Friend, Please

2.5

A/N I'm sorry for legit never updating but life is insane after you graduate high school. Also I'm on tumblr I have blurbs and things of that sort my user is dirtycliffoblurbs so if you wanna read more of my totally cool writing that's where you'll find it. 

p.s. will someone plz tell me if they still read this it would give me motivation to keep writing this story. Anyway, here's part 2.5

Alissa's POV:

As the boys make their way off the stage I turn back to Cole.

Cole and I met two years ago when he and I were in LA and he was taking auditions for musicians to photograph. I was his choice and we became very fast friends. He was one of the first people to really believe in me. We have in the past lazily dated however it never really worked out we both agreed we were both more friends than lovers.

"So is that Michael, the Michael," He says nodding his head to the auburn haired man on the stage. "Who left you to go big?"

I squeeze his hand tighter at the word coming from his mouth. I remember the night I told Cole about Michael. I was drunk beyond belief and was already sad that day for reasons I have no recollections of. I balled my eyes out on his shoulder. And he sat there listening the whole time. I felt so much better after the fact.

"Yes that'd be him." I groan.

"Wait," Cole holds my head in his hands. "You're on tour with him?" He asks shocked.

I nod only slightly from my head being held still by Cole.

"How are you surviving?" He says slowly his thumb lightly sweeping across my cheek. This makes me grin. Only Cole would ask if I was surviving.

"Yesh I'm surviving." I giggle and the corners of his mouth curve upward.

"You know you're really pretty when you laugh." he giggles. It's then I can smell the alcohol on his breath.

"You're really pretty, period." I retort. He laughs and leans in to kiss my cheek but before he can make a move we are rudely interrupted by the devil himself.

"You're in my seat." Michael sternly whispers. Cole looks up at him and smirks. He then turns to me and leans down and kisses the corner of my mouth. "Move dude." Michael tenses.

Cole giggles and looks up from me towards Michael's face. "Sorry pal, just visiting with an old

buddy." Cole responds snarkily. He then turns back to me and mouths a simple good luck.

Cole then proceeds to stand up. "Bye Ali cat." He waves then turns away leaving me with a fuming Michael.

~

"How do you know Cole Sprouse?" Calum asks as we walk out of the arena. The rest of the awards went smoothly however Michael stayed tense the entire duration of the show.

"He and I used to date." I shrug unphased. The four boys all turn towards me in shock.

"You what?" Luke asks.

"Why is this such a surprise to you?" I question, "It's not like I've never been with someone."

"Well I guess we never would think you'd be okay with-with a, a smoker." Calum tries finding reason.

"Well that is pretty convenient since I smoke as well." I laugh. "You knew that Calum." I roll my eyes.

"You what?" Michael finally spoke up. His whole face fuming.

"What you drink and I smoke weed," his face looks slightly relieved. "And cowboy killers." I say referring to my pack of Marlboro cigarettes.

"When did you become such a rebel?" Ashton asks curious.

"After you guys left." I say with confidence. "I didn't have to worry about being the responsible one of my friends."

"We're sorry, we did always keep you busy with our shenanigans." Luke laughed as we got into the SUV.

"You sure as hell did." I laugh along. Once we are all crammed inside I lean my head onto the window.

Only the second I was about to fall asleep, Michael nudges me. "What?" I ask annoyed.

"Uhm- we're at the hotel." Michael answers with a slight stutter. I slowly open my eyes to see that he and I are the only two in the SUV. The car door was propped open. I looked over to him. Michael's eyes were already on me.

"Well let's go then." I say opening the left side door. However just as my leg swings out Michael tugs me into his chest. As he does a large truck zooms past us. I shudder at the idea of what could've happened.

After some moments of just Michael holding me he finally speaks up. "Are you alright?"

I slowly nod, "Yes, uh thanks." I say sitting up.

"Uhm we should get inside." Michael reminds me. I once again nod. He slowly releases me from his grip.

"Ugh yeah," I say sitting up and ripping my seatbelt off.

Michael scoots out quickly and rushes out of the car. Although, much to my lack of luck, we are swarmed with paps and fans.

Michael walks quickly through. I laugh at his urgency. I however don't mind taking my time.

"Alissa are you and Calum together." I break out laughing.

"Sorry to burst your bubble guys but I am very very single." I laugh.

"What about Cole?" One asks.

"Yes we were together but we decided we were more friends than a real relationship."

"When are you going to release the album."

"I have a couple more songs to record but, on Monday I'm doing my weekly twitcam where I can answer any other questions." I reply as I make it to the entrance of the hotel. Michael is standing there impatiently holding the door.

"What took you guys so long." Ashton asks as we enter the elevator.

"Dumbass here almost got hit by a car." Michael points towards me with his thumb.

"Sorry I didn't see a car since I was half asleep." I spit back.

"Whatever, I'd thank me if I were you. I saved your life." Michael scoffs.

I laugh. "Thank you my oh so brave knight."

Calum and Luke snicker at my comment.

"You know what fuck you." Michael rolls his eyes.

"Aw it looks like I struck a nerve." I smirk. Michael just huffs turning his body to face the door of the elevator. I take this as a small victory.