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-Zach's Pov-

I huffed as I made an attempt to style up my hair but was unsuccessful. "This is ridiculous" I muttered as I threw my hands to my side and strolled out into the room. I smiled as my eyes landed on Talia, drool rolling down the side of her mouth as she cuddled into one of my pillows. "Morning J" I greet as the blond peels the duvet off of his body.

"Morning" he groggily responds, wiping the sleep away from his eyes. Blinking before they settled on me, "Why are you dressed up so early?" He questioned as a puzzled look was plastered on his face.

I grinned and laced up my shoes, "I'm meeting up with Lucas today" I cheerfully said, averting my gaze momentarily. "I have to tell Talia but she's asleep".

"I mean it's nine and the breakfast bar closes at 11" Jack says with a shrug, strolling towards the bathroom. "I'd wake her up if I were you Z" He said before stepping into the bathroom. I sighed before glancing at the precious girl who's mouth was agape.

I chuckled and walked over to her side, "Baby? Wake up angel" I whispered into her ear. A whine eliciting her lips as she tugged on the white, thick duvet.

"No. Go away" She mumbled out, sinking further into the mattress.

"Talia? You're going to miss breakfast" I whisper into her ear as she lazily moves her hands as if trying to find my face.

"Miss" She cutely says and I shook my head.

"I'm not allowing that. Come on" I say as I leaned down placing soft yet innocent kisses down her neck to my collarbone. "Come on baby" I murmured against her skin, tempted to leave some sort of mark.

"Don't even think about it" She mumbled with her eyes closed. "I'll wake up in five minutes" She negotiated and I huffed.

"Morning Zach" a soft voice came from across the room. I averted my gaze to see Gabbie wide awake, her hair remained as a birds nest on top of her head and I smiled in her directions.

"Morning Gabs. Think you can wake your friend?" I ask, nodding my head in the direction of a slumbering Talia. She smirked and bounced her way over.

"It would be my pleasure" She said and jumped on top of Talia and I chuckled at the two. "WAKE UP!" Gabbie yelled in her ear.

"Get off me you fatass" Talia screamed as she attempted to push her off of her body.

"Not until you get up" Gabbie whined and Talia chuckled.

"Alright! Alright! You're more annoying than my siblings" she mumbled the last sentence but it was loud enough for everyone to hear.

"That was uncalled for" Gabbie exclaimed, pushing herself off of Talia who smirked down at the curly-haired brunette.

"You're a mum and you're complaining like a kid. Your own child doesn't complain" Talia said but grimaced. "Wait that's a lie" she said throwing the duvet off as Gabbie cackled.

"She cry's most of the time" Gabbie grumbled as she strolled over to her bed, where Lav sat up, rubbing her eyes with her small fists.

"Babe, where are you heading off to?" Talia asked and I glanced in her direction to see her walking to where I stood by the edge of the bed. Her eyebrows furrowed as she ran her fingers through her hair.

"Lucas arrived early this morning and texted on meeting for breakfast and hanging out after" I said as I looked at her momentarily before gazing back at my phone.

"Why am I supposed to be awake if you're going out" She huffed,  I could sense her annoyance.

I pocketed my phone and stared at her with a raised eyebrow. "You're supposed to be heading down with the others for breakfast" I tell her and she grimaces.

"Can't I just miss breakfast?" She questioned and I shook my head. "You're no fun" she muttered as she trudged to her bag, throwing the top open as she rummaged around the organized suitcase.

"Still amazes me" I muttered as I walk over to where she stood. She shot her head up while pulling out ripped denim jeans and a crop top.

"What?" She questioned as she glanced in my direction before scavenging for her shoes.

"How do you manage to keep an organised suitcase while my clothes are scattered all over the place" I huffed out and she chuckled.

"You don't have patience to organise it" she pointed out with her white sneakers in hand. I raised an eyebrow at her statement and she averts her gaze from my brown orbs. "GABS YOU DONE IN THE SHOWER!" She hollered, trying to escape the conversation.

I chuckled and stood up, "I have to leave" I said as I pulled out the buzzing phone from my pocket, scrolling through the several messages displayed on the lit up screen. "I'll see you at the venue" I say, an eyebrow raised.

She nodded her head, "Sure" she said and I nodded my head. "Have fun" she said before I pressed our lips in a quick kiss.

"I will" I said and glanced at Jack, "Make sure she eats something" I tell him and he salutes.

"Eye eye captain" Jack mimicked a sailor.

"Never do that again" I breathed out under my breath as I strolled towards the door, yanking it open.

"No promises!" He called out after I had slammed the door.

