Niall POV

Calum and I were having an interesting conversation about what food is the best at Nando's, when he had to take a call. He just got off the phone and was walking towards me.
“So who was calling?”
He ran his hand through his hair and looked at me with a worried face.
“It was just management.”
“What did they need?”
“Um.. well…” He ran his fingers through his hair again, “They couldn't book a hotel.”
“You could always stay with us.”
“Really?” His eyes lit up. “What hotel are you at?”
Shit. How do I explain this one? I could always… lie.
“Um… We’re staying at a, local hotel. Yeah. It doesn’t have a, proper name, per say.”
“Cool,” He nodded his head in understanding, “Are you sure that it would be cool with you and your girlfriends?”
“Totally fine,” then I processed what he had said, “and they’re none of our girlfriends.”
“For long.” He winked and I hit him in the arm.
“Come on,” I said grabbing his arm and dragging him to the center of the room, “We need to tell everyone.”
As we passed the snack table I grabbed a fork, cup, and some chicken wings. Everyone glanced at me as I walked by. When we reached the middle of the room, I quickly finished my wings and tapped the glass with the fork.

Jordan’s POV

Niall tapped his glass for our attention. When did he become all formal? He cleared his throat for extra measure and stated that,
“The 5SOS guys will be staying with us at our local hotel.”
Everyone kind of just nodded in agreement. Niall walked to the snack table and I grabbed him by the arm, and pulled him over to a deserted corner.
“What the fuck are you thinking? You can’t just invite random strangers to live at my house, which I remind you, isn’t yours.” I was beyond pissed at this point. I could murder the little blond fucker.
“Okay one,” was he trying to convince me this was a good idea? “They are not random strangers. They are Luke hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin, also known as Five Seconds of Summer, who just happen to be my best mates. Two technically, we are living at your house so… yeah. Lastly, we all know you would love to spend a night with Ashton.”
He winked at me and I stomped on his foot.
I angrily mumbled ‘fine’ and marched to the center of the room. To get everyone’s attention I kind of just yelled ‘shut up’ at the top of my lungs. I got their attention.
“Okay so when Niall said, what were his words? Oh yeah, you are staying at a local hotel, he meant my house. You are all welcome to stay, just please warn me next time.” I walked away and shot Niall an evil glance.
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About 15 minutes later Dave came in and told us to leave. I had given my address to Luke and said that if management had suspicions tell them the 1D boys are renting a house.
When we walked out 5sos walked out with us. Didn't they have another group of fans coming after us? That's a question for another time.
We walked outside of the venue and said goodbye to the 5sos boys. We were about halfway to the car when a single fan came running up to us. I stepped out of the way so she could talk to the boys and whatever, but she walked over to me.
“Umm… excuse me.” she was shy and kept her head down, “Are you Jordan Royal?”
“That's my name.” I smiled and tried to silently tell her it was okay.
“Would you please uh, sign my journal.” She held out her notebook and a black sharpie. I signed it and handed it back to her when I noticed she had scars on her wrists.
“Um, can I see that sharpie again?” I asked with a plan in mind.
“S-sure.”
She handed me her marker and kept hold of her hand. I quickly drew a butterfly on her wrist and smiled. Then I took off one of my bracelets and put it over her scars.
“There you go.” I smiled and pulled her into a hug. “I'm sorry but I have to go now.”
“Goodbye. Oh and thanks” She mumbled, smiling.
As I walked away I swear I could hear angels singing.
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We were back at the house and thinking about what to do.
“How about truth or dare?” Niall suggested with a smirk.
“Sounds good to me.” There was a murmur of agreement around the room, then Harry spoke up.
“I'm down but nothing that could potentially send someone to the hospital. Okay?” Dot and I nodded our heads and the 5sos just looked confused.
“Circle up. Luke, you’re first.” I commanded.
“Yes, ma’am.” Luke said half sarcastic and half nervous, “Okay, Dot. Truth or dare?”
“Um… Truth.”
What is your biggest fear?”
Dot took a deep breath before answering.
“Bunnies.” She said plainly.
“Then why the hell are you here!” Liam yelled like a worried mother.
“Because I've learned to like Tiger. Other bunnies Hell No.” She said calmly.
“Um..” Calum causally spoke, “Who’s Tiger?”
I simplified called for tiger and she came hopping along, right into my lap. The only time I saw Calum happier was in an interview when Ashton said they should get a puppy. His eyes were wide and a huge smile spread across his face.
“Okay next,’ Dot said looking around, “Ashton, truth or dare?”
“Dare”
“I dare you to take a whiskey shot.”
“Do we have whiskey?”
“Duh.” I stood up and walked into the kitchen, “What do you want?”
“I don-”
“Give him a triplet.” Dot cut him off.
“Got it.”
I pulled out the Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, and Scotch whiskey. I poured all of them into a single shot glass, walked to the living room and handed it to Ashton.
“Bottoms up.” was all he said before spitting it out all over Louis. He then got a bitch slap to the face.
“Whatever,” He said rolling his eyes, “Jordan truth or dare?”
“Dare.”
“I dare you to let Mikey prank call you mother.”
Fuck. Why this? Why me? I looked at Dot and we made eye contact for a split second before I turned back to Ashton.
“Pass.” It was all I needed to say.
“Why? It's not that bad. Just a call.”
“I’m just passing it okay.” I really don't want to explain this. Not to them. Not now. Maybe not ever.
“Come on…” This time it was Harry. Fuck you Harry.
“Listen I can't do this dare. It's just not possible, okay? I physically can't do this,” I felt my anger rising. It was fueled by the years of depression. I was about to snap when the doorbell rang. Saved by the bell.

Notes

DOUBLE POST!!!