sing with me || mgc

twenty one

chapter twenty one:-

stella's pov:-

gabi, emily and i stood next to each other at the airport, looking at the guys as they carried the bags and were getting ready to leave.

"i can't believe we're doing this again." gabi sighed. "being with them makes me really happy. it makes us happy."

"i know," i said, not taking my eyes off of michael.

i hated goodbyes so much. i can't believe we're doing this for the second time.

the boys turned to us, giving us huge smiles.

"aww, i'm gonna miss you guys so much!" i ran to them and hugged them one by one until i stopped in front of michael.

"call me when you land." i warned. "and get some sleep, you look really tired."

"okay mom," he joked. "i'm gonna miss you so much."

"i'm gonna miss you even more!" i pulled him in a hug, burying my face into his neck.

he hugged me tighter, and i tried not to cry. i felt safe in his arms, and i didn't want to let go.

"come on lovebirds, we gotta go!" i heard ashton calling.

i pulled away, smiling at him with tears forming in my eyes.

"don't you dare!" michael smiled. "do not cry! we said we wouldn't cry!"

"i know, it's just hard." i laughed.

"don't worry babe, i'll be back soon. really soon." he smiled.

we all started waving to each other before they disappeared.

"let's go," gabi said sadly.

the three of us walked out of the airport looking really sad. sebastian finished working earlier today, so he was waiting for us outside. i got into the passenger seat while emily and gabi sat in the back.

"hey," i greeted.

"hello sis." he smiled at me. "don't be sad."

"i'll try." i smiled back.

he drove to gabi's house first and then emily's. when we reached our house and he parked the car, he turned to me.

"go to sleep early. you have school tomorrow."

"yeah, sure." i rolled my eyes.

"don't roll your eyes at me young lady." he gave me a small smile.

i knew he was trying to make me laugh or at least smile, and it worked.

"shut up, seb." i giggled. "let's go in."

we walked into the house, sebastian locking the door after entering.

i walked up to my room, thinking about the guys. they left at 8 pm, and they'll be flying for 14 hours since they're heading to tokyo, japan. which means they're gonna reach at 12 am in japan, 10 am here in new york. i guess i won't be able to talk to any of them for a really long time.

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walking into karaoke nights, i ran to the kitchen, finding ben and pulling him into a hug.

"i missed you so much!"

"missed you more." he answered, hugging me back.

soon we pulled away and i walked into the restroom, changing into my karaoke nights shirt and then walked out.

"how was your weekend?" ben asked me while washing a few dishes.

"it was great!" i answered happily. "i still can't believe the guys actually surprised me for my birthday."

"i know right?" he chuckled. "sorry i couldn't come though. i got really busy."

"it's okay." i smiled even though he couldn't see me. "at least we're back here now."

"at least you are back here." he pointed at me. "you skipped work a lot, helen is actually really mad at you."

i groaned, "i'll deal with her later."

i heard someone walking in, so i got up and walked out of the kitchen. i looked up and saw emily and gabi, walking to the corner and sitting down on the chairs, placing their books on the table and backpacks on the floor.

"hey girls!" i waved at them. "what are you doing here?"

"i didn't want to study alone, so i called gabi," emily answered. "and we decided to come here so we wouldn't leave you alone too."

"how sweet," i giggled. "well, what do you want me to get you?"

"chocolate milkshake!" gabi answered.

"strawberry for me." emily smiled. "oh and fries too."

"coming right up!" i walked away and called ben from behind the bar.

"usual?" he asked.

"yep," i answered.

i sat down on a chair at the bar while staring at ben.

"you know, you should cook because i'm getting tired," he complained.

"no, i take orders and you cook the orders!" i slammed my hands on the wooden table. "plus, we prepared a schedule! you cook from friday to monday and i cook on other days!"

"stella, i cook everyday." he glared at me.

"fine, i'll prepare the other orders when you're done with that." i rolled my eyes.

my phone made a ring sound so i pulled it out of my jeans' back pocket. it was a text from ashton.

ashton: hellooo

me: why are you up at 6 am?

ashton: can't sleep :/

ashton: by the way, michael said he's gonna facetime you at 7 pm your time

me: okay :)

me: is he awake?

ashton: no, they're all asleep :(

i laughed, kind of feeling bad for him. i wish they were still here.

me: aww, too bad. but i actually have to go now, i'm working :(

i locked my phone and put it in my back pocket again. as soon as i looked up, i noticed a couple sitting a few tables away, laughing about god knows what.

"yo, ben!" i whispered. "isn't that jenna, your ex?"

he quickly looked up, a frown on his face.

"yeah, that her." he looked down, frowning and slowly cutting the strawberries.

"stay in here." i got up and walked towards her and her new boyfriend.

"welcome to karaoke nights." i looked at jenna and ben's best friend, giving them a fake smile. "what would you like to get?"

"aren't you ben's best friend?" jenna asked, ignoring my question.

"i am," i answered. "what would you like to get?"

she rolled her eyes, and answered without looking at me.

"iced coffee."

"cool." i wrote it down and turned towards the guy.

"and you?"

"i'll have the same thing," he answered.

i walked away from them, rolling my eyes. when they looked away, i quickly ran into the kitchen, pulling ben to the side.

"hey, you almost dropped the smoothie!" he yelled.

"shush!" i glared at him. "i have a plan!"

"what plan?"

"let's just say, things are about to get messy." i smirked.

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