The Tweet (5SOS/One Direction fanfic)

Chapter 21

Mention of selft harm

Chapter 21

Luke’s POV

I woke up to Eliza sleeping peacefully on my chest. I cannot believe we did that last night. I hope she doesn’t feel like we have rushed into it because we have only been together for a month. I cannot believe that she loves me to. Last night meant something to me and I hope it did to her as well.

She began to stir on my chest and I looked down to see her blue eyes peering up at me.

“Good morning baby. How are you?” I asked kissing her forehead.

“I’m sore, how are you?”

“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to hurt you last night.”

“Don’t worry Luke. I knew it would happen.” She said looking up at me.

We stayed in bed and talked for a while until Ashton came and knocked on the door telling us we had to go to the arena. Eliza got up to have a shower while I pulled on some clothes. I sat on the bed scrolling through twitter on my phone.

‘@.............: Hi @Luke5SOS, how is Eliza ?’

‘@Luke5SOS: @.............. Hi she is ok x’

‘@random: Hi Luke I love you and @LukesBabe together. You are perfect!!!’

‘@Luke5SOS: Thanks @random I love me and @LukesBabe being together too. She’s my babe J’

‘@Angelface: @Luke5SOS what are you doing right now?’

‘@Luke5SOS: @Angelface waiting for Eliza to get out of the shower so we can go to the arena.’

“Hey babe, what you doing?” Eliza asked walking out of the bathroom.

“Replying to fans on twitter. You ready to go?” I asked locking my phone and standing up.

“Yeah I am.” She said grabbing her phone and taking my hand.

We made our way down to the lobby to meet everyone else. We noticed that everyone was there and they were only waiting for us. We all made our way into the van that took us to the arena.

“Hey, Where’s Emma?” Michael asked looking around.

“She is on her date with Harry.” Becky answered not taking her eyes off her phone.

“Why didn’t anybody tell us she had a date with Harry?” Calum asked looking at Eliza and Becky.

“We only found out yesterday while you guys were rehearsing.” Eliza said defending herself.

“Guys don’t blame these two; blame Emma and Harry for not telling us.” I said wrapping my arm around Eliza’s shoulders.

The boys just turned and looked out of the windows or at their phones.

“How you feeling babe?” I asked kissing Eliza’s forehead.

“I’m okay. How are you?” She asked smiling up at me.

“I’m great babe.” I said as we pulled up to the arena.

Ashton was the first one off and rushed inside not even stopping for a fan. Eliza looked at me with a raised eyebrow when she saw him walk off I shrugged my shoulders before walking over to talk to some fans that were waiting.

Eliza’s POV

I made my way inside to Ashton. I wonder what is wrong with him. He always stops to talk to the fans no matter what. I found him sat in the dressing room staring down blankly at his phone.

“Ash? Are you ok?” I asked closing the door behind me and taking a seat next to him.

“Not really.” He answered looking up at me. His eyes were red with unshed tears. I immediately wrapped my arms around him and he rested his head on my shoulder.

“Ash what’s happened?” I asked rubbing his back.

“Have you seen the trend on twitter?” He asked sniffling slightly.

“No what is it?”

“They are telling me to cut myself again.” He said and then he broke down and tears started to stream down his face.

“What do you mean again?” I asked tightening my arms around him.

“Before I was in the band I was a self-harmer but I stopped for the fans.” He answered

“You’ve stopped that’s the good thing. Just ignore them Ash they are only jealous of what you have. You boys have saved so many lives including mine.” I whispered into his ear. He pulled back and looked at me with watery eyes.

“What do you mean we have saved your life?” He asked wiping his eyes.

“I used to do it too but you boys have helped me stop. You made me feel like I was worth living. Do you mind if I see your scars?” I asked.

He nodded before taking off his wristbands and showing me his forearms. Scattered across his wrists were faint scars and you could only see them if you looked closely. I ran my fingers across one of them before looking up at him. He smiled lightly at me. I pulled my hand away from his wrist and rolled up my long sleeve to show him my wrist. He looked down at it taking my wrist into his hand. My scars were not as faint as his but could still only be noticed if you were looking for them.

“Does Luke know about these?” He asked looking up at me and putting his wristbands back on.

“No he doesn’t. The only people that know are you, Emma and Becky. I do not really want him to find out. I’m not doing it again so there is no need for him to find out.”

“Thanks for telling me about this El.” He said smiling up at me while I rolled my sleeve down.

“It’s ok just know I’m always here for you Ash.” I said pulling him in for a hug.

As we pulled away, the dressing room door opened and Luke stuck his head around the door and smiled at us.

“You ok Ash?” He asked making his way over to sit beside me.

“Yeah Luke I’m fine now thanks to Eliza.” Ashton said smiling.

“What was wrong?”

“It doesn’t matter now. I am going to find the others. Thanks again El and remember I’m here for you too.” Ashton said standing up and making his way out of the door.

“What was wrong with Ash?” Luke asked wrapping his arms around my waist.

“Nothing he’s ok now.” I answered leaning back into his chest.