Jack got up and run out to his room, slamming the door behind him. I felt so bad for him, I knew he was just another victim of Hannah’s evil ways just like me and Conor were all those months ago… But Conor couldn’t let this drop, Hannah had them both in her power, she could say anything about either of them and make them hate each other. I needed to sort this out, I bought her into this and created this mess so I needed to take her out of it.

“Nah, it’s alright guys. Stay.” Conor said, brushing himself off as he stood up and making himself more presentable.

“I wont ask.” Harry said, shaking his head. “I didn’t see anything.”

“It’s Hannah, my friend who went onto that fucking show and told lies about her relationship with Conor. She did it with Jack…” I blurted out. Conor glared at me as if to say ‘why are you telling them?’.

“Can people not just leave us all to be happy?” Liam said, sounding depressed.

“She’s making up lies about them to turn them against each other. It’s more for the news then. She lied and said Conor was abusive and that, said I was a cheat and then said Jack was talking about Conor behind his back. I know none of those are true!” I say, hoping Conor will see sense.

“Yeah he’s only ever said good about you!” Niall said, “Well, I’ve not spoken to him loads but yeah, he’s happy for you mate!” I smile as the plan I had devised comes together. As long as no-one can prove my statements wrong, Conor will realise.

“I didn’t realise…” Conor said quietly.

“Conor, she’s just trying to get to us, like the paps. She wants to sell a story no matter how much of a lie it is!” Conor immediately runs out of the room and bangs on the door of Jacks, eventually going in to have a private chat with him.

“Thanks Niall!” I smile, giving him a hug. “That really helped!”

“If anyone knows about paps trying to get to people and break them up, it’s us!” He says.

“So have you guys seen the girls yet?” I was replied to by five shaking heads. “Guys? You had enough problem getting here; you should be out seeing them!” I say, trying to sound like the better person.

“We don’t have anywhere private enough to meet them! We had to come in the staff back entrance to hide from the paps waiting down there for you guys!” Louis says, sadly.

“They’re still there?” I question, completely forgetting they were ever there.

“Well, sooner or later the paps will learn about the back entrance, so they cant come here…” I shrug.

“This is ridiculous! I don’t even know how the girls have managed to stay with us through this!” Zayn said. “You know that gossip corner did a story on Perrie at the shops? She was buying some essential food items and they made a story on it!”

“They did one on Eleanor getting her hair done too…” Louis added.

“And on Danielle when she went out with her friends from college!” Liam said.

“And there’s constant rumours and stories me and Niall are hooking up with old friends or celebrities!” Harry added too.

“Yeah! Me and Selena Gomez once!” Niall added, shrugging. I shake my head.

“Nothing seems to shut them up either… I can only think of shutting them down! Otherwise you’re dealing with rumours made up in the papers, albeit only once or twice in comparison to 4 times a day on that channel, and everything that comes out of that stupid woman’s mouth adding to the pressure we’re all feeling!”

“I’m shutting them down if it kills me!” Conor’s voice suddenly enters the room and we all turn round. “They’re not going to ruin any of us.” He sounded determined and within seconds he was on the phone to Ben.

“Surely there has to be something we can do! They’re making lies up about us! An Injunction on Hannah? What would that do? … Sounds good as a start! Alright, thanks Ben!” We wait eagerly to hear what Ben could come up with.

“Basically we can go to court and get her silenced. But Ben used fancy words to say that. It’s a start at least…”

“If only we could get rid of that stupid Jade woman… the whole show too.” I say. “This is going to be difficult!”

“Look, for now can we not just leave it in the back of our minds and have fun? We’ve got a lot to catch up on!” Niall says and really it is a good idea. Liam and Conor both look down and the others are hardly their normal selves… I mean yeah, they look the same and dress the same as the 1D I’m used to being around, but its just not them…

“Yeah, lets stick a film on or something! We have a queen sized bed, so we may not all fit on it but…”

“Last one there is stupid!” Louis shouts and runs straight towards the bedroom, swiftly followed by Harry, then Niall and Liam. Me, Zayn and Conor walk into the room, noticing barely even enough room for one person was left on this huge bed.

“Louis, you’re taking up too much room!” Zayn says, laughing at the fact Louis looked like a starfish.

“No, it’s a tight squeeze!” Louis said and everyone laughed.

“If you don’t move, I’ll sit on you!” I threaten and they all move up. I didn’t know whether to be offended or not, so a simple ‘Oh Thanks!’ was mumbled. We, somehow, all managed to squeeze side by side and flicked through the cable TV channels, and Toy Story came up.

