After All • Calum Hood (Sequel to ISTTY)

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Calum's p.o.v

—We finished this one -the producer tells us when the song stopped-

—I love this one -I confess- I hope this album gets the knowledge it deserves

—I have to admit that this is my favorite album, mate -Ashton speaks-

—I haven't decided yet -Michael shrugs- I like all of them

—So do I, each one of them taught us something somehow -Luke says-

—You're right on that -I say- it's like each album taught us something different as musicians. This is Mad's favorite song from the new album, I showed her the demos and now she's blasting this one on the house the whole day -we laugh-

—Ghost of You? -Ash asks, I nod- it's pretty good, but my favorite is still Youngblood. By the way, how's little Wyatt?

—He's fine, he behaves so good, he's like my little angel. He loved music, when he's upset I just play a song or sing and he calms down

Being a father might be the biggest gift that life has given me, I thought other things would be more important or at least would fill my soul more, but I was totally wrong. If I'd born again, I'd be Wyatt's father again... And Madeleine's boyfriend, it's simply perfect to me

—Wow -Luke breaths in- it's crazy, one of us is already a parent. Do you remember when we were like 16 and talking about our dreams? Of our career, of touring the world together... Banging the cutest girls -we laugh with the last thing-

—We can check that last thing from the list -Michael shrugs-

—All of us had done that -Ashton says-

—He's right -I chuckle- it's just that now I'm off the market, but before Madeleine, it happened

—And it better not happen again now that you're with her, because I'd kill you -Luke threatens me, pointing me with his index finger, I just roll my eyes-

—Relax, you know how I feel towards Madeleine. Believe me, that won't happen

—Luke's so overprotective of Madeleine -Michael says- as if she was his actual sister, I don't want to imagine how he'd be when he gets to have daughters

—I have to do my older brother role good -Luke jokes and I laugh-

—So, If you consider yourself Madeleine's older brother, but you also consider me as your brother, then what are Madeleine and I? An incest? -I joke, making everyone laugh, even the producer-

—It doesn't apply on this case... Gross -Luke's face frowns-

—I always had my suspects that all of you were crazy guys, but now I confirm it -the producer tells us laughing- but now, guys, back to work. There's a lot do to

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—We're done for today -the producer says. I check the hour on my pone, almost 3AM-

—See ya -we said goodbye and started walking through the hallways to get to the parking lot-

—I'm dead -I say and sigh- I want to get home already, miss my bed... And I hope Wyatt doesn't wake up

—I want to see my nephew -Michael pouts making me chuckle-

—Whenever you'd want to. All of you are welcomed in my house

—We haven't reunited in a while -Luke says- what if we go somewhere? Some short trip to the beach, I don't know

—Beach again? -Michael growls- it seems like every plan Luke does has to include the beach

—Then what do you propose? -Luke raises one eyebrow-

—I don't know -Michael shrugs-

—I'd say it'd be quieter if you guys come to our house, we can eat and drink something, you know, talk and stuff... Lately all I want is quietness and calm, if we go out somewhere known in Australia the last thing we'd have is privacy -I say-

—I vote for Calum's idea -Michael turns to see me as he puts his beanie again- but only because I love your woman's food, Cal

—My woman? -I laugh-

—Basically

—Have you thought that if you like her you should put a ring on her? -Ashton asks, quoting Beyoncé's song, I laugh nervously-

—I don't know, haven't thought of that yet, I feel like we're too young to get married

—That's the most absurd think I've heard from you -Luke laughs- You two have a son together, for God's sakes -he laughs again; louder this time- I don't think you're too young to get married if you have a son together

—Mhm, well, I don't know. I haven't thought of it yet and we haven't spoke about it -I say taking my phone out to message Madeleine-

"Babe, I'm heading home"

I lock my phone putting it on my pocket, taking out my car keys and removing the lock

—Well, I'm out -I say opening the door of my car- see ya.

The wave at me and I made my way towards my house, that was like 30 or 40 minutes away. God, I was really sleepy. I turned on the radio, If I stayed so silent, I'd fall asleep. Stay With Me by Sam Smith was blasting on the radio. Really? I mean, the man is good, but if I keep listening that, I'd fall asleep faster. I take my phone out of my pocket carefully, trying not to take my eyes off the road to plug the aux cord. If Madeline would be here, she'd be scolding me about the danger that is doing what I'm doing, but I'm doing as careful as I can because I don't want to disappear from their lives. I don't want to leave Wyatt orphan and Mad widowed.

I touch the aleatory button and Broken People by Logic & Rag'n'Bone Man starts blasting. I love this song, I turn up the volume a bit more. And more songs and minutes passes by, shortening the way home. When I arrived to our building, I parked the car and took the keys out, I was already thinking on how comfortable my bed is. I open the door trying to be as quiet as possible, I put my keys on a table that's on the living room and head to our bedroom, everything was turned off but a lamp that was close to Wyatt's cradle, Mad's idea to watch over the baby at nights... I get rid of my shoes and clothes, folding them, organizing it. Then I go to the right side of the bed. The sensation of my body laying down on the bed is even more pleasant that I've been imagining, after some seconds, Mad turns to face me, she was half asleep, half awake

—Babe, you made it -she whisper fighting not to close her eyes-

—Yes princess -I say pulling her close to me, surrounding her with my arms, feeling like I protect her from everything-

—I missed you -she says getting comfortable close to me. Feeling her skin warmth was so pleasant-

—I missed you too, the both of you. -I say and kiss her forehead, finally closing my eyes-

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