Wherever You Are

Chapter 8

Can you believe its been 13 days since we've been in Australia? Its been wicked! Considering we went in March and its just starting to turn from warm to cold here the weather's been pretty awesome. We went to Bondi Beach a few times, and last Tuesday we all drove to the capital city and spent the day there which was awesome, the guys met loads of fans around there and signed some autographs and had pictures...one girl even asked for a picture with me which I was almost gobsmacked by but happily agreed... although I was blinking in it.
Ashton and I have gotten so close over the last few weeks now and he's my soul mate. I'm no longer a screaming fan, I'm Ashton's committed girlfriend and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Ever since that first night when Michael went to seek comfort from Ashton he hasn't been 100% himself the whole trip, 99.9% comes close. I still don't know what it is or whether Kayleigh and him did have that talk.
We were having a relax day on the last day, a well deserved rest and watching movies and pigging out on sweets and chocolate and popcorn and ice cream. The joys of life.
"Can't believe in a week we'll be touring" Calum said.
"If its as good as the first I'm sure it'll be brilliant" Michael replied. "Can't wait to see the fans again"
"It won't be long before you'll be headlining your own tour" Elinor said, cuddling up to Calum. "And we'll all be there"
"Right" I smiled in agreement.
"Luke who are you texting you've been antisocial all day" Ashton asked. Luke looked up, completely oblivious to his antics "oh sorry, I just got talking to one of my old friends from primary, he's in England for 6 months studying and we're planning on meeting up before we go on tour. He really wants to meet you guys"
"What's he called?" Calum asked.
"Derek" he replied. "He was so funny in primary, he knew about the band for a year but didn't know if I'd still remember him, commented on the picture I posted on Instagram with all of us in Canberra"
"Where we were all half naked in bikinis and you guys in swim shorts?" Kayleigh pointed out.
"That's the one" he nodded and we laughed. I was really gonna miss hanging out with them while they were on tour. Obviously we'd be at a lot of the gigs and see them before and after shoes but it'll never be the same for at least 2 months now.
"Mikey you okay?" Kayleigh gripped Michaels hand as he looked lost in his own world .
"Yeah I'm fine, honestly fine" he said and ruffled her hair. I knew  there was something wrong, whether I was the only one who could sense that I don't know, but I kept quiet all the same.

Ashton and I had sex again that night, and every night is always as good as the last. He's gentle yet rough at the same time. It feels so natural with him that I can't even put into words.

Okay so I'm just going to skip out the whole plane journey because I cant really describe 21 hours of boredom very interestingly, however we did get to meet Derek the day after we landed.

We went to the house and Luke let Derek in when he arrived. He was so much different than I imagined him. He was tall, muscular, dressed in a black leather jacket. His hair was dark brown, almost black and his eyes were a piercing hazel colour. Kayleigh jumped up in surpise when he walked in.
"Derek hi!" She hugged him, much to our unbeknown.
"Hey kayleigh how have things been?" He asked returning the hug.
"Um Kayleigh, care to explain how you know him?" Ashton asked.
"Oh well Derek and I met when I was at a photoshoot last month, he was at a coffee shop nearby and we got talking. I had no idea it was the same Derek Luke knew. We'd kept in touch ever since!"
"Yeah she's cool!" Derek smiled. "Anyway, Luke's told me about you all, wanna get to know you". As Derek started talking I looked over at Michael who had gotten ridiculously quiet that I hissed his name and hinted towards the door. He left first before I said I was going to the bathroom. We walked into the kitchen and I shut the door.
"What's going on? I asked.
"Nothing, why are you assuming?" Michael asked back.
"Its Derek isn't it, did you know about him when we were in Australia? Is that why you've been so off?" I asked.
"I have not been off!" He sharply replied. "Ugh you're gonna hate me for this"
"Hate you for what...oH god Michael!"
"Wait just let me explain. I saw Kaylieghs phone bleep 2 days before we were due to fly to Australia. It was unlocked and I don't know why but I peered to see who it was from and it said "Derek xx". I didn't think of anything at first but he kept texting her and I thought something might be going on. Like kayleigh, I had no idea the guy Luke knew was the one in the texts". I stared at micharl almost shocked.
"Michael she's texting another guy, girls are aloud to do that. You don't know there's anything going on between them do you?" I asked. Michael shrugged like s 3 year old.
"I don't know but when I asked her who Derek was she said her friend from work".
"Michael I think you're overreacting" I put my hand on his shoulder. "I don't know Kayleigh as well as you do but I can tell from the moment I met her she loves you and wouldn't do anything to hurt you. Don't let her friendship with another man get in what you have with her okay?". I saw a smile return to his face and he hugged Me. "Guess your right".
"Guess?!" I exclaimed. I shook my head and we made our way into the lounge again.

That afternoon was awesome, Derek was so nice and thoughtful. Hi and Luke had bene friends since they were 5. He's also into music to, he can play the piano, guitar and violin. He was one of those people with such a fascinating voice and he knew alot if wisdom. I was glad Luke invited him round. Michael was in the end too, he and Derek got talking and I don't think Kayleigh got mentioned once. It made me happy seeing him smile again.

I enjoyed being back in bed with Ashton again. Derek was staying for the night and had camped out in the lounge. I was so tired I slid into bed resting on one arm, staring at Ashton.
"Been a good day. Been a good two weeks really" I said as he got into bed. He stroked my head as I stared into his eyes.
"Was everything alright with  Michael? You and him went to talk in the kitchen" he asked.
"Yeah Michael was fine, honestly don't worry" I smiled.
"That's good " he smiled as he kissed me.
I was fair to say Michael overreacted over the whole Derek situation. Glad he knows it now though. Kayleighs only friends with him, right?

Thanks for reading
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