Almost is Never Enough, A Wanted Fanfic

Chapter 19

NATHAN'S POV

"Hey mate," Max's voice come through my mobile.

"Hey Max." I threw my bowl in my sink.

"Be ready in 10."

"What?"

"Mate, we're going out." Out? I pulled the phone away from my mouth and groaned.

"No, not tonight. Not me."

"Yes Nath. You have been totally missing Ariana and well we gotta get you out."

"Max," I paused, calming myself down. "Out. I do not need out. All we have been is out for the past 2weeks. Doing this or that for promoting, interviewing with them, or gigging, or-"

"Like I said, be ready in 10." The line went dead. I could literally kill him right now. Well not literally, but still. I had not had an actual hour to myself since I left Ari's two weeks ago. Out was exactly what I did not need.

Exactly ten minutes later, I was greeted by Max's smug face at my door. "Not going," I said as I shoved the door closed. He stuck his foot out, stopping the door. "Maaax."

"Nath. C'mon please just come."

"No. You are all going to be with your girls and I will just be by myself." I added, "Well I guess Jay will be by himself too."

"Nope, Jay's got a girl tonight."

"What?"

"Lennox. He's really into her and she is such a sweetheart."

Lennox? When did this happen? "What? Is she in the car now?"

"Duh," he turned around and started to walk down the corridor.

Shit. He got me. I had to meet her. I grabbed my shoes and ran after him.

Max got on the left side, ready to drive. Nina waved to me from the passenger sit. I waved back. Tom, Siva, and Nareesha wore in the first row. Jay was at the window with Lennox next to him and Kelsey on the end. No room for me.

"Just sit back there," Tom pointed to the back row.

"There's no room," I said in a clearly annoyed voice.

Tom smirked, "Lennox can just sit on Jay's lap." Her and Jay's cheeks turned a deep shade of red. Jay also sent a glare Tom's way. Tom flashed him a smile and turned around.

Within a moment, Lennox was situated Jay's lap and I was next to Kelsey. I pulled the strap over my chest and clicked it  in place.

Jay cleared his throat, "Nath."

"Huh?" I kept my eyes forward.

I heard the irritation in his voice, "This is Lennox."

Shit, I was being completely rude. I turned to her and stuck my hand out, "Sorry, It's just been one of those days. I'm Nathan. It's nice to meet you."

"It's okay. It's nice to meet you." I smiled and slumped back in my seat. Ah, it was going to be a long night.

Once at the club, Jay and Lennox disappeared to who knows where. Probably sucking eachother's faces. I hoped she was a good girl, for Jay's sake though. I didn't want him to get hurt. He had been hurt way too many times before.

Nina grabbed my hand and pulled me forward, "Come on Naaathan! Let's go dance." Max had her other hand and flashed me a grin. I gave in and let her tug me onto the dance floor.

A few songs later, Tom, Kelsey, Siva, Nareesha, Jay, and Lennox joined us. We were in a circle dancing. Kind of like a dance off except we couldn't dance well not most of us. Despite what Jay has said, he could dance. Kelsey could too and Lennox was, wow. She really had some moves.

We all soon tired. And headed to the bar. Time for a drink. I waved to the bartender and he made his way to me.

It was late. I was exhausted and hot. Sweaty hot. How hot was it in this place. "I'm going out for some fresh air," I yelled over to the music to Nareesha. She gave me a thumbs up and grabbed Siva's hand.

I pushed opened the doors and inhaled. That was good. Fresh air. Not alcohol, sweaty, loud air. I leaned against the wall, opposite of the line. The line to get in the club was huge, considering how late it was. How late was it? I had no idea. The bright LED lights light up the whole side of the building. I could clearly make out all the faces of the people in line which means they could see me.

I pulled my hood up, and turned away from them. I stood out there for about ten minutes. I was ready to go back in. As I turned to the door someone grabbed my wrist. I turned around. I saw a girl, probably 16 behind me. Must be a fan. "Hell-"

I was caught off by her lips crashing onto mine. What the hell? What was she doing. I saw flashes to the side of me. I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to pry this girl off of me. Nothing was working. I mean nothing. It was like she was super glued to me. I pushed her shoulders as hard as I could. Nothing, she didn't even budge. It was super awkward, she was just kissing my dead lips. I still saw the lights to my left. What the hell people? Aren't you going to do anything. I opened my lips slightly to yell get off, but it came out as, "Gaaa ahhh." Still nothing. It had been probably been a minute.

Finally, I mangaged to shove her really hard and she flew back. She smiled at me, a devious smile, and ran away. I turned to my left, where the flashes were coming from. My heart sunk. Paparazzi. These people were everywhere, all the damn time. I threw an angry hand in their faces and stormed back inside. Tom was at the door and I ran into him. "You alright Nath?"

"No." He asked why and I quickly explained to him what just happened.

"Damn paparazzi. I'll show them a piece of me-"

I grabbed his shoulders, to keep him back. "Thanks tom, but don't. It won't help anything." He nodded and we went back to the others. I ran a nervous hand through my hair. I should tell Ari. I didn't actually kiss her, but I knew how the paaps would spin it. I didn't want to upset her. Best to just call her and warn her.

I pulled my mobile out. I dialed her number. It was just way to loud, I wouldn't be able to hear her or myself. I sighed, slipping it into my pocket. I would call her tomorrow or today. Whatever, as soon as I could. For now, though, I decided to order another drink.