Cigarettes // cake // Sequel of Mute

Five

{Calum}
It's 11pm now and Luke's already asleep with Cake in his arms. I already know who Cake likes the best and who Cake will like the best.. Because I'm sneaking out. Alex told me there's a party and its probably the last one before university starts again. My work starts in two days too so I have time for the party. I'm just wondering if I should go to the party. I look down at Luke and he looks so peaceful.

I lean down and kiss his cheek before changing into black skinny jeans and frown when I see my nasa shirt has coffee all over it. I throw it behind me and pick out just a plain black shirt and a grey hoodie. I slip my pajama top off and put on the cold black top and hoodie. Should I leave a note in case I don't make it home? I grab a piece of paper and a pen.

Sweetie,
Morning! I got called for some stupid work thing.. I don't know what time I'll be home but don't call me, it's some meeting thing.
I love you okay?
- Calum

I place the note on the bedside table beside Luke and look at him one more time before leaving. This'll probably be on my shoulders forever, but who knows? Maybe I'll do it again. Plus, it isn't even Harry who's inviting me this time. It's an actual friend I made here in Sydney.

I soon see a scruffy white truck pull up and Alex honks the horn. I run up to it and climb in the front to see a few other people in the back.

"Calum, this is Zack, Rian and Jack. Guys this is Calum. Also, if you're going to hang out with us the whole night, a bunch of other people are joining, I'll introduce you to them." Alex says and I nod as I greet the people in the backseat.

We soon pull up at a huge house. Everyone begins to walk in and I'm hit with the smell of sweat and vodka. Alex leads us all to a quiet room upstairs where a few other people are.

"Guys, this is Calum, Calum, this is Jenna, Tyler, Josh, Debby and Ashely, but she likes to be called Halsey." Alex says and I nod. That's a lot of people to remember and all they have to remember is 'Calum'.

"Calum!" Halsey shouts and pats a seat next to her. "Sit here!" She says and I hesitate before sitting next to her.

"Halsey's a tiny bit drunk." Jenna says and I chuckle.

"Here here Calum, have some." Halsey slurs and puts a cup in my hands.

I thank her and put it in front of me.

"There's a lot of people, but still. It's more fun." Josh shrugs and wraps his arm around Debby's shoulder.

"You dating anyone then?" Josh asks once he realizes I'm watching him.

"Yup." I say.

"Dammit.." Halsey whispers and giggles making a bit of the group laugh.

"I'm actually gay." I shrug.

"Hey we are too." Alex smiles pointing at Jack.

"Our kind!" Jack shouts and I chuckle.

"Who's the lucky man?" I ask.

"Alex." Jack says and I nod.

"What about you then?" Tyler asks downing his drink.

"Oh.. Luke Hemmings, he didn't want to come." I say trying not to make my guilt slip out along with my words.

"Holy shit I know him." Alex says and I frown.

"What?" I ask.

"I spilt coffee all over his shirt while going to work." Alex says.

"Did it say nasa on it?" I ask and Alex nods.

"That's my shirt." I smile and sip a little bit of vodka.