VIII

𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐯

I didn't realise that I woke up late, until I realised too late. My phone was ringing like a madmen and when I finally answered it, there were so many voices.

"Where the fuck are you?!"

"You're about to miss this flight."

"Ayo, hurry up!"

"Are you okay?"

I immediately hung up and checked my phone for any other notifications throughout the night.

12 new messages from hazard!

3 new messages from tobs the jizz

5 new messages from marsie's bf

2 new messages from chess boy

I opened up all the messages seeing that they were all checking on where I was and why I wasn't at the airport yet. When I read Arthur's message though, my jaw dropped.

chess boy

the boys said you would probs wake up late

im coming to pick u up with harry

we be there in 15

wtf guys no its okay

i can miss the video dw

youre gonna miss the flight

harry already spoke with the airline

they moved our flight to two hours later

we're around the corner

omg ok give me 10

im timing you lilee

yea wtv arts

I quickly got out of bed and took a quick shower before chucking on a white knitted off the shoulder long sleeve and some sea patterned pants. Quickly doing my makeup and putting my hair in a half up half down slick back. I took a photo and posted it before rushing out of my flat hearing knocks at the door.

"Fucking hell Quilah, how did you manage to sleep in?"

"I'm so sorry Haz, I must've forgot to turn on my alarm. I'm sorry oh my god."

"I'm not mad, the boys were just stressed. Lucky Arthur said he could drive to get you and try and move the flights."

"Arthur was picking me up?"

"Yes yes, chess boy was okay? I only tagged with him because he needed the address."

"And you could've told him or put it in his phone for him...cockblock."

"As if you two would've done anything."

"Yeah true."

Harry and I quickly rushed through my flat building and into the parking garage where I could spot Arthur's car. I ran towards the passenger seat and knocked on the window, when Arthur saw that it was me, he unlocked the car and I jumped in before Harry could protest.

"Hey, I like your earrings."

"Oh um-thanks! You uh-hair looks good?" we both burst into laughter at my awkwardness. Harry got into the backseat and Arthur began reversing out. He did that thing where they put their arm around the passenger chair and turn to look behind and my brain went all fuzzy right then and there. No, I've only really spoken to him for a few weeks! I can't, not right now at least.

Once we got to the airport, I grabbed my small duffle bag from my lap and quickly made our way through the check in and security before heading towards a small cafe to get a coffee.

"Are you seriously buying a drink Aquilah?"

"Arthur, I woke up, 15 minutes ago. YES!"

"Okay! Sorry gosh, such a lil drama queen, does your royal highness need to be carried to the gate?"

"Yes she does." Before I knew it, I was swept off the floor by Arthur's arms as he picked me up bridal style and walked over to a small table in the cafe and sat me down before sitting on the opposite side.

"You're an idiot."

"You said yes!"

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes and as I heard my name being called, I was about to get up before Arthur practically shot himself out of his seat and raced to get me my drink. He quickly rushed over and picked me up, out of fear I wrapped my legs around his waist and put my hands around his neck. I felt him walking in a direction but I had no clue where he was taking us so I lifted my head from his neck and looked at him.

"Do you know where our gate is Arthur?"

"Yep, I had taken a photo on my phone. Gate 12"

"Can I have my coffee pleaseee!"

"Only because you asked so nicely."

"Are you still gonna carry me to our gate?"

"Do you want to walk?"

"No."

With that Arthur continued carrying me until we reached our gate, he put me down as I went to dispose the now empty coffee cup and sat between him and Harry.

"Where's my ticket?"

"It's in my wallet sorry, here Quilah, you have the window seat."

Harry handed my ticket and I just continued to scroll through my phone on instagram before we hear them announce for all passengers to begin boarding. The three of us stood up and I sent a message to Tobi and Simon telling them that we're boarding now. I also sent my mum a message telling her that I would be in Guernsey in an hour and a half.

As we started boarding the plane, I was just following Arthur because I was still really tired, I was glad that I got the window seat because then at least I could lean my head on the wall instead of someone's shoulder.

We settled in our seats and we're quickly off. I was surprised that no one had recognised the boys, but apparently, that occurred earlier in the morning when the entire sidemen and camera crew were there so, Harry asked fans to not approach him later when he returned.

The plane took off pretty quickly and before I knew it, we were in the air. I put my airpods in and started playing my music from my phone before closing me eyes and leaning against the plane wall, that was until I felt an arm snake around my shoulders and pull me towards them. I open my arms and look up to see Arthur looking down at me.

"What?"

"Why did you do that?"

"Plane walls are gross, and also if you fall asleep on me, then Harry will shut up about crashing planes because it's giving me so much more anxiety."

"Oh-okay."

"Do you want to lean on my shoulder? It's okay if you don't want to! I only did it because I thought you would appreciate the thought of it. It's okay though if you want to lean on the wall don't worry about me-"

"Arthur mate, fucking stop stressing out, I am here you know and that's my best mate you're all stuttering with. She probably wants to lean on your lap."

"Oh my gosh Harry, shut up! There are other people here, not just our mates!" I was flushed red and quickly covered my face with my hands. I felt another hand remove mine from my face and the same arm pulling my back down onto his shoulder. I leaned my head onto Arthur's shoulder and shut my eyes again. I felt something lean onto my head but I could only assume that it was Arthur trying to get some sleep too. I guess Harry's rants on crashing planes does freak out people.

I intertwined our pinkies together to feel slightly less anxious about flying but then Arthur let go of my pinky and I felt my face frown.

I then felt my hand being grabbed and squeezed and I could feel the large smile on Arthur's face, I was so relaxed, dozing off was much easier now with him.

AUTHORS NOTE: OMG THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH FOR ALMOST 3K READS WTH!!! i am seriously so grateful and i know it has been a minute since i last updated but i have mid year exams. i will however try to publish another chapter tomorrow and on the weekend and the end of next week so fingers crossed we will be up to 12 or 13 chapters by next week !! thank you all for voting and commenting and just reading this book i am so proud of it. i love you all so much ❤️ ❤️  and i promise to try and keep consistent 🙏 💋