“Ooh please can we watch that?” Liam says, his face brightening. I put it on and we all settle together to watch it. Harry and Louis were at one end of the bed, fighting half the time, Liam, Conor and I were in the middle with Zayn and Niall at the other end, being sensible. It was funny how a group of friends could be so similar but so different!

“We should have food! No point watching a film without food!” Niall said patting his stomach.

“Already thought of!” Harry shouted and wiggled his phone in the air. Conor put his arm round me and we lay together. “Maybe we should do this more often!” Conor whispered in my ear and I smiled and nodded.

“When we actually get time off!” I joke and he sniggers.

“And maybe just the two of us!” He whispered before kissing me on the head.

“I heard that!” Zayn said. I thought he was joking about but his tone seemed very serious. “If we’re a burden to you, we can go!” Everyone’s eyes were suddenly upon me and Conor.

“No! I love you guys being around!” I smile. “I missed you all!”

“It’s not you I’m worried about…” Zayn said, and all the eyes that were on us were suddenly focussed on Conor alone.

“I… I’m fine with you being here!” Conor stuttered.

“So that’s why you’ve been involved and ended the conversations we have with Ella on the phone? Why you said you want to do this again without us?” Zayn’s eyebrows were raised and his arms crossed.

“What he meant was instead of us going out on dates to have a movie night or something… It had nothing to do with you guys being a burden!” I say smiling at them all. I literally don’t think anything else could go wrong!

“No… Actually I meant it how it came across!” Conor suddenly said, causing even me to become gobsmacked .

“What?” I say, though it was on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

“Well, no matter where we are or how long we’ve worked you guys have to be there! If you’re not in the country, you’re on the phone and if you are in the country, you’re at my house, or Jake’s house or wherever we’re hanging out. I’m fed up of not being able to have the time with her that I want!” Conor shouted, loud enough for me to have to move away from his face.

“I never realised we were so bad!” Liam said, sounding upset. “I’m really sorry… Maybe we should go…”

“Yeah, you should…” Conor spat back. “Bye.” The boys all get up awkwardly and walk out of the room, not saying goodbye to me in case it made it worse. As soon as the door shut, I was ready to shout, but it didn’t. A sound of arguing crept through to the room and Zayn stood proudly in the doorway.

“I don’t know who you think you are, Conor, but we don’t need you! We just wanted to see Ella. You’re just always there.” He said smugly.

“Zayn… I-” I begin but was interrupted.

“Well, it doesn’t matter, we don’t need you either! In fact, I wouldn’t care if I never spoke to any of you again!” Conor shouted, flinging his arm in Zayn's direction.

“So be it.” Zayn said and walked out of the room, the door slamming behind them.

“What the hell was that all about?” I say, trying not to sound as cross as I was.

“They’re just with us all the time! I want to spend time with you! We’ve got a two day set coming up, and I wanted to make sure everything was done.” It had completely slipped my mind that tomorrow was a two day tour. The problem with Ben was he had to be so organised, Conor could never tour any more than three days in a row. So we’d had to do all the ‘Up North’ gigs over a period of a month. Even now, when we’re in London, it’s taking a month to sort it all out!

“Right, of course…” I say, realising he probably did just want some time after everything…

“I had something planned for us when I got back… And I know it was Jack too, but it was going to be something you’d really like. We’ll have to do it tomorrow now just before we leave!.” He said, sounding caring but forceful.

“Oh Conor, I’m sorry! Well I look forward to doing it tomorrow, yeah?” I smile, as I stroke his cheek. “Wait, aren’t we meant to be discussing the tour with the boys tomorrow?”

“We’re not going to talk to them any more, they said they don’t need us so don’t bother them!” Conor said, mind made up.

“I thought you guys were joking?” I say, hysterical.

“No. My tour will not be ruined because I’m not talking to them!” Conor says, proudly.

“But they’re my friends!” I say. “The only ones I have!”

“You can become better friends with Jack. We’re not talking to them, alright?” I hesitate. I don’t want to lose them… Especially after how much they did for me when they toured with Conor… How Zayn helped me forget about Conor for a while, and Liam giving me advice. Harry and Niall ready to beat anyone up who upset me and Louis who was always there for me, and cared about my wellbeing. “Promise me, Ella…” Conor continued.

“Ok fine… Whatever.” I said, and turned the bedside light off to sleep. I lied; the day did get worse…