She Looks So Perfect

Chapter Fifteen

Ashton's POV

It's time for Cailey to leave. Four days with me in the house, four days of barely leaving each other's sides, four days of pure love. I have to admit; I'm really going to miss her being here. She's the last thing I see at night, and the first in the morning. It's refreshing, going to sleep and waking up to sunshine.

She's packing when I wake up, her hair messed up and her body consumed in one of my tees. I smiled, though sadness picked at me. It would be a while before I'll get to spend time with her again.

She noticed my consciousness, and came over to me. She straddled my waist, leaning down to kiss me. She lifted up and stared down at me, smiling whilst biting her lip.

I rolled my eyes and smirked, "Don't do this to me now, Cailey."

She giggled and laid her head on my chest, holding my hand in hers.

"I'm going to miss you, Ash," she said.

"And I'll miss you too, babe. But, don't let it get you down; we'll see each other soon enough."

She was silent. I rubbed her arm and she lifted her head. She climbed off of me and onto the side of the bed I deemed hers. I turned over to face her, "What's up, Darling?"

She stayed silent for a moment before turning to me and pulling me into a hug as she sobbed into my shirt.

Confused, I joined in the embrace. I rubbed circles on her back, hushing her cries, "What's happened?" I asked, concerned.

"I don't want to leave you. You're the love of my life and I don't think I could stand being away from you after this. I just don't want to go."

I smiled and kissed her, "We'll Skype every night. I'll call you when I can. You can come to our gig next week. I don't want you to leave me either, but I'm willing to make a compromise."

She looked up at me as I wiped the tears from her cheek. We both laughed as she was obviously embarrassed.

She hopped up and we finished packing her bags. I gave her a piggy back downstairs, where Mikey had surprisingly made breakfast for all of us.

Luke's POV

Its time. I don't want to, but I have to. I'm breaking up with Elizabeth. It hurts to even think about it, but I can't hide her from everyone anymore. Everyone knows about Rylie, and the fans are even starting to get suspicious.

Truth is, I can't bother making her happy anymore. Despite what everyone thinks, Lizzy is a deeply unhappy person. I can't be her Superman; I can't save her.

"Elizabeth, we need to talk," I said to her as we sat in her room, "I don't think I can do this anymore."

She looked up from the homework I was attempting to aid her in, "What are you talking about?"

I stood up from her bed and walked to the window, running my hands through my hair, a nervous habit I have, "Elizabeth, honestly I don't think I can do this anymore. It's hard for me to be with you. I know that sounds stupid, but it hurts me to be with you. The boys don't like you, and I really hate that for you. I hate it for us. But I'm hiding you from everyone and it's hard not to have anyone to tell about you and to brag about you to. You're so down all the time. I'm no hero, I can't save you anymore. I'm sorry. You've put so much effort into this relationship and I've put in zero. I hate the thought of us not being together. I hate myself for not trying harder. I'm sorry, Lizzy."

She stared at me blankly for a while before her eyes widened as she realized what happened, "You're breaking up with me. Because I'm too sad?"

"I know, I suck. But you deserve a long and beautiful life. I want you to be happy and I know I can't do that for you. I'm not the right person for you; I know I'm not."

"Baby, you know you are the reason for the happiness I have."

"I know, I know, but honestly, you're the reason I'm sad. That sounds shitty, but I-" I stopped. Am I ready to tell her? I guess I have to now, "I'm in love with Rylie."