Always You || Simon Minter (miniminter)

Chapter 17

5 Weeks Later.

I have finally managed to sell my apartment and move most of my stuff to the sidemen house. As of right now I am standing in my empty apartment, ready for the horrible drive back to London. Over the past five weeks Simon and I haven't really spoken much, I tried messaging him but he said he was always busy or he just simply wouldn't reply. I've asked Jide if he's okay but he claims that he is, strange.

RING

"Heya," I pick up the phone, Jide's calling me. I hear shuffling on the other line and I question if he meant to call me or not. "Jide?" I call out, I hear more shuffling but as I go to hang up I finally hear a voice. "Millie hello sorry I didn't know the call connected," Jide laughs though the phone, he's such an idiot.

"It's okay, I'm just about to leave. Just wandering around my empty apartment, reminiscing." I smile, I have had quite a lot of good times in this apartment but also bad times, probably more bad times than good but it's better to focus and remember the good times.

"Drive safe please, we're having a little party for your return." I can hear his smile through the phone.

"Again? You guys just don't stop." I laugh, I'm surprised none of the boys have had liver failure yet. "Well we will see you in a few hours, bye!" Jide hands up suddenly, he sounded a little suspicious but I shrug it off and take one last look before exiting my apartment and into my car. I sit for a minute before taking out my phone and sending Simon a quick text.

To Simon
Hey very excited to see you again! Just leaving Manchester now so I'll be in London in a few hours :)

-

4 hours later

I'm in London now and I'm about a ten minute drive away from the sidemen house, my nerves kick in and I'm not sure why, Simon hasn't replied to my text yet. I guess I'm nervous to see him, I want to know why he hasn't really bothered with me , I understand he's been busy but I'm sure it wouldn't take too long to send me a quick text. I decide to stop at Tesco and grab some bottles of beer as a 'I'm back' gift to the boys, I'm sure my presence is enough but they're already pished so im sure they would appreciate more alcohol.

Not long after I leave Tesco I find my self driving up the treacherous drive way to the sidemen house. Butterflies swarm round my stomach and I begin to feel slightly nauseous, but why? I stop behind about fifteen parked cars, yep they're having a party and I'm not looking forward to everyone being drunk but here we go.

Jide told me most of my furniture had already arrived so all I have with me is my clothes, shoes, makeup etc. I haul everything up to the front door and I push it open, loud music flows out of the house and I am instantly greeted to loads of drunks.

I step inside and look around, some people are looking at me funny as if some random girl has just came to a party with a suitcase. I turn around and see Freezy and Harry who soon run over to me and tackle me with hug.

"Millie you're back!" Harry yells in my ear, he's even louder when he's pished. "It's been weird without you," Freezy laughs before offering me a sip of his drink which I kindly decline.

"I'm going to take my stuff upstairs, can you find Jide and tell him I'm here," I smile at Harry, he grins and nods before running off shouting for Jide. I head upstairs and into my room, everything from home is here and I'm proud at the way Jide has lay everything out.

My bed has been pushed up against the wall, my desk with my PC and monitors have all been set up, Jide has even put up the shelves I had and put some of my photo frames and plants on them, he could work as a home designer.

I put my suitcase onto my bed and I lay down next to it, that drive was exhausting if I'm honest I just want to sleep, but I also want to see Simon and see what's going on. Maybe he's decided he doesn't like me? maybe he's moved on to someone else? I'm not sure but I do plan on finding out.

"Millie!" I sit up and see Jide standing at the door, arms wide open for me to hug him. I laugh and stand up walking towards him, he pulls me into his chest and begins to spin around.

"Jide c'mon!" I scream as he lifts me off the ground, still spinning. I'm so happy to be back with Jide, he really does make me happy.

"I'm so happy you're back! Do you like your room?" He lets go of me and we both stand appreciating his work in my room, he really has done a stunning job of it, I'm proud to call him my best friend.

He leaves me to get changed into something more suitable for a party so I throw on a pale pink denim skirt, a black silk blouse and some black boots. I quickly add a little makeup, only some concealer, mascara and poweder as I drove for almost five hours and I am exhausted. I glance at my self in the mirror and shrug, at this point I couldn't care less what I looked like it's already late and most people are already drunk.

As I head downstairs I am greeted by the familiar faces of Freya and Sarah, they both run up to me and engulf me in a massive hug. "Hey guys," I giggle at how drunk they are, I can smell the wine from them.

"We've missed you girl!" Freya leans in and leaves a big sloppy kiss on my cheek. "Have you spoken to Simon yet?" Sarah questions me, a worried look on her face as if somethings happened. I shake my head, "no not yet, I'm excited to see him though." I smile and they both grin back, the two of them are the only people who know about Simon and I.

"I'm going to get a drink I'll talk to you guys later." I smile and head towards the kitchen, pushing past the groups of drunk people at the kitchen door.

I step into the kitchen and of course at a sidemen party you will never be short of alcohol, there's bottles of vodka, gin and various beers spread out on the kitchen island. I pick up a bottle of vodka and pour some into a cup, mixing it with some cranberry juice, I look up and I see Ethan, Jide and Toni outside acting like idiots so of course I decide to join them.

"Millie welcome back!" Tobi wraps an arm around my shoulders, Ethan gives me the biggest smile and for a minute I forget that I hardly knew these boys a few months ago and here I am living with some of them now.

"It's really good to be back, I missed everyone," I smile and glance around the garden, there's some groups of people smoking at the back corner but I don't know them. Jide, Ethan and Tobi get into a conversation about the next sidemen Sunday and I can't help but look around for Simon, I glance up at his bedroom window and I see a light on, maybe I should go check on him.

"I'm going to go find Simon guys, I'll catch up with you in a bit," I give them a small wave as I head inside and towards the spiral staircase, there's empty cups and people sitting having drunk conversations as I go up the stairs. I make it to the top thankfully without engaging with anyone and I head to Simons room. I begin to feel dizzy, my heart starts pounding and my hands get sweaty, why am I so scared? Should I be scared?

"Simon?" I gently knock on the door, regretting my decision instantly as someone who is not Simon opens the door. A girl, a little taller than me, fair skin, brown eyes and dark brown hair opens the door and smiles down at me. My mouth goes dry and I fumble with my words, "is uh Simon-"

"Millie!"

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