Through The Dark

Sophia's POV

I stepped out first.

"Well, goodbye Harry." I said, giving him a side hug.

"Hey. You can always change your mind. We'll be happy, and we'll be waiting." He said.

I swallowed, then nodded. What was I supposed to say?
Yeah thanks but I'll skip out on touring the world.
It was the truth...

I turned to Niall. "Be safe." I said, wrapping my arms around his waist. He and I had a connection, we understood each other. Niall placed his hands around me.
"Don't get into trouble, either. People still know you as my best friend so what you do affects me." He said.

I pulled away, smacking his arm. "Oh shut up. The same goes for me, you fool."

"Goodbye, Sophia." Michael said, crushing me in a hug.

"Bye, Michael." I grunted, my arms cross crossing and pressed into my chest.

"Oh, sorry. Forgot you white girls are fragile." He apologized, letting me go and patting me down, brushing away some invisible dust.

"Take care of her." He said, his eyes searching mine.

"You know I will, Mike." I smiled.

I stepped away, and watched as Luce and Michael embraced.
I noticed another person standing a bit off.

Ashton. He as well had finished saying goodbye to Eric and Luce.

Harry, Niall and Eric stood off, avoiding the awkwardness that hung about, making a big fuss about exchanging numbers and useless things like football or some food someone had to try.

"Sophia." Ashton said.

I cringed, slowly turning to him.
"A-Ashton." I said, nodding.

He took off his blue bandana, folding it, unfolding it as he found the words to say.

I took the chance.

"Look, Ashton. I know, I fucked all of this up. And I'm sorry. I know these words will do nothing to ease this situation.. But I just wanted to tell you I never should have used you, and pushed your things aside to be focused on myself. It's just talking to you- I don't know I either figure things out or forget about everything and escape with you to doing odd things like quoting stupid writers and making shapes out of stars. I regret forgetting that you weren't a psychiatrist to let me think things out." I paused, running my hands through my hair. "I just.. Ugh. Last night was probably the worst night I've sever had. I'd wake up and find myself at your door, but then remembering I couldn't talk to you to things things out because well the problems were with you. And while I'm talking about these thoughts that are running through my mind, I just thought one thing."

He looked up at me, waiting.

"I- I need you." I whispered.

He closed his eyes, shaking his head.
"I don't know what to say."

I stayed silent.

"Here. I'm going to leave you with this," Ashton said, pressing the bandana into my hand. "and this- never forget that you needed me when I needed you."

I curled my fingers around the bandana.
"What does-"

"Okay guys. I've held off as long as I can, but we need to go. Now. Weather's picking up. We have to go right now." The employee said, waving frantically inside.

I turned to Ashton. "Wait I-"

He placed his hand on my shoulder.
"Be safe."

I stood frozen as he picked up his bags and followed the employee. Harry and Niall followed.

"I can't do it." Michael said frantically, kissing Luce all over her face.

A tear dripped as she shook her head, and placed her hands on his chest.
"You have to go."

"I can't." He said, holding onto her.

"Michael Gordon Clifford if you don't drag your skinny ass through those doors in two seconds..." She said, pushing him away.

It was difficult to see her do that. She was practically sobbing, yet pushing him away. And angry...

"I swear Luce I can't-" Mike continued, but she kissed him.

"Go. Now. I'll call you." She said.

He kissed her forehead, picked up his bag and ran.
"Goodbye, Love." He yelled.

Luce sniffled. I turned to her, giving gher a squeeze.
"You'll be okay."

I let her go, and as soon as I did, Eric wrapped me in another hug.

"So did you two make up?" He asked.

I looked down at the bandana in my hands. I crumpled in my hand, then undid it.

"No." I laughed. "But we got something figured out."

"C'mon. Let's go eat. I wanna see you guys get mobbed by fans just for being friends with the Brit Irish Aussie heartthobs." Eric said, placing his arms around both Luce and my shoulder's.

"I think we all agree this will be a long four months." I sighed.

Notes

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okay. we have two chapters left. and the epilogue.

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