I sat on my bed, fully dressed.

I was biting my hand.

It had been a few days since Id seen Alex, and since getting this text this morning... Well...

Usually I'd be happy with the short walk to his home, and I'm still grateful for it, but I was scared.

As I sat there I remembered that Id received another text.

I slowly picked up my phone, afraid to see what was on the screen.

'I miss you.'

I looked at Alex's name on the top of the screen.

I bit my lip and pulled on a jacket.

Then, I took it off again.

I knew what was about to happen, I wouldn't need a coat.

I ran down stairs, and then stood at the front door.

I collected myself and then went back to the kitchen.

"Morning, Mum. I'm going over to Alex's."

"Use protection." She said without looking at me.

"Mum!" I screamed, face going pale.

She laughed, "I'm kidding. Well, I mean, use it, but just, when It's needed. Have fun." She said.

"Oh god." I droaned, kissing Het cheek and going back to the front door.

My nerves came back, and I felt my shoulders tense.

I took a shaky breath and opened the door.

I took a step out and shut it behind me.

I was paranoid.

I began my walk, and I was jumping at almost anything.

A car horn, I jumped three feet in the air.

The bang of someone's waste bin.

I began to run.

I began thinking of everything bad that had happened to me on tour.

That man growling in my face.

Grabbing me...

Hitting me...

I was crying by the time I reached Alex's door, and I beat my hand rapildy against it.

When he didn't answer within 5 seconds, I almost couldn't breathe.

I banged on the door again, and he opened.

"What's-" he began, but I knocked the air out of him when I launched forward at the sound of a car door.

I wrapped my arms around his stomach, hugging him tightly as I shook, and tears strained down my face.

He wrapped his arms around Me.

"Sarah, what the Fuck happened?!" He asked quickly, shutting the door.

I tried to steady my breathing enough to talk.

"I'm... I'm-scared." I let out.

"Scared of what? Come on, love..." He said, trying to sound calm but clearly being confused and concerned.

He picked me up bridal style and brought me into the living room.

He sat on the couch and sat myself in his lap, as he wrapped one arm around me, and with the other, pushed away my hair, and wiped away my tears.

He placed his hand on my cheek.

"You're safe. You're with me, now." He said.

I breathed in, letting the deep breath calm myself a bit.

When I exhaled, I looked at Alex's face... His concerned face.

His perfect face. His dazzling eyes. Sharp jaw.

I exhaled, and hugged him again.

Taking in his scent.

I was still shaky, but I'd felt so much better with the comfort of Alex.

I pressed myself against his chest, hugging him tightly.

He hugged back, running his hand gently up and down my back.

He planted a soft, yet firm kiss on my neck, and shivers ran throughout my body.

I finally backed up, glancing only for a moment at the gelled quiff before looking in his eyes.

I pulled out my phone, going to the text, and handing it to him.

He took my phone in his hand, glancing down at it.

He froze.

"Bollox." He said, tossing the phone to the table.

"I don't know who sent it, or why, but I'm afraid that It's about you, and that something bad is going to happen." I said.

"I'll keep you safe, dont worry. We'll be fine." He assured me, kissing my forehead, and hugging me, holding my head in the crook of his neck.

"We'll be fine." He repeated, kissing my head.

He was trying to comfort me, but I could feel how tense he was.

I told him everything that had happened this morning, as he stared at my phone.

"I'm glad that you didn't hide this from me." He supplied.

I nodded.

"I'll give Nick a call. Ask him to come down." Alex said, placing me aside and retrieving his phone from another room.

When he came back, he leaned against the door frame, holding the phone to his ear.

"Hello?" He said.

"Hey, Nick. Look, do you think you could come down to my flat?"

"As soon as possible."

He glanced up at me.

"Yeah." He bit his lip.

"It's important."

"Alright, cheers. See you then." And then he hung up.

"He'll be here soon."

I nodded.

Alex looked down, then rubbed his forehead with his hand.

"Sarah, I think you should stay with me. For a while... Until we know more about this." He said.

"I can protect you easier that way."

I nodded, holding my arms out like a toddler who wanted to be picked up.

He walked over and sat down, wrapping his arms around me.

"I'm sure this is just some prank. I don't think you're in actual danger, but I still want you here, with me. Alright?" He asked.

"Alright." I replied.

We sat there for a bit in one anothers arms.

I glanced up at Alex and he looked back into my eyes.

His eyes flickered down to my lips as he licked his own.

He inched forward, pausing again.

He was going for my lips.

He raised a hand to my neck, and our breaths became mixed.

He inched forward again, coming even closer to my lips.

I tilted my head a bit upward, and he pressed his forehead to my own.

I felt his face moving, and I could feel his breath on my lips.

He inched forward, our lips were just about to touch-

Knock knock knock

Alex backed away and looked towards the door.

He sighed as he dropped his head, pressing his forehead against my shoulder.

"Damn it..." He cursed.

I chuckled, despite also being disappointed.