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tydelwve · 6 years

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Wherever You Are {pt. 1}

Characters: Calum x Reader

Word Count: 2248

Warnings: fluff and angst

Summary: Despite being Calum’s best friend and girlfriend, he still struggles with telling you the important things

Beta: Crio Grammar Checker

Author’s note: This was made for @thinkwritexpress-official ‘s My Kind of Love Challenge. My version of love was first love. I literally had no clue what to write and then i listened to Wherever You Are, and it clicked. Feedback is always appreciated! enjoy xx

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You and Calum were far from the perfect couple. The two of you had your share of fights, which inevitably lead to silent treatment or avoiding one another.

When you fought, it would get bad. Screaming so loud that both of your parents would worry if everything was okay. Sometimes they had to intervene and tell the other to go home and pick up the argument the next day with a clear head before one of you said something that you would regret or one of you would storm out, pissed that the other couldn’t see your side of the argument.

When night rolled around, either you or him showed up with food and movies from Redbox. You’d apologize to each other and cuddle for the rest of the night. Having frequent fights didn’t change how much you loved each other.

Nothing could change the way your heart skipped a beat when you heard Calum’s voice. You swore, it was the most angelic thing you’d ever heard. You could get you to do almost anything if he said it in the right tone.

You couldn’t help the butterflies you feel in your stomach whenever people mentioned him. He made you feel excited for what the days had to come. No one else could make you forget all of your problems with a simple hug or kiss.

You affected Calum in ways that no one else could.

He would go to the ends of the world just to see you happy. Nothing could replace the image of your smile that was etched into his memory.

Just a day spent with you would change his bad moods drastically. You know exactly what to say to bring him back to earth.

You and Calum started dating in the ninth grade. You fit in pretty well with his friends since you never really messed with them or affected their time with him.

Michael was the only one that knew you out of the small group, though. You’d met him the same time you met Calum. Luke and Ashton didn’t know much since they only really saw you at their gigs or when they were leaving Calum’s house.

When his band slowly started gaining more fame, you were elated for him. He would finally get a chance to live out his dream with his best friends.

He seemed like he was finally doing something he loved. It made you happy to see him enjoying himself for a change. He was expressing himself more and watching him grow was amazing to you.

“Just imagine, Calum. One day the signs will have your band’s music and faces on it,” you grinned as both of you laid on his couch.

“You think so?” He asked as he nuzzled his face into your neck and placed a small kiss.

“Yes! Calum, you guys are extremely talented. This band has really helped you.”

He softly smiled as he said, “Thank you for staying with me. I know we’ve had our ups and downs, but you never left or lost faith in me. It really means a lot.”

You sat up and leaned your head on his shoulder “I’m not leaving until you make me, Cal. You’re stuck with me forever.”

He turned to you with a mischievous grin, “Well, then I guess you’re gonna have to get used to this.”

He attacked you with kisses all over your face.You giggled and tried to get out of his embrace, but his arms were firmly around your waist.

“Stop!” You burst out during your fits of laughter. “You’re going to mess up my make up for my pictures today.”

He stopped and examined your face. “You’d look beautiful with or without it, babygirl.”

“You’re just saying that,” you blushed.

Calum grinned and shook his head. “I’ve been in love with you for two years, Y/N. I know what I’m talking about.”

You rolled your eyes and responded, “We’ve only been dating for a year, Calum.”

“That doesn’t change the way I felt about you before we were a couple.” He re-emphasized, “I know you, baby.”

It was true. Calum knew you better than almost anyone. From your proudest moment to your most embarrassing, Calum was there. Since before you were dating, Calum was your rock.

He was the first friend you even made upon moving to a completely new side of Australia. He’s been your happiness for as long as you’ve known him, and you were his.

There wasn’t anything about you that Calum didn’t know. If we’re honest, he probably knew too much about you.

He knew about your first period, even though he had no clue what it was at the time. When he found out, he wasn’t mortified. He comforted you and stayed with you until you felt better.

He was the one to bring you clothes when yours was stolen out of the locker room. He didn’t hesitate to walk in the girl’s locker room for you.

Whenever you needed him, he was there.

Calum knew you so well that he could pick out your moods just from your actions.

When you were nervous, your legs would vigorously shake. You chewed your lips when you were uncertain. He noticed how you tucked a piece of hair behind your ear and looked down when you were uncomfortable.

His favorite was when you were happy. You’d bite the inside of your cheek to hide the grin forming on your face.Sometimes you’d let out a small giggle when you were even more excited.

He knew you like the back of his hand.

Your phone buzzed with a text from your mom to come back home. You sighed and got off the couch, pulling Calum with you, despite his protests.

“Calum, I have to go. Walk me home, please?” you pouted.

“Do you really have to go now? Five minutes? You can afford to be a little late, “ Calum wrapped an arm around your waist and pulled you closer to him.

“Five more minutes always turn into me being late, Calum. I can’t do that today,” you shook your head and out of his grip.

He sighed and agreed, letting you lead him out the door.

After a ten minute walk, you and Calum stood outside your house. You gave him a quick and assured him, “I’ll see you tonight at your gig. Make sure Momma Hood saves me a seat.”

He nodded with a smile plastered across his face, “I love you, and I’ll see you tonight.”

