(can i just say that as much as i hate to admit, this is what its like for 5sos at the airport, and people who are friends with them. these fan types aren't directed towards any of you as i'm sure you're all lovely but you know the fam has those people who are just rude as hell and only want a picture. and as i'm trying to be as realistic as a 5sos/friends fanfic where a fan becomes friends with 5sos can be (lols) i do want to point out these issues like how i previously stated with the ashton chapter about people assuming things about bryana and people being rude about her and calling ellie a groupie. but now that the deep shits out of the way, be free to the chapter and enjoy:] )
ellie's pov
i take a deep breath as i slam my car door shut. this is it.
i'm actually meeting ashton... guess he got his way, didn't he?
i tighten my jacket around myself as i feel a breeze hit me and i quickly make my way out of the car park and to the airport gate that he told me i should wait at. although, don't think he really needed to tell me when i can literally see herds of girls wearing band shirts walking in the same direction as i am.
i hold onto my car keys as i stupidly forgot to bring a bag with me, and start the mission of getting in front of about thirty girls who are already standing there.
"hey, excuse me?" i tap on one of the girls shoulders distracting her from a conversation about whether or not luke should die his hair brown or not (which he shouldn't).
"yeah?"
"is it okay if i step in front of you? i'm waiting for a friend i have to pick up and i don't think he'll see me from back here." i show her my car keys and give her a sheepish smile.
she stares at me for a moment, not even hiding the annoyance in her eyes as she debates it, "you're not here for 5sos and just trying to skip in front, are you?"
"um, like i said, here for a friend." i tell her, which is completely the truth by just avoiding her question slightly.
she shrugs, moving out the way and asking the girl in front of her to let me through as i was there for 'an actual pick-up' as she told her.
i smile at them both and make my way forward and resting my elbows on the railing.
i pull out my phone and see if i have anything from ashton but i don't see a thing, he must be landing or something.
hearing hushed whispers from behind me, i turn my head and see the girls friend hitting her in the ribs and pointing towards where i was stood and where the boys will be walking out of when their plane lands.
"you okay there?" i ask them with a raised eyebrow.
"yeah-um, is your name ellie by any chance?"
my eyes widen, "yeah..."
"told you!" she hissed to her friend before looking back at me, "are you meeting ashton here? are you leaving with them? are you actually a groupie? oh my god."
i furrow my eyebrows, "i'm not a groupie, literally how many times do i have to say that?" i huff, "yeah i'm meeting him here as friends." i tell them, emphasising the word friends.
"oh." she nods, "can you give him my twitter?"
by this point the girls around us are all staring and pulling out their phones and pointing them at me making me feel slightly uncomfortable but if i say anything, then they'll have it on camera.
i resist the urge to roll my eyes, "sure."
a chorus of 'and mine!' plays through the area in the airport and sure enough people start writing all their usernames on a piece of paper for me to give to ashton as i apparently agreed to give him everyone's.
a girl next to me gets given the piece of paper but actually declines it, telling the girl she doesn't care about a follow and she just wants to meet her idol which makes me smile slightly, she had an attitude and it was something i like to think i have towards most people who annoy me.
i took the sheet and stuffed it in my bag giving them all thumbs up's and fake smiles from their rude stares yet incredible willingness to be nice to use me for something to do with the band.
i turn back around and rest my head in my hands with my elbows resting on the railings again, waiting for the inevitable thing to happen with the band making their way out of the doors.
its silent for a couple moments as i observed the airport, families being reunited, friends meeting each other, drivers waiting to pick people up and children running around as if an airport is the most fun place on earth.
but that all quickly flew out of my head as soon as i heard a couple girls start squealing, but thankfully, no screaming.
wait... if they're screaming that means...
ashton.
and the other guys but holy shit, ashton.
a bunch of security guys stepped out from a now open door, pulling some luggage with them and a few members of the crew but it wasn't until i saw the familiar bodyguard, dave, that is with them practically everywhere when i saw them all walk out.
michael was first, laughing about something someone had said while waving to the fans and making his way over, then calum who went over to the fans with a smile but then an unreadable expression took over his face as the first fan he went to said nothing other than "can i have a picture?", then luke who walked behind calum and said something to him, making him plaster a smile on his face and be apparently civil to these lot.
and then there was ashton.
a wide smile made its way onto his face, and mine, as he stepped out of the doors. his eyes instantly looking everywhere for who i would hope is me. unless he's looking for someone else and i just got played big time...
he looks over in my direction and i send him a wave, smiling big time as he waves back and nods his head to behind luke signalling that he's going around to see the fans first.
i mouth an 'okay' to him, trying to hide my nervousness mixed with a lot of excitement that this moment is actually real. this is actually happening.
