Chapter 11: UNI?!

(Liam’s POV)

We were all sitting around the studio waiting to start the interview to start. “Where is Maya?” Harry asked me. “Watching Lux,” I told him. “Is everything okay between you guys?” Niall whispered. I smiled and nodded.  I wasn’t going to tell them what had happened between us, but I act like something happened so that they let their minds wander.  If they think I’m the “daddy” of the group then it wouldn’t even be anything fun if I didn’t play mind games on them.

(Maya’s POV)

Unknown Number: If you sell out the boys I’ll give you more money then you possibly could imagine.

I stared at my phone how did this person get my number and who was it. “Uh, Lux, why don’t you go see your daddy and I’ll be right back,” I told her. She nodded and ran over to Tom. “Where is Paul?” I asked Lou. “In with the boys, is everything alright?” She asked me. I showed her the text on my phone. “Just go into the studio and ask for Paul,” Lou informed her. I walked into the studio and everyone stared at me. “Uh, Paul, can I talk to for you a minute?” I asked him. He nodded and walked out of the studio with me.

“What’s going on?” He asked me. I showed him my phone. “Alright, I’ll take care of this. For now block the number and we might need to change your number,” He told me as he typed the number into his phone. “Okay,” I simply said. “You should come into the studio with us,” He suggested. “Sound fun,” I said. We walked back into the studio where the interview was about to begin. 

(Liam’s POV)

I was nervous about this interview until Maya decided to stand in during the interview. “Okay, welcome to the show boys,” The radio host, Max, said. “Thanks for having us,” I implied. “How are you guys doing?” Max asked. “We love our job but we are sort of exhausted,” Louis answered. “I’m having a blast with my lads and I don’t the tour to end,” Harry declared. “Do you guys ever get annoyed with each other?” Max questioned.

I laughed quietly knowing the answer to that. “We do but we are basically brothers so its over dumb things,” Zayn said. “Like on the way here Harry and Niall pulled a prank on everyone. It’s little things like that,” I explained. “Yeah, but that was gold!” Harry protested. “We need more slim,” Niall pointed out. Harry and Niall high fived while I could hear Maya sigh.

“What is something new about this tour that you guys love?” Max asked. We all knew the answer he was looking for, just like everyone else who interviews us they want the information only we have, everything we know about Maya. “That’s simply,” Harry admitted. “What is it?” I asked him. “Having Maya Hudson with us,” Harry smiled. I couldn’t agree more. “What is so special about her, Harry?” Max asked. “She is like my twin sister, we are the same age and she is dating one of my best friends. We can always count on her to make us smile or laugh. There is just so much about her we all could say, but yeah that’s the best part,” Harry said.

“I have to agree with Harry,” Louis said. “You do?” I asked him utterly surprised. “Yeah, I mean our girlfriends have always stopped by and saw us or toured with us for awhile but to have Maya with us each and every day is awesome. She is really one of the nicest people I have ever met. Just like Harry said you can go to her for anything and she will help you out no matter what.” He told me.

“My favorite thing about Maya would have to be the way she has opened up to us from day one. She has always been real with us and she doesn’t treat us like a famous boy band she treats us like normal people who have a crazy lifestyle.” Zayn said.

“Well, Niall and Liam you are the only two who have not to comment on Maya,” Max pointed out. I looked over at Maya who was laughing at something Paul had probably told her. “I’ll go,” Niall said. “Maya is the type of girl you hope your brother would end up. She is so humble but yet selfish when she needs to be. Trust me that girl has a voice if she needs to use it, it’s pretty scary, been there done that, never want that to happen again. She treats you with 100% respect no matter how you treat her in return. She is just wonderful.” Niall said. They all looked at me.

I made sure I made eye contact with Maya as I answered what they had been dying to hear. “Maya Claire Hudson was a girl I pulled out of the crowd at the Omaha Nebraska concert because I couldn’t keep my eye off of her little did I know what a crazy life this girl had had up until the point we met. She took a risk but coming on tour with these guys she had just met. Soon we found out about her dark past and we all grew close. I grew to fall in love with this crazy beautiful girl. She is the one who hold my darkest secrets, the face I look for in the crowd at every show, and I person I look forward to talking to each night before I fall asleep. I am so thankful each day that she went out on a limb and went with us.”

(Maya’s POV)

Tears were in my eyes as Liam answered the question. Liam smiled at me and turned back to the guys. “I think I might cry a bit,” Harry said as he wiped his eyes. “Maya, now I’m curious. Come sit with us and tell us how you feel living with these crazy people,” Max said. I looked at Paul who have the OK to go over. I took the empty seat next to Liam. “How do you like being with us 24/7?” Harry asked me.

“Well, it is crazy for sure. There is really never a dull moment. When I first left with them I was dealing with a personal issue like Liam had mentioned before and a lot of people said I was running away from the problem by going with these boys. ‘Til this day I’m not sure why I decided to give up my life and become friends with these terrors.” Everyone laughed. “I love it though honestly. They have helped me through so much and I am so grateful for everyone on this tour. They have taught me a lot and it’s been an amazing experience,” I said with a smile.

