When I'm Gone ( Nate Maloley AU)

Aftertaste: Chapter Thirty-One

Hayden;

I ended up going to California for a few weeks after the tour was done, of course, Nate followed us back, and I've avoided seeing Sammy and everyone else except Cameron and Aaron, and Taylor. I sit on Cam's bed, reading a book as they all joke around. Cameron hasn't really spent much time with me since we got back, and I'm worried about what will happen.

"Alright guys, leave for the night."

They leave and Cameron comes and sits beside me as the door shuts. His hand rests on my knee and I look up at him. I smile to myself and set the book down. I was going to play hard to get, and he knew this too. Cameron pulls me to him before I can stand up. He kisses me hard and pushes me against the mattress. I smile as he pulls my shirt off and then his own. I let him lead as my shorts are torn off my legs and he keeps his pants on. I

"Cam-"

"What?"

"Should I move back here? Nate follows me wherever I go. He's still in love wit-"

"I won't let him near you, Hayden. Okay?"

I nod and he kisses me again. I giggle as he closes the space so there's no room between us. I kiss him hard as he lifts me so he can remove my bra. He leaves more bruises across my chest and neck. I giggle as he finally removes the last of our clothes. Cameron wanted no foreplay as he slips a condom on and pushes into me. I gasp in surprise and he laughs in my ear. I bite my lip to keep from making noise, and Cameron laughs. He moves faster and pushes hard as he releases into the condom. I bite my lip hard and he laughs softly as he pulls out and throws the condom away.

I dress quickly and the door bursts open as I get my shirt on. Aaron comes back in and I look away. Cameron got no marks on him, but I sure did. Aaron laughs as he sees Cam shirtless. He laughs when he looks at my neck.

"Well, months apart and the first thing Cam does is have sex with you? Nice."

"Aaron!" Cam says and I blush a deep red and Cameron laughs.

"She leaves tonight, Aaron. Bite me."

He laughs and sits beside me. Cameron pushes him over and sits beside me, with his arm wrapped around my waist. I look at the time.

"I have to get to the airport."

He nods, and Aaron nods as I grab my bags and we head out the door. I wish I didn't have to leave but I promised Libby and Katie I'd come home. Cameron's fingers entwine with mine and fans start to come over to us to see him. I smile and take pictures of them.

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"Wait, Aaron came in right after you has sex?" Libby asks excitedly.

"Yes," I whisper.

My face remains red and they giggle.

"Guys-"

"You want to move home."

"I'm sorry-"

"Don't be! We never thought you'd stay as long as you have. We'll probably be moving out and to the states soon to be by you."

I smile and hug the two girls. They're the only real friends I had besides jack, jack, Madison, and Cameron. There's a knock on the door and it opens to Nate.

"Guys, don't let him in."

Nate smirks and Jude is with him. I sigh and walk outside the apartment.

"What do you want?"

"Well, you're with Cameron again, right?"

"Yes?"

"Break up with him," Jude says.

"Why?"

Jude slams me against the wall, and I realize it's not Nate who wants me, it's Jude. I shake my head.

"No."

Jude raises his brow and kisses me. He holds my wrists against the wall so I can't push him off. He pulls away and my heart shatters.

"Fine," I whisper.

I look away but Libby looks at me. I slam the door and lock it. I call Cameron.

"Hi, love."

"Cam, Jude, and Nate are here and Jude-" I look at the two girls. I go to my room and shut the door, "Jude kissed me."

"You need to come home."

"I know, I know. Listen, Libby and Katie are moving to Cali too. By us so don't get freaked out."

"Okay, Taylor, Aaron and I will help you pack."

"Please come within the next couple days. I can't do this anymore."

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Cameron sits on my bed as I take down the polaroids. The ones of Nate and I, and Jude and I burn in me and I feel sick. His hands come to my hips and tears burn in my eyes. I was so happy both Jude and he ruined my life.

Cameron takes them from my hand and I let him take them down. He knows they don't mean a thing to me, but it's memories of simpler times. He puts them in a small box and we have the rest of the things packed. The girls will be flying out in two weeks with all of their stuff, my bed will be sent to my storage locker.

My clothes and bedding and other things were all sent to California yesterday when Cam got here. Once we get the rest of the things the girls hug us and smirk at me when Cameron grabs my hand.

"We'll talk later," Katie says and I roll my eyes as we leave the apartment.