Scandalous

Chapter Twelve

Mullen pov

"Bye Harry, I'll see you tomorrow" I said, getting out of his car. "Bye, I'll call you later" he smiled "okay" I said, fishing my key out of my pocket, since nobody's home, the door was probably locked.

I sighed as I threw my coat on the couch and flicked the tv on. The news was talking more about Donald Trump, who knew the UK cared so much, even though he's a big asshole. I walked to the kitchen to make some tea, I heard someone cough and I nearly shit my pants, someone was in the house. I looked around for a weapon I could used to defend myself, I saw a knife sitting on the counter, I grabbed it and began walking down the hall. I opened the door to my room and looked inside, it was empty. I took a deep breath as I opened Kara's door, there was someone in her bed, asleep.

I walked in and held the knife with shaky hands. I got close enough so I could see the persons face, he opened his eyes and saw what I had in my hand "Mullen, what the fuck?!" He yelled. It was just Ed. I quickly dropped the knife and hugged him "I thought you were a killer or something" I said, he hugged me back "or something?" He asked, I nodded, pulling away from the hug and standing upright "sorry about the knife" I said. He laughed "its okay" he said, getting out of bed.

"What are you doing here anyway? I thought you had a meeting or something?" I asked, he shrugged "it ended early, so I thought I'd come here and chill." He said "oh, cool, want some tea? I was jut going to make some" I told him. He nodded "sure" he took a seat and the bar and watched me move around to gather the items to make tea.

After the tea was made we went to relax on the couch "so are you making new music?" I asked, taking a drink of my tea. He nodded "yeah, I'm starting it soon, I just don't know what to write" he said, I nodded "do you write?" He asked, I shook my head "oh no, I can't even sing" I told him "I don't believe that" he said "what, just because Harry said so?" I asked. He shrugged "Harry does know you better than anyone" he said "I mean, I guess" I said. "Did...you tell him that we..." he asked, looking up at me "kissed? Don't worry, its a secret. Kara will never find out" I said "its not that" he said "then what is it?" He sighed "I really don't care if she finds out, it just-she'll make a big deal out of all of it and never let us hang out again and I like hanging out with you" he said.

I was shocked when he said that "okay" I squeaked, he always finds a way to make me...feel like this. The tea started whistling, making us both jump. "I'll uh get that" I said, he nodded watching me turn around and grab the tea off the kettle. "Do you want sugar...or?" I asked "oh, no its good like that" he said, smiling. "Oh ok" I laughed, handing him and cup. Our hands grazed as he grabbed it, it felt like electricity was shooting up my arm. He looked up and our eyes met "thanks" he said. I smiled and pulled my hand away quickly, I poured myself a cup and sat across from him.

"So, do you have any special plans coming up?" He asked, I nodded "sort of" he cocked his head, asking for me to continue "well, I'm graduating in three months from university" I said excitedly, he's the first person I've told. "Really?! That's amazing! How come you haven't told anyone?" He asked "I just found out yesterday" I told him, smiling. "Thats amazing, what did you study?" He asked, I made a face "you're gonna laugh at me" I told him, he laughed "come on tell me" he laughed "anthropology" I told him. His eyes widened "you're smart too?!" He said, surprised. I laughed "thanks" I tolled my eyes.

"No, what can't you do?" He asked "sing" I laughed "yeah, right. Whatever" he rolled his eyes. "This tea is going to keep us up all night" he said, I shrugged "I barely sleep anyways" he furrowed his eyebrows "why's that?" I mentally slapped myself in the face for telling him that. Now I have to tell him why "nightmares" I told him. He looked up at me "what are your nightmares about?" He asked. I cleared my throat "I don't really want to talk about it" I told him, he nodded "its cool, I understand" he said. I nodded "thanks."

"When you graduate, where are you going to go?" He asked "It's kind of a tradition, I go on tour with Harry and the boys" I said, his head shot up "you go on tour...with them?" He asked, I nodded "for years now" he looked back down, nodding. "Thats cool, what about after that?" He asked "I honestly don't know, I haven't thought that far yet" I said. "Where do you want to go?" He asked. I smiled "Paris, my mum and I always used to talk about traveling there when I was younger" I said, he smiled and nodded "then go to Paris, I'll take you there if you want" he said. I smiled, playing with the rim of my cup "really?" I asked, he nodded "of course" I nodded "that would be amazing."

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"I'm home!" Kara yelled, walking through the door, Ed and I were watching Lord of the Rings. "Hey" Ed smiled at her "what are you guys watching?" She asked, sitting be Ed, not even paying attention to me. "Lord of the Rings" he said "cool" she said, leaning back and cuddling into him. I shifted uncomfortably, debating on whether I should get up or stay put. Eh, whatever the movie is almost over anyway, I'm gonna get up and leave.

"Well, I'm tired, so I'm going to bed, goodnight" I said. "Goodnight" Ed said, looking up at me and smiling. I smiled back "night" I said again, turning around and walking to my room.

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"Yo, dude you know that sleeping past noon isn't good for you" I opened my eyes and met with Harry's stunning green ones "get out of my face, loser" I said, pushing his face. He laughed "its true" Ed said from the doorway "tell me, since when do I give a fuck?" I asked them "since now" Harry said pushing me out of bed. I screamed as I fell to the floor. "Harry, I'm going to kill you, bitch" I wined. "Aww, I'm sorry" he laughed "whatever" I said, standing up and pushing him, he fell backwards onto my bed, I laughed "really, that was harmless. I fell on your bed" he said, sarcastically. I rolled my eyes "what are you doing here anyways?" I asked "you, Ed and I are going out today" he said. I raised my eyebrows, looking over to Ed "really? Okay" I smiled.

After I was done getting ready we walked out to my car "why do you always get to drive?" I asked Harry "its my car" I said. He shrugged "you drive then" he said, getting in the backseat, Ed got the front. I got into the drivers seat. "Alright, where are we going?" I asked "oh, now I remember why I drive!" Harry said "because you never tell me where the fuck we're going!" I said, Ed laughed "I like to mess with you" Harry said. I started the car "I'm going to drive you over a cliff" I told him, we all laughed. I feel like today will be a good day.