You're so right for me

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Part 1

My name is . Yeah. that's right. I'm related to from Rooster. He's my older brother. I absolutely love him to bits, we have so much fun together when he takes me on tour with the guys. I guess I should introduce you to the other three, huh? Well, there's and last but not least, . I guess they're a pretty cool bunch if you ignore the burping competitions and smelly feet. I love being the only girl on tour with them, they all look after me like their lives depended on it. Actually, their lives do depend on it - would kill them if they ever hurt me.

Out of all the guys, I'm probably closest to . I don't know why, I just like him more than the others. Don't tell them that though. They're a pretty jealous group. I suppose that's only natural though. gets all the attention from the girls, so the other three battle it out with anyone who looks in their direction. Including me. has warned them all off going out with me though. He's shown them embarrassing baby photos and told all my shameful secrets (I still have to get him back for that). just ignored him and winked at me before picking me up and putting me over his shoulder. I kicked and screamed, bursting into a fit of giggles. " , put me down! You three, don't just stand there, help me!" They were all too busy laughing to pay any attention. Eventually shot a warning glance and he put me back down. I whacked him playfully on the shoulder. "That wasn't funny guys." They all continued laughing, so I stormed out of the room in a huff. Guess who came after me. Nope, not . did. I was sat on a bench just outside the arena, smoking, and he practically risked his life to come and see how I was - well, he risked getting mobbed by fans anyway. I nearly jumped out of my skin when he took the cigarette out of my hand - I thought it was . He didn't know I smoked or drank, and I was sure he wouldn't approve. "You should quit. It's bad for you." I shrugged and turned away. He stubbed the cigarette out and sat down next to me. " , what's up?" "Nothing. What makes you think something's up?" "You've never walked out in a huff with us before." I turned to face him and smiled softly. "I'm not in a huff with you . It's just...sometimes, gets moody with me and I don't like it. Don't get me wrong, he's my brother, I love him, but I need my own space. I need to know I can make my own mistakes, you know what I'm saying." "I guess. For a minute then, I thought my bestest mate was mad at me." "I could never be mad at you. You're too...actually, scrap that. You're mean!" I stuck my tongue out at him and giggled.

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The four of them never did as they were told in rehearsals and always got in trouble for it. and were the worst culprits. They'd make funny faces at each other then blame the other one when they got caught. I tried to stay out of their arguments, but somehow always managed to get caught in the middle. I know I'm supposed to stick up for , but for some reason I always found myself sticking up for . Their latest argument was about who was better looking. I obviously said . Saying your brother is good looking in front of this lot can be taken the wrong way. glared at me and walked off. came up behind me and wrapped an arm around my waist. "Do you really think I'm better looking, or did you just say that to piss him off." "No, I think you're cuter." "Cheers, babe." I rested my head on his shoulder and smiled slightly as I felt his grip tighten. "Oh, will you two just admit you like each other and get together. It's disgustingly soppy." My eyes flew open and my head shot up. " , shut up! We're just mates, and that's how it's staying." I knew was right. I had to tell how I really felt, but I could never find the words. And besides, he couldn't possibly feel that way about me, could he?

Every day that passed by, it became harder and harder to deny that I liked . Everything about him was perfect to me. From his hair to his personality, he was exactly what I looked for in a guy. It's a shame I'm not the kind of girl he normally goes for. I suppose I'd rather have him in my life as a friend than not at all, but it's hard acting the same way I used to around him, when every time I see him, I just wanted to confess my undying love for him. I had to face facts - he was way out of my league. The kind of guy I could dream about getting, but then wake up to reality and realise that I could never have him.

