Through The Dark

Sophia's POV

"Sophia. Wake up. Rehearsal in an hour!" Someone said, shaking my shoulders and waking me up.

I cracked on eye open to see Harry standing over me, looking quite perplexed.

Opening both eyes, I rubbed my eyes. I was on the couch, and Niall was snoring on the couch beside me.
Last night's event flooded through my mind.

"Isn't rehearsal tomorrow?" I asked, clearing my throat to get rid of the morning voice.

"It was supposed to be. The 5SOS boys will be touring with us as well, so we need as much practice as we can. " Harry said, walking over to Niall. He leaned over and tickled his face with his unruly curls.

Niall's faced twitched, and he batted at empty space. Harry repeated his motions. Niall finally shot His eyes open.
"What's that for?" He grumbled. He sat up, and noticed me on the couch. "Hey." He said, smiling.

"Hey. I'm going to go home and change, then I'll meet you guys here in half an hour." I said, getting up and grabbing my phone. I gave each one a hug. "Tell Sadie I said good morning!" I said as I put my shoes on.

"You know.. You're welcome to move in. We're rarely home when we're on tour. Save some money." Harry offered.

"I'll think about it. Bye!" I said, walking out the door and closing it behind me.

I decided to hail a cab, especially since I didn't have those extra ten minutes to walk to my flat. I payed the driver, and walked up the stairs to my flat.

I had only moved in two months before, so boxes were still unpacked. I rummaged through a box before choosing my outfit.

I quickly showered, changed, did my make up, and blow dried my hair.

Grabbing a jacket, I headed out the door and hailed yet another cab.

I ran ran into the hallway, about to knock on Harry and Niall's door, when the door swung open.

"Took you long enough." Niall teased.

"Well I always have to look perfect."

"I don't think so."

"Right on time! The nanny just got here." Harry shouted, easing Niall out the door and closing it behind him, locking the door.

The ride to wherever the rehearsal was to take place at was short and before I knew it, we had arrived.

we entered the elevator.

"Nervous?" Harry asked.

"Just a little." I admitted.

"It'll be okay. Trust me." Niall assured me.

The doors opened with a ding, and we entered what seemed the top of the building. It was a high room, with concrete floor, a corner with lighted mirrors and the other full of various guitars, microphone stands, and a drum set.

A group of people stood of to the corner.

Simon stepped out of the circle.
"Sophia, darling. Good to see you! Now, everyone gather up. Chop Chop. Good. Now, this is Sophia. She will be touring with you for the entire WWA tour. She will be playing piano on three songs, vocal on one, as well as a closing. Song with all the bands. This tour is vital to each and every one of you. It will bring fame to 1D, but bring more fame to these new aspiring artists. Now, I will return in a couple hours to take you all out for some dinner. Behave." Simon said, patting Zayn on the back and walking away with his assistant.

Four unfamiliar faces stood out between Zayn, Liam and Louis.

"I'm Calum." The tanned skin one said, extending his hand.

"Nice to meet you." I said smiling.

The one with colored hair smiled.
"My name is Michael. Nice to meet me, the pleasure is all yours." He said, bowing.

"Oh it is. I'm breathing the same air as Michael Clifford!" I exclaimed.

He laughed.
"Funny. I could get used to you."

"I'm Ashton. Nice to meet you." The one with dark hair said.

I shook his hand.
"The same here." I said, smiling.

He smiled back. His smile made my smile wider. It was infectious.

"I am the great Luke Hemmings." The blonde one said.

"How great?" I quipped, shaking his hand.

"Oh. GREATLY." He said.

"Alrighty then. I am Jake, I will be your go-to-goy for the next months. Consider me your coach. I will help you guys out during rehearsals and stuff. I'm new as well, but I'm sure we can get used to each other. Now, let's get to work.
We will be doing Diana and Heartbreak Girl mashup featuring Sophia for the finale, and.. Drumroll please. A new music video!" A tall guy with sandy brown hair said.

Damn. A music video already?

"So jam out, sing a bit. Hang out. It's a day to reconnect. You'll all be together for quite some time." Jake continued.

Everyone dispersed to do their own thing.

Someone hummed, some played on the guitar, a couple tested out the drums.

Eyeing the baby grand, I walked towards it.

