Roadtrip Fanfic: 5th Wheel

24: I Want You To Be Happier

Mikey's POV:

The rest of the boys piled through the door but stopped and stared at the sight of me and an unknown boy cuddled on the couch.

I felt as my face blushed red and my fingertips covered in sweat.

"Erm hey guys..." I said awkwardly pulling Corey impossibly closer as he nuzzled his face into my chest shyly.

"Well looky what we have here" Andy said smugly.

"Oh come off it Fovvs be happy for the lad" Jack said and smiled at me.

I gave him an awkward nod and sighed.

The boys pushed past a statue-like Brooklyn who was still frozen in shock and sat on the couches.

"Baby what's wrong?" Jack asked Brook snapping him out of his trans.

Brooklyn looked down in shame and shuffled to Jack not saying a word.

Weird....

"So who's this young lad, Mike?" Rye asked, curious.

I sat up slightly whispering for Corey to do the same and not be shy.

"This is Corey... we met at the hotel."I said.
My arm draped around his shoulder.

Corey shyly smiles at the boys.

"Hi guys..." he mumbled.

"Hey Corey, I'm Ryan."

"I'm Andy, nice to meet you"

"Hi, I'm Jack"

"I'm Brooklyn..."

We all sat backstage for another hour or so chatting and getting to know each other.

"Right time to leave you lot. Off to Newcastle tomorr-" Blair said but cut himself off when he spotted Corey.

"And who's this?" Blair said sternly.

"Oh erm Blair this is Corey... my friend" I said

"Okay well as I said we have to leave now" he said, turning to leave the room.

"Wait! But I can't..." i said looking down at Corey with loving eyes.

"You can't what Mikey." He said getting frustrated.

"I-I can't leave him Blair..." I said with tears eyes.

"Mikey it's okay. This is your job you have to go." Corey said also teary-eyed.

"Listen to your FRIEND" Mikey. Now let's go." Blair said with a much louder tone.

"5 minutes. Be in the van."
Blair left the room slamming the door.

All the boys sat in silence as I tried to take in the news. I don't know why but I really cared about Corey. I think I like him. A lot.

I let my head fall into his shoulder as tears slip down my cheeks.

Brooklyn's POV:

I sat there, in Jack's arms, watching them, watching him.

I love Jack. He is my everything. The truth is, once upon a time I loved Mikey too. At the start off the band when we were on trial at the same time. I liked him but then I met Jack and everything changed. That's why I kissed him. I had to know if I still had feelings for him and I don't. It wasn't the right thing to do but I couldn't help myself.

I had to make it up to him.

I ran out the door seconds after Blair.

"BLAIR WAIT!" I shouted after him.

"Brooklyn what is it? Why aren't you getting ready?" He asked annoyance lacing his words.

"Blair I know this is a long shot but I've never seen him this happy..." I said quietly.

"What are you saying Brook?" He asked.

"I-i think Corey should join us on the rest of tour..."I mumbled.

"Are you mad. We barley know the boy!" He shouted.

"But what about Mikey!? The last few months he's been through a lot. Since Corey he hasn't stopped smiling. Please Blair. He can help with the merch or something. Please... Mikey needs this"I begged.

There was a long silence of Blair contemplating about the situation.

"He can come to Newcastle and I will decide about the rest of tour after that." He sighed.

"THANK YOU SO MUCH! Mikey will be so happy!"

I ran back in the room to see Mikey and Corey hugging their farewells.

"I'll call you." Mikey said with watery eyes.

"No need." I cut in.

Corey turned and looked at me in confusion.

"Corey, how would you feel about coming with us on tour? You would have to help with merch and stuff but-" i was cut off by Mikey running into my arms.

"Thank you so much Brooklyn." He cried.

"I had to make it up to you somehow Mike. I just... I want you to be happier" I whispered.

He smiled at me and turned to Corey who just nodded with the biggest smile on his face and hugged Mikey.

I really was happy for him.