Lost → Nathan Sykes

two

two

~ Nathan ~

We're here! We're actually here.

We've just landed in England and it feels like forever since we have been back here. It feels good despite the wet English weather compared to the sunny places we've visited throughout this long tiring tour.

"Nathan, Ariana! Your car is here" Kev calls and Ariana appears beside me as she slips her hand into mine and we get into the car which is taking us home. Suddenly I feel my nerves kicking in. It feels like I've not seen her in years yet it's only been a couple of months.

But I know she won't be happy to see me, after the horrific things I did to her. Cheating on her, snapping at her, not caring about her feelings when her best friend was murdered and when she was attacked. Thinking back my actions are making me feel sick. I was such a dick and I vow to never be like that to any other woman again.

A sigh leaves my lips as I run a hand through my hair. "I'm so excited to see your family again" Ariana speaks from beside me after a moment of silence. "Good" I simply reply and she frowns. "Nathan. Seriously you've not been right for weeks! Talk to me! Tell me, what's the matter? I can't help you if you don't speak to me" Her eyes drop with sadness as she fiddles with her phone.

"I know babe, I'm sorry. It's just been a long tour and I'm completely exhausted. After a good nights sleep in my own bed again, I'll be back to myself. I promise" I lean down to press my lips onto hers. She returns the kiss before pulling away looking a bit happier. "Good. Because I miss my bright smiley Nathy boo" She pokes my chest making me chuckle. "There we go, there's that smile" She grins exposing the dimple in her cheek before pecking my cheek.

Suddenly we stop. I frown turning to look out of the window and it dawns on me. We're home. "Yay we're here! Come on let's go" Ariana squeals clapping her hands together before hopping out of the car and I follow grabbing our bags. We walk up to the door and suck in a breath before pressing the doorbell and waiting. We wait, and wait and wait and-

"Nathan!" Mum beams pulling me into a hug and I laugh hugging her back. "Good to see you Ariana" She smiles politely and Ariana returns it, hugging her too. "Nathan!" Jess screams jumping on me and I chuckle wrapping my arms around her and hugging her tightly. "Ari" Jess pulls away, her tone a little disappointed.

"Hey Jess!" Ariana waves pulling my sister into a hug which Jess doesn't really respond to. She's never really been 100% with me and Ariana. She prefers Nessa and she knows in her head Ari is just as much to blame for the breakup as I am. But she stays polite and civil and nice to her.

"Come in come in! It's chilly out here," Mum steps aside and we all pile inside. I turn into the living room and I stop in my tracks when I see her sitting there with her legs tucked up on the sofa as she flicks through a magazine. She looks up and it dawns on her too. "Nathan.." She breathes. "Nessa" I reply.

I take it all in. Her hair is still a dark brown, except she has a few blonde highlights which looks really nice. Her eyes are still chocolate and irresistible and she wears a large super dry hoodie, some black leggings and her hair is lightly curled.

"I- Erm" I'm lost for words. Speechless, I can't even say a sentence but I keep my eyes on her. "Nathy where are yo-" Ariana stops in her tracks as she appears beside me with the same shocked expression. "Ah.. I see you've all reunited then" Mum awkwardly enters the room and Jess skips over to sit beside Nessa. I can hear Nessa's gulp as of my own.

"Dinners nearly ready, spaghetti bolognese. Your favourite" Mum elbows me lightly with a wink. "Yeah, actually I'm not that hungry. I'm gonna head up" Nessa stands up, placing the magazine down and brushing past us all as I hear her footsteps pondering up the stairs. "Ariana, could you help me set the table dear? You too Jess" Mum nods at them and Ariana nods with a smile where as Jess rolls her eyes stomping away behind them. I take this opportunity to head upstairs. I see all of Nessa's stuff has gone from my room so I walk knock next door on her old bedroom door and her sweet voice calls, "Come in!"