I know that this chapter isnt exactly great and it may not make a whole lot of sense, but its the result of procrastination and i felt like i should upload something!

Chapter 4

'Fuck.' I whispered as I woke up in Dougie Poynters living room, limbs entangled with those of three McFly members. I had a pounding headache, and a slight feeling of nausea. First thing I needed was some Panadol.

I shook Dougie awake, which took quite some time, and asked where he kept it. He replied, groggily, 'If I have any it'll be in the bathroom cabinet…' before quickly drifting off to sleep again. I walked in the direction I'd hoped the bathroom would be in, only to find it but no Panadol. I swore, rather loudly and quickly googled how far the closest store was from here. It was only about a five minute walk, so I weighed up the pros and cons and decided that I needed Panadol too much not to go buy some. I left a note for the boys before walking out into the cold streets of London.

As I passed a Starbucks on the way, making a mental note to drop by on the way back, my phone began to buzz in my pocket.

'Hello?' I answered.

'Hey, you said you would call me today, but I hadn't heard from you so I thought I'd call you?' A tired sounding Elise said.

'Ah, shit sorry Leise. We went out last night and after way to many shots I must have forgotten. How's life in shitty South West Rocks?' I asked sarcastically, already knowing the answer.

'Ugh, shit. I've had to start packing up my stuff to move to Armidale, my boss won't give me any shifts and she doesn't pay me right. How's life in beautiful England?'

'Fucking cold.' I laughed, before continuing, 'How easy would it be for you to defer your course?' I asked, an idea forming in my head.

'Uh, a little bit of paperwork, why?' She replied, seemingly confused.

'Quit your job. Come over here for a gap year. Seriously.' I had to pull the phone away from my ear as she squealed.

'That would be amazing, but I have no money.' She sighed.

'Elise, I know you have a fair bit saved up, and I have no doubt in my mind that if you really needed it, your mum would help you buy a ticket. Don't worry about accommodation, I'm about `90% sure you can stay in Dougs spare room until we figure out a job for you, and you can get a place for yourself. Elise, just do it. For me.' The line was silent, she was thinking.

'Give me a second.' She said quietly before the line went quiet again.

Elise POV

'Mum, can I ask you something?' I asked cautiously, ensuring not to interrupt the football game, which was on an ad.

'Yes, but make it quick.'

'How would you feel about me deferring uni for a year and taking a gap year?'

'It really depends what you would do. Would you work or just sit around home doing nothing?'

'Well,' I started, not sure how to breach the topic, 'Mel is on the phone right now, and she suggested spending the year in England with her.' I gulped, nervous for her response.

'Well, there's a lot to consider with an overseas trip, Elise. Where would you be staying? What would you be doing? You don't know anyone except for Mel, so it will be quite daunting.'

'Well, Mel says that I could stay with them until I got something figured out, like a job and such.' I said, well I wasn't exactly lying, right? It's just that mum (well, more so my dad) would freak if she knew I was staying at a boys house full stop, let alone Dougie Poynters house.

'We'll have to discuss it more, I think, but I don't see why not. Now shh, half time is over.' She said, concentrating more on the game than on me, but I was grinning nevertheless.

'Mel, are you still there?' I asked, breaking the silence.

'Yeah, so what did you decide?' She asked eagerly,

'Yes!' I screamed into the phone, nearly breaking my own eardrums, let alone Mels. I squealed, she squealed, and I did a little happy dance. I was going to England for a gap year. Yes!

Mel POV

I squealed in the middle of the small 7/11 on the corner of Dougies block.

'Okay, I have to go right now, but I'll call you when I get back to Doug's, and we'll go over details and such, okay?' She agreed, and we hung up.

I purchased my Panadol, along with some facial wash so that I could try in vain to stop the breakout that would inevitably occur from sleeping in my makeup, and I left the store, craving the Starbucks I'd walked past on the way here.

As I walked in, the smell of the coffee overtook my sense and it was heaven. I made my way up to the counter and ordered the boys' three cappuccinos, and myself a long black. I can never deal with soy milk when hung-over. I walked quickly back to the house, ensuring the coffees were still hot by the time I got back The boys were awake now, weary eyed but awake. Their eyes lit up, however when they saw the tray in my hand.

'Thank you!' they all yelled, grabbing the cups from the tray and returning to their seats.

'Panadol, anyone?' I said, handing the box around the group after taking some for myself.

'So, does anyone actually remember last night? Harry asked, a confused look in his eyes.

'I remember taking shots and dancing to One Direction, but that's about it. Oh, and how sad you two looked when you asked who my favourite was!' I laughed, and they pouted again.

