That Maynard

Chapter Four - Panic Attack

Jack's POV

Aida had just gone upstairs to have a shower and get changed.
I'm quite glad she didn't bring up last night. As cute as it is, I wouldn't want Joe to think I'm sleeping with his best friend.
She's so gorgeous, even when she's drunk. Her cute button nose and funny little giggle. I can't believe I've never met her before.

I was snapped back into reality as soon as I heard Conor calling for me from the hall way.
I quickly stood up and walked out to find him.
"What did you want?" I stand next to him "Just wanted to see how you and Aida were getting along" He stated in a hushed but excited voice. "There's nothing between us Conor" I say in a monotone voice "Oh...but you do like her though?"
"Yeah I guess she's kinda cute"
"So how did you end up in her bed last then!?" His words still hushed "What if Joe's not okay with this Jack!" I sigh, he's right. It wouldn't be fair on Joe "Your right, I think I need to leave before it's brought up and things get awkward. I'll meet you at the restaurant in a few hours" Conor nods as I slip my shoes on "Text me when you get home" I nod
"Let's just pray I'm doing the right thing!" We both chuckle.
I walk out the door and walk back down the road. God I hope this works...

Aida's POV

I had run up the stairs after our little play fight but, in true Aida style, I tripped and went skiding back down them. Luckily I stopped myself before I could be seen by anyone. I sigh and just sit their in defeat.

A few minutes past and I heard someone walk out into the hallway. At first I thought they were coming upstairs but then they stopped. I peeked round the corner to see who it was.

It was Conor he looked happy and excited but also worried and concerned. I felt like I needed to go down and see if he's okay but, just before I could make up my mind, he calls for Jack.

He walks upto Conor and stands their lazily "What did you want?". Jack sounded annoyed, probably because he had found a comfy spot on the sofa and Conor had made him move.
"Just wanted to see how you and Aida were getting along" What? He already thinks we're a couple?! I only met him yesterday!
"There's nothing between us Conor" I sigh. At least Jack knows we couldn't be a couple. "Oh...but you do like her though?" Damnit Conor why do you have to be like this. "Yeah I guess she's kinda cute" My heart skipped a beat. He likes me too? "So how did you end up in her bed last then!?" Shit. What if he tells the boys? Joe? What if they all start hating me? What if the all never want to see me again?
I start to get very panicked and flustered. I stand up and take deep breaths. I begin to walk up the stairs, stumbling a little.
I manage to reach my bedroom and close the door behind me. I slide down the door curling up into a ball. I let a tear slip as my breathing became quicker.
I was having a panic attack.
I must of been sobbing loudly because seconds later I could hear the boys banging on the door and shouting my name.
I was too frozen to move but I really wanted the boys to comfort me right now.

About half an hour later I woke up, I must of cried myself to sleep. I was still in the same position, sat in a ball with my back leaning against the door.
I feel a little better now that I've calmed down but I also feel very dirty so I think a shower would be perfect.

After I step out of the shower I grab a towel and wrap it round me. (A/N- This bedroom has an en suite bathroom btw!)
I walk up to my wardrobe, that I hung up yesterday, and look for something nice and classy to wear.

I eventually pulled out my favorite silk dress.

I then did my makeup ,which was very hard to match with the dress.

When I had finally finished I slipped on some heels.

(But I left my hair naturally wavy) I then grabbed my phone and checked to see what the time was, 6:59.Perfect. I grab my purse and open the door. When I reach the top of the stairs I take a deep breath, I could hear the boys talking in the lounge, they were probably all waiting for me.

As I walk down the stairs I could hear the talking turning into a mumble and then, as I walk into the room, silence.
They were all sat around in new and fancy clothes and they were all gawping over me, well at least I thought they were. Turns out Caspar was just heading for his cold pizza, which happened to be behind me. It didn't surprise me though, Caspar is Caspar after all.

My phone started to buzz and I look down at it. It was a message from Conor;

From Singing Maynard;
I didn't want to be the first one to speak and make it awkward but Aida you look stunning tonight, as always :)

I laugh to myself and turn my phone back off. I eventually find the courage to speak up "So, are we going to dinner?" Everyone looked at Mikey "Oh yeah! Bloody hell! I completely forgot! Every one will fit in my car guys don't worry!"

We eventually all bundled into his 7 seater bus/van thing.
At the front there was Mikey driving and Conor in the passenger seat behind them was Josh, Joe and Me. Although I hate sitting by the door I'm always the last out of the house so I get the least amount of choice.
And behind us was poor old Caspar.

The drive was about 20 minutes which is pretty quick for London.
In that time we were mostly on our phones but I did bring up Jack because I realised he wasn't in the car, "He had to head back to our place to reply to some emails or something" Conor didn't sound that believable but I didn't want to start any drama.

I hope he's okay..was it my fault? What if I upset him?What did I do wrong?

A/N- Thank you so much for the support on this book so far! I'm sooo sorry I haven't updated in a while I had a hard time writing this chapter...but it's finally up!!

I hope you enjoy it! Also... would you want to see more pictures? Or would it be better as an occasional thing?
Let me know x

Thanks for reading! See you in the next chapter! X