The Tour

25

As quickly as I read Luke's tweet the show began to end leaving us in a dimly lit arena watching thousands of fans slowly exit before the rush for a tube or bus began for many of them to get home.

"Look at this" I said to Kensie showing her the tweet leaving her jaw wide open

"That is fake" she said as I shook my head making my way to the bar and sitting down there knowing Oli was coming up here afterwards so we were allowed to stay longer

"Nope real as anything" I replied as she shook her head clearly in disbelief

"What is he doing why is he being nice" she laughed "don't take it for granted"

"Trust me I'm not" I replied smiling glad he'd actually stood up for me to his fans even though he really didn't have to. The instant power these boys had to simply shut up their fans was insane to me. If I had tweeted something similar it would more than likely backfire on me but he says it and they listen and become respectful.

"Hey you" a familiar voice said wrapping their arms around my waist and a usual scent filled my nose quickly diverting my thoughts as I turned around looking up and locking focus on Oli's hazel eyes

"You were amazing" I blurted as he smirked looking me up up and down

"You look amazing" he replied causing me to quickly turn around showing off my outfit fully for him

"Why thank you" I smiled hugging him "you seriously we're amazing" I explained as he held me closely to his chest lightly swaying as he did so clearly still full of adrenaline from being on stage

"Thank you my love" he replied placing a kiss on my forehead "you still coming to the after party?" He asked as I nodded and looked in kensie's direction wanting her answer to his question as well causing her to quickly nod.

Olis hand slowly linked with my own before leading the way out of the box and walking towards the exit of the arena. Although I had been through the backstage area and secret exits before with Luke there was a strange sense of pride leaving with Oli. There was something about the strong grip he had on my hand that felt both confident and comforting.

Whenever I had previously left the venue I had been a few steps behind. I was never held closely or thought of straight after a show. Oli was in that box as soon as the show had ended there was no waiting we were off. We were leaving hand in hand. Not separate. I didn't feel like he was ashamed to be seen with me like I had done many times before with Luke.

Exiting the venue allowed the cold London air to smack us all straight in the face instantly causing shivers to burst and groans of how cold everyone was to start. I tried to divert my attention to something other than the cold and my eyes were instantly drawn to the sight of Canary Wharf across the water. There was something so enchanting about the lights and skylines although they were all office buildings it was something more than that to me. Another reminder of home. Another place I had seen and taken for granted throughout my childhood and teen years. But when I'm home now these things feel like luxuries they are where I am happy and where my happiest memories are.

"The club is a 10 min walk away or we can get an uber" Oli explained as I smiled still looking at the view in-front of me "everyone else is getting a taxi" he said as I nodded

"Can we walk just you and I?" I asked as he looked at me puzzled probably expecting me to want to be in a taxi in the warm

"Are you okay leaving Kensie in the taxi?" He asked as I looked at her who was already nodding at me

"There's loads of security with them it will be fine won't it Kens"

"I'm fine I'll see you there" she shouted before climbing in the taxi with other members of the band and security guards leaving Oli and I alone

"Do you want to tell me why we're walking?" He asked as I nodded swinging our arms lightly

"I just want to enjoy the views, this is home for me and I go back to America in less than 48 hours and I want to enjoy every last bit I can" I replied as he stopped in his tracks and looked at me moving a small piece of hair away from my face

"Let me help you make it another memory to take with you then" he said before gently placing his lips onto mine causing the butterflies I had the day we first met to instantly return to my stomach. I couldn't help but kiss him back not wanting him to stop but he soon pulled away with nothing but a large grin on his face.

"We can carry that on later" he smiled as I nodded knowing he was probably thinking the same as I was in regards to later "let's go meet the others"