He Doesn't Know; I Know

Part Sixteen: I expected the worst

Calum's P.O.V.

Sunday.

Now, that's the day I'm supposed to leave. And today's Friday.

I'm just so caught in the middle, I don't really know what to do.

After the night I had that small fight with my mum, I followed her and started packing my things for Brazil. The guys didn't knew a thing about it and I'm not even sure how to even tell them.

God, not even sure how they will take it in. They're counting on me. We've wanted this for so long and now I look like I'm ditching them.

Michelle kept reassuring me that everything will be alright. I told her the next day after that. I knew she was having a hard time with it as well, but she's just unbelievable. She took it all in and understands me.

Now, I hope the guys would do.

"It'll be okay, Calum," she said, reaching for my hand.

I sighed, looking at her. "How can you be so sure? You didn't took it in a good way at first. These guys might not either."

"They will understand you," she smiled. "They have to know it sooner or later."

I closed my eyes, pulling her for a quick hug. I planted a soft kiss on top of her head. "Thank you for being here for me."

"I'm stuck with your annoying ass," she giggled. "I love you."

"I love you more," I replied, kissing her on the nose before resting my forehead against hers.

"Nope," she shook her head. "I love you the most."

"Not possible," I pouted, pinching her by the bridge of her nose, as she laughs. We walked towards Ashton's. The guys were already inside waiting for us as I told them I'm making some announcement.

Moment of truth, you know.

But its good that I got her with me. She kiss my nervousness away.

"I love you much much more," I continued, chuckling.

"Fight me," she laughed.

"On scale of 1 to 10," I said. "I'm Michael. I love you AF."

"Fine, you win," she gave up. "Just don't say AF again. Its weird."

"AF. AF." I repeated, laughing. I opened the door and stepped in. The moment I locked eyes with Ashton, I finally felt the first wave of nervousness. "Hey, guys!"

"Calum!" Delilah chirped, smiling at me. Then she looked passed me. "Michelle!"

"Delilah!" She smiled, sitting beside her and leaving me alone to stand in front of everyone.

"So," Michael started. "What's the announcement?"

"I," I looked around everyone, one after another. Michelle nodded at me to go on.

How will I say it without getting my friends hating me?

God, how will I start?

What should I say?

What do I even have to say in the first place?

Don't be stupid, Calum, and just get straight to the point.

But how?

"I," I repeated. "Its... I... Mmm... I don't... I can't... It's about..."

And before I can go on, they started laughing.

My eyebrows knitted.

"I never thought this would be funny," Michael said in between his laugh.

"What the fuck?" I muttered. "Why are you laughing?"

"Yeah," Luke said, completely ignoring me. "I thought it'd be one of those I'm sorry I have to do this scene and we'll all be mad and sad. He's... He's funny!"

"Oh my god! Get him outta here!" Michael breathed out. "I just can't!"

I looked at Michelle and got more confused when I saw her laughing along with them.

"Babe?" I called, raising my eyebrow. "What's going on? I'm lost."

"Oh, I'm sorry," she said, catching her breathe as she stood up and wrapped her arm around my waist. "Its just that these boys and Delilah knew it already. Sorry I didn't told you."

"You told them?" I asked. I don't know if I'll be mad at her or find this amusing as well.

"No," Ashton answered instead. "We knew about it. We expected you to be saying it today."

"How?" I asked.

"Luke," he said, nodding at Luke's direction.

I looked at Luke as he shrugged. "Guilty is charge. We're on the same team, pal. And I was there when they told you you're playing in Brazil. And my mum saw your mum at the grocery yesterday. She told me about it."

"Doesn't make sense," I frowned. "You guys are laughing. If you do know it, why aren't you mad or, I don't know, Ashton, scold me now. We dreamt about this. And I'm totally ditching you."

"Hey, I don't scold!" Ashton protested.

"You do," Michael said, sticking his tongue out at him. Ashton threw him a pillow which he caught and threw him back. Then he looked at me and smiled. "Yeah, you're fucking ditching us. Well said. But, its Brazil, man! I know you better than anyone and this has always been your dream. Go chase it! This band, us, Luke and I and Ashton, Michelle and Delilah, we can all wait for you. Hell, we'll support you and cheer from the telly. Sorry but we can't afford to go to Brazil, you know."

Did he really just said that?

"You're not dreaming, Calum," Luke smirked. "He's saying the truth."

My lips curved in a smile. "Wow. I expected the worst."

"Do you prefer if I scold you?" Ashton mock, laughing.

"No, thanks," I shook my head, chuckling. "But thank you. All of you."

"Come here," Michael jumped up, and pulled both me and Michelle in a hug. Soon, Ashton, Luke and Delilah all followed.

"So, when are you leaving?" Luke asked as we all pulled away.

"Sunday," I shrugged. "I'll be back before you know it."

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A/N: Breathe in, breathe out. The guys knew. But. That would mean... Calum's leaving for Brazil. Oh. I'm stupid. What's new? Lol.

Maybe one more update. I'm doing this on the spot  so we'll see.