We Try And Run Away, But End Up Running Back

Backseat Serenade

WOOO UPDATE! I GOT TICKETS TO SEE ALL TIME LOW. I'M GOING TO BE IN THE SAME ROOM AS ALEX AND JACK AND RIAN AND ZACK. I'M GOING TO BE BREATHING THE SAME AIR AHHHHHH!

Sorry, had to be done. That's why atl are the title for this chapter. On a more related to the story note, I wanted to thank @BeccaWTFAnn and @ofmiceandelle. The two of them have been commenting on pretty much every chapter since the start of this. I would have dedicated a chapter to you long before but my phone doesn't let me do that. Bummer.

Last but not least, I think most of you are pretty torn about whether you like Connor or not. Hopefully this chapter will help you decide. Although it might not. It might just make you more confused. Ah well.

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"Tonight was pretty fucking incredible," Connor said with a smile as he unlocked the door to our house. I dumped my bag in the hall and kicked off my shoes.

"Yeah, they're an amazing band," I said absentmindedly.

"What's up, babe? You've been acting really distracted all night." He pulled me over to the couch and wrapped his arms around me from behind, making me fall into his lap.

"It was just something Matt asked me that got me thinking," I said, although it was difficult to focus with him trailing kisses along my neck.

"What did he say?"

"He asked me to go on tour with them for the next couple of weeks." I paused and bit my lip as I waited for his reaction. His lips froze against my skin. "I would be back in plenty of time for the wedding and I don't know, I just think it would be nice to spend some time with my old friends."

"What about Josh? You and him had that big argument tonight, will it not be awkward?" he asked. I shrugged my shoulders.

"If I'm being honest, yeah, it probably will be. If I had to, I could just avoid him and spend all my time with the other guys," I said, although I knew that would be impossible. "You know what, it was a stupid idea. I can't just disappear for two weeks before the wedding. That wouldn't be fair on you."

"You should go." His lips picked up where they left off and continued their path down my neck.

"Really? You're okay with me going just like that?" I couldn't believe he had accepted it so easily.

"Of course. I get to do shit with my friends all the time. You haven't seen yours in five years, how could I possibly stop you from going?"

I turned round to grin at him. "You are the most amazing soon-to-be-husband in the world. I love you, Connor."

"I love you too." Our lips connected and we both smiled into the kiss. "Besides, I'm going to be at the office a lot for the next couple of weeks. I have a ton of work to get through if I'm going to be allowed to take time off for our honeymoon. I'm just jealous you're getting to go on tour with a band," he laughed and I stuck my tongue out at him. "C'mon, let's go to bed. We've got an early morning tomorrow if we have to pack all your stuff."

"I'll be upstairs in a minute. I just have to phone Matt and let him know I'm coming." He kissed my cheek before leaving the room and making his way upstairs. I pulled out my phone and scrolled through my contacts until I found who I was looking for. He answered after only a few rings and sounded slightly drunk.

"You've reached Matthew," he said in an extremely feminine voice.

"Alright, Barnesy. Clear out some space on the bus, I'm moving in."

"Seriously? You're coming with us? Fuck yes!" he shouted. His voice got slightly quieter as spoke to someone else in the room. "Max, she said she'll come with us."