Daylight (a.i)

Thirteen

Jo's POV

Once we reached the hotel again, I'd managed to stop crying. These past few days had just been too overwhelming, considering I had two boys fall for me, who in which I barely even knew.

"Jo, we don't have to go inside right now if you're not ready. The last thing I want to do is force you to go inside" Ashton's voiced boomed over the soft rain which was now hitting against the roof of the car.

"No i'm fine - we can go in."

I unlocked the car door and hopped out before trailing along behind Ashton. Once we arrived closer to the entrace, Ashton was greeted by a group of fans who all wanted to speak to him.

"Jo - here take the spare keys. I'll be up in a second" Ashton said before handing me the room key he was holding.

I crept up the stairs and found the room where, from the outside, the loud sound of the song 'Air Guitar' could be heard.

I unlocked the door to find Luke on the coffee table in his underwear, Calum videoing him and a red-cheeked Michael laughing to himself. I continued on into the room that Ashton had given up for me and fell onto the bed with a flustered sigh.

Not before long, there was a knock on the door, assuming it wa Ashton, I shouted that it was open. A nervous looking red headed Michael walked in and I sat up.

"Um Jo, can we talk maybe?"

"Sure Michael. Is everything alright?"

Michael sat down on the bed beside me and started smiling.

"It's just we're gonna be in a different city one of these days and I may never get to see you again. And well, I don't want that to happen. I like you. A lot more than you would expect really. Ever since I met you i've felt this connection. This probably all sounds stupid but its true. And well I haven't really been able to let that happen recently beause i've been going through a rough patch. But the last few days, when you've been here, i've forgotten about that stuff. And well I don't know how you're gonna react to this but before you say anything-"

Michael placed his red lips on mine. As our lips moved in sync, I. took everything in. Maybe he liked me a bit more than I thought.

"See Ashton. I told you there was something going on between them!" Calum burst through the door and Ashton quickly followed. I pulled away from Michael and saw ther tears welling up in Ashton's eyes. He wiped them away before storming out of the room.

"Fucking slut" Calum muttered before quickly trying to catch up with Ashton.

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"Jo I'm so sorry! I - I didn't know that they were standing there! Fuck."

I tried my hardest but I couldn't hold back the tears that were welling up in my eyes. Before I could look at Michael he was gone, rushing down the hallway after Ashton and Calum.

This was once again all to much, I can't handle this anymore. The look on Ashton's face was enough to tell me I should leave. He hates me and this time he has a reason too, maybe Calum was right.
I'm the one who has feelings for both Ashton and Michael, it's not fair to them and they can do so much better.

With that thought in mind I wiped my eyes and got up to leave the hotel for the second time.
Just before leaving I got a glimpse and Calum talking to Ashton.

"She's just another groupie Ash don't sweat it."

Ashton nodded in agreement, "You're right, she means nothing to me."

Not wanting to hear anymore I quickly escaped.

Luckily I didn't catch Luke's attention as I left the boys room and traveled to the lobby.
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It felt like I hadn't been home in ages, I actually missed my parents. It seems like Ashton and I got locked in that convenience store months ago when in actuality it hasn't even been a week.

I haven't seen my parents in a couple days and I know they will be upset with me but they'll get over it - I guess.

Walking into my childhood home, a rush of comfort engulfed me and I was greeted by my mother.

"Jo! Where have you been! This is getting ridiculous, you can't just leave when ever you feel like it."

I could tell my mom was upset but fighting with her wasn't worth it.

"sorry mom, I was staying with a friend, it want happen again. Promise."

I flashed her a smile and quickly gave her and my dad a hug before rushing upstairs.

I quickly changed out of the oversized clothing I was wearing,I had been wearing Ashton for two days now. His T-shirt was torn and faded, he told me it made him seem more punk rock.

I smiled in remembrance before pulling on my own oversized T-shirt to sleep in.

Slipping into my bed I grabbed my phone. I had three messages from a random number.

9:03
Jo it's me, Michael we need to talk

9:04
Why did u leave

9:05
I know you heard what ashton said, PLZ answer

I saved Michael's contact before preparing myself to end this drama for good.
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Hola beautiful people,
It is I, Sarah, the one who never writes the authors notes.

I just want to say I hope you enjoy this chapter and the book - wether you've been here from the start or been reading for two days, just thank you.

I hope you all had a good Christmas and holiday break and have a great 2015 filled with memories.

- Sarah xox

p.s - we're gonna start updating regularly again :)