the photographer [c.h.]

twelve

"Ready?" I looked up from my phone to see Calum walking into the bus garage, running a hand through his damp hair. He had on a pair of black jeans with a black t-shirt, like normal.

"Yeah," I smiled a little and stood up from my chair, allowing Calum to grab my hand.

We walked to a black SUV and climbed in the back, Calum leaning forward to tell the driver where to go. I cocked an eyebrow at his mysterious behavior and Calum just smiled. I watched out the window as a bunch of fans tried to catch up to the car and Calum laughed, not even phased by their craziness.

"Does it ever bother you?" I wondered and he turned his head to look at me. "All those girls chasing you around?"

"I mean, when we first started touring with One Direction, we thought it was awesome having thousands of teenage girls follow us. But, now, it's honestly kind of annoying." I frowned, not wanting to imagine having that kind of lifestyle.

The car finally stopped at a small alley way and I followed Calum down the dark path, ending up at a small little building that looked like a house. Calum smiled and tugged me inside, the cool London air being left outside. I watched as people inside set up a large projector and a sheet when Calum pulled me over to the bar.

"What is this place?" I asked after he ordered us a couple of beers.

"Me and Mikey were walking around yesterday and found it. Every other night they play a movie and nobody ever knows what it is until it starts." I smiled, taking in the atmosphere of the cozy bar. "Do you like it?"

"Yeah, it's really cool, Cal." I reassured him and Calum smiled, nodding towards a small couch by the projector.

I followed him, beer in hand, and we plopped down just as the lights turned off. Calum wrapped an arm around my shoulders and I crossed one leg over the other. The movie soon started and it was Mary Poppins. I smiled to myself; I used to watch this movie with my mom all the time.

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"Shit," I giggled, stumbling over my feet and Calum laughed, grabbing my hand.

"I think we drank too much." Calum laughed as we turned down the sidewalk towards the hotel.

We stumbled to the hotel and right before we got there, Calum tugged me into an alley next to the building and pressed me up against the wall. I bit my lip a little when he leaned down and kissed me. Calum put his hands on my hips and held me close to him, slipping his tongue into my mouth. I smiled into the kiss and tangled my fingers in his hair.

I felt a wet drop on my arm and I looked up to see raindrops falling from the sky. Calum shrugged and kissed me again, cupping me cheeks in his large hands. I tugged him closer to me by his belt loops and Calum groaned against my mouth as our hips collided. Even though I only had three beers, my mind was swimming.

"You're really pretty." Calum mumbled, pulling away and I leaned my head back on the brick wall, biting my lip.

"And you're drunk." I retaliated and Calum smiled.

"Well, now we're both telling the truth." He whispered, making me laugh a little, the previous high being replaced by exhaustion. "We should probably get back."

I nodded and Calum pulled himself off of me, intertwining his fingers with mine. We began walking out of the alley and to the hotel. We went into the lobby and got our keys from the receptionist. Calum led me to the elevator and kissed me as soon as the doors were shut. I smiled into the kiss and he pulled away when the doors opened on the seventh floor.

"Oh, hey, guys." We bumped into Ashton as we walked down the hallway. "Where have you been?"

"Just walking around." Calum lied and I nodded, looking up at Ashton.

"Oh, cool." He smiled. "Leah said she wants to talk to you tomorrow. She's staying in my room tonight."

"Okay, thanks Ash." I smiled and he passed us, going to the elevator.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" Calum wondered as we got to my door and I nodded.

"I had fun tonight, Cal." I smiled and he did too, leaning down to give me a small kiss.

One kiss turned into two and then soon enough, we were making out again. I could never get tired of kissing him. I blindly searched for the key hole and we pushed inside, stumbling over each other. Calum pulled away with a small laugh and pushed me up against the door. He leaned down to kiss me again and I smiled against his lips, wrapping my arms around his torso as his went to my cheeks.

Calum walked us over to the bed and I stumbled back to where my knees hit the edge of the bed. He lightly pushed me down onto the freshly made bed and I giggled against his lips when his hands gripped my waist. Calum pulled away with a crooked smile and squeezed my waist again, making me squeal.

"Are you ticklish?" He laughed and I shook my head. "Oh, I think you are."

Before I could stop him, Calum's hands were roaming up and down my sides, making my laugh uncontrollably. He smiled above me and I kicked around, trying to get him to stop. Suddenly Calum groaned and fell onto his back, making me stop laughing. He put his hands over his crotch and I frowned.

"Oh my god, are you okay?" I was still slightly laughing and he groaned, shaking his head.

"Fuck, my god." He cursed and finally looked over at me. "I shouldn't have tickled you."

"I'm sorry." I finally calmed down and he glared over at me, pain etched onto his face.

"You can kiss it better." He smirked and I gasped, smacking his arm. "I'm kidding."

"No, you aren't." I laughed and he shrugged, pulling me down next to him.

"Shh, I'm sleeping." Calum smiled, closing his eyes and I rolled mine.

"You're a dork." I laughed.

"I'm your dork, though."