*Fast-forward to 2 weeks later*

" , have you seen ?" I looked up from the sofa and groaned as switched the light on. "No, I haven't. Why, what's he done now?" "He owes me money, the cheeky sod. If you see him, tell him I'm looking for him." "Will do. Switch the light off on your way out." "No, you're coming with me. We're doing rehearsals and we need your opinion." He grabbed my arm and dragged me off the sofa. I stumbled down the corridor after him, still rubbing my eyes and yawning. Me and had stayed up until 3 talking about random stuff, so he was probably still in bed. " , I'm tired. I want to go back to bed, I was up until god knows what time yesterday, and I'm not like you. I can't function on demand." "Haha. Sit there and listen. No, actually, you can play 's part, cos he's not here. I muttered something under my breath as he pulled me up onto the stage and quickly listed the songs they were doing. Halfway through 'You're so right for me', staggered into the arena. "Guys, what is going on out here. I'm trying to sleep, and you four are just being inconsiderate." "Whatever. Just get your backside up here and do what you're supposed to. If you muck up, I'll kill you." " , leave him alone! He's just got up." "That's not my problem." "Fine, I'll come and wake you up at 7 next time you fall asleep at 3, ok. , if he gives you any lip, just let me know, and I'll beat him up for you." I winked at him and stuck my tongue out at , who was looking a bit startled. After a few hours of practise (and snapping at each other for getting something wrong) I decided to make them stop before someone (namely , who was getting glares from ) got hurt. "Guys, I'm bored. Can we do something else, like play truth or dare or something." Yeah, I know, it's a pathetic game, but it was the first thing that popped into my head. "Fine, go get a bottle." I clapped my hands and ran off to find something to use as a spinner, now I was almost fully awake. We sat in a circle in the middle of the stage, and I lay on the floor, resting my head on 's lap. "Ok, , seeing as you thought up the game, you can go first. Truth or dare?" "Dare." "Flash the next person you meet on the street." "Consider it done." I laughed and spun the bottle, watching as it slowed to a stop by . "Truth or dare?" "Dare." "I dare you to..." "No, let me do this one. I dare you to kiss ." I giggled as he leaned towards me and planted a soft kiss on my lips. "Oh, come on, that wasn't a kiss." "Yes it was! You didn't specify what kind of kiss it had to be." "Damn! Ok, you're spinning." This time, the bottle stopped by me. "Have you two fixed this, cos you seem to be the only ones it lands on." I simply shrugged and chose truth. "Do you fancy ?" "No, he's cute but I don't fancy him." "TRUTH, ." "Ok, fine. Yes, maybe I do like him a bit more than I should. In fact, I think he's absolutely perfect. Now, if you're done embarrassing me , I'm gonna be outside killing myself." I got up and ran out of the arena. Why did he have to be such an awkward git? He knew how I felt, and I'd sworn him to secrecy, so what does he do? He broadcasts it to the world. Some brother!

Part 2

I was sat on a bench outside when I felt a hand on my back. I nearly jumped out of my skin, but relaxed slightly when I saw who it was. was stood behind me with a slight grin on his face. "Hey." I smiled weakly and buried my head in my hands. "Look, you know was only messing. He's really sorry." "Then why isn't he out here apologising? Why did he send you to do it?" "He didn't. I wouldn't let him come out, cos I know how stressy you get with him." "Watch it! You're treading a very thin line , I'd be careful if I were you." "Ok, no need to get moody with me. I was just saying." I smiled and moved up so that he could sit down. "So, what was that about in there?" I groaned and looked away again. I was hoping to avoid this subject, but he obviously didn't agree. "It was nothing. I told something and swore him to secrecy, and he's just blurted it out." "And what is that 'something'?" "You know perfectly well what, , so don't play the innocent. I think I've been embarrassed enough today, don't you?" "So, liking me is embarrassing?" I didn't say anything and just sat there, staring into space. " , we've known each other for what...10 years now. You have never been embarrassed about liking a boy before." "Well, that boy has never been you before, has it?" "Would it be less embarrassing if I said I feel the same?" "No, but you might want to step away, because I don't like being lied to." "I'm not lying. I've seen the bruises 's come away with when he's tried lying to you. Do you think I'd be that stupid?" I smiled and shook my head. "Well...don't leave me hanging here. Say something." "Like what?" "Er...I dunno." I shrugged and got up, making my way back to the arena. "I'll see you later ."

