Seventeen

12) Rides & Fun.

~Lily's POV~

The drive home was extremely awkward. Not only did Austin and Drew fight over who would sit next to me in the front, but they bickered the entire way home under their breaths. Drew had always been very protective over me, and he was the one person I had been close with, but Austin seemed to take pride in the fact he ended up winning and sitting in the front, and found ways to make Drew annoyed. When I went to change gear Austin 'accidentally' touched my hand. I was beyond embarrassed and slightly angry, why were they acting so childish. After what felt like an eternity, we finally made it back home. Instead of checking if they were following me, I went straight in and went straight to my room to bed almost slamming my bedroom door behind me. I rolled my eyes before getting changed and ready for bed.
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When I woke that morning, I had been fully refreshed. I came to the conclusion that I was being irrational yesterday, and mine and Drew's kiss had gone to my head; intoxicated me almost. I marched down the stairs after dressing and made myself some breakfast. I sat watching TV until the others decided to join me.

"What are the plans for today?" Nate asked yawning.

"Well I'm not sure" I replied

"Well I'm going out" said Levi

"Where are you going?" I asked curiously. Levi going out on his own?

"Just you know to the pier..."

"That's a brilliant idea!" Suggested Austin "let's go to the theme park on the pier"

There was a mutual exchange of 'Yeses' and cheers, so we all  headed to the beach In my car. When we got there the beach was packed, families swarm every pack of sand and I was momentarily grateful that we were going to the pier instead. We walked along the beach until we reached the entrance. We paid for our tickets and entered the theme park.

"I guess I'll meet you guys later" Levi said nervously "look after her" he said sternly pointing at me before turning around and disappearing into the crowd.

"Well I guess it's just us" I laugh and we all make our way over to the first ride.
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After four rides we decided to get something to eat and drink, we headed to a small outdoor restaurant and ordered hot dogs and churros.

When we had finished lunch, we walked along until we reached some small games. I stood between Drew and Austin whilst Nate trailed behind us. We spent ages winning tickets and small prizes and I was having a really fun time, I did however wish that Levi was here to spend it with us. Nate and Austin decided to go on a 3D virtual reality game, so me and Drew linked hands walking along the pier together. I smiled looking at Drew who looked focused on the calm waves and rippling water. When Nate and Austin joined us we walked further along the pier talking and laughing as usual, until we saw Levi, and he was with a girl.
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"Who is that?!" Exclaimed Austin.

But I was just as confused as he was, Levi never told me who he was going with. I was sure it was a friend from tour until they began to passionately kiss. Who is she?!

"I guess Levi has a girlfriend" I say completely shocked. Sure i was happy for him but I would have liked to have known. I was about to suggest walking back to the car, before Nate was storming over there and going to confront him. I tried to say something to stop him, but it was too late, he was already tapping him on the shoulder.

"What's going on?" Said Nate "Who is this?"

Levi's face is completely shocked, almost jumping from his seat. His face was pale and eyes were wide. I held Drew's hand for comfort without even realising. Luckily he held mine back just as tight.

"This? This is Lucy" he stuttered. "Yeah guys this is Lucy, she's, I mean she's my-"

"I'm his girlfriend" Lucy says happily offering her hand to Nate which he shook with some caution.

We all just looked in shocked, after all Levi's sneaking around, and secret phone calls it all made sense. I walked over to Lucy introducing myself, and I felt a tugging on my arm and thought for a second it was Drew, I turned eagerly to see Austin who intertwined his fingers with mine.

"So you are Lily" Lucy said "And you must be her boyfriend" she says gesturing to Austin, and I see Drew's face turn pale.