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The Spoken Truth - Calum hood

     Eight years ago my father forced me to move with him to Australia, I was fourteen at the time; him and my mother just recently divorced, she wanted nothing to do with us. My father is constantly working (one of the reasons why we moved to Australia), but when he's not he is normally gone out to a bar. This usually lead to yelling and me being left to take care of myself. A few months passed by and I became good friends with this boy Calum Hood, he introduced me to his friends Luke hemmings and Michael Clifford. They had no idea what was happening at my home, but they were my escape.
   A few years passed, I'm still fending for myself but then it happened. The boys loved music and decided they wanted to create a band, they started off with just the three of them(which they were doing very well, but eventually found their missing drummer. Whenever we weren't in school I helped them with practice and recording covers; which they started posting on YouTube. They were then signed to Sony/Atv Music Publishing, then Some time down the road they were contacted by the members of One direction to open for one of their shows; this changed their lives forever, I remembered the day clearly.
      ~Flashback~
   I along with Calum, Luke and Michael were on our way back to Luke's to work on a cover they've been practicing. Ashton was eighteen at the time, so he just met us at Luke's house; which was the usual spot for us. Finally arriving we saw Ashton in his car and made our way in, greeting Luke's mom on the way to the garage; where we did most of the rehearsing. Liz was the sweetest, she actually treated me like her own daughter and did not mind having us there at all.
    The guys sat in they're usual spots while I sat behind the camera, preparing to record their next cover. We were about ready to start when Luke's phone went off, "Luke come on we're trying to do a cover!" Michael exclaimed, rolling his eyes at the blonde hair boy.
    "Sorry mate, I though I turned the volume off" Luke sheepishly replied reaching towards his phone to see what caused the interruption. "Uhh... guys.."
    "What now mate we? We don't gave time for this!" Cal spoke this time, getting a little annoyed. He knew I had to be back by a certain time, before my father got home. No he didn't know what exactly was happening with my father, but I told him that he was strict and only allowed me out for so long, before wanting me home. Of course I lied not wanting to get any of the boys involved, or turn any of them away.
   "I know, but look! Niall horan just dm'd me on twitter saying he's been a fan for a while now, loves our covers and would like for us to open up for their take me home tour!" He exclaimed, reading from his phone. All our mouths dropped, as the boys began to freak out and ask Luke a ton of question.
   The time came for them to go on tour, it was sad and I would have went with them but of course I couldn't go with my father ; especially since he had no idea I was even friends with them, I couldn't imagine the punishment I would receive. Time went on after they left and things got so much worse. Now not being able to escape this house, I've started dealing with so much more mentally. Of course I was so happy for the boys, seeing them finally living out their dream was incredible; thankfully Liz invited me over every once in a while, just to see how things were and I really wanted to tell her what was really happening but I know I couldn't. I was scared what would come out of it, knowing it wouldn't be good.
     Take me home tour finally ended and the boys returned for a break, before they got busy with work again. Around that time, my father became very abusive because of the alcohol. He got kicked out of the bar he would go to, so he started getting drunk at home and it never ended well. Some nights were okay, why others were terrifying. The boys tried contacting me about a day or two of being home, I sadly left my phone on the table by accident, so that's when my father found out and destroyed my phone completely, Not allowing me to leave the house besides work. I was devastated, I cried for days just wondering what the boys were even thinking...
Maybe she got sick of us.
Finally we don't ever have to deal with here again..
    These were just a few thoughts that ran through my mind, they were my escape and now I've lost them for good. Everything  I once known was instantly taken away from me.....
   It was now 2017, I've never forgotten about the guys. I mean how could I, when I see them almost everywhere; they were doing such an incredible job. Once my father found out that I had friends he quit his job, made me get a job at the local café, and forced me to support him. During my breaks I would sneak to Liz's; of course when the guys weren't around, and we would just catch up. One day she noticed a bruise from my father that I thought I covered, so that's when I told her everything that was happening. I told her not to tell anyone, knowing how scared the outcome may be; which she of course did not like at first but I did not want her to get hurt either, knowing what my father was capable of.