As soon as I got in, I was surrounded by the other three. and came up to me cautiously, probably aware that I wasn't in the best of moods right now. "Guys, it's ok. I'm not going to bite." "We didn't think you were, we were just a bit worried about you, that's all." "Stop worrying about me and start worrying about the band, because there won't be one when I get my hands on my darling brother." gulped and took a step back as I advanced on him. As soon as I was close enough, I reached out and ruffled his hair. "You ever embarrass me like that again, you won't be able to breathe through your nose for a week. Clear?" He nodded, flinching slightly as I hugged him. "Thank you for being the bestest brother in the world." "W-Wh-What?" "Don't worry, I'll tell you later. I'll be back soon, I'm just popping out to see ." I skipped off down the corridor, leaving them very confused as to my sudden change in mood.

I walked back outside to the bench where I'd left , but he wasn't there. I sighed and sat down. I could hear someone laughing and turned around. " , it's not funny. Come on, I want to talk to you." "Sorry , I couldn't resist." He came and sat down next to me. "So, what did say?" "He didn't...well I didn't exactly tell him anything. I just kind of said thank you and walked out. It was quite funny actually, he looked really confused." "It's not too difficult to confuse him though, is it? After all, you are related." " ! That was uncalled for. Take it back, you meanie." I gave him a light push, and he laughed. "And what happens if I don't?" "I'll never speak to you again." He looked at me as if to say 'yeah right'. "Don't look at me like that, I'm serious. Stop it! , I'm not kidding." He carried on looking at me and I stood up in a huff. "Fine, if that's how you're going to play it. I'm going to find and tell him you're picking on me." I walked off, sulking. I could hear someone behind me, so I quickened my pace. caught up with me and wrapped an arm around my shoulder. I carried on walking and ignored him. As soon as we got into the arena, I shouted out to . "Can you please tell to remove his arm from around my shoulder?" "Tell him yourself!" "I would, but I'm not speaking to him." rolled his eyes and turned to . "Message from my immature sister. Could you please remove your arm from around her shoulder." "Nope. I'm comfortable. If she doesn't like it, that's her problem."

Part 3

Me and were always the troublemakers. We both knew how to get the rest of them exactly where we wanted them, and we were stubborn as mules. I shrugged his arm off and walked over to . I whispered something in his ear and he nodded, before rounding them up and sitting us down in a circle. "Right, seeing as madam over here ruined the last game, she suggested starting a new one. This time, you have to kiss whoever the bottle lands on. Even if it's someone of your own gender. Which makes it ok for my darling little sister, because she's the only girl here."

We all sat down in a circle again, and I made sure couldn't sit next to me. After a few rounds, I looked up and caught him staring at me, so I stood up and walked out. He got up and followed me out. " , what is up with you?" "What do you mean?" "All of this...playing games. You wanna stop now before someone gets hurt." "I don't know what you're talking about, . I'm not playing games with anyone." I turned to walk away, but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back round to face him. "Yes, you are. You're playing games with me, and you know it. That's why you don't want to talk about it, you're scared that you'll admit the truth." "And what is the truth?" I snapped back, getting somewhat agitated by his comments. "I like you...and I don't care what you say, you like me too." "I...we can't do this. I mean, ..." "If didn't want anything to happen, you wouldn't let it would you?" I shook my head. "He's my brother , I can't afford to fall out with him." "And what about me? I'm your best friend, doesn't that mean anything to you?" "Of course it does. , don't do this to me." "Do what! Just answer this question. If was ok with it, would you want something to happen between us?" "No...yes...maybe. I don't know. I guess so." "Then, is just going to have to give me the big brother speech and deal with it, isn't he. He shouldn't be allowed to decide who you go out with, or what you do every minute of every day. That's your job, , you know I'm right."

I slumped down on the floor and he sat down next to me. "Look at me, ." I kept my eyes firmly glued to the floor, and I felt him push my chin up slightly with his finger. "We can't do this, ." "Do what?" I closed my eyes in anticipation as he leaned towards me, and felt my breath catch in my throat as his lips brushed over mine.

