Chasing Planes (A One Direction Story) Completed

Chapter 24

Elaine's P.O.V

It was already two weeks later and we had made it to New Mexico last night. After spending a whole day with the boys doing sound check and Josh texting  Rebecca, I decided I needed a break from everything!

I double coated my lips with my favorite chocolate covered strawberry flavored lip gloss. Once I left the bathroom, I caught up with Valerie who was waiting for me outside. I already made Josh aware that I wasn't attending tonight's show.

 I started the car with the keys Louis let me borrow. We drove off, and found our way at Starbucks. After ordering our Vanilla beans, we grabbed a seat in the almost empty room.

"So tell me girl. Whats on your mind?" Valerie asked while sipping on her cold drink. I let out a long, stressed out sigh before answering her question.

"I don't know.. This whole.. confusion thing happened on the first day of tour. When Rebecca came" I said emotionally tired. I couldn't stand hearing Josh talking to her or seeing him texting her anymore. "You don't think he cheated on her right?" 

"No hun.. She's a good friend. They both seem completly... friendy? And besides, she would have flipped out. Knowing she came unplanned, Josh couldn't have possibly been able to warn her. And he sure wouldn't have reacted like that" she explained. She's right.

"I feel like he doesn't even care anymore. He talks to her every day. Texts her everyday... I just feel like.. we've faded ever since" I said almost shedding a tear. I really did care for him..

"I don't wanna seem like a terrible friend, but I think its not going to go up hill from here" she admitted.

"Your not a terrible friend Valerie.. You're being honest! I appreciate that!" 

"So what are you going to do?" she asked while eating her whipped cream.

"I don't know.. I don't wanna think about it anymore" I said while sipping on my drink. After a mere minute or so, Valerie decided to continue speaking..

Valerie's P.O.V

"Question.." I started. "Don't you think Harry is like.. really sexy?" I asked. The question almost made Elaine choke.

"Really? I didn't think you.. saw him that way"she answered back.

"What? It doesn't bother you.. does it?"

"No.." she answered unassuring.

"Oh well. But no seriously.. I saw him shirtless and.. YUM" I squeaked while biting my lip. Her cheeks had turned a bright shade of pink. I was clearly testing her waters.

" I get it! You like him" she barked. I knew I was getting closer.

"So you sure you don't like him.. at all?" I decided to ask just once more.

".. I'm sure" she replied.

"Alright" I said.

We eventually finished out drinks, and drove back to the venue. After the first night of tour, we finally were able to stay at hotels instead of the bus. Good thing too cause my neck KILLED me after sleeping on that sofa.

 Elaine's P.O.V

I couldn't deal with the silent conversations Josh and I would have. Only stares and looking back at his phone. He'd say "Hi love, morning love" once in a while.. it was already gone. Whatever we had wasn't there anymore.

I knocked on Josh's door once. I needed to make sure I was completely right about everything.

"Hello" he said while giving me a smile. I grabbed his hand softly, and led him to the end of the long hallway. His face showed confusion once we stopped. I grabbed his face, and brought it close to mine. Our lips touched for the first time since the beginning of tour.

Once we seperated, I looked deeply into his eyes. Still not getting it, I decided to finish the deal once and for all.

"Josh.." I started slowly. "I love you" I spit out. I looked to see if he would return the three words.. they never did.

"I--" he stopped. I let out a sigh, and a single tear.

"Listen.. I feel like you don't even want me around anymore.. I don't know what we've become. And I can't stand you texting and skyping her.. You obviously love her Josh" I said quietly hoping no one would hear us.

"I'll let you go for the sake of this.. friendship. I'll pack up, and go back home" I said, and walked before giving him a chance to talk.

I forcefully opened my room door, and slammed it. I felt completely broken. Empty, shattered, unwanted. I understand his point. He can't help it. And I'm quite sure it wasn't done intentionally..

"Whats wrong"

"It's over.. I'm leaving" I opened my laptop, and searched for plane tickets back to L.A.

"You're not leaving! You can't.."

"I am.. I don't have a need to be here" I said.

"I'm leaving too then" she added. I looked at her as if she were on crack. I knew how much she was enjoying tour. And she didn't break up with anyone.. She wasn't leaving.

"Your staying cause I said so"

"You know the boys won't let you do this.." she fought back believing I'd change my mind.

"Whatever I can leave if I feel like it" I said paying for my one way ticket back. I closed my laptop, and began putting my clothes in my luggages.

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Elaine's P.O.V

"Paul would you kill me if I asked for a ride to the airport?" with my little puppy face, he kindly said yes and we were off. 5:45 A.M. I made sure of getting an early ticket before anyone woke up.

We drove for thirty minutes before finally arriving. I grabbed my suitcases, and rolled along the cold marble floor. My flight was leaving in twenty minutes. I quickly ran to my section, and sat in the waiting area before they called flights.

I let out a big sigh before checking my phone for any messages. Thankfully none! I was so glad no one had woken up yet. I left a little note on each of the hotel room doors. It wasn't long before I heard a call for my name. 

 Authors Note

mmkay so so so very sorry about taking FOREVER to update but its here!!