Saturday had come and every day I chickened out about telling my mum. School was getting quite bad, there were lots of homophobic people taking the piss of us in the corridors and even some teachers gave us dirty looks! My Religious Studies teacher totally flipped out and made me leave the room because I was using 'inappropriate behaviour.' Perrr-lease I was just flirting with my boyfriend...hehe.

I was all packed and excited about James' sleepover tonight and was about to tell my mum, when I suddenly remembered my meet up with Ash! It was okay, it's only 2:50pm. I still had time!

I ran downstairs, ignoring Jazzie saying some random crap to me and walked over to my mum making tea.

"Tea?" She asked me softly.

"No thanks. Er...mum?"

"Hmmm?"

"Can I go to a friend's house for a sleepover tonight?"

My mum looked at me and blinked. "What friend?"

"His name's James." I told her. I had to be truthful anyway, especially if I wanted her to drive me.

She frowned. "Do I know his parents?"

"Er...no...but-"

"No Dougie!" She interrupted. "You know I don't like you round other people's houses if I don't know their parents!"

"But Tom will be there!" I blurted out.

"Really?" She said suddenly paying attention. "Well...alright, I guess if Debbie is okay with it then I guess you could go."

I jumped up and down inside, having a private party. "Thanks mum!" I squealed, hugging and surprising her.

I quickly ran back upstairs and decided to sort my hair out before meeting Ash.

X-X

Once I was finished it was quarter to 4; 15 minutes till I meet Ash. It takes me about 20 minutes to walk there, so I quickly grabbed my wallet (or manly purse as I like to call it :P) and raced downstairs just about to get through the door...when-

"Dougie! Where are you going?" My mum said cautiously, peering around the kitchen door.

Shit...I forgot she was still here!

"Just meeting a friend for coffee." I told her casually.

"Do I know them?" Damn, she's waaaaaay strict with this whole thing!

I smiled, suddenly thinking of a brilliant idea.

"You remember Melody?" I grinned.

My mum's face brightened. "Of course! Enjoy your date." She smiled.

I frowned but played along.

"Thanks mum, I will." I grinned again before running out the front door before she could change her mind.

X-X

I got to Gary's Coffee Shop just a bit after 4 o'clock; there was no sight of the brunette. I decided to sit at a small table by myself and order a latte.

I waited for a little while before getting slightly inpatient. I was just about to finish my drink and leave until the sex god walked in; looking scruffy but still had that gorgeous smile on his face.

He grinned and came and sat opposite me.

"I'm so sorry I'm late Dougie! I got so held up with band stuff!"

"That's alright." I smiled at him before leaning over the table and running my hand through his hair, smoothing it down.

I smiled awkwardly and then pulled my hand away.

"Thanks" He smiled. "I'll get more coffees, same again?"

"Yes thanks." I replied as he walked over and ordered.

X-X

We stayed there for almost 2 hours! Ordering more coffees and cakes whilst talking.

We chatted mostly about music and just our interests. We had also exchanged phone numbers too!

I quickly looked at the clock whilst sipping the last of my coffee.

"It's just gone 6...I should be leaving." I told him.

"Ah right, stay in touch, yeah Doug?"

I smiled. "Of course, I'll ring you." I said as we both left the café and went separate ways.

I practically skipped home with excitement. The amount of times Ash called me 'Doug' and 'mate.' I think he wants to be friends! I also desperately need to change my T-shirt; I was sweating madly by just being around him! Look what he does to me!

As soon as I got home I stripped off and dashed in and out of the shower. I quickly dried my hair and chose different clothes to wear.

I heard my phone beep and lunged across the room for it – in case it was Ash!

To my disappointment it wasn't Ash, but Harry.

Harry: When are you coming over?

Me: Almost ready – will get my mum to drive me.

I put my phone in my pocket and checked I had everything before leaving my room.

Jazzie was standing right outside, making me jump out of my skin.

"Jaz! What in the bloody hell are you doing?!"

"Sorry! I – where are you going"? She said, her eyes meeting my overnight bag.

"Sleepover." I muttered.

"Round your boyfriends?" She smirked.

"Shut up!" I hissed at her, making her giggle. "No, it's James' house!"

"Aw don't leave me Dougie! We always stay up late on Saturdays, remember out Jazzie/Dougie time, just watching films really late and stuff?"