"Idiot"
~
"Thank you" I said to the Uber driver as he dropped me in front of Avenue K Shopping Mall. I sighed and strolled over towards the entrance, watching as the sliding doors slid open as a cold breeze swept past. Shivers ran down my spine as my body was enveloped with the air conditioned mall.

Smiling as I watched locals pass by, either conversing with friends and family or simply window shopping. I jumped at the sound of my phone buzzing, sliding it out of my pocket a new message from Lucas was displayed.

Hey, Where are you?

Just entered

Seen

I stepped into the small cafe and my eyes darted around trying to spot the blond. I grinned as I identified the familiar blond flailing his hands frantically, a broad grin on his face. "Long time no see Zachary" Lucas said as I neared the two seated table, embracing the boy.

"It's been a while" I agreed nodding my head. "So? What have you been up-to?" I ask as I pressed my arms on the table, a criss-cross motion.

"Currently finishing my second year in business management" He said with a smile, leaning against the plush seat. "Enough about me but my bro is famous" He said excitedly.

I chuckled, "I wouldn't say famous" I tell him while rubbing the back of my neck nervously. "I'd say we're well known" I tell him and he raised an eyebrow.

"Whatever makes you sleep at night Herron" he said and the two of us bursted out in laughter. The two of us quickly ordered and spoke until the food arrived. "Any new songs being released?" He asked.

A smile made it's way on my face, "Uh, yeah" I said with a small nod as I sipped on my coffee. Scrunching my face at the taste, "I thought this would be more appetising than Jonah's black coffee" I grumbled out.

"It's coffee Zach" He said chuckling and I playfully glared at the blond in front of me. "No matter how coffee is made, it'll taste the same" He pointed out and I groaned.

"Unfortunately" I grumbled disappointedly as I glared at the pattern that was coated over the liquid. "I don't get how people drink this" I say.

He shrugged and smirked, "That's our little secret" He said before gulping down his drink.

"Jonah and you both" I said shaking my head, chuckling at their obsession for coffee. We continued to talk for hours, the once crowded cafe became almost deserted.

"Wait. James did that?" I ask Luke in the middle of my laughing fit.

"Yes! No joke" He said while laughing, throwing his head back as he hit it against the soft cushion behind him. "Any interesting stories when you were on tour?" he asked and I tapped my pointer finger onto my chin.

"Some fan threw tampons and bras at us while we were on stage" I said nodding my head and he roared out in laughter, attracting the eyes of some customers.

"Haven't you seen people laughing before" I sassed at the couple who sent us dirty looks. They scoffed and pushed their chairs back before heading out of the small cafe.

"Sassy much?" Luke asked, his head tilted to the side with a small smirk.

"Not sassy enough" I chuckled.

-Talia's POV-

I pulled my phone from my pocket and leaned against the wall as I waited for the girls to walk out of Starbucks. My face scrunched you in disgust at the strong aroma of coffee.

"Come on Talia" Christina said and I huffed and pushed myself off the wall before pocketing my phone. I eyed her drink, "Want a sip?" She asked, a small smirk dancing on her lips.

I scoffed and made my way towards Cotton On. "No" I bluntly said as my finger tips brushed against the clothes that were neatly hung on racks. "I don't like coffee".

Tate gasped and I averted my gaze from a shirt to see her eyes wide and mouth agape, "Did I hear you correctly or did my ears deceive me" she questioned and I chuckled.

"You don't need to be so dramatic" I playfully rolled my eyes but once I put my attention back on the brunette a serious expression painted her face. "Oh, you were being serious" I tell her and she nodded her head vigorously.

"What would your answer be Tal?" She asked once again, lifting the paper cup to her lips sipping on the bitter drink, I grimaced.

"I don't like it" I say and she attempted to send a death glare in my direction but failed and I chuckled at her attempt. "I'll give you an A for trying" I jokingly tell her and she playfully nudges my side as a small laugh slipped passed her lips.

"You're not funny" She mutters and I hum as I pulled out a blue plaid skirt. "Oooo, that's cute" She said and I glanced up at her as she pointed at the piece of clothing in my hand.

"You think so?" I ask as my fingers ran through the fabric.

She smirked and pressed her arm on top of the railing, "I know so. You can sweep Zach off of his feet with that skirt at tonight concert" She said and I giggled.

"He'd be stunned" A new voice said and I turned at the voice and saw Olivia bounce over with a magenta turtle neck dress. "I have a white long-sleeved crop top to match that if you want" She offered and I smiled at her warmly.

"Is that fine with you?" I ask her softly, holding the skirt close to my chest and watched as she rolled her eyes playfully.

