A Second Chance • A.F. {#wattys2018}

Chapter 27

Melody

A few weeks had gone by since the night in the park, Andy and I were still happy together and were trying to spend as much time together but that seemed difficult when their manager came home and told Andy that he had to go back to Slough.

He already saw me as a distraction but didn't want to admit it. The boys left about a week ago, the flat seemed quiet without them but it was something I was used to.

My front door swung open as Luke and Kyle walked in. "Good morning Mel" they plonked themselves down on each side of the sofa.

"Morning idiots, what brings you two here so early?" I took a sip from my tea and stared at them.

"We came to see you before you headed off for work, is that such a crime?" Luke had a sort of sarcastic tone to his voice which caused me to roll my eyes.

"Make yourselves at home, I'm gonna head off now anyway, you have a key so lock the door when you leave and don't make a mess" I grabbed my bag as they murmured an okay and I left for a long shift at the revolution.

Mel💍🌷
Hey baby, got a long shift today so I'll speak to you soon. I love you❤️

I watched as the message delivered and waited on a reply but I didn't get one so I just sighed as I headed into the bar and cracked on with my job.

••••

4 hours later and I saw a familiar face walk into the bar with a smile on their face and it made my heart hurt slightly.

The person sat down and I had a hard time walking over, but I managed to move my feet and trudged to the end of the bar where the tanned figure was placed.

"Usual?" I asked, shakiness in my voice.

Why was I nervous?

"Always" they kept the same smile as I poured their drink and handed them it.

"How've you been?" Their was a raspiness to their voice and I somehow missed it.

Melody stop, you're with Andy. You made that choice and you're happy with it.

But then again Andy never really loved you, he has a bit of a reputation, you're just his bit on the side. You know you regret the decision. You know you were happy without him, without the pain.

The voices were battling it out and were somehow getting louder and started to hurt. My hand found it's way to the side of my head as my eyes clenched shut and I pulled my hair lightly.

"Mel whoa, you okaii, talk to me" the persons hand grabbed my arm to steady me as my eyes met the floor.

"I'm fine E, just a headache" I sent him a fake smile, one he knew wasn't real but he didn't say anything, he just sent me a sympathetic smile as I continued on with the rest of my shift.

••••

"Lydia I think I'm going crazy"

"You definitely are, you got a salad instead of chicken" she chuckled to try make me feel better but once she saw my concerned face she sighed and grabbed my hand across the table.

We were currently sat in Nando's and I felt weird after seeing Elijah, I felt like something was wrong and Lydia was the one I felt comfortable confiding in.

"Look babe, the voices were just your conscience battling it out because you saw Elijah. You loved him Mel, it's hard to let something like that just slip away, even if you think you've moved on, he's still going to be in the back of your mind because he was so good for you. It's fine that you still love him, just make sure it doesn't overpower your love for Andy because that's when it gets difficult, that's when you start questioning things and you're already so hard on yourself, I just want you to be happy"

"What would I do without you lyds?" I chucked and wiped a stray tear from my eye as she called someone over.

"Hi, can you get my friend some peri peri chips, she's realised salad isn't doing it for her" she winked at the waiter as he headed to the kitchen, we both laughed and continued on with the night.

Rye

The boys and I were currently packing for LA since we left in a couple of days.

Things had been hectic, we had done an ep tour, had the drama with Andy in hospital and now we were getting ready for a tour in America. Excitement was high as we realised that we would be in a completely different environment.

"Hey roadies so we're currently packing for LA, Rye is up on his bed editing, Andy is watching football while he packs and Mikey and jack are doing their own thing while I'm live"

Brook was sat on the sofa with his phone propped on a glass.

"Melody just joined, hey Mel!!" Brook waved at the phone as he continued reading the comments.

"When and why are you going to LA? Well we go to LA in a couple of days actually and we're going because we will be joining the Boys of Summer Tour which is really exciting" Brooks face was full of excitement as Andy froze in his spot, I gave him a confused look but he just turned away and packed silently.

I let the situation go as I got a text through.

Mel🤪
America ?! Why did no one tell me ?!

Rye-Pie🤩
Andy said he was going to tell you, we thought you knew about it ?x

Mel🤪
No? He's barely text since you guys left and it's freaking me out. I swear I'm going crazy Rye🙃x

Rye-Pie🤩
I'll speak to him, call me if you need me x

I locked my phone as I saw Andy walking into the kitchen and I quickly hopped off my bed and followed him.

"When were you going to tell her?" My voice sounded a lot harsher than it was supposed to but it didn't seem to bother Andy because he turned to face me and I could see the exhaustion in his eyes.

"I swear I was going to, I just didn't know how and I knew it would hurt her" he rested his back against the counter as we stared at each other.

"She said you guys have barely spoken since we left Manchester? Look I know Blair isn't keen on the idea but don't just shut her out again Andy, she never stopped loving you, she gave you a second chance and you've seen the effect that had on her" my voice cracked at the end of the sentence, my mind flashed back to Mel's episodes and it worried me that she was alone right now and dealing with them by herself.

"I promise I'll talk to her Rye, I just need to think" he sighed and turned to make a tea as I exited the kitchen and back to my bunk.