Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forgetting

Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forgetting: Part 22

"The act with the fewest votes and leaving the show tonight is......Ella"

I broke down into tears. Within minutes of the result, I ran backstage, straight into JJ's arms wiping away my tears and telling me to stop crying but I just couldn't. The other boys were heart broken, especially George. Ella came off stage and ran straight to me and we both cried and cried and cried. All of the acts headed home. Ella had to stay and do some interviews but I made my way back with the boys. 

In the journey on the way back, there was an awkward silence, no one knew what to say or what to do. When we pulled up to the hotel, George just walked into the room silent. Jaymi went off with Olly, Josh went with Lucy. I kissed JJ goodnight because I thought it best if he tried to go and comfort George. I walked into the room and thought I'd start to pack some of Ella's things. It would be hard for Ella to pack so maybe if I did some, it would make the job a little easier. Ella took so long, I got all of her things packed. when she walked in, her face was red and puffy. It was obvious she had been crying. I ran up to her with open arms, grabbing her and hugging her tightly. 

"I'm so sorry Ella..."

"It's not your fault, look I just want to go to bed, goodnight"

"goodnight" 

I must have fallen asleep on the couch last night. I was awoken to the sound of banging on the door. Ella was already up but was in the bathroom cleaning her teeth getting ready for her day full of interviews. I opened the door. JJ stood panicking.

"Meg, Meg I need you to come, now!"

"What? Why?"

"It's George, I'll explain on the way!"

I grabbed a hoodie and put it on over my clothes. Running down the corridor and into the boys room, I saw them crowded around the door. They moved and with JJ's orders left the room.

"George...George it's me, open the door"

"I...I..Can't" he sniffed.

"Oh George don't cry"

"How Can I not..."

"Open the door George....please..."

Slowly the lock on the door was lifted and he opened it up. His face red from crying. He fell into my arms and I led him over to the chair where we sat down.

"What's wrong?"

"She's gone...she'll never know how I feel"

"Who?"

"Ella!"

"What do you mean how you feel?"

"You know! you've known all along, I'm in love with her"

"Well go tell her!"

"I can't"

"GEORGE GO!! NOW!! BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE"

I picked him up, pulled him towards the door and ran towards Ella's room but when we entered her cases had gone. With that George and I ran as fast as we could down six flights of stairs until we reached the lobby where Ella was stood.

"ELLA!!! ELLA!!! ELLA!!!" Screamed George, wiping the tears from his eyes.

I stood and watched.

"George what are you doing here?"

"I''m not leaving without a goodbye"

"a goodbye..."

"oh and this..."

With that, I saw George and Ella's faces get closer until their lips were touching. Ella wrapped her arms around Georges neck and a massive smile grew on my face. JJ came and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Playing cupid again it seems" Said Jaymi.

"They're cute together though"

"They are, like me and you" Josh said to Lucy as she laughed.

"And us two" Said Jaymi to Olly.

"And us two" Said JJ.

George put his arm around Ella and they turned to face us as we all cheered and clapped. I gave a big thumbs up to Ella and she laughed, smiling as she hugged George. The new couple walked over, they were so cute together. 

"So you're joing the partner supporting group then" Olly teased.

"I guess that's right" said Ella.

I hugged he tightly and hugged George too.

"So We'll be seeing you if we get to the semi-finals yeah?"

"Of course" Said Ella.

"I'll be here" I said. 

"Wouldn't miss it for the world" Lucy added.

We all began to laugh, said goodbye to each of the boys and headed home, back to normality.