Tangled Strings (sequel to Red Strings)

Chapter 2

"alright that's quite enough" Calum says a faint blush on his cheeks "aw Cal you're blushing" I tease "I don't blush" he says lowering his voice I roll my eyes shaking the hand of the medium hight one. "Skyler" "Natalie" she adds shaking the other two mens hands as well "see you tomorrow then?" 

"late call, cause it's the second show then?" Michael questions hugging Josh "always" "the lads in the dressing room then?" Ashton interjects "should be" Josh replies "Later, ladies" The tallest one says his accent thick as the four of them walk away. "I think it's time you meet One Direction."

"5sos! Is that you?" I hear a distinct Irish accent call from behind the door "Yes, and you better be wearing proper clothing because we brought guests." Michael calls I hear what sounds like a faint squeal from behind the door "did he just" "na sounded like like H" Ashton replies calmly "open up you dick!" Michael yells. 

My boyfriend is good friends with he biggest boyband in the word ok normal cool. The door swings open to reveal a sweaty Niall Horan, the Niall Horan the one from all the magazines and interviews Niall Horan of One Direction stay calm. 

"Lad's" Niall smiles "and ladies" he continues "it's nice to meet ya I'm Niall" "Skyler" I say trying not to sound like I was freaking out when I was totally freaking out. "And you are?" He says his eyes locking with Natalie's "Natalie" she smiles "it's very nice to meet you both come in" he says very politely opening the door. 

Their dressing room is nearly identical to 5sos's except it was slightly bigger and had a clothing rack and a TV pressed up against the right side of the room. I recognize Harry and Louis immediately they where both snuggled on the couch and Louis was running his fingers through his hair. 

"Larry, Suke, Nalum, and Mashton have arrived" he sang Louis hands jerked from Harry's hair and he sat up straight "Hi there" Louis said obviously slightly embarrassed "hi!" I reply waving my hand simply. Harry jumps up from the couch and hugs us both "it's so nice to finally meet you" he says "these two literally haven't stopped talking about you since we met" 

"sorry about that" I chuckle "is there really that much to talk about?" Natalie says turning to Calum slightly impressed he shrugs. "Trust me I probably no more about you then you do" Niall giggles. "So what are you guys doing tonight" Louis asks suddenly standing 

"going for pizza I think" Ashton says turning to his band mates they nod "would you be in for one round of pizza before you go?" He asks "there is no such thing as just one round of Fifa" I blurt out "you play?" Louis asks turning on the TV and grabbing a control "better then him" I joke looking at Luke "hey I've gotten better" he counters I roll my eyes. 

"Babe do you wanna play?" Louis says or maybe it was mate either way it got Harry's attention "I hate Fifa" he shrugs the whole room gasps. "I'm gonna work on... something" Harry says unimpressed as he walks away.   

Natalie's POV

"YESSSSS!!!!!" Michael yelled as he ran around the room.  "Let's face it Ashton, I'm always going to be the best at Fifa!" he said standing on the couch.  "Ughh!" Ashton yelled putting his head in his hands.  "So are we done here?" Skyler asked as Ashton shook his head and replied "We still have another half left." "Do you want me and Natalie to go and get the pizza so we can continue the gaming night?" Calum asked.

"Are you sure?" Luke asked and I nodded.  "It's perfectly fine with me." I said as I got off of Calum's lap and stretched a little before Calum stood up too.  "Pizza Haven right?" Cal asked before Ashton yelled "Get a Hawaiin!" "Noooo get a cheese!" Skyler argued before Luke said "How about a meatlovers?" 

"Oh my god, we're getting Hawaiin and cheese!" I said, making the decision and walking out of the dressing room.  Calum followed me closely behind and he wrapped an arm around my waist as we headed out to my car.  I had recently got a Ford Fiesta, and I had driven me and Skyler around.  

I grabbed the keys out of my pocket chucking them up in the air before catching them in my hand.  "Remember the truck?" Calum asked as he fastened himself into the seat.  "HOw could I not?" I said turning on the ignition and beginning to drive to the nearest Pizza Haven.  

"Oh right here!" Calum said as I got into the turn lane.  "You're so particular about your driving babe." Calum commented as I finally turned into the road and turned into the plaza for Pizza Haven.  I quickly parked and said "Let's get that pizza!"

We walked into the pizza shop and I went up to the counter and the quickly placed the order in.  "Alright it'll take about ten minutes.  You guys don't mind waiting?" the cashier asked and I shook my head before saying "I'm fine to wait a little."  

I took a seat on the seating area, with Calum beside me.  "So it'll just be ten minutes?" he asked me and I nodded and said "You don't mind do you?" "Nope." Cal said giving me a small tired smile.  

"If you want, I can drive you back and then come back and get the pizza." I offered before Calum said "You don't need to.  There's no point.  Besides I can spend some real time with you." I smiled and leaned my head on his shoulder.

I could sense Calum tensing, and I reached for his hand, however he immediately pulled it away.  I was slightly confused, but I obliged and me and Cal talked a bit, but it was almost like I could sense some disconnect.  I however didn't say anything, and I just guessed it was because Cal was tired.

I could not be more glad for the pizza to finally come out, and I grabbed it and ran back to the car.  I didn't wanna have Cal giving me a cold shoulder, and I figured the sooner we got back the better.  "Here I'll take the pizza Nat." he said, not sensing the craziness going on in my mind.  I quickly put the two hot boxes in Calum's open hands and quickly drove back to the stadium.  

We finally arrived and I was just about to go back into the stadium before Calum said "Nat, we're in the buses now." "Oh...." I said as I followed Calum hesitantly to the tour bus.  He opened the door and led me into the bus.  "We're back!" Cal yelled