Unexpected Beginnings {Calum Hood & Luke Hemmings}

Chapter Twenty

*~Crescent's POV~*

My aching calves from my previous night of dancing at the concert with Scarlet woke me up at 2:00 AM. I had a fantastic time but the pain was horrible. I work out and run a lot but for some reason, last night made them hurt. I rolled over in my bed and stretched out my arms, my hands gliding across the silk sheet. I was disappointed to discover that I was alone. But then I realized that I had decided to sleep naked and my door was shut and locked. I got up and walked over to my suitcase to slip on undergarments, short black cotton shorts, and a pink over-sized t-shirt.

I quietly unlocked my door and heard my small feet pad softly through the carpeted hallway to Calum's door. Instead of knocking, I tried the door. It was unlocked. I turned the nob slowly and the door creaked on its hinges. "Calum?" I whispered. Hearing no response, I shut the door back after I was inside and walked quietly over to his bed. "Hey." I said quietly, climbing under the covers. He opened his eyes, blinked a couple times, and then sat up a little.

"Hi baby girl. I was going to come climb into bed with you, but your door was locked." He mumbled sleepily.

"Yeah, I slept naked." I laughed "Just go back to sleep. I'm here now." I laid down beside him and snuggled up against him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his face in my neck.

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"Sorry Cress but you have to get up." Calum said quietly, rubbing my lower back.

"Can't I just stay and sleep?" I whined burying my face further into the pillow.

"I wish. But we have an interview at seven." He sighed sympathetically. I sat up and rubbed my face. When I brought my hands down, I felt Calum's warm lips on my cheek. "I'm going to change." He whispered against my cheek.

"Okay." I said quietly, getting up and beginning to walk out.

"You can stay." He shrugged. "It won't make me uncomfortable."

"I would be uncomfortable." I laughed nervously turning back towards the door. I heard him sigh as I crossed the hall back to my room. I closed the door and stripped from my clothes. I pulled on denim shorts, a white tank top, and an off-the-shoulder blue "Pink" shirt with sleeves that reached my elbow.

I quickly straightened my hair, brushed on a little bit of make-up, and slid on blue sandals. The only reason I actually tried, was because I knew that fans would be circling the area of the interview. I want to feel like I look decent. I zipped my suitcase back up and headed out the door.

I ran right into Calum as I walked out. "Sorry." I said quietly.

"It was my fault. Hey, I just wanted to tell you that I love you. No matter what. Okay?" He said slowly.

"Okay.. I love you too.. Wha-" he cut me off by kissing me gently, erasing every thought from my mind. The kiss lasted longer than any other. It was full of emotion. I didn't understand it, but I didn't care. We finally pulled away and he grabbed my hand. I let him pull me out the door and into the elevator to join the other boys and Scar. We waited and listened to the sucky elevator music. Ashton somehow managed to mix it with a sick beat on the wall of the elevator so it wasn't as painful.

When the elevator dinged and opened, body guards were standing at the opening of the elevator and front door. Paps were everywhere in the lobby, snapping pictures. "Shit. They found us." Michael mumbled under his breath. Calum pulled me closer and muttered something quietly but I couldn't hear it. We walked out to a small van and got in as quickly as we could.

"Sorry about that." Calum sighed, shaking his head.

"It's okay. Not a big deal." I smiled, kissing his nose. The whole ride was pretty boring. I sat there and played with Calum's fingers. I knew the area before we even stopped, because fans were everywhere. There was a stage set up in front of all the fans. Several chairs were set up on the stage.