Without You

Chapter Fourteen

February 22nd

Another day, another never ending day in the studio. Looking down at my schedule for recording, it confused me but we'd got all the songs together all we needed to do now was record them. The next few days the boys and I would record Memories but first we needed to decide who would sing it with me.

"I think Summer should decide" Jack said to the boys and me as we discussed who would duet with me.

"You can't just pin it on me! Can't we get a few people to decide? Like me, Jack and Sean or something" I replied, no way did I want to be responsible for something that big. Sean was someone who'd worked with me before and has wrote a few songs for this album. "And I don't want the boys to know who I vote for either!"

"How about you say who you want it to be and me and Sean can decide whether that's a good idea?" Jack suggested.

"That sounds good" Liam agreed nodding away.

"Hmm okay but boys you need to get out so I can decide!" I nudged Harry towards the door, I didn't want them to think I'd pick Zayn just because I'm with him but I knew deep down they all thought that.

"Alright so who are you thinking?" Sean asked moments after the door had shut.

"Either Louis or Niall, they don't get enough credit for their voices and I think it really suits Louis' voice" I fiddled with my hands as I answered him.

"How do you feel about Louis and Summer doing the duet Jack? I'm fine with it I think it will sound great"

"Yeah I 100% agree, lets call the boys in and let them know" Jack nodded at me.

Louis was unbelievably happy literally bouncing off the walls (that was normal Louis but he was still excited), this was his time to shine.

Although I was looking forward to recording too I knew it would be roughly the same thing everyday for the next few weeks, get up early, go to the studios, record all day, go home, sleep and repeat.

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'Live for the moment because everything else is uncertain' -Louis Tomlinson

That's exactly what I was doing, I'd been prioritizing the album spending a lot of my free time in the studio perfecting the songs. Jack predicted that if we really wanted to we'd be able to finish recording at the end of the 3 week period, I know it sounds rushed but trust me the album sounds amazing and it's better to get something new out soon, I hadn't released anything since the middle of last year so I think the fans wanted some new material to listen to.

I hadn't seen anything of the boys in a week, Zayn and I had texted a lot but One Direction had interviews and photo shoots to attend to and so did I so we had to record our vocals separately and then piece them together at the end.

March 9th

I was running, running towards him but each step I took we grew further and further apart like I was taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back.

I awoke from my dream, panting and sweating. What was that supposed to mean?

5:29am

Ignoring the bright red digits, I pulled myself from the warmth of my bed and got in the shower, singing as I washed myself. I didn't have any neighbors so I could be as loud as I wanted. It was gone 6 when I got out of the shower, coldness stabbed at my body causing me to shiver non stop, I hated that feeling when you get out a nice warm shower and then the cold hits you. I got dressed into a black top, patterned leggings and added some wedge boots, I decided on a nerdy look and added some glasses too . We were touching up a few of the last songs then going out for a meal in the evening to celebrate the album, so it's easier to dress smart/casual now than have to get changed later. Planning ahead always makes everything better.

1 new message; Zayn Malik

Morning beautiful can't wait to see you today xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Isn't it amazing how a simply text message can make you smile like a wally?

Reply;

Morning handsome ;) can't wait to see you too xxxxxxxxxxxx

After stuffing my phone into my bag along with a few other unnecessary items, I grabbed the keys to my car and headed outside. I never got to drive but today I got to, I love old cars so one of my first purchases when I'd got my driving license was my old beetle.

Soon enough I arrived at the studios to be greeted by the usual small bunch of paparazzi, as long as they were friendly I didn't mind them, they were doing their job and I was doing mine. Weaving in and out of the photographers, I made my way into the reception. I waiting patiently at the front desk as the girl on reception was busy on the phone scribbling down several things.

"Sorry about that can I help you?" She asked whilst piling various documents of top of each other"

"Yes, I'm not sure which studio I'm working in today" I told her, watching her every move incase she needed help.

"Right let me just have a look on the computer" She replied taping away. "You're in studio three, Jack, Claire and Liam are already in there" She moved her gaze from the computer screen and smiled up at me.

"Okay thank you!" I smiled back then followed the signs to studio three.

I crept in as Liam was busy recording, Claire flashed a smile at me whilst Jack was listening in on Liam. Where were the other boys?

"How's everything going then?" I asked once Liam had finished singing.

"Great, I'll need you to record a few lines for 'If Only' in a minute Liam was just finishing his parts for 'Wishes'" Jack span around on his chair to face me.

"It's good to see you Summer" Liam's arms wrapped around me pulling me in for a hug.

"It's good to see you too, how's everything with you and the boys?"

"Alright and you?"

"Never better, where are they anyway?" I asked him, itching to be in Zayn's arms.

"Louis and Harry are running late, Niall isn't coming till this afternoon and Zayn is on his way" Liam replied as if he was reading from a script.

"Okay, lets kill some time then" I smiled at him.

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'If Only I could have youuuuu' I tried to concentrate on singing instead of Zayn stood watching me.

"Well done Summer that's all for now" Jack dismissed me and ordered Harry to the recording booth. My smile grew wider as I ran into Zayn's awaiting arms.

"I've missed you" I whispered to him, feeling as happy as a child on Christmas Day.

"I've missed you too, it feels like forever" He replied, squeezing me tight, his lips connected with mine as soon as we pulled away from the hug, it felt like we were the only two people in the room, I just wanted him, only him.

"Ahem" Louis cleared him throat awkwardly, we pulled away breathless, a smile made it's way back on my lips.

Looks like everything was going to be alright after all.