I sat down and closed my eyes, and put my fingers on the keys. The sound of Valerie from Amy Winehouse sprang forth as I pressed the ivory keys. I lost myself to the music and didn't realize the song had ended until my fingers stopped playing.

Someone clapped. I opened an eye to see who was applauding me.

Ashton sat on the bench next to me.
"That was great!" He exclaimed.
He swung his legs over so we both faced the piano.

"I didn't see you there." I admitted.

"I'm mysterious...." He said. "Could you. Play it again?"

I was baffled. I cleared my throat and tucked a stray strand. Of hair that had fallen loose. "Uh. Yeah."

I stretched my fingers and places them over the keys. I yard the intro, and watched how various keys went up and down in a rhythm.

"Well, sometimes I go out by myself, and I look across the water. And I think of all the things, you're doing.
And in my head I paint a picture.." Ashton sang.

I motioned for him to continue while I played.

His voice was smooth and precise as he sang the story of Valerie. We were wrapped up in the moment.

I noticed he stopped singing and I checked my movement.

"That was bloody amazing!" Ashton exclaimed.

"It was!" I agreed.

He smiled, and I smiled back.


"Love, that was great!" Harry said, walking towards us and placing a kiss on my cheek. I pushed his shoulders away.

"Thanks. I heard you too." I said. "We definitely need to do that ag-" I began to say, but noticed Ashton was gone.

"Where did... Never mind. Harry! The hell was that for? A kiss?" I hissed.

He shrugged his shoulders.
"you're my girlfriend." He stated.

"fake. Fake girlfriend. " I clarified.

"You really need to see your actions. I saw you kissing Biall. Now you're with Ashton?" Harry asked.

"Look. I don't know whether or not I like you or Nial," I ignored the look on Harry's face. "But that doesn't mean I can't talk to any other males." I said.

"Wait. You like me?" Harry asked.

I groaned and placed my head on the top of the piano.
"It was a little crush. Okay? But I'm getting over it."

His smile faltered. "I kinda liked you too."

I blinked a couple times. "Oh. Well, it's over now. Speaking about our whole "relationship thing", we really bed TJON talk to Simon." I stated.

"Oh. Okay." Harry said, before walking away.

Ashton glanced up from where he was standing with Calum And waved. I smiled back.

Focusing my attention on the piano, I began to play the first few keys of Heartbreak Girl.

"Hi." Niall whispered, sitting down on the bench.

I bit my lip as I tried to recall the next notes.
"Hey." I murmured.

"What? No hello for your boyfriend?" Niall asked.

I peered at him.
"Excuse me?" I asked.

"Well, you are my girlfriend." Niall said.

"Since when?" I asked.

"Since last night when we took a couple shits and I asked you." He said.

I sighed. "Niall. I'm so so sorry. I was really drunk. The kiss was sort of a one time thing. I really need some time. I love you, but not like that." I admitted.

"Oh. Well, I was sorta drunk too. We both sorta passed out. I may admit, I had a um "crush" on you. I realized now it was silly. We um. Good?" He asked.

"Yeah." I said, smiling. Niall got up and went to the guitars.

Wow. I must learn to stay away from shots.
I did not remember a thing.

"Alright everyone? Who's hungry?" Simon said, clapin his hands.

"Me!" Zayn exclaimed.

Simon on smiled and walked over to me.

"So. How is it going with Harry?" He asked.

"I don't know. We both kinda liked each other, but we don't anymore. It's just really awkward." I confessed.

Simon nodded. "Well, let's just see how it goes from here.
Actually, I was planning for your relationship to be officialized to the fans."

"Oh? Well, I guess I can still do it." I said.

"Good. I'll talk to Harry. Your relationship is only seen through the outside world. Social media, planned dares, etcetera.
I've had intel on a brief connection with you and Ashton. Don't look at me that way. Now, if you wish to date someone while this plan is on cue, it will be confidential and private. No outside dates, or selfies with the two of you. Got it?" Simon clarified.

Ashton and I? hmm.
"Got it. Thanks for clarifying this up, Simon."
I replied.

"Food!" I heard the guys scream as take out was placed in what seemed a dining area.

"You're welcome. Now, go eat!" He said.

I walked over to the table.

-TBC-

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