The Life of Being a Foster Kid//5sos **ON HOLD**

Chapter 45: Isn't it funny?

*3 weeks later*
LIV
I notice Calum has been really distant since I got hurt and has barely been home. I get to take the boot off today and I'm hoping he'll start helping around here. "Hey Ash, can you come help me? I can't figure out how to get this damn thing off!" I yelled from the living room since he was the only one in right now. Everyone else went to go pick up Chinese from down the street. He came in and started to undo everything just as they all walked in. Including Luke, he had been staying with us and will be until we go back to Australia. "Still no sign of Calum?" I said as he finally got it off and helped me up. Mikey shook his head and stabilized me as I wobbled around. "Maybe me and you should start walking so you can get use to it again? Eh?" He smiled and picked me up as I nodded. "Yeah I'd love that Mikey." I said giggling. Then Calum walked in smelling of alcohol and sex. Michael put me down and frowned at him. "There you are babe! Where have you been?" I ignored the way he smelled and tried to talk to him, but he just pushed past me and went upstairs, slamming his door making Adelaide wake up crying. "I'll go get her." Luke said running upstairs to my room. I just sighed and plopped on the couch. "Asshole." I mumbled as I heard footsteps coming down stairs. I just assumed it was just Luke and said "Why is he such an asshole?" But when I looked up it was Calum and the guys. "Well I don't know? But we're all going to go out for a bit. We've got band stuff to do." Luke said handing me Adelaide. They all gave me quick hugs except for Calum and left. "Oh and Calum?" I said before he could leave. He turned around and smiled at me sweetly. "Come around more won't-cha?" I said smirking and waving bye. His face fell and he left. "Mmmhhhmm he better get his ass back in her by 10 o'clock or I'm gonna use the find my phone app."
Meli said waving around a wooden spoon she was stirring the food with. Angelina just chuckled and threw a couple punches to the air and then blew on her fist making us all laugh.

MICHAEL
We were messing around when Calum's phone started to blow up. "So who is this girl that keeps texting you? Huh, Calum?! Ahaha." Luke said picking it up showing everyone. "Shes quite the talker." I said smirking. I just assumed it was Liv, but then Calum's face turned to guilt. "We were only kidding..... Wait, you're not cheating on Liv, are you?" Luke's face flushed as Calum became tense. "Calum-" Ashton started
"Let's go! I want to leave." Calum yelled making everyone jump. We got into the van and sat in silence. "Calum? We just-" "Leave me alone Michael." He said leaning against the window.

We got back to the house and I went straight to my room and laid down. I want to cry because I knew I needed to let Calum tell her, but she's my sister and I can't break her like that. I wanted to punch him in the face too, but that'll hurt her too. My thoughts were interrupted by a knock at my door. "Come in." I saw the door creak open and Liv pop her head in. My eyes started to tear up and she knew. "What happened? Do you want to talk about it?" She said sitting next to me. I just shook my head as the tears started to fall. I started to sob into my pillow as she laid next to me. "Hey, Mikey look at me. I don't know what happened and it's okay that you don't want to tell me, but I'm here for you so just let go of what's ever bothering you. You don't have to tell me, but just relax okay?" I nodded at her and tried to stop, but I couldn't it just got worse. She wiped my cheeks and put her forehead to mine. "Hey! Mikey listen. I hate seeing you like this because I love you so much and you're the best brother I could ever wish for. I'm here for you an you know that." I put my head on her chest and just cried. A faint knock was placed on the door as Angelina poked her head in. She shut the door then came and sat on the other side of me. She planted a kiss to the side of my head and started to comfort me too. "Hey bub, listen, we're here for you so you need to stay strong for us. We're your family and yes we're worried, but our love beats our worry for you. So cheer up. I want to see a smile on your face. In 3, 2, 1." She said poking my cheek. I smiled and sniffled a bit. "T-thanks guys. You're the best." I said pulling them both in for a hug. "I love you." We all three said at the same time. "Jinx! Jinx! No I said it first!" We all yelled, but ended up laughing. I heard the door knob start to jiggle, but it only opened part way and Adelaide popped in. "Mummy!" She said crawling over to the bed. "Is she good in here with you guys? Me and Ash have to run out, Meli's cooking the Chinese, and Calum left again." "Yes thank you Luke." Liv said picking the little bean up. I smiled at Luke and he nodded back. "Huh. I wonder where Calum went again." She said laying Adi on the bed as we all sat up.