emma's perspective
I've woken up early in Alex's bed as he moves about to sit up. I yawn and rub my eyes. 'Good morning,' I smile to him. 'Morning, princess,' he says rather zoned out. 'How you feeling now m'love? Better?' I ask leaning my head on his shoulder. He nods in return.
'Would you like to do something later? We can go out and do something?' I ask stretching out my arms. Alex shakes his head no, 'I'm just going to record with James today I think.'
I sigh and frown, 'Alex, that's the reason you had a panic attack last night, just take a break and-' I was cut off eventually when he snapped, 'No Emma, I'm fine. I have to record.'
I was taken aback since Alex has never snapped at me like that before. I'm stuck for words and just nod apologetically while getting up. 'Emma, I didn't mean that, I'm sorry,' he calls. 'It's okay Al. I'm just gonna leave you alone for a bit.'
I walk out with a frown plastered on my face and make my way to the kitchen, where I see Will sitting at the table but I ignore him feeling down and somewhat guilty. I grab a cup from the shelf and pour myself a cup of tea from the kettle.
'You alright?' Will asks looking up from his phone. 'Obviously not Will,' I snap, not meaning to. He raises a brow at me and gestures for me to take a seat next to him. I sigh again while lowering myself to the table.
'It's okay, calm down. I know you're trying to help Alex but maybe what's best for him is being alone right now yea?' he says putting an arm around my shoulder.
I inhale and take a deep breathe, nodding gently. He plants a kiss on top of my head and I lean my head on his shoulder.
'Was gonna do a video with Jj today, you want to come along? I know you haven't seen the lads in ages and I could really use a hand filming,' he asks after taking a long sip of his tea.
'Yeah sure. But I'm going to head home first to shower and change since I'm still in yesterday's clothes,' I giggle. 'You still look fit mate,' Will almost whispers to himself. I stand up from the kitchen table and whisper back in his ear, 'I heard that.'
Just before I leave, he grabs me by the waist and pulls me back to give me a kiss. His signature scent of aftershave lingers about him and I bite my lip at how handsome he looks as well. 'See you later Cambridge,' he says letting me go. I wave while wiggling my fingers and leave Alex's apartment.
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It wasn't long more again before Will was back again to pick me up from my apartment and take us over to the Sidemen house so he could film with Jj. I was really nervous about seeing the lads, especially Harry.
Stephen and I had been at a party one time about two years ago with all the Sidemen lads. Harry Lewis was absolutely pissed drunk. And I actually used to be really good friends with him being that he's always been close with my cousin Simon Minter.
Harry and I were there chatting on the couch when Stephen had left to get us drinks. Harry then tried to make a move on me but I was so keen on Stephen then that I didn't want to have Harry ruin everything for me.
I pushed him off me and he tried to grab my hand but I screamed, causing so much drama meaning he got really angry.
Stephen came back raging after hearing what had happened and wrapped a protective and firm arm around me and gave me a kiss, making Harry lose the plot.
He tried to swing for Stephen but before anything else could escalate, Simon and Cal Freezy had him help back, dragging him away from sight.
Since then, Harry has apologised to both Stephen and I but I still sense this awkward vibe between us still to this day. And I haven't seen much of the lads as much since then either.
