Saturday 6th September
I stirred in my sleep as i heard a loud banging that seemed to be coming from my door. I groaned before rolling over and grabbing my phone from my bedside table. I unlocked it and winced at the bright light. I squinted at the screen and groaned once again when i saw it was 1am. I pulled the covers off myself and slung my legs over the edge of the bed. I picked myself up and walked towards my door. Whoever it was, was still knocking loudly, i unhinged the lock and pulled open the door.
"Charlotte!" Luke beamed but i just stared at him blankly.
"Luke. It is 1am. What do you want." I sighed and rubbed my eyes so i could see better.
"Well you see-" He started but cut himself off when he turned to his right. "Cal! Where are you going?!" He yelled and threw his hands up in frustration before turning back to me. "Hold on." He held up his index finger before running off somewhere. A minute or so later and Luke came struggling back with a very drunk looking Calum.
"Jesus, is he okay?" I panicked slightly at the sight of Calum staggering whilst Luke held him to keep him up right.
"Um not exactl-" Luke was cut of by Calum's head shooting up so his eyes met mine.
"Charliee!" Calum slurred with a big goofy grin before turning to face Luke. "You found her!" He beamed to Luke, who only nodded in reply.
"I told you we'd go see her." He sighed, clearly finding it hard to keep Calum standing.
"Here, come in, you look like you're struggling." I offered, ushering them both into my house. Luke thanked me before dragging Calum inside. I shut the door behind me before rushing to Calum's side, grabbing his spare arm and slinging it over my shoulder. As i did this Calum's head shot up once again, his eyes locking on me as i kept my head down, trying to carry him - with the help of Luke - into the living room. And with the exception of bumping into the wall a couple of times, we managed to get Calum into the living room and onto the couch safely.
"I am sorry about this." Luke apologised as both him and i sat on the couch, either side of Calum.
"Why'd you bring him here? I literally met the two of your on wednesday.." I furrowed my eyebrows now realising how strange it was that Luke brought him here instead of taking him home.
"Charlieee." Calum wined. He rested his head on my lap, before turning so he was looking up at me with a small pout.
"Yes Calum?" I replied looking down at him. He looked like a sad little puppy, it was really cute actually.
"I'm sorry for being a dick." He hiccuped a little. "I didn't mean it i swear!" He panicked and held his hands up in defence, now sounding like a five year old who'd be caught red handed by their mother.
"Shhh." I cooed and ran my fingers threw his hair as it seemed to calm him down a lot. "Its okay." I whispered, he nodded slightly and dropped his gaze from my eyes. I turned towards Luke who was smiling like an idiot. "Could you get him a glass of water, i'd do it but he looks kinda comfy." I smiled down at Calum who was crossing his eyes and laughing. Luke nodded before pushing himself of the couch and walking to the kitchen, i could still see him though as my kitchen was joint with my living room.
"So what happened to him?" I asked as Luke walked back with a glass of water a couple minutes later. He sat down and handed it to Calum, who sat up and took a sip before placing the glass on the coffee table beside him. He rested his head back on my lap and draped his legs over Luke.
"Not sure actually." He scrunched his nose slightly and rubbed the back of his neck with his hand.
"What do you mean?" I questioned as i watched Calum play with his fingers. Wow he's like a 5 year old when he's drunk.
"Well he went out at like 8, and when he didn't come back i figured he went out to some club- which isn't really abnormal for him- so i went in search of him and found him at a bar down the street, about to punch the living daylights out of some guy. I pulled him away and he started crying, he started begging to see you, so i carried him here, and he started going all loopy..." He shrugged as he came to the end of the story. I nodded in reply but furrowed my eyebrows and looked up at Luke.
"Wait... Why did he beg to see ME?" I questioned and Luke shrugged once again. I sighed in reply and looked back at Calum who had fallen asleep on my lap. I silently aww'd at his face all smushed up on my lap, with his mouth slightly ajar, releasing gentle snores every now and then. His eyelids were closed shut, his eyelashes fluttering every couple of seconds, and his hair all over the place as i continued to run my fingers threw it. I cracked a small smile at how innocent he looked. All the memories of his jerky, cocky, overly confident attitude had now been completely erased and replaced with this image of his sweet, calm face, squished on my lap. Looking at him now, he doesn't look like a bum. He looks like a little boy who's just knocked out after a sugar high. And honestly, it was one of the cutest sights i've ever witnessed.
"Charlotte?" I heard Luke questioned from beside me as he shook my shoulder lightly. I snapped out of my daydream as my eyes found Luke's.
"I'm sorry what?" I asked a little dazed as he shook his head in amusement.
"I said, do you want to wake him up or should i?" Luke asked and i shook my head.
"Aw, no, leave him, he looks so cut- i mean, he looks comfortable" I stifled a cough to hide the fact that i almost admitted to his best friend, that i thought he was cute.
"Yeah but we can't stay here forever." Luke pointed out, choosing to ignore my comment even though i knew he noticed.
"You just go home, i'll take care of him. He can sleep here." I sighed and looked back down at Calum, who was smiling slightly in his sleep.
"But Charlotte-"
"It's not a problem Luke. I'll take care of him, i promise." I reassured him and he hesitantly nodded.
"Okay then... But i'll come and get him tomorrow morning okay? We've got band practise and he's always late so can you make sure he's ready for 10?" Luke questioned and i nodded. I thought it was really cute the way that Luke was always looking out for Calum. He was always the one who seemed to be looking after him, i've never once heard about the other 2 members. I don't even know their names as neither Luke or Calum have ever mentioned them. Well i think Luke may have once, it was something like... M..Marvin? Or like...um...Ashley? I don't know and I don't really care to be honest.
"Got it." I smiled at Luke as he gently lifted Calum's legs of his own and stood up, slowly placing his legs back down careful not to wake him. He took a quick glance at Calum sleeping on my lap and shook his head with a small smile.
"I know he may seem like a douche Charlotte, but trust me, i've known him my entire life, its just a front." Luke smiled at me and ruffled Calum's hair lightly.
"So that's why you look out for him?" I questioned and he shrugged.
"He's like a brother to me, i don't want him to get hurt you know?" He replied and i nodded lightly.
"Thats sweet." I flashed a small toothy smile at Luke.
"I know what he's really like, he's a good guy, he just hasn't been the luckiest when it comes to finding the right girl." Luke shrugged and bit down on his lip ring lightly. "He deserves someone... Someone....if you don't mind me saying.. Someone like... well...you." He smiled adoringly at both Calum and i. I felt my cheeks flush pink as i dropped my head so i was focused on Calum. "Anyway i should go.." Luke said awkwardly and i nodded i reply. "See you tomorrow, take good care of him." He warned and i let out a quiet, breathy, laugh.
"Of course." I replied as Luke waved and walked out the living room. I heard the front door open and then close, signalling he'd left. I instantly felt myself growing tired again and thought it'd be best for me to go back to sleep, as i was going to see my dad tomorrow. I carefully lifted Calum's head, but as soon as i did, he stirred in his sleep and started pouting slightly. I sighed before laying his head back on my lap. I somehow managed to move him ever so slightly so i could rest my head on the arm of the couch, with his head still resting on my lap. I reached for a nearby blanket, and grabbed it before placing it over Calum. I watched him as he smiled and cuddled into the blanket. I mentally aww'd at his puppy-likeness, before leaning down and leaving a lingering kiss on the side of his head, and soon enough i left myself doze off too.
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