“I have to ask you have sung a few songs at a couple shows will you be doing that tomorrow?” Max asked. “I don’t know yet,” I told him. “Liam loves you…do you love him?” Niall asked me. I felt my face get bright red. “She does you can tell,” Harry chuckled.

(Later that day)

We had arrived back the hotel and the guys had a meeting with Paul. I headed back to our room. I couldn’t believe the tour was almost over and Liam and I would be going back to my house for awhile. I didn’t know how it would work out, but the past week had been going well so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work out. 

I knew some people back home still didn’t agree with what I was doing and sadly most of them were my own family. Some people weren’t there from the time Carter had died until the concert. It took me three full months to be my true self again and I still wasn’t feeling fully complete the night of the concert. I had never taken advantage of anyone here. Sometimes I don’t remember why I said yes to Liam I don’t know if it was pressure of being asked our infront of thousands of people or if it’s a dream come true, but I know for a fact I didn’t use them for anything.

As I approached the door to my room I didn’t know if I wanted to enter an empty room where I was able to escape into my thoughts for awhile that could dangerous. I unlocked the door and went it. I threw my purse on the desk and looked at myself in the mirror.

I wasn’t the same girl Carter had fallen in love with. I looked different. I was different. I took out my side braid and my headband that was around my forehead. I threw my hair up in a messy bun. Sometimes I feel like I have betrayed Carter by turning into some girl I never thought I would be. 

Eleanor: M! I just arrived at the hotel and I need to see you!

Maya: El!! Yes I need to see you too! Come to my room! Paul will give you the number.

Eleanor: Don’t worry I got it from that Louis boy.

Maya: (:

I loved when Eleanor or Perrie were around they understood what it was like to date one of these crazy boys. We all got along so well it was like we had been friends forever.

“Maya! Let me in!” Eleanor knocked. I ran over and opened the door. “Well, Darling, Louis said you looked pretty today and he must have been saying that to make you feel good,” she joked as she walked through my door. “Nice to see you too, El,” I joked. We talked for awhile before the guys rushed into the room.

“Woah! What is going on?” I asked him. “I’m taking Lux to the pool!” Liam cried. “No! I’m taking her to color!” Harry argued. “No! I’m taking her to get some Starbucks!” Zayn yelled. “None of this is happening! I’m taking Lux to watch a movie!” Louis argued. Soon they were all going back and forth over who was going to take Lux. “Did you guys even talk to Lou?” Eleanor asked. They instantly stopped yelling and looked at us. “I take that as no,” I laughed. “You guys do know Tom is taking her while we all go eat…right?” I asked. “WHAT?!” They all cried and ran out the door.

Eleanor laughed. “Do they always fight over poor little Lux?” She asked. “Sometimes, but I’m surprised Louis didn’t stick around,” I admitted.

Unknown Number: Good afternoon love, my offer still stands!

“Shoot!” I mumbled as I tried to block the number on my phone.  “What’s wrong?” Eleanor asked me. “I forgot to block this number on my phone and they texted me! Paul is going to freak!” I panicked. “Who is it?” She asked “I don’t know someone who wants me to sell out the boys for a bunch of money,” I rambled on as I tried to figure out how to block the number. “Who would do such a thing?” She cried.

“I can’t find the option to block the number! I’m doomed!” Tears were streaming down my face. I was so stressed by this point I probably could throw my phone across the tiny hotel room and not even care if it broke.  Soon Paul walked in. “What is going on, Maya?” He asked me. “I forgot to block that number this morning and then they texted me again and I can’t find the option to the block it and the boys were fighting over who was taking Lux and I really don’t know what to do!” I cried.

“It’s alright, Maya, we will get everything sorted out,” Paul assured him. I handed over my phone even without him asking I didn’t want to see this person text me anymore. “Who is that guy with you in your lock screen?” Paul asked me. “That’s Carter, I can’t bring myself to change it,” I sighed.

“Well, I really love it,” Paul said with a smile. “You…you…do?” I asked him in complete shock. ‘Yes,  I…I…I do,” He mocked me. I smiled.  It felt weird to think that Paul liked the picture of Carter on my phone. You would have thought it found it weird that my boyfriend wasn’t my lock screen. But then again Paul has probably seen crazier things.“There number is blocked,” Paul said after a few minutes of messing with my phone.

“Those crazy guys were seriously fighting over who gets Lux?” Paul asked. “Yes, it was sure interesting,” Eleanor commented. He just laughed and walked out of the room. “Tell me again why we are dating them?” I wondered. “Because we thought they were cute,” Eleanor laughed. “Oh yea, right cute,” I joked. “You should come back to University with me!” Eleanor exclaimed. “HUH!?” I cried.

*Well guys I made it to the green level on my Starbucks card that's what happened in my life today and I went on a mini roadtrip with my best friend since high school and just got back home recently. I did want to throw it out that the events that occur during Carter and Maya are based of off true events that took place in my own life that's why the emotion and descriptions dealing with Carter are so real and raw because they are my true feeling soemwhat different shown trough someone else's eyes. If you guys have any questions about that feel free to ask and I will gladly answer them for you! Remember to tell everyone about this story and follow me on twitter @thatgabsgirl. XOXO*