Curious

Chapter 19

Last night was the most fun I had in a long time. Once kicking out time came at Popworld, Archie had walked me back to my hotel, ending the night with an innocent kiss. I woke up this morning for an early rehearsal with Mabel. The british weather was up to its usual tricks and the air was quite chilly today. I quickly filled Mabel in with all the gossip from the night before. “You two looked so good together.” Mabel said referring to when she spotted us dancing in the crowd. “I always thought you and Brad had something going on.” She shrugged off. My eyes widened, why does everyone bring him up?!

Rehearsal was over andI had a text from Archie. ‘Bowling with Tommy and Lucy? I’ll pick you at 1? Xx’ Not realising, I read it allowed until Mabel shewed me out of the arena, “Go go go, you have an hour to get ready!” She clapped excitedly. I ran out the arena and jumped in the car waiting for me. Quickly getting a shower and getting dressed into ripped skinny jeans, white tee and a camo jacket and my favourite white trainers, I rang Archie to let him know I was ready. I was waiting in the hotel lobby when I heard the boys come from the lift. I hadn’t seen them since the show last night. “Where are you going?” Aaron asked, getting to the point. “Bowling with Archie, don’t worry I’ll be back for the show.” I waved him off as I got the text that Archie was outside. Before any of the boys could respond, I was already out the lobby and in Archie’s car. 

We arrived at the bowling alley to see Lucy and Tommy waiting outside. “Is this some sort of double date?” I laughed, flashing Archie a playful grin. “You could say that, Lucy’s idea. I think she just wants another girl in the group.” Archie laughed, getting out of the car and meeting me round my side. “What time do you need to be back?” He asked me as we walked up the entrance. “Latest 6, you could come to the show again? With Luce and Tommy?” I said quickly, a glimmer of hope in my eyes. I liked spending time with Archie, I felt wanted. “I’m sure Lucy would love to but let me check with them first. Not sure a boy bad concert is Tommy’s thing.” He laughed back.

I got absolutely slaughtered at bowling, it was borderline embarrassing. “Wow, have you ever bowled in your life Olivia?” Tommy bit back a laugh as my ball managed to go down the gutter even with the bars up. “I mean the centre of London isn’t exactly known for its bowling alleys.” I say defensively. I was a dancer not a bloody bowler. “Olivia was actually wondering if we wanted to go to the concert tonight. She can join us after she's finished on stage.” Archie interrupted dropping in my earlier hints of seeing him again. “YES!” Lucy screeched, “Wait finished on the stage?” She questioned after realising what she said. “Yeah she dances in one of the support act’s songs.” Archie awkwardly confessed, shooting me a look to make sure I was okay with that. I gave him a smile, before squeezing his hand in reassurance. “Oh so you’re a dancer, huh?” Tommy asked, nodding at Archie approvingly. “I knew I recognised you! You dance in Boyfriend don’t you?” Lucy said, a look of delight on her face when she had figured it out. I laughed and nodded, she was such a fangirl. “Sure, why not but there better be a bar.” Tommy warned, laughing. 

Brad’s POV

“Thanks very much lads for coming in and speaking to us today.” The radio DJ said cheerfully into the microphone. We had just finished our second interview of the day and I already felt exhausted. I hadn’t slept much last night despite us all going for a few drinks after the show. I was expecting Liv to turn up and join us but she never did and much to my disappointment, the conversation kept quickly returning to her all night. Mabel was with us and asked Aaron if he knew how Olivia’s date was going, which then sparked the interest of the other lads too, all wanting to know how Livvy was getting on with Red. I felt like I spent the entire night stopping my fists from clenching and my face from frowning. 

We said our goodbyes to the radio station and got back in the SUV to go back to the arena to get ready for tonight when Aaron’s phone rang. “What’s up Liv?” He sang into the phone, always happy this lad. I could hear her faint voice on the other side of the phone, laughing and pleading. “You two are inseparable but I can’t see why not?” Aaron replied, not even attempting to hide his smirk. I had a horrible feeling in my stomach, god knows why. Olivia could do what she wanted, we weren’t together, we didn’t even want to be together. I heard her shout down the phone to him, “Love you Azz.” To which Aaron smiled and shook his head before putting down the phone. Aaron looked up to see all of our questioning looks. “Liv’s bringing Archie and his friends to the concert again.” he informed us, obviously trying his hardest to blank out my facial expression. 

I couldn’t believe she barely knew this boy and was already in with his friends and like Aaron said, inseparable from the guy. “What's up with you?” Liam asked with this eyebrow raised at my now clenched fists. “Nothing.” I snapped, earning three questioning looks from them. “What? I just think she’s being a bit irresponsible that’s all?” I said bitterly, shrugging my shoulders, trying to convince myself I didn’t care about whatever she was doing with this guy. “And why is that?” Aaron smirked at me, he knew me better than I knew myself, he could tell there was something more. “She barely knows the guy and is already bringing him to meet us, twice. And now his friends too? She didn’t even bring Lewis to our concerts.” I scoffed, knowing for a fact Aaron’s smirk had turned into a stern look. Before anyone got a chance to reply, we had arrived at the arena and I jumped out first needing some fresh air to try and clear my mind. 

Why was I acting like this? Olivia was finally living her life, I should be happy for her but instead all I could think about was myself. I was almost positive that after the other night, we would have at least spent more time together.  Archie didn’t seem like a bad kid either, but I also don’t believe he knows just how amazing Liv really is. Not the way I do. f**k. I needed to stop these thoughts. This isn’t me. We were leaving Birmingham tomorrow afternoon and I could not wait. I’ve suddenly took a diskiling to this city and it’s redheads.