TONY'S POV

With the knowledge that Vic had later told Rachel to be at our bus by 8, I began to grow anxious as I watched the clock on my phone. Mike and Jaime were putting some snacks out (dips, crisps) and Vic had bought a load of beer. I remained on the couch, drumming my fingers against the back of my phone as I watched the minutes go by.

Without warning, a quiet knock came from the door. 'Try not to be weird,' said Jaime as he passed me to get it. He welcomed Rachel in, taking the food that she'd brought off her, and told her to 'make herself at home'. She sat down on the couch opposite from me.

'Want a beer?' asked Vic.

'Yeah, please,' she smiled, standing up momentarily to retrieve the drink. Popping it open, she took a sip and then glanced briefly at me. When she noticed that I was already looking at her, her eyes darted away.

Vic brought the two pizzas to the table and gestured for us all to come and sit. I went to the end seat - Jaime and Mike next to me. Vic and Rachel sat on the other side. Taking a plate, I took a piece of each and began to eat them in silence while everyone else conversed. When they all began to laugh, I looked up from my plate. I couldn't figure out what was funny, but it must have been pretty hilarious judging by the way they were acting,

Suddenly, I felt a leg brush mine. I slid down slightly to see a pair of baby blue Vans on the end of the foot. Rachel. She looked at me for a split second, smiling playfully, before turning her attention to Vic.

RACHEL'S POV

Swallowing my last bite of pizza, I smiled as Vic told a tour story. Once he was done, I excused myself to go to the toilet. I went through the doors with the intention of doing so, but the bunks took my attention instead. I sneakily walked forward and pulled back one of the curtains - the wall had a small Harry Potter picture on it. I pulled it back over and went to the one above, it was empty. I walked a little and turned to the other side, pulling the curtain back to see a little Star Wars picture. I opened it further to see a picture of me on the wall. Next to is was a picture of Tony as a young boy and his Mum. I smiled at the photos, but I was also trying not to cry.

The door slammed shut. I swung round to see Tony standing there, eyes fixed on me.

'I- I'm sorry,' I blurted, pulling the curtain over and stepping back.

His eyes fell to the floor, 'it's okay.'

I decided then would be a good time to do as Oli said. 'Can we talk?'

'Yeah, we'll go through to the lounge though,' he said, stepping past me to open the door. We both walked in and sat next to each other on the couch.

'What are we doing? What are we?' I mumbled.

'God, Rae,' he said, and within seconds his lips had collided with mine. He pushed my down and climbed on top of me, holding on to my shoulders as the kiss became more hungry.

Feeling his familiar on mine, I relaxed. I missed him so much. Sliding my hands down his body, I took hold of his shirt and tugged at it. He hurriedly pulled it off and tossed it aside, smiling before reattaching our lips. I moaned in his mouth as he began to massage my breast, nibbling my lip as he did so.

'Guys?' said Vic, knocking on the door. 'Is everything okay?'

Flying of me, Tony fell to the floor with a thud. He scurried for his top and pulled it on. 'Yeah,' I said whilst he did so.

'Can I come in?' he asked.

'Mhmm, sure,' I said, watching as Tony threw himself on the couch. Vic entered seconds later and looked around quizzically.

'What are you guys doing?'

'Just talking,' I said, 'we're done anyway.'

'Come back through then,' he smiled. Taking to my feet, I walked on front of Tony and behind Vic. As we walked through the bunks, Tony grabbed my bum and squeezed it which resulted in my yelping. 'You okay, Rachel?'

'Yeah,' I assured Vic, 'just got something caught in my throat.'

We moved on to the couch. Digging in to the array of snacks, we laughed merrily at each other's stories. I paid Mike back and we all had a great night - we caught up on literally every aspect of our lives. By the time it was ten to 12, I began to yawn constantly.

'Tired?' said Tony softy as he was sitting next to me.

'Really,' I said, covering my mouth as I yawned yet again. 'I think I better head home now,' I began, 'thanks for the awesome night. I've enjoyed myself a lot.'

'Any time,' smiled Jaime. 'Hey, you better not walk home alone since it's so late.'

'I'll walk you,' said Tony quietly.

'Oh, okay then,' nodded Jaime. It was obvious that the boys were surprised by his offer.

Once I'd hugged everyone, I left the bus with Tony close behind. We walked in silence. As I enjoyed the cool air touching my skin, I felt his hand slide into mine. His fingers curled up and he kept facing ahead as he clasped our hands together.

Stopping outside the BMTH bus, I turned to face Tony and let my eyes meet his. 'I miss this,' I admitted, raising our linked hands. He stepped closer to me and leaned it, not kissing me but letting our lips touch lightly every now and then.

'We could try again?' he said against my lips.

'Seriously?'

He paused for a second. 'Rachel, will you be my girlfriend?'

'Mhmm,' I murmured, planting a quick kiss on his lips. He pulled me in and hugged me tightly, his head buried in my hair.

I let go of his hand and took a few steps away from him. 'See you tomorrow,' I grinned, biting my lip. Before he could reply, I turned and hurried on to the bus.

Finally, I smiled.