The Tour

16

"Thank you Oli" I said as we began pulling back into the street the busses were parked down

"It's my pleasure" he said happily as I smiled from ear to ear

The shock of the driving date had still not sunk in. I was beyond flattered that he had chosen to plan something so special and also take such an interest in everything I had to say to him. The conversation had jumped around from topic to topic with many moments of making fun of one another's accents and small differences in small words we pronounced such as grass and bath.

"Welcome back" he jokingly said opening the passenger door for me making me smile

"I really had the best time" I said looking up to him as I linked our arms as we walked "can I come to one of your shows?" I asked as he quickly nodded

"You sure you can handle the type of music I make" he joked as I pushed him slightly

"Of course I can, and it means I get to see if you're actually and good" I joked as he smiled and rolled his eyes

"You're cheeky you know that right?" He asked as I nodded

"I've been told that a few times" I replied a Oli suddenly coughed awkwardly diverting my attention to my tour bus

"Here there are the happy couple" a smug Luke interrupted as he stood with one leg pressed against my bus door.

"Please ignore him" I said to Oli as he nodded looking at me with the same sympathetic look as the night we first met.

As much as I appreciated the sympathetic look I didn't want him to think I was some sort of idiot or push over who had allowed Luke to become like this with me. I am stronger than what a lot of people think and I didn't want people to feel sorry for me.

"Why are you here Luke?" I questioned as he laughed slightly, taking his phone out of his pocket as me and Oli got to the bus and stood face to face with him

"You text me" he said as I looked at him confused

"What the fuck are you on about" I snapped really not wanting him to ruin the good mood I was in.

"Here" he said before flipping his phone over to my face revealing the text I thought I'd sent to Kensie "You can look as well mate she's complimenting you" he said looking directly at Oli

"That wasn't meant for you" I said quietly feeling extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable

"Look mate just go" Oli said wrapping his arm around my waist clearly sensing how uncomfortable I was.

"I'd like to talk to my girlfriend" Luke said as I shook my head

"Ex girlfriend" I muttered as Luke put his hands up to his ear

"Sorry I can't hear you speak up"

"Ex girlfriend" I shouted as he smirked at me "What is funny!? You're insane" I said as I felt a tear running down my cheek. Why does he ruin everything.

"Me insane? I've said it before just look in the mirror and you'll see insane." He snapped back as I continued to cry "You can have her "mate" I don't want her" he said looking directly to Oli before moving away from the bus

"Oh and also Nicky" he started as he began walking away "If you're going on a date don't wear the jumper my mum got you for Christmas one year" and with that he was gone, walking off with his head held way too high.

I was too speechless to talk and it felt as thought my limbs had frozen. All I wanted to do was be sick. As I stood there still and almost lifeless all I could feel was Oli's tight grip on my waist never letting go of me.

"Nicky do you wanna go into the bus?" He asked as I just nodded and he began guiding me in, still never letting go of my side, clearly having no issue with walking the slow pace I was

"I'm so sorry" I suddenly blurted as more tears left my eyes before he engulfed me in a hug allowing me to cry into his chest

"Please don't apologise for the absolute trauma and borderline emotional abuse he has put you through" he said running his hands through my hair as I continued to cry feeling extremely validated.

"I just want it to stop" I cried as I felt him nodding "and this is all so embarrassing" i explained as he pulled himself out of our hug and bent down so he was at my eye line

"None of this is embarrassing for you he's embarrassing himself by trying to throw cheap shots at you" he explained as I nodded. He was right but I also couldn't help but be embarrassed. My ex boyfriend had once again caused a scene and this time it was in-front of a guy I was genuinely interested in and liked a lot

"Where is your tv room?" He suddenly asked as I pointed to the back of the bus

"Go put some comfy clothes on and I'll meet you in there in 5 minutes. I know it was only meant to be a few hours together but if it's okay with you I'll stay here and keep you company until you feel safe enough to be alone" he explained as I nodded and hugged him tightly again

"Thank you Oli"