Borrowed • Jesse Lingard

seven.

"Chris!" I shout as I walk into the house "Chris where are you!"

"Will you stop shouting! Leo and Sam are asleep in the living room!" My brother says as he walks into the hallway from the kitchen "what do you want anyway?" Chris asks as we walk into the kitchen.

"Is that how you speak to your beloved sister? Anyway I bumped into Jesse and he asked if we're going over to Ashley's house with everyone" I watch what I'm saying in case I drop myself in it not wanting Chris to know where I've been for the last few hours.

"Who says you're invited?" Chris asks with a hint of humour in his voice.

"I threw a legendary party last night I'm automatically invited everywhere now" I say smiling pleased my brother and I are back on speaking terms.

"I suppose you have a point. I'm leaving in about 10 minutes. I know Sam isn't coming but I might take Leo with me if he's awake, be ready if you're coming"

"I'll be there. I should probably apologise to you as well. Last night I overreacted and I'm not happy you made me sing in front of everyone like that but I'm sorry I went on the way I did. Plus we both know when I know everyone more there'll be no shutting me up" I apologise to Chris knowing I didn't need to behave the way I did. When it comes to singing I can't sing in front of crowds but when I know who I'm with there's no stopping me.

"Don't worry about it little one. I was in the wrong and I realise that. I know what you're like and I pushed you into something you aren't comfortable with." Chris says as be hugs me and I smile knowing I still have my brother. "Anyway after we spoke this morning I've been doing some research. There's a lot of houses available on this development, there's some near the hotel and there's some closer depending on where you want to be" I think about what Chris is saying and appreciate the effort he's making.

"There's absolutely no way I can afford to live on this development plus I don't need a house this big. I need two bedrooms max and an apartment would be big enough for me. Thanks for looking though I'll look over the next few days and make appointments to look around some places. I thought about looking at city centre apartments but I've changed my mind" I say now realising that I want to stay near my family.

"Don't worry about being able to afford it. If you like somewhere and can see it being your home I'll pay what you can't afford. I've finally got you not only on the same continent but the same city and I want you to be happy so if that means helping you to pay rent then I'll do it." I say nothing knowing that regardless of whether I argue or not Chris won't give in.

"Thank you. You're the best. I'm going to get changed before we leave" I say standing up to leave the kitchen. Walking into my bedroom I grab a hoodie and joggers needing to be comfortable after wearing jeans all day.

"Montana are you ready! I'm leaving now!" My brother shouts from the hallway as I make my way down the stairs "I know you've got a good figure and you work hard but why do you always have your abs out? We're going to be around my friends and I know what they're like" Chris complains looking at my cropped hoodie.

"You answered your own question there. I work hard that's why I show off what I've got" I say as I start walking "car or walking?" I ask.

"Walking. We're only going down the road" Chris says as we walk along the street a comfortable silence between us. As we reach Ashley's house I recognise a few of the cars as some of the other players "alright lads!" My brother says as he walks into Ashley's house without knocking something they all tend to do a lot from what I've seen so far.

"Ayyy! You brought baby Smalling! What a party you threw last night!" Ashley says as he engulfs me in a hug "you're literally planning any party any of us need from now on! United should hire you!"