When I'm Gone ( Nate Maloley AU)

Chapter Twenty-Five

After the many stops, we had reached Minnesota. The one place I had spent a small time in, but it was no where near the venue. The early April air was cold, but from the fans lining out the door to see them, they looked as if it were normal to wear dresses without leggings, snd shorts, while others had blankets. I watch as they all joke around while others practice for the girls that will pack the small space we stand in.

Cameron keeps his arm around my shoulder and I can't help but smile. These days become long as we basically stay here all day now, and don't go back to the hotel till late, then get up early the next day before being on the road again.

"They all look so excited to see you," I giggle, "it doesn't help Jacob is teasing them."

Cameron laughs.

"Oh well, that happens."

I smile and he kisses me on the cheek. Bart watches us and I get freaked out. He's just a creepy dude. Taylor looks over at us and jumps off the stage towards us.

"Cameron, might want to tell Bart to stop staring at Hayden. It's weird."

"Taylor-"

"No, Cam I am freaked out," I whisper.

He nods and walks away.

"I don't trust Bart anymore."

I follow Taylor backstage and Aaron and Dylan are asleep. After the family package people came in and were sent back out, they went to sleep.

Mahogany laughs as they film, and I just watch. Cameron sneaks his way back in, only to stand beside me.

"Honestly, why am I on tour with you guys?"

"Why not?" He asks.

I smile as he kisses my head and my face heats.

"Okay, love birds, separate."

I glare at Bart as he pulls Cameron away from me. I cross my arms and glare.

"Bart let go, it's not even time to go on."

They walk out of the room and I feel my face heat as they look at me. Taylor comes over to me.

"This is the first time I've been in the venue," I whisper.

"Bart is an ass. He might send you home," Taylor says, "Anything he says, Cameron believes."

•••

I look from the top of The Myth, the girls, and crowds have left and everyone is coming up.

"Hayden, are you okay?" Cameron asks softly, touching my shoulder.

"I think I should go home, cam."

"Hayden-"

"Bart will find a way to send me home, he does not like me. So I bought a ticket, I'm leaving tomorrow night."

He sighs and moves my hair from my face.

I kiss him, and he's pulled back. Bart looks at us and I glare.

"Lose the attitude," he spits at me.

"I'm not working with you, you're not my father. Don't tell me what to do, you creep."

I walk away, with Cameron calling me as I catch up to Aaron and Taylor.

"I'm heading home," I tell them.

We all pile into the car, and I sit in between Taylor and Mahogany. I lean my head on Taylor's shoulder as Cameron sits ahead of us with Bart and Aaron. Honestly, that man disgusts me. We make it back to the hotel and I'm the first to get out of the van.

"Hayden," I hear Bart say.

I turn around and cross my arms as he walks towards me. Honestly, this man is pissing me off.

"You're leaving tomorrow," he says.

"Oh believe me, I already planned that. I can't wait for Cameron to see how much of a creep you are."

"You can't talk to me like that."

"I can," I smile.

I turn on my heel and take the stairs up to the room while they take the elevator. I open Cam's and my room door and lay on my bed.

They all prepare to come in and when Cameron sees me, he pushes them out and tells them he'll be there in a moment.

"Hayden-"

"You're going to take his side, I know."

"No, I was going to say, I'm on your side. He can't make you leave, but if you want to leave, you can."

I look at him, and I smile and close my eyes as he kisses my forehead. He lays beside me and I curl to his chest. His fingers brush through my long hair.

"We'll be back."

"I know," I sigh.

•••

I look at the empty house. Silence surrounds me. Cam will be home tomorrow, no Bart, just him, Chris, Taylor, Aaron and I.

My phone goes off.

I look at the text.

I'll be home in a few hours

I smile and set my phone down as I go to the back porch.

"Yo, Cam!"

I hear Sam yell.

I see Jude and Nate with him.

"He's still in Minnesota!" I call.

They all step outside.

"Why aren't you there?"

"I got kicked off the tour. I'm not allowed back."

I look at them. Jude's eyes scan my body as I stand. My arms cross over my chest. The sliding door soon opens and I look at Cam, who smiles at me, as he brings me over to him.

He kisses me and I smile, making the other three groan and leave to go inside.

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It's been so long since I posted I'm sorry, but I'm swamped with homework, and theater and a job, but I'll do my best to update and stuff!!!!!