   Just like any other day in Sydney, it was incredibly beautiful and of course hot. I was working a ten hour shift, and right now it's was about one in the afternoon. It was Monday, so it was very slow. I didn't have a whole lot to get done, so I just watched as people passed the small building. The café was empty at the moment, which how it normally was; the only rush of customers we had was in the morning and evening. I watched as a person walked towards the door, walking in, which rung the bell above. The person who I now noticed was a male, wore black skinny jeans, a white baggy t-shirt and sunglasses; he also had dirty blonde hair, that was curly and hung loosely on his shoulders. The male walked towards the counter, once I had a better look my stomach dropped and my heart began to race. Stood right in front of me was none other than my old friend Luke Hemmings himself "y/n?..."  He took his glasses off revealing a much older looking Luke from the last time I seen him.
    "Uhh..." I swallowed the lump in my throat, trying to form some sort of sentence. "H-i Luke..." I sheepishly smiled, feeling so awkward. Millions of thoughts ran through my mind, mainly worried what he was going to say and how angry he would get.
   "Wow... you've changed, I mean in a good way of course. Wow... I have so many things to ask" his face went from shock, and to what look like sadness and betrayal.
   Sighing, I knew I would eventually need to explain what happened and why I never called or messaged them. I leaned my elbows on the counter and looked down, feeling so guilty; even though it wasn't technically my fault. "Look, I'm so so sorry! I promise I will explain everything..." knowing I wouldn't have any other customers, we took a seat close to the counter after I made him and I a drink. Starting from the real reason on why me and my father moved to Australia, finishing off with what happened once they returned from the take me home tour.
    "Oh y/n/n.. I'm so sorry! I wish you would've said something sooner, we thought you wanted nothing to do with us; Calum especially took it the hardest since you wouldn't respond at all, so we assumed you were ignoring us.."  an even bigger frown appeared on my face, knowing the guy I once(still) had feelings for was hurt the most.
   Fiddling with my fingers I looked back up to the blue eyed male, "oh no... I wanted to tell you guys so bad, but I was afraid of what my father might have done and I didn't want to lose you guys, even though it ended up happening anyway."
   "Look when you get off I think you should come see the boys, they really missed you and I think they really owe an explanation.." he smiled reassuringly.
   "I want to so bad, but I'm still stuck with my father. You see I tried to move out when I turned eighteen but he wouldn't allow it a-a-and punished me for it, since then I have been so scared to even try to leave."  I felt something wet run down my cheek, as I lifted my hand up to wipe the tear the slipped through.
     Luke frowned and reached for my other hand "y/n now that I know the truth, I promise once the boys find out, we will do everything in our power to get you out of that place" my eyes flicked to his, a small smile formed on my face trying to have any hope that maybe they will get me out of the horrible place and that the other guys won't hate me. A few more moments went by, before he had to leave and I had to get back to work; he promised to pick me up afterwards, so we could go see the other guys. To say I was so nervous was an understatement... What if they weren't as understanding as Luke, and still hated me afterwards. These were just a few thoughts that raced through my mind, making the last few hours feel like forever.
     Five o'clock rolled around and the other girl arrived to relieve me for the day. "Thank you, Have fun Chelsea!" I exclaimed before walking out the back door, looking around for Luke; who told me he'd be here for exactly when I got off. Noticing a dark blue car(Luke told me before he left what he would be driving) parked just a little ways down the parking lot, I saw Luke in the drivers seat and made my way towards him.
    "Hey y/n, how was work?!" He questioned as I got into the passenger seat of the car.
     "Very slow actually, I haven't been able to stop thinking. I am so nervous, what if the boys dont understand?"
      Luke rolled his eyes before leaving the parking lot and making our way to what I assume to be his moms home. "Please y/n, I promise they will not be upset; well besides with your father of course" he stated.
      "I hope so..." I quietly said to myself, looking out the car window and watched as we drove pass various houses and buildings. A twenty minute ride later and we finally arrived to the familiar looking building, that I only visited the other day. We pulled into the driveway behind liz's and a few other strange cars. Taking in the site in front of  me, I took a few minutes to try and calm the nervous feeling.
   "Don't worry, it will be fine love" Luke said reassuringly, trying to help me calm down. I gave a small nod, showing I was trying my best to relax but it was impossible. I was so scared to see how they would react; especially Calum, I don't want them to hate me for something I couldn't do anything about. Another moment passed and I finally decided it was time to face the guys, a bit of excitement actually entered my mind. It has been years since I last seen them in person and I was so happy to finally get to hug them again.
    We got out of Luke's car letting him go first, as I hid behind and made our way to the front door. Luke opened it up, revealing the oh so familiar inside and the air immediately filled with banter. "Finally!! Luke what took you so long?" The familiar voice of Michael yelled, as we walked in and closed the door behind me.