“I love you, too!” You grinned before disappearing into your home.

As Calum walked home, he couldn’t wipe the stupid grin off of his face. You were flawless in his eyes.

Two years ago, he would have laughed in his face if someone told him that you would be his forever. Every moment spent you was a daydream.

There was no denying that he was in love with you. Your parents would argue that he’s been in love with you since the day he met you. He looked like he’d seen an angel at the age of ten on your first encounter.

Calum remembered that day like the back of his hand.

~flashback~

He was riding his bike to the nearby park to hang out with Michael for the day when he noticed the moving truck and a family of three pile out of the car in the driveway. He didn’t notice himself slowing down to a stop until you gave him a small wave.

He slightly tilted up the corners of his lips and waved back.

Your mom noticed your interaction with him and nudged your dad.

“Hey, buddy, what’s your name?” Your dad walked over to Calum and squatted down to look at Calum. His tone was warm and welcoming, calming Calum’s nerves.

“I’m Calum,” he slightly mumbled.

“Well, Calum, it’s nice to meet you. That’s our daughter, Y/N,” your dad pointed to you behind him. “She’s a little shy and needs a friend around town,” he whispered to Calum.

You nuzzled into your mother’s side as Calum glanced at you again.

“I can be her friend!” He perked up with a toothy grin across his face. “I’m actually going to the park five minutes away to play with some other kids.”

Your mom looked down at you and asked, “You want to go play with some other kids?”

“You’re gonna let me go?” you questioned.

“The park is five minutes away and you’ll be bored here while we unpack. Go! Have fun. Make friends.”

You grinned and ran to grab your bike off of the moving truck. You waved to your parents as you and Calum rode to the park.

The ride was comfortably silent and filled with small talk to get to know each other.

~end flashback~

Later that night, you slipped into their gig as it was starting. You took a seat beside Calum’s mom, giving her a small smile and hug once you got settled. “Hope I didn’t miss too much, Mrs. Hood,” you joked. “How are you?”

“I’m doing fine, Y/N. I thought I told you to call me Joy,” she playfully scolded.

Your chatter began to fade as the band grasped both of your attention.

During the middle of the set, you leaned over to Joy and whispered, “I’m so proud of them. They are really improving as a band. I can't see what their future holds!”

Joy nodded and replied, “Me too, Y/N. I just didn’t think I’d have to say goodbye to my baby boy so soon.”

You tilted your head a little. “What are you talking about?”

“They’re moving to London in two days, remember?”

You put on a tight lipped smile and nodded. “Right. How could I forget?” you breathed out.

You zoned out during most of the rest of their set.

How could Calum not tell you that he was moving? Did he plan on disappearing in two days without a word?

You just wanted to go home, fall down into bed, and cry. He was moving in two days, and you couldn’t do anything about it.

What would happen if Calum moved? Would you two continue dating?

So many questions were going through your head, but only Calum could give you the answers you deserve.

Calum. The boy who hid this from you for who knows how long. The one person you trusted with everything hid a departure date.

When the gig was over, you found Calum in the back of the venue.

Once he saw you, his face lit up. You put on a tight lipped smile as you gave him a quick hug.

His brows furrowed with your suddenly cold movements. “Y/N, what’s wrong?”

You tucked a piece of your hair behind your ear and look down. “Can we talk somewhere more private?” you whispered.

He immediately nodded, saying his goodbyes to his band mates before following you out the door. The walk started off quiet as you gathered your thoughts.

“When were you going to tell me?” You questioned and looked up at him.

“Tell you what?” He stuck his hands in his pockets and avoided eye contact with you. He knew exactly what you were talking about.

“Maybe I’m crazy, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t the time to act clueless anymore,” you snapped. “You’re leaving in two days, Calum. Two days. Yet, I didn’t know about it at all until your mom said something about it today. Something’s wrong with that.”

He threw his hands up and shrugged, “I didn’t know how to tell you! I wasn’t ready to face that we wouldn’t see each other every day.”

Tears began to roll down your face as you snapped, “Did it ever occur to you that the sooner I knew, the more time I would have had more time to process and accept it? At this rate, I have to accept it, but I don’t even know what to think!”

“I didn’t really consider that,” he mumbled.

“Calum. I fucking love you, and I don’t know what I’m going to do without you here.”

“Y/N… I’m so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. If I could, I’d stay here to be with you.”

You waved your hands in dismay as you shook your head. “No, this is for your career, Calum. It fucking sucks, but it’s your time to shine.”

“What can I do to help you feel better about all this? I don’t want to go if it means leaving you shattered.”

As you walked in front of your house, you sighed, “Just let me process what’s going on.”

He nodded, “I’ll see you tomorrow?” The hopefulness became apparent in his voice.

Your smile wavered as you said, “I hope so. Goodnight, Calum.”

He leaned in to kiss you, but you turned your head, letting his lips meet with your cheek. A final stray tear fell down your face.

“I love you, Y/N. I hope you know that. You are the first girl I’ve ever been in love with, and I don’t want to lose you.”

“I love you, too.”

You turned around and walked to your door. Calum stood at the end of the pathway, feeling as if his feet were glued to the ground. You hesitantly opened the door without glancing backwards.

For the first time in your relationship with Calum, you didn’t know if things were going to be okay.

{two}

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