Missing You - A Niall Horan Facfiction

Chapter 7 - Alone

Niall's POV

I hate seeing everyone so down. The guys are really upset because their girlfriends are leaving, I get that but I'm more worried about Ashley. Why is she so concerned about college? She is going to be perfectly fine, she's an amazing, smart, beautiful girl who has a passion for filming, what could go wrong? I know she worries a lot but I've never seen her panic over school. Ashley went through every exam with a clear head, knowing she had done all she could do to pass. She looked through her old notes at the start of every year so everything was fresh in her mind and changed her pens around every week incase they ran out. So why hasn't she done any of that now? Has she even thought about college yet? No. She had forgotten all about it until her dad phoned. She really is starting to worry me. Maybe it's my fault for having her stay here, we could all be putting her off her studies. Suddenly my phone rings breaking my concentration.

"Hi Niall, it's Simon" Our managers voice booms through my phone.

"Hey Simon, what's up?" It's weird he's calling, we just finished a world tour so we have a couple of weeks off.

"Listen Niall, I know it's your break but I've just had a call from 5 Seconds of Summers manager saying they need a support act for the last five shows in America. Apparently the guitarist from the band is sick. Can you tell the rest of the boys for me and again, I am really sorry about this" I think Simon does feel genuinely bad, he knows I was meant to be spending Ashley's first week with her.

"It's okay Simon, it's not your fault, we owe it to the boys. So when are we leaving" I ask. I just hope it's not tonight, I really want to be with Ashley tomorrow.

"I'll send the bus to pick you up at 7:30pm tonight" Ughhhhhh! I contain my frustration so I don't make Simon feel guilty.

"Okay no problem Simon. Bye" I hang up. I'm not going to protest. I'm great-full for the position I am in, sure we have to travel a lot and we don't get a lot of holidays but we're doing what we love. I wouldn't wish for anything else. I do feel terrible about leaving Ashley though, I hope she isn't too upset.

I quickly gather the boys around and Ashley too so I can tell them about Simons phone call. The boys look so upset and I can tell some of them have been crying. I hope this doesn't make them worse, they look like they just want to rest for a while. I suppose they can sleep on the bus.

"Okay everyone. I just got a phone call from Simon to say we have to be the support band for 5SOS for five days. I know none of us are really prepared but Simon said he's sending a bus for us at 7:30pm so we have to be ready and packed by then" I expect them to sigh or complain about lack of preparation but they actually look happy. I suppose it will take their minds off the girls being away but I thought they'd be a bit annoyed since it's our break and all.

The only face that hasn't brightened up is Ashley's. When I go to speak with her she smiles and tries to be happy for me but I can see she's miserable. She must be, ever since she arrived everyone has started leaving. It isn't her fault of course but it isn't very welcoming for her. Sometimes I wish she would stop putting on a brave face and let her emotions out but she never wants anyone to see how she's really feeling. I can tell by now if she's lying but most people can't and I think shes well aware of that.

"Hey Ashley, I'm really sorry about this. I didn't kn-" I begin to form an apology but she stops me mid sentence.

"Niall, don't be silly. It's not your fault, I'll be fine, it's going to be great to have some peace and quiet for a while" Her voice is eager and over excited. I am well aware she is trying to make me feel better about the whole situation. I don't say anymore because I know she'll just say anything she can to stop my guilt. After a while she heads upstairs and makes an excuse that she has to do some studying. I suppose I better start packing anyway but I still feel terribly guilty about it all.