A/N: Note at the beginning lol weird. Anyways, hi all! Sorry it has taken me so long to update and in advance, I'm sorry for this mediocre filler chapter. I've been so busy with school and preparing for some auditions and getting ready to go on a cruise, that I haven't had much time to write lately. I'm letting everyone know that I am going on a week long cruise on Friday, it's only Monday, I know but I'll be gone until Oct. 11th. So I'll TRY to update one or two more times before I leave! TRY! So here's to this chapter. Don't hate me because it's not my complete best work!




(Ashton POV)

Europe. I loved performing in Europe. It was always wild. We had our first show in Stockholm tonight and it rocked. I smiled as we drove on the bus to our next stop. We were on our way to Copenhagen for back to back shows. It was nearly 3 in the morning, making me the only one awake. It was only a 6 hour drive but it felt like forever after a huge show.

I sat on the couch in the buses make shift living room, messing around on my phone, bored. I wasn’t even tired. I had been up for nearly a full day but I couldn’t find it in me to sleep. I had one thing on my mind. Scarlett.

I was worried that I may have started to develop a little crush on her. I wasn’t mad or upset about it, just worried. She was my sister’s best friend for goodness sakes! I knew that on the other end of things, Kenz was playing the field between my best friends. So at least that sort of makes it fair.

I heard shuffling from the bunks, followed by a loud thud. I got up to investigate.

“FUCK ME.” I heard Calum curse as I opened his curtain to his bed.

“What happened?” I rolled my eyes.

“I rolled into the wall and it fucking hurt.”

“Mate, it was loud as fuck. How are they still sleeping?” I chuckled.

“They must be exhausted. Have you slept?” he asked, rubbing his eyes.

“Nope, just playing games on my phone.” I shrugged, heading back for the couch. I heard his feet hit the floor, signaling he was following me.

“Dude, how are you not tired?” he said, plopping down next to me.

I shrugged without saying a word.

“Okay, what’s wrong?” Calum turned to face me.

“Nothing.” I lied.

“I’m your best mate Ash. You don’t have to lie to me.”

“I’m not.” I shrugged him off.

“Ashton.” He said sternly. I knew he wasn’t messing around. He meant business.

“I think I like Scarlett.” I blurted out.

“Okay, so?” he asked with a chuckle in his voice.

“She’s Kenz’s best friend.” I sighed.

“I’m your best friend and Kenz is your sister.” He smirked.

“I guess but it feels wrong.”

“So that means it’s right, am I right?” he wiggled his eyebrows.

“I have no idea. What should I even do?”

“Well I’d just play it cool. I wouldn’t say anything until you’re sure. You guys are always flirting so I feel like it’s a mutual thing.” He said.

“I mean I guess so. I just don’t want to get attached and have it all come crashing down after tour. I can’t do that again.” I shook my head.

“She’s not going to be like Shannon.” He said.

I quickly looked at him with hate in my eyes. “Don’t fucking bring her up.”

“Sorry man. I didn’t think it was still that big of a deal. You haven’t talked about her in months.” He looked apologetic. “Do you think you feel like you like Scar because you haven’t had anyone else show interest since ‘she who must not be named’ or what?”

“I’ve had a rebound or two. But I’m not sure a couple one night stands really helps.” I closed my eyes tight.

“Mate, it’ll be okay. Whatever is meant to be will work itself out!” I clapped a hand on my shoulder.

I shrugged, not sure I agreed. “So what’s going on with you and Kenz?”

“I wish I knew. I feel like everything is going great and then something happens and she gets all weird.” He slumped.

“What do you mean?” I pried, being the nosy person I am. I mean it was my sister after all.

“Well she’s all into me one day and then the next day she spends hanging out with Luke all day. I don’t get it. I mean I know she’s friends with all of us but come on. She doesn’t spend time like that with Mikey. I guess you two do hang out a lot too, but still. She’s always with Luke for hours on end. They just disappear.”

