Thursday 9th April
I rolled over in an attempt to find my phone, but instead i hit something. I slowly opened my groggy eyes to see Calum in front of me. I smiled a little and looked up at his sleepy face. He looked so adorable in the morning. I shuffled up a little and pressed a gentle kiss on his nose, causing him to stir in his sleep, and after a couple of seconds he opened his eyes. There was a look of confusion on his face at first, but as his eyes met with mine, he let out a small smile.
"Good morning, baby." He whispered as he placed a kiss on my forehead.
"Morning Cal." I whispered back, returning his smile.
"What time is it?" He yawned a little, i shrugged before sitting up and climbing over Calum - so my legs stayed put, as my arms reached over him, my stomach resting on his chest - and pulling my phone off charge. I retreated back to my previous position as Calum wrapped his arm around me, pulling me close to him. I quickly unlocked my phone and checked the time.
"Its six am." I groaned a little as i realised it was Thursday, which only meant one thing: work. Calum groaned and pulled me closer into his chest, tightening his grip on me.
"Lets go back to sleep." He muttered as he rested his chin on top of my head, even after i shuffled higher, he still managed to tower over me.
"Cal i can't, i've got work." I sighed causing him to groan a little.
"When have you got to leave?" He asked.
"About half seven." I murmured back as i rested my head on his chest, finding comfort in having him so close.
"Stay with me." He whispered. I honestly just wanted to stay in bed all day with Calum, but i knew i couldn't. I needed to go to work. I mean, as i said, Ella doesn't mind me staying off. But if i stay off too often, i can't help but feel bad for Ash who's unwillingly having to help her. It's not his job. It's mine. And i can't just have him work for me because i'm a lazy, messed up, cow.
"Cal, i really can't." I sighed, but despite my words, i continued to cuddle further into his chest.
"ten more minutes?" He asked hopefully, attempting to bribe me. But dammit it worked. I released a small breathy laugh before nodding, giving into his request.
"ten more minutes." I repeated before wrapping my arms around his torso - his arms still wrapped tightly around me - and feeling him place a small kiss on top of my head.
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"Char.." I heard someone whisper. "Baby." They repeated. It was Calum. No one else calls me that. "Char baby." He pleaded as i felt him shake me. I groaned in reply and rolled over. "Baby, you need to go to work." He whispered. I shot up straight away, suddenly panicking.
"What time is it?" I demanded as i pulled the covers off me, threw my legs over the side of the bed, and stood up. I heard him mutter something under his breath as i speed walked over to my wardrobe. "Speak up Calum." I snapped, earning a sigh from him.
"Half nine." He murmured. I froze just as i pulled open my wardrobe doors and slowly turned on my heels till i was facing him.
"Half nine?" I asked, containing my annoyance. "Cal! You said ten minutes not three and a half bloody hours!!" I yelled and threw my hands up in the air in anger.
"We both sort of fell asleep..." He awkwardly replied as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Will walked in on us and woke up me up. He said some... Things.." He sighed.
"What did he say?" I groaned, now just wanting to kill everyone.
"Just the usual overprotective shit. 'Hurt her and i'll kill you' sort of stuff..." He awkwardly shuffled on the spot but i just nodded before turning back to my wardrobe and grabbing my work clothes really quick. "I'm sor-" before he could finish his sentence, i walked into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.
About ten minutes later and i had finished getting dressed. I walked out of the bathroom, my hair in a messy bun and not bothering with make up as i didn't have time. As i walked into my room i saw Calum lying on my bed. As soon as he saw me he shot up, i just glared at him as he stared sympathetically at me.
"You are very welcome to stay here all day but i got to go. I'm late for work. There's food in the cupboards, beer in the fridge and... Thats it. Don't let Will bug you. Ok. Bye." I spoke quickly before picking up my bag and coat and, literally, running out of the house.
It had been an extremely long day. After Ella giving me an earful for being way late, we had one of our busiest days in a long time. Which didn't really help with the exhaustion i was already feeling. I was now walking back to my apartment, taking my time as i honestly couldn't bring myself to move any faster than i was. I was truly exhausted.
I finally reached my apartment ten minutes later, and walked up the steps and to my front door. I routed through my coat pocket, looking for my keys, and when i eventually found them, i quickly unlocked the door. I walked in, shutting the door quietly behind me - in case Will was asleep - before dropping my bag and coat to the floor. I dragged my feet along the hallway until i reached the living room/kitchen area. I huffed before walking into the living room and dropping onto the couch. I closed my eyes for a minute or two until i heard noises from the kitchen. I peaked over the kitchen counter to see that Calum was in there but only shrugged it off as i was too tired to function.
"Baby is that you?" He questioned as i replied with a small, barely audible, 'yeah'. I watched as he worked in the kitchen, but i didn't bother ask what he was doing. I slowly turned on my side so i was facing the back of the couch, and felt myself slowly starting to fall asleep.
"Hey Char y'ok?" I heard Calum ask, causing me to snap out of my, almost, sleep. I hummed in reply, not having enough energy to use real words. "Tired?" He asked and i nodded in reply. I felt my eyes slowly closing, and thats when i felt Calum wrap one arm under my legs, and the other under my back, and slowly lift me up. I turned a little so i was cuddled into his chest - something i had become kind of a comfort for me - as he tightened his grip on me. He began walking to - were i presume was - the bedroom. I heard him unlock a door and the next thing i know, i was being lay down. He left me for a moment and i felt myself frown, but he soon replied. "Get changed baby, i'll wait outside." He whispered before kissing my forehead and leaving the room. I looked to my right to see he had left me some clothes. I quickly changed into the sweats he brought me, and a T-shirt that i've never seen before - so i presumed it was Calum's - and pulled it over my head before laying back down in bed.
"I'm done." I said just loud enough so he could hear it. Thats when the door opened and Calum walked in. Now had i only noticed that he was in sweats with no shirt. I smiled at him as he walked over to the opposite side of my bed where i was laying, and climbed in. He pulled the blanket over the two of us and wrapped his arm around my shoulders. He pulled me into his arms, placing a small, lingering kiss on my head.
"I'm sorry for making you late this morning baby, i love you." That was the last thing i heard before i fell asleep.
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p.s. 5sos were incredible. can't even begin to explain how good they were.
p.p.s. sorry these past few chapters are really boring, they are just fillers for a little while but its cute so its ok.
p.p.p.s. hopefully i'll make an effort and right the main chapter pretty soon :)
p.p.p.p.s. i love you. comment. vote. and share. ok bye.
