. "I love you Julie" I whisper. Walking out toward the waiting room Michael is there with open arms which I immediately crash into and sob even more. (MUKE! ok sorry) I feel like this hurts hella lot more than if she were to go, and it hurts like hell.

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It's the next day, we've sort of built up a routine of waking up here. Cal and Ash would get the coffee and we'd just wait here.

I take a sip of my coffee, and stare at the same floor I've been looking at for a week now it seems. I even lost track of time, I haven't touched my phone. We hear a loud beep from the phone on the front desk and the lady immediately clicks a button and puts the phone to her ear.

"Oh my goodness! Alright I'll let them know" The word 'them' immediately catches our attention since we've been the only people here for awhile. Our main concentration is on her. The woman who's thick auburn hair, which is pulled into a ponytail. With a older lady's voice turns to us with a shocked expression and we can't tell if good news or bad news is about to hit us. Her mouth opens and she says through a shaky breath,

"She's awake"

A/N: OK WOW SORRY FOR NOT BEING HERE AWHILE. I know this is a shorter chapter than usual but just try and cope with me I wanted the chapter to end like that. I hope you liked it, and I just wanted to let yah know...

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