Invisible (C.T.H)

{Chapter Twelve}

Maddie's POV

It's currently 3:45 in the morning, and I'm sitting by one of the windows on the bus, watching the scenery pass by as we keep trotting along to our next destination. I know I told Calum that I wouldn't be up long, but that was like, 2 hours ago. I don't know, I just can't sleep that well at night. Well, not unless I'm the last one awake.

Since it's Saturday, Calum and I's date is tonight and I have no clue what to wear or to expect. I'm really nervous, even though I shouldn't be. I mean, it is Calum after all. He's been my best friend for a long time, I shouldn't be nervous around him. Yet, here I am thinking about our date and imagining every scenario that could possibly go wrong.

I really should get some sleep, but I just can't seem to sleep as easily now. Ever since you know who showed up again, everything keeps flooding back into my memory like a hurricane. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that he's gone forever, but I can't help but get this feeling that he'll come back again.

I'm not going to worry about that right now, so instead, I'm going to focus on the sky. If we're not on the road, I like to sit outside on the balcony of wherever were staying and look at the sky. It's a lot more beautiful at night than it is in the daytime. I find peace in looking at the sky during early hours and just connecting the constellations.

I decide to go to bed after examining the sky for a good hour or more. So, I quietly head to the back and grab my night clothes from my bag. Then, I swiftly and silently make my way to the bathroom to change. I come out and slowly make my way back to the back, putting my clothes away and getting into my bunk.

Sleeping in a bus would seem like a bad thing, but it's actually quite nice. It's either me, or the lull of the bus moving along the streets that makes me feel relaxed. Either way, different opinions for different people.

I spent almost 20 minutes tossing and turning to try and sleep, then eventually just gave up. I stared at the ceiling and traced shapes on my blanket, trying to make myself drowsy and relaxed enough to sleep.

"Well, this isn't working," I thought to myself, then turned towards the opening of the bunk so I could see the others. It may be dark at this time, but I can still see. Luke's bunk is underneath mine, Michael's is next to mine, Ashton's is across from mine on the top, and Calum's is on the bottom across from mine.

I can hear one of them snoring, but I know it's not Luke. He doesn't snore, but he might talk a little in his sleep. Mainly, it's about penguins.

Normally when it's this time of night and I can't sleep, I'll wake up Luke and he'll cuddle me till I fall asleep. I'm not going to do that this time, though. They're all exhausted from touring and I don't want to make them lose the sleep they need for performing and writing/recording.

I quietly sigh and get up, going back into the living room. I turn the TV on low volume so it doesn't wake anyone up. I put on Now You See Me, and curl up under the blanket Calum and I were under earlier when we watched Supernatural. My mind instantly replays everything that has happened since tour started, making my head hurt.

I get up and tiptoe to the bathroom to get an Ibuprofen for my headache, being careful not to make any noise. I grab the bottle and take two out, placing them in my hand. I put the bottle back and exit the bathroom, then go back to the couch and take the pills. I wash them down with water and finish the bottle, then throw it away.

As soon as I throw the bottle away, I hear shuffling coming from the back. I look and see a very sleepy Calum rubbing his eyes and yawning, walking towards the kitchen. He spots me and gives me a confused look.

"Why are you still up, baby? It's almost 5 o'clock," He stated, walking over to me. I shrug and look up at him, him being a good foot taller than me.