Just Friends (New Hope Club)

chapter one

I rub my eyes while slowly scrolling through instagram seeing yet another picture of Beyonce's twins. I swear it's like the world has never seen babies before and they feel the need to plaster it everywhere.

I check the time, 11:46PM

I let out a sigh, I have been waiting at the airport for over an hour for his flight to land. I bury my face in my hands and groan, I am so tired.

I suddenly raise my head as I hear a familiar laugh in the distance. I squint my eyes to see who it is, the one and only.

'Reece!' I squeal, jumping up from my seat.

I see Reece look up with a smile and place his bags down beside him, he then open his arms ready for a hug.

I run over and jump into his arms, nearly knocking him over. He grasps me tightly, wrapping his arms around my body. I bury my face in his chest and he rests his head on top of mine.

'You're never going on tour again Reece, a month is far too long to go without seeing your ugly head.' I pull my head back slightly and look up at him with a wide grin. 'I've missed you like crazy!'

Reece is my best friend, we have been living a few houses apart our entire lives. Our families are very close so Reece and I have always been around each other, growing closer and closer as friends.

He places a hand under my chin and tilts my head up towards him as he replies 'I don't know, I don't think i've missed you?'

I shove him away and give him a sarcastically offended look as I gasp. 'Screw you, asshole!'

He laughs then grabs one of my arms and pulls me towards him, hugging me once again. 'I'm only kidding Megan, I've missed you too'

Once we release from our hug I hold his hand instead as I turn to the left and greet Blake and George. 'Did you have a good time on tour boys?'

Blake nods and replies 'It was awesome, the fans were so amazing!'

'Although it was cool and we'd love to stay and chat about it' George adds, rubbing his eyes. 'We are absolutely exhausted'

'Yeah Megan we should probably be on our way, we can chat with the boys tomorrow' Reece explains.

Since Reece and I are practically neighbours, I would often offer to pick him up from the airport to save his parents the hassle, plus I liked being the first one to see him after he came back from tours.

'Aw okay well it was lovely seeing you two, catch up later yeah?' I say as I give them both a brief hug.

'Of course Meg, tomorrow afternoon!' Blake replies as he brushes a strand of hair out of my face.

George nods towards Reece and I. 'See you then'

George and Blake wave to Reece and I as they head towards the exit to get an Uber.

Reece and I pick up his bags and make our way to my car. Once we get there we load all of the luggage into the back and hop in.

'So Reece tell me, what was your favourite part of tour?' I ask as we begin driving. 'How was the weather? Oh wait, did you meet anyone special!?'

Reece replies in a tired tone as he looks over to me. 'Can we talk about it later, or maybe tomorrow? I'm absolutely exhausted.'

I place one hand on his head and ruffle his hair. 'Of course kiddo, get some rest while I take us home.'

He grabs my hand from his head and interlocks our fingers as he lays back into his seat 'Wake me up when we get there?'

I nod and begin the drive home.