“I’ve noticed that too.” I nodded.

Sadly, I knew Mackenzie was torn between the two guys. I loved them both to death but I couldn’t make this decision for her. I hated the fact that she was stringing one of them along but I figured when the time came to choose, we’d find other distractions for the heart broken.

“I heard Luke telling Piper he’s planned out a night to take Kenz on in Paris.” He sighed next to me.

“Really?” I raised an eyebrow. “As in a date?”

“I would assume! She agreed to go which is the worst part.”

“Luke doesn’t do dates, he’s too awkward. I’m sure it’s just a friends thing.” I tried to calm him down. “Maybe she doesn’t see Luke the same way he sees her.”

Calum shrugged without a response like I did earlier. We sat in silence for a while before Calums phone went off. I watched as his face lit up with happiness as he read the text.

“We’re stopping for gas because the girl’s bus needs it. Kenz told me to meet her outside our bus when we stop.” He smirked.

“See, told you. Nothing to even worry about!” I smiled.

About 10 minutes later we were pulling off into a rest stop area with petrol. When the bus came to a halt, Calum booked for the door. The other guys didn’t even budge from their bunks. I decided to wait a couple seconds before following Calum so close. I didn’t need to walk out to see him sucking face with my little sister.




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(Mackenzie POV)

“Just text him!” Skylar urged me.

“I don’t know. He’s probably sleeping.” I shrugged.

“Kenz, do it.” Piper said.

Although today had been a long and exhausting day, the girls and I were still wide awake. We had been gossiping the entire trip so far. No one had advanced any further with their guys, making it all pretty even. Skylar technically was in the lead but that didn’t mean she was going to win.

I reluctantly took my phone out of my pocket and began the text. Our driver had told us we were stopping off to fill up the bus’s tank. The girls all said it would be good to go stretch our legs and for me to have a top secret make out rendezvous with Calum or Luke. I wanted to win the bet but I felt like things were going so well with Calum so I chose him tonight.

To Calum: hey stopping for gas meet me outside your bus when we stop asap

From Calum: see u there babe ;)

“Ummm…” I felt my face heat up.

“WHAT?” Scarlett noticed.

“He called me babe and sent a winky face.” I showed them the phone.

“He wants it.” Sky winked at me.

“But be careful, if you hook up with Calum, Luke will get mad and you’ll lose the bet!” Piper stuck out her tongue. Even though Piper had basically lost, she was still excited about everything.

“I know.” I sighed as the bus pulled into the gas station. Here goes nothing.

I waited for the bus to come to a complete stop before I got up. I straightened myself up and headed outside. I shut the door behind me nervously. What was I nervous for? It was Calum! I paced back and forth in front of the door a few times before heading over to the other bus.

I took in a deep breath as I reached the boys bus. I got to their door, but no one was there. I looked around hoping to spot Cal but I didn’t. I wasn’t going to knock because I didn’t know if anyone was up. I looked around hoping he’d pop out but couldn’t find him. I turned around to head back when I heard my name.

“Kenz! I’m over here.”

I whipped my head over to the sound of his voice. He was crouched down sitting on a rock just off the parking lot. I smiled like an idiot as I walked over to him. God, I was falling for him…wasn’t I?

I made my way over, taking a seat on the rock next to him. He instantly wrapped his arm around me, pulling me in close.

“So why’d you want to meet?” he asked, smiling down at me.

“I needed some guy interaction. I’ve been on that bus with girls for 3 hours too long.” I joked.

“I hate to break it to you, but I’m not a man.” He looked at me seriously. “I have a vagina.”

“Oh, that’s what I feel when we make out. I didn’t know they got boners.” I smirked. “Let alone be that big.”

“Don’t get started now Kenz.” He smiled. “You’ve yet to finish what you’ve started every time, don’t add another to the list.”

“Wouldn’t dream of it Calum.” I rolled my eyes with a laugh.

