Long Way Home

two

I waited patiently for the man who could possibly kill me without anyone knowing, i went ahead and ordered my own drink, i had several conversations in my head, trying to find ideas to talk about, i was freaking out, and over what? i have no clue, its not like it was a date or anything.

Carter: Wren i hate you. 

Wren: yeah yeah sure you do ;)

"So do you call every guy you meet a pretty boy?" Calum laughed as he slid into the booth i was hiding in, I smiled and locked my phone, giving him my full attention. "No, but i must say, my best friend Wren sent that. not me" I shrugged letting out a laugh. He gave me a soft smile as we began telling each other small details about each other, and i had to admit, for only knowing him for a couple of weeks he really did make a small difference in my mood.

"So what are your plans for new years?" Calum asked me, I played with the empty sugar packet on the table, "i'm not sure, i might just stay home this year, all my friends are back in Melbourne" i hummed, learning my elbows on the table as i looked at him, "but why do you ask?"

"a few friends of mine- we're planning to have a party and this is my shi**y invitation for you to come" He laugh, I nodded "okay, okay ill come but can i bring a plus one?" With a yes, we finished off our drinks, not even realising how late it got, we said our goodbyes and went our own way home.

Christmas was amazing, we had a family lunch with Wren and her family, it was different this year but I had always liked change, it kept life sophisticated and no so plain boring. It had always been a rough Christmas these past years, but as a family we did what we could to celebrate it. They all normally ended with big arguments or just no one in the mood to celebrate, my family was confusing but its us.

Wren and I had worked on a new song together, i couldn't sing if my life dependent on it but i had excelled at playing both piano and guitar but Wren had the talent, i could listen to her sing all day if i really wanted to. I was proud of her, to watch her go purse her music career it made me insanely happy, i could only hope i could go on with the dreams of becoming a doctor.

New years. 

A night i was slightly dreading, for two reasons, i had to go back to uni next week to do my exams and i was meeting all of Calum's friends. Wren tried telling me they were a world famous band and that it isn't 'Just a joke' but i leant to never fall for her jokes, And if they were 'so famous' how have i not heard of them? 

Calum and I had been frequently texting back and fourth, we grew closer over the few weeks but every time i asked about this so called band, he blew it off so i made a mental note to ask him at the party. 

As Wren and I were getting ready, she was in charge of the music claiming she had a 'fire playlist' i just focused on getting ready, As i finished off my makeup i applied lip balm to my lips as i turned to Wren as she played a song i had never heard before. "What song is this? I want to add it to my playlist" I hummed as i grabbed my phone, sitting on my bed as she fixed up her makeup.

"oh this? Its called Waste The Night, by 5 Seconds of Summer" My jaw dropped as I frowned at her "why didn't you tell me sooner!" I yelled, i opened instagram and did my research as fast as i could, looking at Calum's page I could feel myself internally panicking "holy sh*t, holy- Wren we can't go tonight!" I exclaimed as she laughed. "I tried telling you, but we're going, no take backs! and go get changed, were leaving in ten."

Getting into the Uber all i could do was stare at the page in front of me, why didn't he tell me? oh god, so may questions filled my head, not being able comprehend whats happening right now. 

Arriving at a private bar, i told the bouncer our names before he let us in. I pulled Wren to the bar, getting any type of alcohol in me before I saw Calum.

Calum: Have you arrived yet? 

Carter: yeah i'm here,  at the bar 

Calum: stay there, i'm on my way 

I could've left right then and there but I didn't, i told myself what if? giving myself the biggest peptalk of the century, I quickly drowned my drink to calm my nerves. 

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Cliffhanger? haha not really but i hope you liked this chapter :)