Runaways

jesy

we had a recording session the next day, and I can tell you this, I was not very happy with what we were welcomed with. he was back. the same bloody man who thought he could make Perrie and I "fake out" our relationship. I nearly tore off his head when I saw him.

"Hello, ladies. I need to speak with the both of you, if you don't mind." He said with his deep, monotone voice. I looked him up and down, internally disgusted. He wore a black tuxedo, shiny leather shoes, and his head was literally brighter than my future. His figure was slim and somewhat muscular, but I could also tell that he was at least in his middle fifties. Perrie agreed to talk with him before I gave my opinion, so I went along with it, not wanted to start chaos.

We went into the same room, taking a seat in the same chairs. The silence of the room made me uncomfortable, but when he spoke, it only got worse.

"I'm sorry for the other day, girls. It was very rude of me to introduce the situation out of the blue. But, we really need to think this through." he said quietly, lacing his fingers together.

I sighed deeply, then gazed at Perrie.

"I don't think Jesy and I should have to hide our relationship, sir." Perrie said bravely, her eyes glistening with pride. I couldn't help but grin.

"No one should have to. I understand what this feels like, Ms. Edwards, and I'm sorry for it. But the media has gotten out of hand! Have you seen it recently?" he asked.

"I haven't." Perrie said softly. He grabbed his phone from the desk, and within seconds, pulled up the picture of Perrie and I kissing in the rain.

"9 million likes? 829 thousand comments?"

"And there are more coming in, ladies. Not only is the fan base going insane, but every single radio station, talk show, EVERYONE, is headlining this." he informed, making my heart skip a beat.

"What do we do?" I asked, gazing at him. He sighed, then leaned back in his chair.

"I have a proposal. But you won't like it." he said, getting up from his chair. I gave Perrie a pleading look, and watched him open his office door. Two young men were standing there, hands stuffed in their pockets.

"Come on in, guys." he asked them. They filed in, looking weirdly uncomfortable, which then spread to me.

"Perrie, Jesy, meet Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, and Chris Clark."

My eyes scanned the two boys. I felt nothing at all. No attraction to either. They were both insanely cute, but I felt nothing. At all.

"Perrie, Alex has volunteered to be your cover boyfriend. Just until the media settles down."

Perrie gave a small grin, but I could see the hurt in her eyes.

"Hello, love." one of the men said,
giving Perrie a small hug. Perrie hugged back, but let go quickly.

"Jesy, this is Chris. He's been anxious to meet you."

I bit my lip, but forced a smile onto my face.

"It's lovely to meet you." Chris said,
giving me a warm hug. He seemed very nice, at least.

"Are you girls up for this..?"

I turned to the man, and then back at Perrie. We wouldn't be with them for long. Perrie and I were leaving and this would all be behind us. But my heart ached when I thought of Leigh and Jade. I was going to miss them so much. Leigh and Jade are my best friends, as well as Perrie's. My heart thumped with sadness.

"I promise, I won't do anything you're uncomfortable with." Chris whispered to me.

"Thank you. That makes me feel much better." I replied, smiling. I walked over to Perrie and Alex, and hugged Perrie tightly.

"I love you, Perrie. So much." I whispered to her. She squeezed me back, and whispered back to me.

"I love you so much."

I pulled away from Perrie slowly, and met Alex's eyes.

"Take care of her, alright mate? She's my everything." I told him. He nodded, and put his hands on my shoulders.

"I promise. She'll be fine." he assured me. I swallowed my pride, and gazed down at my feet. This hurt more than I thought it would..