“So tell me something Kenz.” He started. “Are you really going on a date with Luke?”

“I don’t know if it’s a date.” I shrugged, still in his grip.

“Because I don’t like the idea of that happening.” He said sternly.

“You aren’t my boyfriend, Cal. I can do what I want.” I wasn’t happy.

“Yes, but we have this thing going on.” He motioned between us.

“It’s nothing official or serious.” I shrugged, instantly regretting my words as his face fell. “I didn’t mean it like that. I’m not going on a date. Luke and I are really good friends. You’ll have to accept that, if we ever were to date.”

“Why can’t I make you my girlfriend right now?” he eyed me.

“Because I’d say no.” I stated.

“Why though, Kenz?” he pouted.

“I’m a confused free spirit hippie soul that’s hard to tame.” I laughed.

“You are though, I don’t know why you’re laughing.” He chuckled.

“You know what you should do?” I smiled.

“What’s the Mackenzie?”

“Kiss me into oblivion.” Our eyes locked on one another’s.

“Kiss the incredibly hot girl who just denied my attempt at making her my girlfriend?” he tapped his chin contemplating his thought. “Why not?” he smirked, leaning his lips down to meet mine.

We kissed for what seemed like hours. I somehow got into his lap, his arms holding me close to his torso. The wind was chilly as it nipped by us, but I didn’t care. I was heating up fast. I felt his hands roaming my body, driving my sleepy senses wild. I could kiss Calum for days on end with no break. He was a great kisser.

I felt bad for lying to him about Luke; I knew it would be a date. Luke liked me too, it was obvious. I know I should feel worse about this but I couldn’t. For some reason, I loved what was happening in my life for once. No parents to bitch, minimum school work to pass and graduate, touring the world with my best friends and brother, and getting to constantly make out with two of the hottest celebrities to ever exist. I could get used to this life.

I hated that somehow while kissing Calum, Luke always popped into my brain. What was wrong with me? Calum is hot and literally touching me! Go away Luke!

I was pulled from my mental daydream as Calum drug his hand up my thigh and to the button on my jeans. My breath hitched in my throat. I didn’t know what to do. Yes, I’ve had sex. Yes, I’ve had a guy take my pants off. No, I had never been in the parking lot of a truck rest stop when it was happening. He left his fingers rest comfortably on the button, not trying to undo them. I sighed into the kiss causing him to pull back.

“You drive me wild Kenz.” He smirked at me. “You have no idea.”

“Oh, I think I have some sort of an idea.” I snickered as I rolled my hips over his growing penis.

“You fucking grind your hips into me like it’s the last chance you have every time we kiss! What do you except?!” he groaned.

“I could take care of that…” I paused. “But not in this parking lot.”

“Come back onto the bus with me.” He wiggled his eyebrows.

“For the whole band, which includes my brother, to hear? Ah yes, good idea.” I rolled my eyes.

“You owe me, Kenz.” He smiled placing another kiss onto my mouth.

I tangled my fingers through his hair as we started to heat up our kiss again. He pulled me in as close as he could, leaving no room between us. I ground my hips into his again without even thinking. A low moan rumbled from the bottom of his throat. Whoa. That was a sexy noise. Shit! Now he’s got me all turned on. He let his fingers over my clothed center a few times. I closed my eyes. This was the farthest things had ever gone between us. Even if we were completely clothed and outside in public. He traced his fingers up and down me a few times before wrapping them into my hair, the entire time never breaking the kiss. My hands found the way down his tight chest into his thighs, eventually resting on his waistband, like he did to me.

“Kenz,” he moaned into my neck. “If you move any closer…you’ll have to finish this time.”

He placed a few sloppy kissed down my neck and back up to my lips. I was tempted to dip my hand inside his sweatpants but didn’t. He was right, I couldn’t always tease. As fucked up as this may be, I wanted to go on my ‘not date’ with Luke before I did anything sexual with either of them. Before we had time to react to any other touches or kisses we heard Ashton.

