Calum's POV
Ashton and Aria had been a couple for about 2 months now. They were almost always together. So you could see how difficult it was when we were told we were going to America to finish the album and do a few tour dates. We still hadn't finished writing a full final song for the album. All the ones we'd come up with were half written. We were told by management that we would be in America for 2 months. Ashton usually loved touring. He knew what it was like being away from people he loved and he did find it hard. However it never stopped him having a good time. This time it was different, he was worried being away for so long would ruin things between him and Aria. Nevertheless it was agreed we would be given time off midway through the tour and Aria and the other girls would be flown over for a visit. This cheered Ashton up slightly but I could still see that he was worried. Aria tried to reassure him and stay positive for him. She didn't want him to go but she didn't want to get in the way of the band either. She knew how much this tour would mean to the band.
Ashton's POV
We had just arrived back from getting some food with the other guys. I had decided to stay with Aria for a bit before heading back to the house I share with the other guys while we were staying in London. We had just entered the house and were discussing what we should do before I had to leave. I walked into the living room where there was a piano. I sat on it and started playing a random tune. Aria appeared from around the door and smiled at me. I moved along the piano stool and patted it for her to sit next to me.
'Play something' I encourage.
'What do you want me to play?' She asks.
'I don't know anything, something you've written. I want to hear you sing again. I haven't heard you sing since we jammed in the recording studio.' I reply.
'That's because I'm not good at it' she insisted.
'What are you talking about? You're incredible! Just play something please.' I begged kissing her on the cheek.
'Okay but it's not very good. I've just started writing it' she explained. She began to play a slow introduction.
'Maybe no one told you, there was strength in your tears
And so you fight to keep from pouring out
But what if you unlock the gate that keeps your secret soul
Do you think there's enough that you might drown.
If no one will listen, if you decide to speak
If no one is left, standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you for what you really are
I will be here still'
She finishes playing and takes a moment before looking at me. My eyes are filled with tears as are hers.
'That was beautiful' I smiled.
'It's still a working progress' she mumbled. I pulled her into me kissing her head.
'Aria, you need to stop putting yourself down. That was amazing, you are amazing.' I encouraged.
'What do you want to do next? We could watch a film?' She asked, ignoring my compliment.
'Sure that sounds great. You can choose though.' I reply, giving up the fight.
Arias POV
Me and Ashton were curled up on the sofa together, at the house me and Dougie shared, watching a film. We were spending time together before he had to leave for America early in the morning. The film was just about to end, and Ashton was getting ready to go.
'I don't want you to go' I whispered, trying to control the tears that were threaten to fall from my eyes. He pulled me into his chest for a few long minutes. He then cupped my face with his hands and made me look at him. I did as he intended and was shocked to see his eyes were wet with tears too.
'I don't want to leave either, but I've got to do it for the band.' He mumbled. He lent down and kissed me.
'I know you do, of course you do. I will see you in a month anyway and we will still speak.' I tried to encourage him, feeling like I may have just made it even harder for him to go.
'Yeah we will Skype and stuff. I just wish I didn't have to leave so soon.' He replied sadly.
'Well, you could stay over?' I said nervously. We'd been a couple for two months, but we were just enjoying each other's company. Other than making out and stuff we hadn't done anything intimate.
'Are you sure? I have to get up early.' He asked.
'Of course, I want to spend as much time as possible with you before you have to go. Unless of course you don't want to?' I tease. With that he kissed me passionately, by the time we pulled away we were both breathless.
Ashton's POV
We both headed up to the bedroom to get ready for bed. I know that tomorrow was going to be hard and I wanted to spend as much time as possible with Aria until then.
'Are you okay?' She asked, noticing I had been quiet since we'd come upstairs.
'Yeah, I'm just really going to miss you, you know.' I said horsley.
'I'm going to really miss you too.' She smiled sadly, coming over and hugging me.
'I love you.' I whisper to her. There was a long silence and I worried she hadn't heard me or that I might have scared her, but she looked up at me moments later.
'I love you too' she whispered back, her eyes shining with tears. I lean't down and kissed her. She put more force into the kiss and then I pulled away.
'You know we don't have to do anything just because I'm staying over. We can just cuddle and stuff' I said, wanting her to know that if she wasn't ready then it was okay. I wouldn't love her any less, I enjoy being around her. She makes me happy. I feel like I have never been this happy. She simply reached up on tiptoes, I lean't down slightly to help her out, and she kissed me gently before pulling away and saying softly 'I'm ready'.
'I'll be gentle I promise' I reply as I go for another kiss more passionate then the last.
She opened her mouth slightly giving me access. I gently pushed her back until her legs hit the bed. Not disconnecting once, she lowered herself carefully on the bed, I followed and used my elbows to hover above her. She tugged at the bottom of my shirt and I took it off for her. While I did this she took the opportunity to take off her own and unbutton her jeans. I pulled them off, leaving her in just her underwear. I understood why she was nervous. Underneath her clothes you could see the full extent of the hatred and blame she put on herself. She seemed to flinch when she saw me looking and tried to cover herself with her arms.
'Don't, you're so beautiful' I complemented. I meant it. She was so stunning, even with the scars of her past. It upset me because I couldn't understand how she could hate herself when I loved her so much. We'd only been a couple for 2 months, but even after that short period of time I knew I couldn't lose her. These next 2 months were going to be difficult, but it was made easier by the knowledge that I was going to see her in a month.
