You're In Control Pressing Pause On My Heartbeat...

Part 21 - New Years Eve.

*3 months later*

*Tom's POV*

I don't see Jodie as much as she spends nearly all her time with the other Tom, I don't blame her, he finally asked her to be his girlfriend 2 months ago after constantly meeting up with her, when she'd text me about it, I couldn't help but smile, I knew she'd found someone that she loved and that she could be happy with. A lot has changed since the party that night, of course, I don't see Jodie as much but Max and Charley are together, so are me and Charlotte still, Jay and Loty are too and Siva and Sim, well they're as strong as ever, I can't believe how much had changed, the only two not together are Nathan and Jade, but he's waiting patiently. We moved into the house shortly after we got back from Croatia and we've now finished the first tour - Behind Bars, we had to leave the girls for over a month but it wasn't as bad as we originally thought, we skyped them every morning and nearly every night after each tour date but it was a relief to be back home, we was all exhausted, and it was coming up to Christmas, we all spent Christmas at home, meaning I couldn't spend it with Charlotte but on boxing day I drove to hers and spent the night there, leaving to come home the day after. So after all, it all worked out. It's now it's New Years Eve, we're having a massive party at the house, we've invited everyone, also this will be the last part Emily will be at, she moves to Australia in a weeks’ time, Jay's been spending all the time he can with her, and Loty's taking to it quite well, sometimes she'll go out with them, sometimes she won't be it's all working out. Me and Max are with Jay and Loty getting alcohol, whilst Jade, Nath, Sim and Siva are off getting food, and then Charley and Charlotte are getting decorations for the house. We all found each other and made our way to the check out, working as a team - for once - getting everything back to the van. We smiled as we jumped into the van and headed home, Jayne, Martin and Kev are coming tonight too, it's going to be great.

*Jade's POV*

Mark's been let out again, slightly worried but Nathan's here to stay and hopefully he'll stick to his promise, I haven't seen Mark but you never know what's around the corner... We pulled up outside the house, us girls putting up decorations and the boys sorting out food and drink, it was going to be amazing. The party started at 7, giving everyone enough time to get smashed before the countdown started, me, Nath, Em and Beth can't drink so we're just gonna stick together. Nathan and I have become a lot closer since he's been home, he's taken me back up to Gloucester to meet Karen and Jess properly, of course I already knew Em, she came with us anyway, I spent Christmas at my mums and Boxing day and Nath's. People would think we're a couple but we're taking this real slow. And for once someone's actually appreciated my wish and that's what we're doing, but I actually feel ready to take the next step, to be honest I never thought that I would be able to say that right now but I can and I'm proud. I smiled to myself and looked at the time, 4:30. We finished up on the decor and went to get ready, well us girls and Nathan, we all know how long he takes in the shower. I jumped in the shower and got into a pair of joggers and a white top, starting on the makeup, Sim in my room, started fiddling with her hair, within 15 minutes she had it straightened, and she was starting to curl mine, I sat patiently for the next 45 minutes waiting for my hair to be finished. Now I had to pick a dress. I sat on the bed, with 4 dresses laid out; Sim had gone back to her and Seev's bedroom. Yes, I am the only one with my own bedroom, everyone else is happy sharing but I liked my private space so I stuck to my own bedroom now. I opened my door, walking past Tom and Charlotte’s room as well as Jay and Loty's before knocking on Nathan's door, he shouted that it was alright for me to come in, I pushed the door open an walked in, he was standing at the wardrobe with a towel wrapped around his waist. I couldn't help but stare. He turned around and caught me, winking. Crap, I felt my face go bright red. 

"What did you want anyway?" he asked, his accent ringing through my ears,

"I don't know what dress to wear" I wined, pouting throwing myself down onto his bed,