Sacred Trust

Chapter Twenty Three

Luke's POV

I stared after her as she left. She was hurting as much as I was. Despite what she thought she was making the wrong decision and I had to show her that. I had to convince her that we could still work, for both our sakes.

I sat and waited until a more reasonable hour and then quickly knocked on Ashton's bedroom door.

"What's up?" he asked as I opened the bedroom door.

"I need you to do me a favour." I told him.

"Depends what it is." he said, smiling slightly.

"To convince Pippa to come on tour with us." I sighed.

"Why can't you talk to her about it?" he frowned.

I quickly explained to him about the conversation I had with Pippa.

"Well if she doesn't want to go, then maybe you should just accept it." he pointed out.

"Please could you at least try." I sighed.

"Okay." he said quietly.

Pippa's POV

I glanced up from packing my suitcase as Ashton entered the room.

"Hey you." he smiled.

"Hi." I smiled back.

"I need to speak to you about something." he started.

"Let me guess, Luke asked you to talk to me?" I asked him.

"Yeah kinda." he chuckled.

"It's not going to change my mind." I told him.

"I didn't think it would." he admitted.

"Well just say that you tried." I winked at him.

He smiled at me and laughed.

"I'll miss hanging out with you though." he stated.

"Yeah I'll miss you too, but it's so exciting for you guys." I smiled.

"Oh yeah definitely." he agreed.

He stood up randomly and pulled me into a hug. I knew that he was disappointed that I wouldn't be going on tour with them. But I was pleased that he respected my decision and didn't try to convince me.

As I let go of Ashton, I noticed Luke standing in the doorway watching us.

"I'll give you guys some privacy." Ashton stated as he quickly left the room.

"So you're still going then?" Luke asked me quietly.

"Yep." I said quietly.

"Is there anything I can say to make you stay?" he asked.

I shook my head slowly.

I sighed as he crossed the room and pulled me into his arms. Even after everything that had happened I felt like I was where I belonged. I had to resist and keep my resolve strong. I quickly removed myself from his arms and picked up my bags.

"I'm sorry for the way things worked out." he called as I reached the door.

"Me too." I replied as I left, closing the door behind myself.

AN: So this was just a short story, because one of my friends asked me to write another 5sos fic! To be honest, I'm relieved it's finished. So here you go! ;) x