'It wasn't me was it?' Danny asked, looking slightly worried. I shook my head and laughed at him, before He Dougie, Harry and I tried to fill in the gaps in last night.

'Harry was hooking up with some hot bird at the bar for a while…' Danny said,

'Danny was trying to get a girl to come home with him, as well.' Harry added, Dougie chimed in with,

'The only thing I remember is dancing to Blink!' and we all laughed.

'Actually, guys, I have a favour to ask. I know I haven't been here long, and we're not exactly best friends yet, but a really good friend of mine is coming over from Australia for her gap year as well, and I was wondering if she could stay with someone until she figured out a job and stuff like that.'

I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, although I knew someone would say yes, I still don't like asking for favours.

'She can stay with me, I'll even decorate a room for her!' Dougie said excitedly, and we all laughed at him.

'Thanks Doug. The room should be bright pink with photos of Danny all over the walls. That would be amazing.' They all looked at me, confused. I laughed, 'she hates pink and she loves Danny. It's funny.' Dougie and Harry laughed, but Danny went bright red.

'What's wrong, bro, a girls finally taken interest in you?' I said sarcastically, and he poked his tongue out at me.

'No, it's just that she was really pretty, and seemed really nice.'

'Awww ickle Danny's got a crush!' Dougie exclaimed and we all were in fits of laughter for the next hour or so.

Tom POV

I rolled over and blindly grabbed my iPhone from the table next to me. Midday. This was impressive for me, I was never able to sleep in, but after the sleep I'd had last night, I could understand my long sleep in. I'd had another nightmare about Gi, I'd been having them a lot lately. I suppose it was a literal image of how I felt, she would repeatedly pull my heart from my chest a rip it to shreds. It was truly horrible.

I rubbed my eyes, before getting up and making my way to the kitchen to organise some breakfast. As I was scanning my pantry, my phone rang from the table.

'Hello?' I answered, rubbing my eyes again.

'Hey, man wanna grab some lunch?' I heard a very northern accent ask from the other end.

'Yeah, sure. I guess. Cellar Door in ten?'

'Cool, the whole gang is coming. See you then!' He replied before hanging up. I sighed. I'd been trying to avoid Mel, just because she reminded me a bit of Gi, not in looks or anything, just the way she acted, and her interests. It just hurt to be reminded of her so soon.

I'd arrived at the Cellar Door café earlier than the others, and decided to order a coffee as I waited. The girl behind the counter winked at me as she handed me my coffee, and kept glancing over towards me as I drank it. Safe to say, I was sufficiently confused. I heard an Australian accent enter the café and turned to see Mel in an enthusiastic conversation with Dougie about god knows what. I waved them over, and saw Danny and Harry enter only a minute later. The same girl came over to take out order, and she winked yet again before leaving.

'What the fuck is that all about?' Harry whispered so that she wouldn't hear, and I shook my head.

'I have no idea, she's been doing it since I got here.'

'Did she make your coffee and bring it to you?' Mel asked, eyeing my cup.

'Yes. Why, is that a sign I need to fuck her or something?' I replied dryly, and Mel nearly choked on her mouthful of coffee, before laughing.

'No, but show me you napkin.' She said, and I handed it over. Women are confusing.

'I thought so,' she said, eyeing the napkin, 'here, she wrote her phone number on the underside of your napkin. Typical.' All four of us boys looked at her, shocked.

'I was a barista for five years, it was obvious from the way she was acting, really.'

I pocketed the number, sending a look to the pretty waitress and nodding. She blushed, and Mel tried to hide her chuckle. I glared at her before starting a conversation with Danny about the new rumours surrounding him and his string of girls.

Mel POV

I couldn't believe that girl had written her number on a fucking napkin, like, really? Do these people have no shame? I shook my head, once again talking to Dougie about lizards, he could honestly talk about hem for days.

Our lunch arrived, and we were silent as we ate, apart from the occasional outburst from Dougie. Once we finished, we all went our separate ways to enjoy the rest of our day. Danny and I went back to his place and watched a movie, after a while I decided to call Elise.

'Hello?' She answered,

'Hey, Leise, how're things?' I asked.

'Ah, good. Did you get an answer on the whole me gate crashing Dougie Poynters house thing?' I laughed, nodding even though she couldn't see me.

'Yep, operation get Elise to England is go, so book your ticket!' We continued to talk over the details for around an hour, before Danny called me for dinner. We hung up, having Elise's flights and transfers sorted, and organising to pick her up at the airport in two weeks' time. Needless to say I was a little excited.