London is For Lovers

8.

ts 1am and I'm getting ready. I'm showering, blow drying my hair and styling it afterwards. Then I apply a tiny amount of make up. Congratulations, you don't actually look that gross today. I smile to myself as I check my appearance in the mirror. I'll have to be at Josh's in thirty minutes. I grab my purse and my phone and walk downstairs. I already searched for bus connections to Weybridge so I'm just walking to the bus station to wait there. After half an hour I arrive in Weybridge. I take my phone and look what street I have to go to because I don't really remember. "Where the hell is that street?", I whisper as I walk around. "Ahw fuck it I'll call him". I dial his number and wait. "Madison where are you?", Josh laughs. "I- I can't find your house". He laughs again. "Do you know what street you're in right now? You can't be that far". I told him the name of the street. "That's like SO near my house! I'll come and get you". "Thanks", I giggle and hang up. After not even 5 minutes I can see him at the end of the street smiling like an idiot. I can't help but smile too. I feel like his smile could light up the whole world. My smile on the other hand is horrible. I'd kill for perfect teeth like his. "Hey", Josh smiles and wraps his arms around me. God, I love getting hugs from taller people. "Hello!", I chuckle. "My house is right there, just around the corner", he smiles and points at a house on the right side.

We've been sitting on his couch for an hour talking about random things that came to my mind. Josh is such a good listener. He's really interested in everything I say and that's kinda surprising. No one besides Dan and Phil ever gave a shit.

"So.. How long have you been living here?", Josh asks. "1 week", I laugh. "And you already made friends, impressive!". "Yeah, definetly wasn't expecting that. It was a good choice to move here. I'm already having more friends here then in Germany". "You weren't that popular, huh?". I laugh. "Josh they hated me. I got beaten up a lot and everyone used to bully me but let's not talk about that". His smile fades and he stares into my eyes. "I'm always there for you. You're a great person, I already know that". I blush. "Thanks". We look at each other for a bit until Josh asks me: "Are you hungry?". I nod and we walk to the kitchen. "Let me see... Well, we could make Mac N' Cheese. I don't have anything else right now, sorry", he smirks. "Or we could go to McDonalds. Or a fancy restaurant if that's what you want". "Haha no, I think Mac N Cheese will do". I spot the macaroni in the cupboard above me. I try to reach for it, but fail thanks to me being 5'2. Suddenly a pair of strong arms lift me up and I grab the pack. "Thanks!", I laugh.

After 'cooking' our meal we sit down again and Josh turns the TV on. "Ahw it's Ice Age! Let's watch that!". "Really?", he giggles. "Yes! I've never really watched the English version. I really love that movie". "Whatever you prefer, princess". After watching the movie for an hour I feel myself getting really tired. I lean on Josh's shoulder and right after I close my eyes, my phone rings. I sigh and pick up. "Hello?". "Hey, it's Dan! I was just wondering when you'll be home?". "7-ish I guess". "Okay, how will you get home?". "Bus I think. I don't know, maybe Mr. Franceschi offers to drive me?". I look over to Josh and he nods. I smile. "Yeah he'll drive me. See ya!". I end the call and cuddle up with Josh again. He puts a blanket over us and gives me some pillows.

"Dan seems like a good guy", Josh suddenly says. "He is indeed. He's the male me to be honest. I'm so happy to have him". "Wait, are you two together?", he says kinda shocked. "Haha no! I'm happy to have him as my best friend. Same with Phil. Without them I'd be completely alone here". Josh nods. "Dan won't leave you, neither will Phil and I. Please don't forget that. We all love you". He kisses my forehead and I blush again. "I know...", I whisper.

At 5:30pm the doorbell rings. "oh you were expecting guests? Fuck I'm sorry I can leave i-". "Calm down, girl! Probably just my band mates". "I'm not good with people, you know". "They will love you! If its them". He grabs my hand and takes me with him to open the door. I kind of just hide behind him. A guy stands in the door frame. Blonde. Tall. Tattoos. Behind him appears another guy. Brown hair. Just as tall. Fuck.