I smiled, thinking about every Saturday, just hanging out.

"I promise we'll do that next Friday AND Saturday!" I grinned at her.

The corners of her mouth turned up. "Okay! I love you Dougie."

"And I love you too." I smiled, pressing my lips to her soft, blonde hair.

After talking for a bit, I dragged my bag downstairs, making my mum's eyes widen.

"Dougie! When did you get back?"

"A while ago, didn't you hear me come in?"

She shook her head. "No, do you want me to drive you to your friends?"

I nodded and handed her the crumpled bit of paper with his address on.

"Wow, down Mahoney Lane, it's very posh there!"

"James is one of the richest teenagers in the country!" I told her as we drove to his house.

X-X

The car drive was quite awkward, she asked me how my 'date' was and I gave a very witty response so that I didn't look suspicious. She also asked why we weren't taking Tom, and some other stuff in which I had to lie about.

But we easily got to James' house. I was very surprised...it was bloody massive!

"I'll come with you to meet his parents." My mum said, getting out of the car.

"Mum please! Don't be embarrassing!" I groaned.

"Oh shush!" She said as I silently followed her up to his house.

He had huge black double doors with some strange statues either side. In front was a little fountain which looked quite pretty. You could tell how rich he was just from his front drive!

My mum was looking at the plants on his two big fields, which a gardener was currently tending to. You could also just about see the edge of a swimming pool from round the back.

I gingerly used the brass knocker to tap on the door. I heard faint noise coming from inside, and after having to knock about 5 times, the doors opened.

James appeared wearing baggy jeans and a pink hoodie.

"Hello Dougie and Ms Poynter." He smiled, shaking my mum's hand.

"Hiya." I said, giving a little wave.

"Would you like to come inside for a drink?" He asked my mum.

She shook her head. "No thanks dear, that's okay. I was just wondering whether I could meet your parents?"

I sighed impatiently, glaring at my mum to shut up.

"Oh I'm sorry but they're out!" James frowned. "I could get them to ring you tomorrow though."

"No it's alright, that would be unnecessary! Bye mum!" I said, stepping into James' house.

"Bye!" My mum called, knowing she'd lost.

James shut the doors. We were standing in a long hall. There was a patterned brown rug, rolled the whole way down. The walls were gold and had many paintings on them. It made my eyes widen just looking around, especially at the brightly lit chandeliers.

"You coming Poynter?" James chuckled.

I turned my head and only just noticed that he was halfway up the corridor. I quickly hurried towards him, and to top it off, there was an elevator at the end of the corridor!

"Wow" I muttered.

"What?" James asked, turning to face me whilst pressing the button.

"You have a bloody elevator!" I gasped.

He laughed. "Yep!"

The silver doors opened as we stepped inside and he pressed the number 6.

"You have 9 floors!?" I said, seeing that it went up to 9.

"Yeah..." He said.

"Wait, how did you hear me knocking then?" I asked curiously.

"Oh it plays a little chime throughout the house when someone knocks."

I nodded, even though I still didn't get how that worked, but I just decided not to ask any more questions as it would make it more difficult.

After the awkward silence, we finally made it to the sixth floor.

"I am so going to get lost!" I nervously laughed.

"That's why I came to get you, I'd usually just let Harry and Danny in and make them make their own way up." He laughed.

"Who do you live with then?" I asked as we passed several doors, down another long corridor.

"My parents and my brother, although none of them are actually ever home! My brother Chris is always staying with his girlfriend in Liverpool, and my parents are always at our house in the U.S! So I'm pretty much always on my own!"

"Wow and they actually let you live on your own?"

"Well, they're not gone for that long! They come back tomorrow morning, so maybe your mum could meet them then. We have a cook and maid and stuff so I can live!" He laughed.

I followed him into a rather large room, preferably his living room as there were sofas pushed to the sides and sleeping bags that were already put on the floor. That wasn't what caught my attention though. Right in front of the TV, was none other than Harry and Danny doing karaoke...very badly. I could only just imagine would kind of stuff we'll be doing all night, and what kind of sleepover I had agreed to...

A/N: Hello again! I don't think I've updated since...like Tuesday? I felt bad so I decided to finish this off for you guys : )