Boys of Apartment 5

Chapter 52

***Nicole's P.O.V.***

I guess the boys have lots of Christmas spirit because backstage is really decked out. There is a mini Christmas tree, lights strung everywhere, and even some miseltoe.

Everyone had been caught at one point, walking through the door; me and Michael, Taylor and Luke, Aubry and Calum, Sasha and Harry, Eleanor and Louis, and Zayn and Perrie. Brooke stayed on the bus to get some sleep, and I thought Taylor would have too, but she showed up.

"Alright boys, you go on in one minute."

A manager whose name I can't remember gestures to the 5SOS guys. They all get up with grins and head towards their spots.

Before Michael goes on, he rushes over to me and kisses me on the cheek like always.

"Good luck guys!"

I say, just before they go on. There is loud cheering, and Luke starts the intro as always. I decide to stay backstage for this one, I am quite tired.

All of the sudden, Perrie plops down next to me on the couch. She is always so full of energy.

"So, are you excited for Christmas?!"

She says, and for some reason I giggle.

"Yup! I think we all need a break."

I reply, trying to talk over the music.

"I agree. Zayn and I have a wedding to plan!"

She says, and starts ranting about her dress, colors, where it will be, when, stuff like that. Soon, I announce that I have to pee, and get up to head to the restroom.

Don't et me wrong, I love hearing about the Zerrie wedding, but right now I am having a hard time keeping up with Perrie. The boys are saying goodbye, and I hear them come off stage as I walk quickly down the hall. I bump into Niall on the way, and I apologize, but he doesn't continue.

"There's, uh, some miseltoe."

He says, looking above us. I raise my eyebrows.

"Hey, it's miseltoe. I guess we have to-"

"Sorry Niall."

I cut him off, but he doesn't seem to budge.

"C'mon, just a little one on the cheek?"

Niall asks hopefully. I sigh, knowing he won't leave until he gets a kiss. I step closer, and I am about to peck his cheek lightly, when he turns his face. He holds the back of my head and kisses me on the lips. I am in shock for about one second before I push him off of me into the wall.

I don't think things could get worse until I turn and see that Michael had been watching. He stands there expressionless, then runs off. No no no no no no no! This is terrible! I can't believe Niall did that!

"What the hell was that?!"

I yell at Niall. His alert expression is now... sympathetic? No, guilty.

"I'm sorry I-"

He stutters, but I cut him off.

"No, I you were sorry you wouldn't have done it in the first place!"

"Look Nicole, I'm-"

"No! Don't say you are sorry because you are not! Now get away from me!"

I shout, and by this time Ashton and Luke have come. I push Niall out of the way to go find Michael, but Luke stops me.

"Hey what the fuck is going on?!"

Luke directs more towards me. The same manager waves Niall over, and he rushes to his spot, ready to go on stage.

"Ugh!"

I yell in anger. Who does he think he is? How am I supposed to explain that to Michael?

I try to run past Luke, but he grabs my arm, turning me towards him.

"Where is Michael?"

I say, trying to stay as calm as possible.

"He went to the bus I think."

Ashton says a bit awkwardly from behind.

"I need to go talk to-"

"Your not going anywhere until you explain to me what the hell just happened."

Luke says, in a more forceful tone than I expected. I explain to Luke what happened, and he lets go of my arm.

I run out of the hall and out the exit, not bothering to grab a jacket.