Calling Callisto: A One Direction Fanfiction

Chapter 8

I start throwing some clothes into my bag. Someone is coming up the stairs, I can hear them even through my headphones. I have my music up loud, trying to drown out the world. The person comes up behind me. I don't turn around. I feel them taking out my earbuds. I pause the music and finally turn around. It's Louis.

"Tess? Why.. Why are you quitting?" he asks. We sit down on my bed. I try to talk, but I can't get the words out. That's when I realize I'm crying. For about the millionth time today. He holds me tight. "ssh.. Its okay... You're okay... Just tell me when you're ready. " his breath tickles my ear. He rubs small circles on my arm, then my back. I squeeze my eyes shut, then open them when I can finally stop crying. "Zayn kissed me in the hall. " I begin. A flicker of anger runs past his amazing aqua blue eyes. Wait. Did I just say amazing? I can't think like that. I'm just going to leave. "then Ashleigh saw me. She yelled at me. She called me a slut... And she told me I should leave the band, cause nobody cares about me. " his eyes widen with anger. But it's not directed at me, I can tell. "I thought she was your best friend. " he says angrily, but at the same time his voice is gentle and soft. "She is. Or rather, was. " I say. "she shouldn't have said that. " he says. "you do belong here. We love having you here, all of you. And I'd... WE'D, hate to see you leave." he looks like he's about to say something else, but doesn't. "Thank you. " I practically whisper to him.

We lay down, and he puts his arm around me. I bury face into his shoulder and put my arm around him as well.

And for the first time In years, I can fall asleep without music. This just feels right. I wish I could freeze time, and staying here forever would be just fine.

I can't quit Callisto. I can't leave Louis, even if he'll never love me.

Because I have of course fallen completely in love with him.

Crap.

*Louis' p. o. V. *

Tonight's concert was great. We're outside to meet our fans and sign autographs. It's good to see that the girls have fans too. Tessa's talking to a fan and I come over and join her, one of the girls nearby is wearing a I <3 Louis T-shirt.

I'm surprised to hear what the "fan" has to say about Tessa. And not in a good way, either. Tessa looks like she's about to burst into tears, and most of the time I dont think she'd do that. I put my arm around her to show the fan I love her.

Wait. Love? No, I don't love her. Do I? She's a friend, and I love her as a friend, right? And that's all?

Well, now that I've said it, I realize it's true. I do love Tessa.

"Tessa's amazing. " I say. "she's a great musician, funny, and we love hanging out with her. " there it is. That word "love" again. I can't think like that, she doesn't love me. Suddenly I feel the anger rising. "you call yourself a Directioner? We're ashamed our fans are as mean as you. " I finish, then walk Tessa to the bus. She's crying. I tell her not to believe anything they say. That I meant what I said. When really, all I want to say is I Love You.

Zayn looks mad, and Tessa leaves to talk to him outside.

When she comes back, she has on a horribly fake smile. "Guys, I'm saying goodbye. I'm quitting Callisto and going home. " she chokes out her words as if they're not her own. They probably aren't. She runs upstairs, and after a minute, I follow. She must have her headphones in, because she barely notices I'm behind her. I take out her earbuds and sit her down on the bed. I'm trying to stay strong, but I can't lose her. "Tess.. Why- why Are you quitting?" I ask. She can barely speak. I hold her close. "it's okay, you're okay, just tell me when you can. " I say, rubbing her back. It calms her down. She tells me Zayn loves her, Ashleigh hates her and wants her to leave the band, and now she thinks she's not good enough either. "she's wrong. We love having you guys here. And I'd... Um, WED, hate to see you leave."I tell her. "thank you." she whispers. We sit there in silence for awhile, me just holding her. Then, she lays down, and I go with her. I put my arm around her, and she cuddles in next to me. I lay awake for awhile after she's asleep.

And I don't know if I dreamed it or not, but I hear from her: "I love you, Louis. "

*Tessa's p. o. V. *

*the next day*

I wake up in someone's arms.

There's No alarm, no music, nothing. How'd I get to sleep? How'd I wake up?

Suddenly the events of the night before come rushing back. I'm laying here with Louis and even if I wanted to move, I couldn't. He's holding me tight- not uncomfortable, but so I know he cares about me. As just a friend. We're just friends. That's all well ever be. In the back of my mind, something is saying, yup just keep telling yourself that Tessa. Im angry at the voices in my head. I'm not crazy, I swear! That's just the only way I can describe it.

Louis is waking up now. "Hey Tess." he says sleepily, but with a smile. "Hey." I whisper. I'm trying not to smile, but too late. He doesn't try to move, and neither do I. He just smiles his million dollar smile and I can't tear my eyes away. Someone, I think it's Harry, Is running down the halls telling everyone to get up. He busts in to my room. "TESSA GET.... Oh. Sorry..." he tries to leave awkwardly. "No it's okay I was just about to get up anyway. " I say hurriedly. I'm sure I'm bright red and anyone can tell that I wasn't planning on getting up for a long, long time. Louis gets up and leaves the room. He doesn't look back.

My iPad alarm is going off, I just couldn't hear it before because my headphones were still connected. I usually have them in to listen to music at night and I hear my alarm. I shut it off, take a shower, and get dressed. Then I head to breakfast. Everyone else is already here. "I changed my mind. " I announce. There's a collective sigh of relief, at least I hope it's relief. "thank god! Where else would we have found another bass player as good as you?" Caity says. I smile and sit down next to her and Niall. Zayn and Louis are refusing to look at me. With Zayn, I'm fine. I'm actually glad hes not staring at me. But l wish Louis would at least look at me. Caity must be reading my thoughts as usual because she whips out her phone.

From Caitayyyyy!: what what what!!!

To Caitayyyyy!: what? Lol

From Caitayyyyy!: what did Zayn say in the hall? Whyd you wanna quit? What'd Louis say? Did anything happen? How come youre suddenly back in the band????

To Caitayyyyy!: it's a really long story too long for text. I'll tell u later.

From Caitayyyyy!: grr! Okay.

I smile, put my phone away, and finish my bowl of Lucky Charms. Once Caitys done, she runs into my room. "Okay. Spill." she says excitedly. I smile and tell her everything that happened the night before. She's a great listener, she gasps and 'aww's in all the right places. It makes me laugh. "Tess! You're so blind!" she says when I finish, laughing. "Im not blind! Like for instance: you're wearing a silver tank top. And white shorts and bright blue flip flops with fake diamonds on the side. See? I'm not blind!" I say. "No! You're blinded by love!" she says. "What?! No! I- I'm not in love? Are you kidding?! Love?! What're you talking about?" I say quickly. She just laughs. "You love Louis, and you're so afraid he won't like you that you can't wake up and realize, he loves you too!! You're like Romeo and Juliet! Jack and Rose! Peeta and Katniss! Ron and Hermione! Come on Tess, just ask him out already! HE'LL SAY YES!!!" I'm laughing. "no way! He doesn't like me! And he never will!" I say. "Whatever, Tess... But don't be mad when you guys end up married, and I say I told you so!" Caity says happily. I just roll my eyes as she leaves.

She can't be right. Can she?

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A/N: I know it's been ages since last upload, sorry! I was too busy being a nerd at band camp xD

Hopefully you like the chapter!:)