It was time for the boys to leave today and move on to another town.
I was texting Jack from the moment I woke up and he promised me that we would stay in touch and carry on whatever we have.
I was still sad though. I mean I couldn't just head down to the venue or the boys apartment and chill with them. The only way I could talk to them would be the through texting and Skype sessions. It just wasn't the same.
They were all coming round before they left for a meal with me and mum. This time I was helping cook. I wanted everything to be perfect because this essentially was our last supper.
I was chopping the vegetables when the doorbell rang,telling us that they have arrived. I gently placed the knife down, not wanting to accidentally stab someone or anything, and headed to get the door.
I wiped my hands on the apron I was wearing and twisted the doorknob.
"Lily!" the boys cheered.
"Hey guys." I giggled. They all walked in giving me hugs, Jack G was the last in and when he was sure the guys had entered the kitchen, he kissed me.
A throat being cleared interrupted us. I broke away with a boiling face to see mum of all people standing there. She had an eyebrow raised and a mocking look on her face.
"You leave me to slave over the oven by myself to kiss this boy?!" she fakes being angry causing me and Jack to laugh and follow her back inside. I have a cool mum.
I resumed my position and began helping again as the boys settled themselves at the table with drinks.
The food didn't take long and we were soon walking through with plates that carried pizza.
Ok so I lied. We didn't make a fantastic complex meal. We ordered pizza because we thought the boys would appreciate that more and I was chopping vegetables to put as a side just in case anyone wanted to be a little bit healthy. Like that was ever going to happen but mum insisted.
The pizza's were demolished within seconds and we resigned to the living room to watch some films. We had to practically drag mum with us, said she didn't want to impose but I think that the boys thought of her as a mum figure that they were clearly lacking seeing as though they didn't bring their mums on tour with them.
I didn't let my sadness invade my thoughts for the whole evening and I was pretty proud of myself, but it was when we were all sat down, eyes glued to the tv, that my mind really began to overwork.
I looked at every single one of them and just thought about how I couldn't bare to have any of them not in my life. They had all become like best friends to me, practically brothers. I don't know what me and Jack have but personally I think it's something special and I would be a fool to give that up. But what can I do? I can't just attach myself to the back of their car. A) I'd probably die and B) who does that?!
I removed Jack's arm from my shoulder, announcing I was going to the bathroom. Jack has been very touchy feely with me today, not that I mind but I think he realises that this is the last chance he'll get to be like this with me or even at all. We don't know what could happen. Long distance could break us. Hopefully it wouldn't, but you never know.
Look at me, thinking like we're in a relationship. Don't get ahead of yourself Lily.
I did my business, washed my hands and strolled back downstairs.
When I was at the threshold of the lounge I could hear that the movie had been stopped and the hushed voices of my mum and best friends. Maybe they're just saying thank you.
I shrugged and walked in causing all heads to turn to me, their conversation ceased which made me incredibly suspicious.
"Don't mind me guys, carry on." I said whilst resuming the movie. Jack took the remote from my hand, pausing the movie once again.
"Hey wh-" I began.
"Lily hun, listen." Mum said seriously. Ok what was this about. Have the boys told her about the pranks we pulled because they weren't that bad if you think about it! I turned so I was facing them all, my eyes flitted from every face but none of them gave anything away.
"Ok what's going on." i said annoyed. Someone please just get to the point!
"Well we've spoke to your mum and she's ok with it but it's really up to you. I'll let your mum tell you." Ok..
"Mum?" I sounded like a little girl who was in trouble and I hated it but I felt so clueless right now.
"Lil, the boys and I have been talking about this ever since you brought them over and then we kind of concluded it just now. They've offered you to go on tour with them for five months. They just fired their makeup artist and they need someone else and well you're amazing at that kind of thing even if what you're doing won't be elaborate." My jaw dropped. Tour, with my boys, for five whole months?! I'd be crazy not to say yes! Id miss my mum so much but I need to grow up at some point, I'm seventeen, nearly eighteen. It's time.
"Yes yes yes!!" I practically screamed and tackled the boys into a massive group hug. I was spending five months with these guys. I released them and padded over to mum. I pulled her into me and peppered her face with kisses, muttering 'thank you thank you thank you' constantly. She laughed in my grip causing me to let out a giggle.
"You're the best, mum, I love you." I spoke sincerely. She really was. I don't have a dad in my life but she filled that roll. She knew when I needed her but she also knew when to let me fly. I just hope I get to repay her somehow in the future. She deserves every ounce of happiness.
The rest of the evening flew by and before I knew it, I was packing my suitcase to leave. The guys were helping me and we soon had it finished. I had packed for every type of weather and every single occasion I could think of. I even brought spares. It's safe to say I was prepared.
Nate hauled my suitcase down the stairs and loaded it in a car that would take it to the tour bus. A freaking tour bus. I know.
They said their goodbye's and thankyou's to mum and left us with some privacy.
"So this is it. You're growing up. I knew you were going to be fantastic and you haven't let me down. I love you, Lily. So much. Don't forget your old mum ok?" my eyes began filling up with pesky tears. Do not cry Lily. Hold it together.
"I love you too mum. You don't realise how much I appreciate you. It's only five months. It'll fly by, I promise you." My voice was thick with sadness but I knew that this is what I wanted to do. Plus, it was temporary not permanent.
I gave her one last hug before she practically pushed me out of the door, claiming that I was going to get soppy and she couldn't handle that.
I stumbled into Jack's soothing arms as we walked to the black car that would deliver us to the tour bus.
His hands rubbed up and down my sides, trying to calm me. I swiftly wiped a lone tear that had escaped and took a deep breath to compose myself.
I slid in next to Sam in the car, Jack on my other side. They all looked at me with sympathy on their faces; it made me feel like a baby.
"Honestly guys I'm fine." I assured them but they didn't look convinced. Hell, I wasn't even convinced myself.
I kept silent as they all talked amongst themselves. I didn't realise we were there until we pulled to a stop.
Jack helped me out of the car and the first thing I saw was the tour bus.
Like it was hard to miss!
It was gigantic and it said digi tour on the side in blue. This was going to be my home for five months. I loved it.
My luggage was already in the bus so all we had to do was board.
I stepped on and sighed.
This is when everything changes.
Authors note
So she's going on tour with the guys! How cools that? also Thankyou so much for 1.11K reads! You don't realise how nice that was to wake up to. Comment what you thought of this chapter and give it a vote if you like it. As always thanks for reading xx
