Her Secret Best Friend || N.H.

Chapter 32: By Your Side

Mel's POV

"Hey Mel! What's up?" My older brother said cheerily from the other side of the line.

"I can't believe you!" I say, shocked.

After Niall and I walked back to the bus, I asked him to go ahead inside and I'll be in a bit.

I called up my brother immediately and now, here we are.

"Huh? What did I do?" He says, confused.

"You told Niall that it would be okay for me to go to America?! Ash, I can't go!" I say, feeling stressed.

"Yeah I did. Why can you not go Mel? I think it'll be good for you." Ashton encourages.

"I...um...I just can't!" I wince at my lame attempt of an excuse.

Ashton chuckled heartily as I scowl, despite the fact that he can't see me.

"Mel, clearly there's a better reason. I know you better than you know yourself. It's probably an attachment issue that has something to do with me and Alli and you think you can't handle it but I know you can." He takes a deep breath. "Wow that really took the air out of me."

I sigh. He was right. "Ash I don't think I'm ready but I really want to go."

"Melanie, it's been hard. It's always been me and you. But now, you have the opportunity to do something different with your life so go ahead and make it happen. I will always be here waiting for you Mel. You're my little sister. The choice is yours and whatever decision you make, I'll support you. Just know that I know what you're capable of and what you can handle."

I smile. "Thanks Ash. I don't know what I would do without you."

"You'd die, duh!" He said, making me snort.

"Yeah, okay. Bye noob, love you." I say.

"Love you too boob. Bye!"

I roll my eyes, he called me a boob.

I shove my phone into my pocket as I open up the tour bus door.

Of course, the boys were bickering over food. I roll my eyes.

They all immediately stop. "Oh hey, Mel!" Louis said, innocently.

"I know you guys were fighting. Just make yourself another sandwich and call it a day you guys!" I say.

Of course, they don't take my advice. They all sit down, side by side and break up the sandwich into 5 pieces.

"So," Niall said, chewing. "Have you made up your mind?"

I sigh. "I guess so."

The boys look at me expectantly.

Maybe Ashton was right. I needed to get out there. I'm nineteen! I should be out doing something with my life!

"Let's go to America baby!" I cheer.

The boys instantly cheer and group hug me.

Niall pulls me into him and kisses me long and hard. He pulls away and smiles. "I'm so happy you're coming with me. I love you."

I smile. "I love you too."

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