"No" She sarcastically said and I raised an eyebrow at her, "Yes it's fine with me! I wouldn't have offered it to you if I wasn't" She cheerfully said and I chuckled.

"Thanks Liv" I said and she nodded her head and swung her arms around my neck.

"What are friends for" she said, a wide grin plastered on her face as the three of us stroller further into the store.

I nodded my head, "True" I said as we made our way to where Christina as Gabbie stood. "Should we make our way back to the hotel?" I asked as I ran my fingers through my hair.

Gabbie nodded her head, "That'll be a good idea. Lav is already asleep and we need to be at the venue shortly" she said and I nodded my head.

"Alrighty, I'll go pay for this skirt and we can head out" I say, raising my eyebrow in a questioning manner and they simply nodded their heads as they continued to look through all the different clothes hung up.

"Oh my god!" A scream was heard in the distant, loud chatter danced in the air. I turned my head slightly and from the corner of my eyes I saw two teenagers conversing with the others.

I walked upto the counter and placed my skirt on top as I waited for the item to be billed. I pulled out my wallet and grabbed a few bills before handing the exact amount to the lady behind the cashier. "Thank you" I say as I grab the receipt and bag.

"Your welcome and have a nice day" the lady said with a warm smile plastered on her face.

I walked back to the girls and saw them with the same girls but three more had arrived. I stood next to Tate as I waited for them to be done, "Who's she" a girl spat out.

I gulped and gazed down at my sneakers, "That's Talia but I think we should start heading out" Christina sweetly said as the girls began to whine in protest. "We'll see you girls later at the concert" she said and the five of us strolled passed them.

"Oh my god! I can't believe we met the boys girlfriends but that Talia girl looks like a troll" I overheard one of the girls say and my heart dropped at the rude comment.

"Hey, you okay?" Liv whispered as we trailed behind the three Ms I shrugged.

"I think so" I muttered and continued to walk, the girl's comment swirling around like a broken record. I sighed as we stepped out of the mall, my fingers aimlessly ran through my hair as my grip tightened on the bag.

"No you're not" Gabbie said, concern laced in her tone. I shrugged and sunk into the closest bench as we waited for a taxi, "What happened?" She questioned quietly but I shook my head.

"It's nothing" I whispered and gazed down at my shoes, glaring at the cemented ground. "It's not important anyways" I muttered as I twisted the ring on my middle finger.

"Either you tell us or we'll call Zach and tell him about Luke" Olivia threatened and I snapped my head in her direction, eyes wide.

"You wouldn't" I shakily say and she raised an eyebrow, arms crossed against her chest.

"Try me" she said while pulling out a small device from her bag that was slung across her body. Her finger hovering over a contact, raised eyebrow. "What's it going to be babes" she asked and I huffed.

"The fans just said a rude comment" I mumbled, loud enough for them to hear. "It's nothing I'm not used to" I shakily breathed out.

"What do you mean nothing you're not used to?" Tate asked, worry laced in her tone.

I bit my lip and lifted my head, gazing at the four girls. "I've been getting hate ever since I posted that picture in London. A lot are assuming that I'm either just using Zach or I'm sleeping with another boy from the band" I choked out.

"What! You need to tell Zach" Christina sternly said. "This happened to me when Corbyn first started the band back in 2016. He put a stop to it" she said.

"You're relationship is different to mine Chris" I whispered. I pulled myself off the bench and trudged towards the cab. "Could you take us to the hotel that's right around the corner?" I ask quietly and the male driver nodded his head. I turned around and gestured the others to get in.

"We're not done discussing this" Christina hissed into my ear sternly. I gulped and nodded before jumping into the cab. I sighed and gazed out of the window, admiring the roads of Malaysia.

Ten minutes later the cab came to a sudden halt, "Thank you" Olivia said as she handed a couple of notes. I got down and ran to the entrance, tears threatening to pour down my face.

"Talia!" The four of them yelled as I disappeared into the hotel, ignoring the chills that ran down my spine. I persistently pressed on the lift buttons, staring as the lift descended at a slow pace.

A shriek slipped passed my lips as someone grasped my wrist. I snapped my head at the person to see Christina's worried hazel orbs. "You're worrying us bub" she whispered and I looked down at the patterned tiled ground.

"Forget I said anything" I muttered before heading into the lift, head bowed down.

"Talia" Gabbie softly said but I shook my head.

"Just drop it. I'll talk to Zach after the concert" I whispered, leaning against the railing.

"You better"
~
I giggled and ran towards the venue, passing several screaming fan girls with Olivia hot on my trail. "Get back here you little bitch!" She hollered playfully.

