A Second Chance • A.F. {#wattys2018}

Chapter 6

Andy

I woke up to the loud snoring of two boys beside me, I decided to check my phone, mainly for the time.

The bright screen read 7:40 am and hundreds of notifications filled my lock-screen, blocking the old picture of Melody and I.

Since it was still early and the boys were still snoring, I decided that sleep is no longer an option for me, so I clicked on the twitter app and decided to check a few dms and reply to some fans, after that, I decided to check my text messages, 35 messages, all from the boys and even one from Blair.

Majority of them were from Rye, asking where I was, if I was safe etc and Blair's was just telling me to call Rye because he was worried.

Rye🐝
Dude where the hell are you?!

Rye🐝
Andy text me or call me when you can

Andy🌵
Hey mate, sorry I didn't come back to the hotel, I crashed at Melody's, I'll be back in half an hour.

I sent the text, locked my phone and started getting my shoes on.

I saw a notepad by the door and decided to scribble a small note.

'Melody, I leave tomorrow at 6pm, please give me a chance to explain myself- Andy'

I signed the note off like I would a tweet. I took a deep breath and a look around the room before slowly pulling the door open and once again leaving...

The air outside was chilly but the hotel was only a 5 minute walk, which made things even better.

I decided to stop into the small starbucks near the hotel for a drink and something to eat.

"Hi welcome to Starbucks, what can I get for you" the barista had a cheerful smile.

"Hi, could I just get a large tea and a muffin?" The woman put the numbers into the till and I paid, she handed me my muffin and told me to wait at the other end of the counter.

I made my way there and rubbed my temples, trying to get rid of the banging headache from last nights antics, the guy that was at Melody's ran through my head, Kyle and Luke never told me that she had a boyfriend, it broke my heart.

"Plain tea?" the woman placed the drink infront of me so I picked it up and made my way back to the hotel.

I stood outside room 40 and lightly knocked on the door, Rye had the hotel key so that left me stood outside waiting, the door opened and a very annoyed Rye was stood there, he yawned and moved out of the way so that I could walk into the room.

As soon as I was in the room I placed my drink down, kicked my shoes off and just flopped onto my bed, I heard my phone fall out of my pocket and onto the floor but I didn't pick it up, I just laid there, didn't say a word and the silence was nice until I heard Rye clear his throat.

"You alright there bro?" I shook my head.

"Rye everything has changed" I was now sat on the edge of the bed looking down at my feet.

"Of course it has Andy, it's been 3 years, the only thing you can do now is make it up to her, tell her everything, why you left and why you deserve another chance and if she doesn't give you it then at least you've been honest with her and that she knows" Rye had moved from the other side of the room and was sat next to me and I don't know if it was because I was still drunk or if it was just tiredness, but I cried.

Rye was shocked at first because I never cried infront of the boys, I always kept my emotions and feelings inside because I wanted to be strong for everyone, since I was the oldest but Rye quickly pulled me into a hug and I just sobbed on his shoulder, Rye was always the member to comfort us all in our time of need.

Melody

I woke up to two strong arms wrapped around me, I turned to face Elijah and I brushed his hair from his forehead, something I always dreamt of doing for Andy...

Elijah smiled slightly but his eyes were still closed, my heart melted at the sight, this was something I've always wanted however I've always thought it would've been Andy but I'm grateful to have Elijah.

"Hey baby?" The statement came out as a question and he hummed in response, I contemplated asking him about who was here last night but I quickly changed my mind, I kissed him on the forehead and whispered a quiet "I love you" and left the room, leaving him to drift back off to sleep.

I entered the living room and saw Kyle sprawled out on my sofa while Luke was stood in the kitchen with a warm drink in his hand, I kept quiet and made my self a tea, we stood in silence, none of us wanted to talk about last night but I knew I needed to.

"He was here wasn't he?" I kept my focus on my mug and not at Luke, he nodded and a reply followed.

"Melody we were very drunk, I didn't realise Elijah would've been here or I would've taken Andy back to his hotel" I pinched the bridge of my nose.

"Did anything kick off?" Luke looked confused at the question so I repeated my self "did anything ki-"

"No Melody I know what you mean, but why would things have kicked off?"

"Because drunk Andy meeting my boyfriend whilst I'm asleep doesn't sound like a grand idea" I shook my head, annoyed at the fact that Andy was here and left already.

5:40pm. I had just tidied my small flat that Kyle and Luke had messed up with the help of Elijah earlier in the day, however they had all gone and I finally had some peace and quiet, my friend Lydia was over and we were having a girls night which included wine, dancing and later in the night a movie.

I went to the tv to put some music on but my eyes wandered to the notepad that was set next to it, I scanned the writing and my heart skipped a beat.

"Mel, you alright?" Lydia's voice sounded concerned but I ignored her and pulled my shoes on and grabbed a jumper.

"Melody !!" Lydia shouted after me.

"I can't let him leave me again" and with those seven words I ran to the coach station, hoping I don't miss him...