“Fucking hell.” He muttered. “You guys can’t go a second without raping one another.”

“Piss off mate.” Calum groaned. I flipped myself around on Calum’s lap to watch Ashton as he approached us.

“I would but then you’d be stranded here and we’d have to find another bassist pronto. We sort of like you, so I came to get you.”

“What about me?!” I protested.

“Eh, win some you lose some Kenz.” Ashton ruffled up my already messy, thanks Cal, hair.

“Fuck you prick!” I rolled my eyes.

Calum patted my butt telling me it was safe to get up. We walked hand in hand back to the boy’s bus. I didn’t want to go back onto the bus with Calum. I might have made up my mind. Maybe, until that date with Luke in a few days. Hormones are the devil.

Calum and I stayed back while Ashton walked up to the door not even noticing we weren’t with him anymore. He flipped around once he detected our absence.

“Cal, can I talk to Mackenzie?” he asked. “Alone.”

Calum pouted at him but nodded yes, awkwardly lingering with our hands still intertwined.

“Go ahead; kiss her goodnight or whatever it is you feel like you can’t do in front of me.” Ashton rolled his eyes.

Calum snickered but leaned down to meet me. He brushed his lips softly against mine, causing butterflies to erupt in my stomach.

“Goodnight, babe.” He smiled, placing a quick kiss on my forehead. “See you in the morning.”

“Night.” I blushed, timidly.

I watched as he walked onto the tour bus, eyes not leaving the door even after he closed it. Ashton pulled me from my thoughts.

“So Calum then?” he questioned.

“I wish I knew bro. I’m waiting to see how this date with Luke goes.” I sighed.

“Calum isn’t happy about that.” Ashton raised an eyebrow.

“Would you be happy the girl you liked was going out with someone else?” I rolled my eyes, knowing I shouldn’t have said it. “Ashton, I didn’t mean it like that. I’m sorry.”

“Calum brought her up tonight too. It’s weird. Maybe it’s a sign.” He rubbed his hand down his tired face.

“Ashy, if she calls, don’t answer.” I warned. “She’s not good for you. Plus, I thought you were into Scarlett.” I wiggled my eyebrows.

“I am, maybe. I don’t know. I don’t think I could ignore if she called.” He looked defeated.

“Let me handle it if she does. I have a feeling she will soon once she figures out you’re back on tour.” I pulled him in for a hug.

“Look, we’ll talk about this later. Me and Shannon, you and Calum and you and Luke. We’ll go for breakfast tomorrow.” He sighed, releasing me from our hug.

“Goodnight Ashton, I love you.” I smiled as I started back to my bus.

“Love you too Mackenzie.” He smiled, opening his door. “Sleep tight.”

I smiled as I entered my own bus. I missed having Ashton around. It was so nice to be able to hang out with him for once, even if it was on tour living out of suitcases. I plopped down on the couch once I got onto the bus, with 3 pairs of eyes burning into me.

“Made out, almost went too far.” I sighed, leaning my head against the rest.

“What does that even mean?” Piper rolled her eyes.

“It means I wasn’t about to take care of a boner in a truck stop parking lot.” I spat. “I have some dignity.”

“Some is the key word.” Scarlett tossed a pillow at me.

“Fuck you guys!” I shouted with a laugh.

I wouldn’t want this to be happening any other way. Yeah, it was confusing as all get out but still.

Notes

Like I said, sorry for the filler chapter! Next chapter will be better. I will attempt to update again before the cruise so you aren't going through with drawl! HA!

Let me know what you think., Thanks dolls! Love each and every reader I have!

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Some people are being super uncool lately so here's a little Stephen Richards to express my mood. Note the proper use of citations and credit given to him.

“Judgment is a negative frequency.” - Stephen Richards

Always remember that mean, negative people don't make it as far.