the photographer [c.h.]

one

"Thank you Dublin!" I snapped a shot as the guys took their final bow in front of the huge crowd before hanging the camera around my neck.

Showing my backstage badge to the security, I made my way through the corridors, towards the dressing rooms. I pulled my phone out of my back pocket and said hello to the boys hairdresser, sitting down in one of the couches and crossing a leg over the other. I scrolled through Twitter, liking one of Mikey's tweets, and started going through pictures I had taken tonight. I deleted the blurry ones and zoomed in on a couple to take a closer look. Rolling my eyes at the one of Calum winking and smirking.

"I'm right here, no need to look at pictures of me." I heard the sickening accent behind me and I rolled my eyes.

"Just thinking of ways to fix your face." I snapped back and Calum laughed, walking around to sit next to me. "Ew, go away, you're all sweaty." I cringed, scooting away.

"You know you love it. The tension is undeniable, Katie." He cooed, making me mock gag.

"In your dreams, Hood." I stood up from the couch and grabbed my camera, walking out of the room. On the way out, I bumped into Leah.

"Eight more months." She laughed and I groaned, leaning into my step-sister.

"If I weren't broke, I would be at home right now, not with these horn dogs." I motioned to the four boys messing around in the room.

"Calum totally likes you." Leah smiled as we walked down the hallway. I rolled my eyes for probably the millionth time today and she just laughed, slinging her arm around my shoulders. "Try being their manager."

"Who ya talking about?" I felt an arm wrap around me and I turned my head to see Mikey.

"Nothing." I muttered, shoving his sweaty arm off of me.

"Oh, c'mon, we aren't that bad, Katie." He laughed and Leah smirked.

"Whatever."

Michael left and me and Leah continued out to the garage. We climbed into the car along with Annie, the hairdresser, and started off towards the hotel. I leaned my head on Leah's shoulder in exhaustion and closed my eyes for a moment. I didn't sleep at all last night and I plan on crashing once at the hotel. We finally got there and I sluggishly walked in with my bag over my shoulder. I tugged at my beanie as the front desk man got me key and drummed my nails on the counter. Going to the elevator, I pressed the number 6 when someone called out for me to hold the door. I did and groaned in my head as Calum hopped on. He smirked and pressed the number 7 before leaning on the wall, his eyes not leaving me.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer." I snapped, not taking my eyes off of the elevator doors. Calum just laughed. The doors opened and I walked out, only being stopped by a wolf whistle. Turning around, I noticed Calum smirking.

"Nice arse, Drake." I flicked him off and walked to room 615, pushing inside.

I sat my bag down on the second bed and plugged my phone up, turning on my music. All Time Low played throughout the room and I grabbed a pair of shorts and a tank top from my bag, pulling off my beanie and kicking off my combat boots. I stripped off my jeans and sweater, pulling the new clothes on. I tossed my blonde hair up into a bun and went into the bathroom to brush my teeth. After finishing up in the bathroom, I shut all of the lights off and was about to climb into bed when someone knocked on my door. I groaned and walked across the room, swinging open the door only to be greeted by a dark haired Aussie.

"What do you want, Calum?" I sighed.

"Do you mind if I stay in here? Ashton and Leah are um-" He cut himself off and I cringed, wrinkling my nose.

"Can you not stay with Luke or something?" I asked.

"Him and Mike snore."

"Wear headphones."

"I lost mine."

"Calum," I groaned and he smirked.

"You should do that more often." He chuckled and I just crossed my arms over my chest. His gaze flickered down and I noticed my boobs were kind of popping out of my shirt.

"If you're just gonna stare at my chest, you can sleep outside for all I care." I was about to shut the door but he stopped me.

"Please, Katie. I'll never ask for anything again." He practically begged and I furrowed my eyebrows at how nice he was being.

"Fine," I said and he barged into the room before I could say anything else.

Calum put my bag on the ground and I couldn't help but stare at his muscles as they contracted against his skin. God, if he wasn't such an ass, he would be attractive. Calum climbed into the other bed and tossed his shirt to the ground, making himself comfortable. I got into my own and reached over to turn the lamp off. I faced the wall and tried to make myself comfortable with all of the awkward tension in the room. Suddenly Calum's phone began ringing and I groaned.

"Are you kidding me?" I asked, turning around to face him and he just smiled.

"It's my mom." I felt my face fall as he answered the phone and I just stared up at the ceiling.

As Calum talked to his mom, my heart just sank farther in my chest. I squeezed my eyes shut and clutched the covers in my hands, trying not to get emotional. Quit it, Katie. Calm down. Calum finally hung up with an 'I love you too' and I kept quiet.

"What? No sarcastic comment this time?" He laughed and I just stayed silent. "You alright?" He wondered, looking over at me.

"I'm fine." I muttered, turning over in bed.

"Is Katie upset that her mommy won't call her?" Calum asked in a pretend baby voice and I felt tears tears fill my eyes and I sniffled.

"Please stop." My voice broke and I cursed to myself.

"Do you miss your mom?" He taunted and I bit my lip.

"Go fuck yourself, Calum." I snapped. If only he knew.