I had been sat in the same place for a little under an hour, staring into space and trying to work out what to do. There was no point in running after Jack, what would I say? All I could do was wait for him to come back, I hoped it would be soon. As time went on the pit in my stomach got deeper and deeper. I rummaged through my head, trying to think up a way to make it up to him. I could understand why he was mad at me. I had gone through his phone, called his psychotic ex and bare face lied to him about it. I just wished that he would understand that I need to know what happened between them to make her so hell bent on breaking us up. Whatever 'us' is... was. I didn't think that was much to ask, just a bit of honesty. The more I thought about it, the more I asked myself why he reacted so badly. Maybe there was something he didn't want me to know, something he was trying to keep from me. Holly could be right..... what if he was with her now? A lump grew in my throat as I realised I couldn't do anything about it if he was. I no longer had the moral high ground, I looked just as crazy as her now. I exhaled deeply, my face dropping into my hands. I had really screwed up this time. Warm tears stung my eyes as I slowly pulled myself up from the couch, making my way up the stairs. I wasn't going to wait for Jack to tell me to pack my bags, I wanted to save him the hassle. I dragged my heavy bags down the stairs, placing them by the door. I hadn't worked out where I was going to go yet. Maybe I could stay with Zack and Alice, just for the night. Then I would be on the first flight home, no excuses this time. I was stupid to think this could ever work out. I heard my ringtone echo through the house. I rushed into the lounge, hoping and wishing it was who I needed it to be. But of course it wasn't. It was Alice. "Hey, what's up alice?" I trief to hide my disappointment. "hey, uh...I just wondered if you know what's going on with the guys" she sounded quiet. "what do you mean?" Although I kinda knew the answer to that one. "zack got a phone call about, 20 minutes ago? And he said he had to go meet the guys, he said they had stuff to sort out" my heart sunk. I knew this was coming, but it still hurt. "They're finding my replacement for tour". "what?! I thought you sorted all that holly stuff out? Please don't leave". "its not my decision. I screwed up and I think Jack wants me to go". "what? What happened?". "Holly called me and Jack picked up my phone. I stupidly told him it was Fiona when I called her before" Alice was quiet for a moment. "Are you sure he wants you to leave? Did he actually say that?". "he walked out over an hour ago and I've heard nothing, no messages or calls since. And now he's called this meeting to find someone else to take my place. It's obvious he's not going to want me here. I've packed already, i just need to find somewhere to stay. Di you think Zack would mind if I stayed with you guys? Though, he probably hates me too" a lump appeared in my throat as I spoke. "aw Rose, nobody hates you. I promise. I'm sure he won't mind, come on over". I called a taxi and gave the driver the address Alice had given me. It was dark by this time. He pulled up outside a house a few streets away, similar in size to Jacks. Alice appeared at the door, stepping out onto the concrete with bare feet to help me with my bags. She gave me a sympathetic smile as she passed me. I paid the driver and picked up the last of my bags, following Alice in. It was just us, so I assumed the guys were still out talking somewhere. I didn't know what was taking them so long. With an entourage their size I was sure they could find a replacement easily. I dropped my bags by the door with the rest of them and walked into Slices open arms, burying my head in her shoulder. "this is such a mess Alice". I murmured. She sighed and nodded slowly. "i know, but listen" she pulled away, putting her hands on my shoulders. "whatever happens, we're in this together. If you go home, so do i" I opened my mouth to protest, but she cut me off. "don't waste your breath, ive already made up my mind" she said in a matter of fact tone and smiled at me. I rolled my eyes at her, managing a tiny smile. Alice dropped her arms and walked down the hall. I followed her into the lounge, folding myself down on the couch opposite to Alice. "so, what are we gunna do now?" She asked. "i don't think there is much to do. Now I'm a psycho too and he's got 2 to choose from, I'm pretty sure Jack would rather go for the blonde one with double d's". Alice laughed a little. "you are not psychotic. Maybe a little mad, but not in the same league as blondie" I threw a cushion at her, flowering. She dodged it with a proud grin. She reached into her back pocket, pulling out her ringing phone. She frowned at it briefly before putting it to her ear. "hey Zack" the air caught in the back of my throat. Her eyes flicked up to mine. "yeah, she's here now. Do you wanna speak to her?" She waited for an answer. Why would Zack ask for me? She frowned at the floor. "uh... I think so. Why?". "oh...okay..." Her frown deepened. This was torture, what did he want? "yeah, bye" she closed her phone and looked up at me, not saying anything. "what is it?" I asked, half crazed. "He wants me to take you to the beach me and him went to earlier" she said, obviously as confused as I was. I frowned at her. "did he say why?". "just that Jack needs to talk to you" I stared at her, my heart in my mouth. "oh god. This is it isn't it?" Alice looked at me saying nothing, but her eyes told me she knew too. This was our goodbye.

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