End Up Here (m.c.)

2

The usual fifteen minute drive to the high school took an extra half hour. First we stopped to get bagels, then Luke had to pee, a couple of fans noticed him and followed him out to the car, spotting the other guys. I hid myself, trying to keep the secret that I was Calum's sister.

Ashton drove and the whole time he was lecturing me that I had to finish high school.

"Yes dad." I mumbled, as Ash pulled into the parking lot.

"Hey, I'm not your father. You think I'd want to be related to something like that!" He laughed, pointing to Calum, who had cream cheese all over his face.

"Meanie." Cal pouted before cracking a smile.

I shook my head, laughing at them. They always made me happiest.

"Will you guys pick me up afterwards?" I was hopeful they'd be here long enough.

"If we have the time.." Calum trailed off and Michael picked up for him.

"Of course we will. We got a whole day planned."

A smile spread across my face, excitement grew knowing I'd getto see them more. As I said my goodbyes I kissed each of them on the cheek, awkwardly leaning over my seat to do so.

"See you later Luxy." Mikey hummed in a sing-songy voice.

I flipped him off before getting out of the car. I walked toward the school with a smile plastered on my face.

"Is it just me or is the infamous sad girl actually smiling?" A familiar voice spoke up from behind me.

"Yasmine!" I shouted, throwing my arms around my best friend, one of two people who knew my secret. "I thought you were in the states? I haven't heard from you in forever!"

"The state's were something. Way different from here, in a good way, but its good to be home." She shrugged.

As we began to walk into the school, Yasmine linked her arm with mine, keeping me next to her.

"So how are the boys?" She whispered as we walked.

"Amazing as always. They're really out there doing amazing things. I'm so proud of them, their dreams are coming true." I gushed.

"How's Cal doing? Is he seeing anyone?" She cocked an eyebrow.

"No, are you still not over your little crush?" I teased her, elbowing her side lightly.

Before she could answer a loud squeal erupted from the crowd of people.

"Lux! Yasmine!" The voice yelled.

From out of the people the only other person who knew my secret slipped out.

"Jessie!" Yasmine and I called in unison.

The three of us embraced each other, laughing as we almost fell over. The first bell rang throughout the halls and students scattered.

"I'll see you guys in lunch!" Jess waved us off as we all went out separate ways.

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The rest of the day seemed to go in a blur, and before I knew it, I was waiting outside of the school for the guys. My phone buzzed in my back pocket, and upon checking the message a smile cracked on my face. It was from Mikey, he was picking me up and taking me to my surprise. He explained the car he was in and where he was parked, and I ran there as fast as I could. I jumped into the passengers seat of the old pick up truck and smiled brightly at Michael.

"Someone's happy to see me." He raised his eyebrows, laughing lightly.

I couldn't help but admire him, how his eyes crinkled when he laughed, and the sound of his voice alone could melt my heart.

"What's this surprise y'all have for me?" I bounced in the seat.

"Well the guys are still getting stuff ready, so I offered to show you a little sneak peak of our newest album." He smiled, holding up a CD.

"Mikey, you know that Calum sent me a copy as soon as you finished, right?" I bit my lip to keep from laughing.

"I don't care, you're listening again with me." He shrugged, placing the CD in the player.

The familiar sound of Youngblood started blasting through the speakers and the both of us sang along loudly as he pulled out of the parking lot. Yet again I found myself admiring Mikey. I knew how proud of this album the guys were and its easy to see how happy it's making him. I had already listen to the full album, and I was so incredibly proud of them. They had changed so much from their first album to now and it was amazing, the new sound was definitely something the fans we're going to love, it's so mature and you can tell the guy have really grown up.

"This is one of my favorites!" I shouted over the music as Ghost of You began.

"Mine too!" He yelled back, smiling.

We sang together and both teared up while singing. The song always made me choke up a little bit. When the song ended he turned down the music and glanced over at me.

"I didn't know you had a voice like that." He said, shock laced in his voice.

"What? Is it that bad?" My face flushed, I hated singing in front of most usually.

"Are you kidding me?" He laughed out. "Lux you're crazy talented! I'm kind of jealous to be honest."

"Now you're just lying." I shook my head, looking out the window.

He began to deny lying but was cut off by the ringing of his phone.

"Hello?" He answered "Yeah I got here... We can be there in twenty.. I know Calum.. I see you later."

He placed his phone back down and sighed.

"You're brother is really protective over you." He stated, not taking his eyes off the rode.

"You're telling me? You know I have rules from him right?" I laughed bitterly.

"Like keeping the secret that he's your brother?" He asked.

"Yeah, and no dating his bandmates."

Something changed inside Michael. His grip tightened on the steering wheel and he refused to even look at me.

"Those are kind of stupid, what if you fell in love with Luke or something, then what would happen?" He questioned.

"Well I guess I would just have to deal with it until I got over it. I don't know." I shrugged. "I'm not in love with Luke though." I muttered to myself returning my gaze back to the road.

"Oh so you are in love with someone." He teased with a smirk.

"No! I-I'm just not in love with Luke, not like the way you're suggesting at least." I crossed my arms over my chest.

"C'mon Luxy, you can tell me." He continued to tease me.

"Fine, you want to know? I'll give you a hint." I smirked to myself as I began to list off features in him. "He's tall, kind of an idiot but smart when he needs to be, extremely talented and attractive in his own perfect way. He's insane, but in a good way."

I found myself zoning out as I thought about everything I loved about him, but stopped myself before going on. Replacing the daydreams of Michael were Calum's words when he told me I wasn't allowed to date any of the guys.

"Don't fall for any of them Lux. I don't want you getting hurt."