"so we finally meet. i'm guessing you want an autograph?"
i look up and see michael taking a selfie with the girl next to me and giving her a big hug as he smirks at me making my heart warmer just watching the interaction.
i shrug with a fake look of disappointment on my face, "i'm actually waiting for all time low." i fake wince, "sorry."
"dammit." he groans, moving to stand in front of me at the end of the line while the others are still with the fans. "ashton!" he calls out, "get here quick before she goes for jack!"
i widen my eyes as everyone looks over at michael's loudness, "shut up, what the hell dude. i've already been called a groupie so don't get me in the mix with jack, like i love him but shit does he talk about sex a lot, have you seen his twitter-,"
"first time meeting and we're talking about sex? sweet. i knew we'd be comfortable around you."
i groan, covering my face. "seriously, how many of you will i embarrass myself in front of today?" i ask, looking up at calum who was now stood at the end next to michael and trying to stifle a smirk, which he was failing to do.
they both shrug turning to look at each other, "i'm hoping all of us, it'd be hilarious." calum chuckled, but when he saw the fake angry look on my face he pouted. "aw, ellie i didn't mean it come here." he spoke as if i was a dog and opening his arms.
i go to hug him 'cause one does not miss a chance of hugging calum hood, but i realise i really just want to hug ashton first so to save myself looking awkward i step between him and michael and hold my hand up for a high five which he quickly obliged to. so now i just hope i get another chance to hug calum.
"hey, ellie, right?" i turn around to see luke smiling at me as if he knew something i didn't which made me instantly nervous.
i nod, smiling back. "luke, right?" i joke.
he laughs, holding his hand up for a high five too, obviously seeing mine and calum's exchange.
i high five him back, going on my tip toes slightly, but feel insanely happy with myself for meeting three members of the band and not messing up yet. well done ellie.
my breath gets stuck in my throat as i see a curly mop of hair over lukes shoulders walking towards us, luke looks over at calum and michael then nods mumbling an 'okay' with a smile on his face and moving to the side so i could see ashton completely.
he opens his arms and walks towards me as i forget about all of the girls, the band and crew watching as i just launch myself into his arms which he quickly wraps around me.
i bury my head into his shoulder, "hi."
he wraps his arms around me tighter, "hey."
"was that a pun?" i look up at him, smiling slightly as he smiles back down at me.
"wasn't intended, but if it works it works." he chuckles, pulling back from the hug and giving the fans one last wave as he guides me back to the boys who were waiting for us.
my cheeks blush red as i realise everyone saw me and ashton hugging and i clear my throat, "so, whats happening now?" i ask as their crew lead us all out of the airport.
"the guys are going back to the hotel and i was just going to hang out with you, if thats alright?" ashton asks from his spot next to me.
i nod, not even trying to hide the smile on my face. "yeah, thats alright. my cars just downstairs so-,"
"are we not invited?"
i look over at the other three, where calum is giving my an angry look.
"i-uh, what- i thought-,"
"relax, he's kidding." ashton laughs, punching calum in the shoulder and only receiving one back in return.
he shrugs, "yeah, but it would be nice to at least offer." he scoffs. "then again, don't know what you two will be doing, huh?" he says, wriggling his eyebrows.
"calum, friendzone remember?" michael playfully reminds him, making me and ashton glare at him. but when we both see each other glaring at michael we quickly change expressions.
"so we're gonna go." ashton announces, "i'll see you guys later, alright?"
they all nod and wave goodbye to us as they get led outside by security, leaving me and ashton.
i look up at ashton and nod my head in the direction of the car park, "we gotta go this way, took me ages finding a spot so you better appreciate this right now." i teased.
he grins and wraps his arm around my shoulder, "i appreciate it a lot, trust me."