Part 4

I eventually pulled away and bit my lip to stop the smile escaping. , on the other hand, made no attempt to hide his smile. was nowhere to be seen, and I breathed a sigh of relief, as I realised how close we'd come to being caught. "So..." "That was...different." "Different good or different bad?" I smiled and gave him another small kiss. "What do you think?" I jumped as I heard another voice behind me. "Think about what?" I jumped and turned around to be met by 's frown. "What's going on here?" I looked over at , who sighed and spoke up. "Nothing, we were just talking about you, and how much appreciates you looking out for her." "Oh...right. Well, you know, that's what big brothers do." "Yeah, whatever. I'm going to go have a shower and I'm off to bed, I'm knackered." He looked pointedly at me before walking off. I stared after him, smiling slightly as he turned the corner, before realising that was looking at me with a scowl on his face. "Are you sure there's nothing going on between you two?" I rolled my eyes at him. "Yes, I'm sure. We're just mates." "Good. Because you do realise that if he so much as looked at you, I'd have to kill him." "Why do you have to be so overprotective. It's , the boy we've known all our lives. Its not like he'd hurt me. He wouldn't be that stupid."

A few weeks later

Me and had been seeing each other in secret since that kiss, but it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. We had to make sure nobody saw us, because we knew that sooner or later, it would get back to . I gasped as I felt someone grab my arm and drag me into the dark room, pushing me up against the wall and kissing me. "It's ok, babe, it's me." I relaxed as I recognised 's voice. "Mmmm, I missed you." "Me too." As he leaned in for another kiss, there was a noise outside the door and we sprang apart, ready to deny any accusations. When it became apparent that there was no danger, we both breathed a sigh of relief. "We can't do this anymore, , all of this sneaking around." "We've been doing ok so far." "I know, but I can't do it anymore. I can't keep lying to , so god only knows how you can." "We can't tell him. He didn't want me going out with anyone from the band, as far as I know, nothing's changed. He won't accept it." "He's going to have to. I love you, I want the world to know, and that includes your brother. We'll deal with him if and when we have to." "Ok, lets do it." "You sure?" I nodded and grabbed his hand as we made our way back downstairs to join the others. As we entered the living room, I chickened out and let go of his hand, but not before noticed. As we commenced yet another game of spin the bottle, I sat back, resting my head on 's lap. " , you got picked, so looks like you get to lock lips with ." tried to hide the smile as he leaned in and planted a soft kiss on my lips. I wrapped an arm around his neck and pulled him closer, deepening the kiss. We finally pulled apart, breathless and I looked over at , who nodded towards the door. I sighed and stood up, following him out onto the landing.

He shut the door behind us and spun to face me. "What the hell was that about?" "What?" "You and . I've told you before, he's no good for you. Just stay away from him, you'll only end up getting hurt." "And you know this how?" "Just trust me on this one, . I've known him longer than you have. I know what he's like with girls. One minute, he's all over you like a rash and the next, he couldn't care less. I don't want you to be another notch on his bedpost." "And I'm not. How dare you talk about him like that." "You don't know what he's like." "Are you saying I don't know my own boyfriend?" His jaw dropped and he stared at me in shock. "Yeah, you heard me. I'm going out with him, I love him, and you're not going to split us up." I was suddenly very aware of his clenched fists. "I'll kill him. I warned him to stay away from you, but he just wouldn't listen." " !" I ran after him, trying to stop him, but he was stronger than me. "Get up!" " , don't!" stood up slowly. "Mate, it isn't like that..." "Just shut up! I told you to stay the hell away from my little sister, but you just couldn't resist, could you." " , please, just leave him alone." I watched in horror as he swung his fist round, catching square on the jaw. He staggered slightly and fell back, and I ran over to his side. "Are you ok? He didn't hurt you, did he?" He wiped the blood off his face and shook his head. "I'm fine." "Are you happy now?" " , I did it for you." "Don't give me that crap about doing it because you care and you don't want to see me hurt." "But I did..." "Then why hit him?" " I love you and I don't want you to end up getting hurt. It's what I'm supposed to do, I'm your brother." "Not anymore. You're nothing to me. I looked up to you, . You and were the most important people in the world to me, then you go and do this. I want nothing more to do with you. Just stay the hell away from me." I helped to his feet and led him out of the room.