   "Sorry but I had to make a quick stop" the mischievous tone evident in his voice.
   "Hmm and what for?" The sound of Liz's voice questioned. I swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat and walked out from behind Luke, so that they all could finally see me. "Oh, hi darling what are you doing here?!" Her face lit up as she got up to embrace me in a much needed hug. Liz always gave the most comforting hugs, especially in a time of need.
    "Well I'm sure Luke explained everything to you, but after speaking to him I thought it was time to face the rest of the guys..." I spoke hesitantly, my eyes darting to the other three boys who wore shocked and confused expressions. "Uhhh.. hi" I gave a sly smile and a small wave to them.
      "Y/n?" A deeper sounding Michael questioned, unsure. Nodding slowing, a tear began to roll down my cheek. He hopped up from the couch and ran towards me, "what happened?! We were so worried and scared something terrible happened, especially when you stopped answering all of us!" He exclaimed hurt, embracing me into a big warm hug.
    Tears began to stream down my face, as Ashton got up and joined in as well. "I'm so so sorry guys, i never ever wanted to stop talking to any of you" I bawled.
   A scoff come from the couch "please if that was true, then you would have never stopped talking to any of us." The voice came from Calum, I looked over through teary eyes and saw him on the couch with his arms crossed, looking very upset.
   "Look why don't you let her explain, maybe she had a really good reason" even though Luke already knew what happened, he tried to calm Calum down so I could explain.
   "Right, like any excuse will make up what pain you put us through. What you put me though!"He got up, walked out of the room leaving me confused and more upset then before.
     " hey, hey don't worry! Cal just needs a moment, he was hurt the most when you wouldn't answer any of us..." Ashton said trying to reassure me.
     We sat down on the couch and I explained the exact same thing I said to Luke earlier today, while we let Calum relax. Once I was finished Telling them what happened, they all wore sad and angry expression3 "y/n/n you should have told us, we could have done something about it and helped you out of there!" Michael exclaimed, trying to stay calm.
   "I know I should have, I was just so scared what you guys would have thought and what would have happened with my father if he found out..." I sighed looking down at the ground.
    "It's okay, we know now and I promise if not we, I will get you out of there!" Luke exclaimed.
    "Yes we will for sure get you out of that shitty place, you do not deserve any of that!" Ashton spoke. A couple of minutes passed and I decided to go find Calum and try to explain to him what I just told the other guys.
    "Hey I'm going to find Cal, I need to tell him the truth" I spoke nervously, afraid Calum wouldn't understand.
    "Go ahead I think he really needs to know, and show him it was none of your fault!" I agreed with Luke and made my way to find the missing boy. It took a few moments to find him, thankfully he was only outside and sat of the back step. Opening the door, I walked out and sat right next to him.
    "Cal?.."
    "What do you want y/n?"
    I sighed, hearing the anger in his voice "look I feel completely terrible about everything, but please just hear me out and let me explain what happened please?"
     "Fine.." he sighed, still not looking at me.
     I looked toward the pool and started fiddling with my fingers, I began to explain from the beginning and ended with what actually caused me to stop talking to them. "Oh... I-I'm sorry y/n, I guess I should have let you explain; I was so upset and thought we were the ones who did something wrong; I though I did something."
   "Please Cal, you could never do anything to make me stop talking to any of you. That is the last thing I ever wanted, I was so upset and especially since I couldn't even give any of you a reason as to why."  I looked towards him, just as he looked at me. I swallowed before saying what I really wanted to say, "Cal, it hurt me so much when he forced me not to speak to any of you, especially you Cal. I-I-I love you Calum" I looked down at my lap, nervous to see his reaction.
  "Y/n?" I felt a hand go under my chin, pulling it up to look back into the beautiful brown eyes "I never wanted to ruin our friendship and how close we were, but I love you more then friends and I still do." My eyes grew wide, as he began to lean in. I closed my eyes and he began to pull me closer until I felt his warm lips on mine. The kiss was absolutely amazing, and I did not regret it one bit. "Y/n, I promise from now on to protect you from anything and anyone. I mean i said that when we first became friends, but apparently I didn't do well enough so this time I truly mean it and I am never letting you back to your fathers; alone anyway."
     Smiling I leaned in to hug him "thank you cal, that means  so much, you and the guys are are honestly the best thing to ever happen to me!" I sighed in relief, finally feeling at more ease; knowing I would finally get to be safe from my father.