My Brother the Popstar

Chapter 3: A Stuck-Up Band

  A/N: Hey guys! It's me again, but you already knew that, right? I want to apologise for the shortness of all my chapters, I try to make them as long as possible but please remember I'm new at this. Remember to vote/follow/comment if you enjoy!

Picture of Rachel's outfit above^

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*Liam's POV*

My heart skips a beat when Rach and Mum enter the room. It's like how long it's been is finally hitting me. I guess before, when I was busy, it was easy to forget all the time spent away from my family. However now, after six months, seeing them in front of me reminds me how much I missed them. 

My little sister has changed so much, it's incredible to see the amount of growing up she's done. Not only is the brunette a bit taller, she's also grown out her now long, brown hair. When I left, it was about shoulder length. Now Rach's mess of waves falls down her back. 

Not only that, but she's also learned how to dress! Now, don't get me wrong, my sister has always had fashion sense. But her wardrobe wasn't so mature when I left. It mainly consisted of girly pinks and purples, and loads of dresses. Now, here Rach stands wearing a black leather jack and skinny jeans. Something our stylist would call Biker Chique. The baby weight is gone from her now slender face. Overall, Rach just looks ten times more mature than when I left. 

Despite this newfound air of maturity, Rachel seems to be acting really shy, like she doesn't want to be here. She's been hiding behind Mum like a five-year old, and won't make eye contact with any of us. I don't blame her. If she'd left for a TV show for six months, and then all of a sudden come back, I'd feel a little shy, too.

Oh, who am I kidding? I already am feeling a little shy!

"Mum, Rachel," I finally break the silence, enveloping them both in a hug. "It's great to see you." Mum hugs back, squeezing me tightly, but Rachel seems to tense up.

"Honey," Mum comments back softly. She ruffles a bit of my hair and gets a good look at face. "Just look at you! It's great to see you, too."

"I've missed you guys." I state, looking directly at Rachel. I want her to know how much I really have missed her. The brunette girl seems like she's almost angry at me for something. This could have to do with the emails and texts she sent me. I tried my best to reply, but at one point my phone number got leaked and I had to get a new one. The only people I'd given my new number to were members of the band and Mum. I feel terrible for not having talked to my sister, but it really slipped my mind.

When my gaze falls on Rachel, she just glares at the floor. It makes my heart fall. Something tells me this is going to be a rocky summer with her.

*Rachel's POV*

Liam's hair has grown out a lot, and he has obviously been working out, judging by his somewhat muscular body. No matter what, though, my older brother still has the same heartwarming smile and calm, caring eyes. Other than the more athletic build, he hasn't changed one bit. I suppose the band's management team makes them work out with a personal trainer, because all of the boys look a bit on the buffer side as well. Of course, appearances are everything when you've got a million teenage girls pining over you.

"Mum, Rachel." Liam says after about a minute of awkward silence. He walks over and wraps both of us in a hug, the rest of the band hot on his heels. "It's great to see you."

Mum hugs back, but I don't. My entire body tenses up in a sort of nervous response, and I just want to get out of here. I want things to be normal again, like the way they were before all of this happened.