"Hey Talia" Tyler greeted as he opened the back door open for me.

I nodded, "Hey Ty" I call over my shoulder as I ran down the narrow corridor.

"TALIA!" She screamed and I giggled throwing my head back but groaned as I got thrown back to the ground. "Paybacks a bitch Tals" she said.

I pushed myself up on my elbows and rubbed my head. I gazed up and grinned as I stared into the familiar chocolate brown orbs, "Hey babe" I cheerfully said as he pulled me back to my feet.

"What's going on here" he questioned with a raised eyebrow as his gaze shifted from Olivia and I.

"Talia slapped my head and bolted away" Olivia muttered, crossing her arms against her chest with a pout. "You're girlfriend's a bully. How do you like her?".

Zach chuckled and pulled my body closer to his and pecked my forehead, his lips lingering against my skin for a couple of seconds. "That's for me to know and for you to find out" he said and pulled away. "Go to the green room, I'll be right there" he said nodding towards the way he came from.

"Where are you going?" I asked him before he strolled away.

"I was heading to the bathrooms" he said with a small smirk on his face. "You want to join" he asked and I covered my face.

"I'll be in the green room" I murmured and scurried away. Zach's laugh bounced off of the thin walls. "Idiot" I muttered as I stepped into the green room where the others sat, including the other girls.

"Who?" Gabbie asked from her spot beside Jack.

"Zach" I grumbled as I collapsed onto a free spot on the couch. "You boys are fucking hormonal" I muttered but winced as Gabbie slapped the back of my head.

"Language" she hissed pointing to a sleeping Lav. "You're worse than your high school drop out of a boyfriend" she said and I glared at her.

"At least I'm not as dirty-minded as he is" I mumbled, crossing my arms. Jack bursted out laughing, "Shut up Avery".

"I have a mouth for a reason" he said, leaning back into the sofa and I grimaced. I watched as his face contorted to a one of horror, "you're as worse as Zach" he exclaimed shaking his head.

"Who's as worse as me?" A voice said and I snapped my head at the voice. I scowled at the figure that strolled in, crossing my arms looking the other way. "Why is she mad at me?" He asked as he plopped beside me.

"I don't know? Ask her yourself" Olivia said.

"Babe? Talia" Zach whispered into my ear, his breath sending chills down my spine but even then I didn't answer. "Baby" he said and I froze as I felt his lips hover over my ear, his breath fanning against my neck.

"T-There's a toddler in t-the r-room" I shakily breathed out. "Zach" I sharply said as I felt his hands rest on my hips.

"Then answer my question gorgeous" he whispered and I huffed and turned my gaze to the irritating brunette, glaring at him. "What did I do?" He questioned baffled.

"Oh I don't know" I sarcastically replied, rolling my eyes playfully, "How about that dirt joke you said out in the hallways" I hissed. His eyebrows furrowed in confusion before his face lit up in realization.

"Y-you're joking r-right" he choked out as he threw his head back laughing, his hands disappearing from my hips.

"I hate you" I muttered, pulling away from his arms and beside Gabbie.

"Talia! You can't be serious" he exclaimed and I chuckled.

"Dead serious babe" I said, a smirk dancing on my lips as he playfully glared and pulled me into his arms.

"You're ridiculous" he whispered and I glanced up into his eyes, a playful glint in his orbs.

"You love me anyways" I whispered and he grinned.

"Unfortunately" he said and pressed our lips in a soft and gentle kiss.

"So how was your meet up with Lucas?" Jonah asked Zach and I snuggled into his side as he played with the strands of my hair.

"It was great. You'll get to meet him after the concert" he said and I looked at him confused. "He's coming backstage".

"Did you talk to David?" Daniel asked and Zach nodded.

"Of course" he said but before he could muster anything else the door to the green room swing open and a breathless and sweaty Eben bolted into the room.

"You're up" he breathlessly said, collapsing onto the floor, his chest heaving up and down. "Now!" He exclaimed.

The boys jumped to their feet, grabbed their microphones before bolting out of the room. "Good luck!" The five of us hollered as the five of them ran out hurriedly.

"Boys" I muttered under my breath gazing at the white ceiling.

"Tell me about it" Eben said from his spot on the ground. We snapped our head in his direction.

"You're a boy" we exclaimed simultaneously. He lifted his head slightly, an eyebrow raised.

"I'm a man" he proudly says and we glanced at each other.

"You sure?" Olivia asked grabbing for a cushion, signaling us with her eyes to follow her lead. He simply nodded his head.

We grinned and tossed the cushions in his direction, a yelp slipped passed his lips.

"Rude!"