𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 // 𝐩𝐦

-chapter 13-

AVA'S POV

Today is the last day of playlist. Payton and I decided on speniding the whole day together. Hes gonna introduce to more of his friends since we haven't really gotten a chance yet.

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I woke up to the blaring sound of my alarm. deciding I didn't want to wake up yet, I snuggled back Into my pillow. That was until my pillow started moving. I looked up and saw Payton, his head snuggled into my pillow and his arms wrapped around me. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks as I tried and wiggled out of his strong grip. Of course his arms only tightened. I giggled and brought my hands up to his face, and slowly messed around with his hair. His hair was soft and fluffy. As I did this, Payton began to stir in his sleep, slowly waking up. I stopped playing, but kept my hand up by his face. His eyes slowly fluttered opened and he looked up at me. His eyes were examining my face. I giggled and I interrupted his stare.
"Ya know, it's not nice to stare" I smiled wide as my finger twirled a small piece of his hair.
He laughed and pulled me closer to him.
"No Payton!" I laughed. "We have to get up! Your gonna introduce me to your friends!" He whined and shook his head.
"5 more minutes!" He said snuggling into my shoulder. I laughed and shook him.
"Payton" I whispered. "Payton" I whispered again. He only shook his head
"Payton!" I yelled into his ear. I laughed as he shot up and fell off the bed, dragging me with him. I landed ontop of him laughing. His arms still around me. He laughed and so did I as we both got up and got dressed.

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Payton and I walked Into his hotel. Jackson and some of there friends were waiting in the lobby. Jackson walked up to me with about 3 boys following him. Great, I'm the only girl I thought as we approached the boys as well. Jackson smiled and gestured to the boys.
"Ava this is Chase, Dylan, and mychael!" They all waved as he introduced them. I gave a small smile and wave. Payton 'bro hugged' all of them and they all began to talk. I stood there awkwardly, everyone was in conversation except me.
Soon enough, abunch of girls came running into the hotel lobby. They all shot me glares as they ran up to the boys, pushing me in the process. I fell backwards onto the ground. I shook my head in disbelief.
It's happening again.
I thought as I stood up and walked back over to the seating area. None of the boys seemed to notice this of course they were in the middle of a group of girls Soo..
I'll just have to wait for the girls to leave. So I pulled out my phone and started going through social media.

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It's been about 20 minutes since all these fangirls came running into the hotel. I sighed as I watched the boys talk to the last few fans. They hugged all of them and then left. The boys smiled and laughed at eachother, before they noticed me. I gave them all a small smile. Payton immediately ran over to me, tackling me in a huge hug.
"Payton!" I squealed. "Get off me!" He shook his head and sat up.
"I'm sorry! I promised that wouldn't happen again." He smiled sadly. The other boys were sitting by us by now.
"It's fine! I don't care! I like when u interact with your fans!" I smiled at him. He gave me another hug.
"Soooo..." Jackson started.
"Let's all go back to our room!" Payton said jumping off the couch in the lobby. We all nodded and piled into the elevator. Payton pushed his floor level and pushed the closing button. The door was almost closed but a young girl around our aga managed to slip in. She smiled big at the boys, but when she saw me her eyes darkened. She smirked at me and turned away, now facing Payton. I shook my head and pulled out my phone. as I was playing a game the elevator shook, and came to a sudden hault. Causing me to stumble onto the floor. The other girl, fell right into Payton.
Payton gave a small smile as he cautiously helped her back up.
Jackson immediately noticed me and helped me back up. I smiled at him and leaned against the wall.
"Is everyone alright?" Chase asked looking at all of us. I nodded and the girl smiled and nodded as well.
"All thanks to him!" She giggled, pointing to Payton. I mentally rolled my eyes. Payton gave me an apologetic look and I smiled.
"What's going on?" I quietly asked as I looked around the now stuck elevator.
"The elevator stopped working I think" mychael said, a hint of nervousness in his voice. As we all kept trying to push the thought of us being stuck here for a while into the back of our minds, the other girl kept touching Payton.
How much longer are we gonna be stuck in here?! I can't take this.

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It's been about 10 minutes of us stuck In this elevator and I can't take it. This girl will not leave Payton alone.
Why does it bother me?
Payton is one of the sweetest boys I have ever met. He brought joy to my life and was there for me when I needed him. And I really need him right now! I sat there, against the wall, shaking a little. Its not that I'm claustrophobic or anything, but the thought of being stuck in here for long periods of time didn't appeal to me. I was scared. I just wanted to hug someone. Specifically Payton. He made everything better for me. I looked up at him, the girl was touching his chest with one hand, tracing the other down his arm, as she whispered into his ear. His eyes widened and he pushed her away. I smiled slightly but could see hurt in the girls eyes. I could tell Payton felt bad cause he stepped towards her and began taking to her. My heart pounded. I hate this elevator. I couldn't take being stuck in here any longer, even though we've only been in here for 10 minutes, and I can't take the fact that this girl won't leave Payton alone. I could tell he was uncomfortable talking to her, especially since she kept touching him all over the place. I watched as her hands found her way to his hair.
Jackson, chase, mychale and Dylan were all talking to eachother. Every once in a while they would look at the struggling Payton and let out a laugh or give him a sympathetic smile.
As the girl played with Payton's hair, he sent me a look saying 'help me!' I smiled slightly and looked down. I needed to collect my thoughts. I know I should help him, but I can't bring myself to talk to that girl. She gives me the creeps. As I looked down things ran though my head.
I'm stuck in an elevator.
There is another girl in here who is practically hitting on Payton.
My anxiety is building.
My anxiety. My anxiety! I breathed heavily as my anxiety built up.
Crap.. I thought as I shook my head. Tears bricked at my eyes.
Stop!
Your overreacting!
I told myself. But was I? Would you be freaking out if you were stuck in a small elevator, with another girl hitting on your cr- best friend! I shook my head as a small tear rolled down my cheek. I huddled into a ball in the corner. As I closed my eyes, I felt a body sit next to me.
"Ava?" I recognized that voice, and looked up to see Jackson looking at me. Worry all over his face.
"H-hey." I smiled softly. Jackson shook
His head fast.
"Come here!" He said opening his arms. I smiled big and practically jumped Into his arms. Trying to block out the rest of the world. Jackson stroked my back and I smiled. My anxiety started to calm down, but the sudden thought of Payton and the other girl popped into my mind. I looked up from Jackson and saw Payton talking to chase, mychael, and Dylan. I smiled as I saw the other girl sitting in a corner on her phone.
Everything's ok.
Settle down.
Your fine..
My breathing slowed down and I looked up at Jackson and smiled big, before getting up and running into Paytons arms, catching him by surprise. He smiled as relization hit him and he hugged me back. In that moment I felt safe. When Payton held me, nothing was ever wrong.

Word count: 1504
I hope y'all enjoyed! It's extra long as an apology for not writing it sooner.
Sorry guys!

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