Part 5

" , don't you think that was a bit harsh on him?" "No! And don't you dare take his side , or you'll get the same kind of treatment." "I'm not taking sides...I just don't think that never speaking to him again is going to make him accept this any quicker. If he thinks I'm taking you away from him, he's never going to accept the fact that we're together, you'll lose a brother, and I'll lose one of my best mates. I can't do that." I saw the sincere look in his eyes and softened a bit. "Ok, but I'm not apologising tonight. I'll speak to him tomorrow." "That's good enough for me."

The next morning, I woke up early. Actually, I hadn't been able to sleep all night, I felt guilty about some of the things I'd said to . It was like said... was my brother, and I couldn't afford to lose him. Deep down, no matter what he said or did, I knew he was just scared he was losing me, and my reaction last night had proved his point. I looked over at the sleeping body next to me, smiling softly as his hair fell into his face, making his nose twitch. I kissed him on the cheek, being careful not to wake him, and got up, throwing on the first thing I could find. I needed to find my brother before it was too late to make amends. He was more than capable of holding a grudge, and making him listen to me wasn't going to be easy.

I took a deep breath before knocking on the door. I could have just barged in, but I decided that in the current circumstances, that wouldn't have been a very good idea. After a few minutes, and no reply, I knocked again. This time, I heard someone moving about, followed by a thump and a yell. The door swung open to reveal a very tired looking . "Oh, it's you. What do you want?" "I came to apologise." "You! Apologise? Man, I must be hung-over." " , I'm sorry about last night, what I said was out of line, and I didn't mean any of it. You're obviously still pissed off at me, so I'm going now." I turned to leave but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back. "You are going nowhere. Come in, we need to talk. You'll have to excuse the mess, I was a bit shattered when I got back last night."

I followed him in silently, trying to think of any responses to the questions I knew were coming. "How long have you and been going behind my back?" "It's not like that...he wanted to tell you, and I didn't. I know how overprotective you get and I didn't want him to be on the receiving end of one of your big brother speeches." "That doesn't answer the question." "I don't know, a few weeks at the most. But you can't say I didn't have a point...look at how you reacted last night. Surely you can understand why I didn't want to tell you." "No, not really. I'm your brother, you should be able to tell me anything. I wouldn't have reacted like that if you'd told me in the first place." "Oh, so it's my fault now, is it?" "I didn't say that." "You didn't have to. , I wasn't trying to shut you out, I was just trying to protect ." "And who's going to protect you?" "I don't need protecting. Not from ."

After a long talk, we finally managed to sort out why he'd reacted the way he had about me and , and come to the conclusion that he honestly didn't mind us being together. After making sure that he was positive he was ok with it, I ran back to mine and 's room and jumped on the bed next to him. He groaned and slowly opened his eyes. "My head kills." "Considering how much you drank last night, serves you right." He sat up and looked at me questioningly. "What's up with you?" "He's ok with us being together." "Who, ?" I nodded and kissed him. "I spoke to him this morning, and we sorted out a lot of stuff, so it's all good now. Can we go and get some breakfast, I'm starving." He laughed and got up. "You and your stomach...don't you ever think of anything else?" I stood up as well and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Well, there is one other thing..." "I wonder what that could be." I leaned closer and kissed him on the cheek before pulling away. "But that can wait, I'm hungry." He picked up a pillow from the bed and threw it at me, narrowly missing my head. "You did not just do that!" "I think you'll find I did." I picked up a pillow of my own and approached him, raising it above my head. "You're hungry, remember. If we don't get a move on, those three pigs will eat all the food and you'll have to starve." I put the pillow back on the bed and pointed a finger at him accusingly. "This isn't finished yet, Mr. ."