Who They Really Are

twenty-five

"There you are!" Noel says, jumping up off the couch.

"Dang, I was hoping you'd still be asleep," Kat says, walking into the house.

It was only 9:30, and she'd just gotten back from her workout and was hoping Noel would still be asleep so he wouldn't see her all sweaty. She was wearing yoga pant capris and a tight black tank top, and her hair was pulled up in a high ponytail. Kat looked over and smiled at Addi as Noel made his way over to her.

"Well, I woke up at 7:00 this morning and rolled over and you weren't beside me so I got up to see where you were then couldn't get back to sleep," Noel says.

Kat looks over to see Addi smirking, obviously realizing they'd shared a bed last night.

"I'm sorry. I decided to go to the gym we found yesterday. I didn't want to wake you," Kat says, giving Noel a small smile.

"Told you that's where she was," Addi calls over to Noel.

Noel gives Addi a dirty look then turns back to Kat. "Well I'm glad you came back," he says, attempting to wrap Kat in a hug.

She pushes him back saying, "No, I'm too gross right now. And where else would I have gone anyways?"

Kat makes her way to the kitchen and grabs a bottle of water out of the fridge as Noel says, "I don't know. Maybe you decided you hate me and went home."

Kat gives Noel a look as she takes a drink. "Yeah, right."

"Just promise you won't leave because you hate me without telling me bye first," Noel says, trying again to wrap his arms around Kat.

She pushes him back once more, and gives him a quick peck on the cheek. "Promise. Now let me take a shower."

••••••••

The next few days followed the same routine: Kat went to the gym for a few hours in the morning, which was followed by whatever random events were happening that day, and finally ended with Kat and Noel cuddling and watching a movie.

Kat found herself liking the routine, but apparently she was one of the only ones because on Thursday morning Charlie walks into the living room and says, "I'm so bored I think that I may die."

"Agreed," Matt replies with a groan.

"How can you guys be bored? You just got up," Addi says from the couch.

"I don't mean right this second, I mean in general," Charlie says, plopping down on the other couch beside Matt.

"You're crazy," Kat says from beside Addi.

"No, we're just used to tour life. Always on the move and doing things," Matt says.

"Then do something," Addi replies.

"Fine. We will," Charlie says, grabbing his phone and starting to do something on it.

"What're we doing exactly?" Matt asks him.

"We're...having a party!" Charlie says, a grin on his face.

"We are?!" Liam says as he and Noel enter the room.

"Apparently," Matt says. "And tomorrow is Friday so it'd be perfect!"

"That sounds awesome," Liam says before sitting down beside Addi and kissing her on the cheek.

"Are you guys sure about this?" Addi asks, and Kat silently cheers her on but doesn't say anything, not wanting to be a buzzkill.

"Hell yeah we are. Party here tomorrow, 10:00. Tell everyone you know in the area or anywhere. We need a ton of people."

Addi sighs as she nestles into Liam's side.
"Okay then."

"Start texting everyone you know," Matt says, and all four guys pull out their phones and start typing.

Kat sits and watches them, excitement on all of their faces as they make their plans.

Addi gives her a look and shakes her head, and Kat laughs softly as she feels her phone buzz.

Noel Casey: hey, so I'm having a party tomorrow at 10. wanna come?

Kat looks up at Noel but he's totally engrossed in his phone, a purposefully serious look on his face.

Kat: idk I think I'm busy

Noel Casey: well cancel your plans bc ur coming

Kat: nah I think I'm good

Noel Casey: The most plans you have is watching a movie in my room so I'll drag you out of the bed if I have to

Kat: geez fine I'll come!

Noel Cazey: great babe. see you there ;)

Kat rolls her eyes and looks up at Noel. The guys are all talking about plans for the party, but he looks up and gives her a big smile. Kat really doesn't want to party tomorrow, but just the look he's giving her makes her think she's changed her mind.
A party could be fun, right?