MALLORY'S POV

Jonas held me back for a couple hours to get me familiar with the set. He told me the cast was getting the scripts to the next couple episodes within the next few days, then we're going back to LA for a week.

When we get back to Charleston from LA, Jonas wanted me to help him cast a couple new roles for the show. I was excited to go through the casting process. I didn't know exactly when they would start filming, but I was hoping I'd get to see them shoot a couple scenes before my internship was up.

As I thought about my day, I walked down the hallway to my apartment, hearing distant music. And as I approached the door to the place that I shared with two of my closest friends, I realized that the music was coming from our place, telling me that everyone was over. That meant Drew was in there with his best friend who knew what we did the other night and on our lunch break today.

I felt so dirty knowing that Chase, and even Nick, knew about what we did. Lord knows who else knew about it.

I cursed to myself before opening the door, seeing everyone scattered around with a drink in their hand.

"Mal!" Mads cheered as she ran up to the door and engulfed me in a hug. "You're finally home!" She smiled as she pulled away from the hug.

"Yeah," I lightly laughed, taking note of everyone who was in our apartment. "Finally."

"C'mon, put your stuff down, grab a drink." She told me as she pulled me into the kitchen.

I looked around, seeing all familiar faces except for one, Drew. Rudy and Austin started to ask me what Jonas wanted me to stay behind for, so I caught up with them for a moment.

Once the conversation with them died down, I decided to go into my room and change out of my work clothes. If I were going to be hanging out with everyone for the rest of the night, I wanted to be comfortable while I did so. I threw on a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. I put my hair up in a bun and took my makeup off before going back out to the living room and kitchen.

I went into the fridge and grabbed a drink, cracking it open and taking a sip. I sighed in satisfaction as I felt the cold, alcoholic beverage make its way through my body. This was exactly what I needed after a day like today.

"Hey Mal gal, got a sec?" I heard and looked over to see Chase walking towards me. I immediately felt my body heat up as he made his way towards me. I had no idea what he wanted and I felt so nervous for whatever it was.

And the worst part was, Drew wasn't here to ease my nerves.

"Uh, y-yeah," I nodded. "What's up?"

"Look," He started quietly. "What I said earlier, I was just messing with you guys. You know that, right?" He said softly, a grin forming on his face and I could tell he had a few drinks.

Actually, Chase, I didn't know that.

"Oh, yeah," I nodded, lightly laughing. I wanted to seem cool about the whole thing. I didn't know what him and Drew talked about while I was gone for a couple hours, but I had to pretend like everything was fine.

"So you're not mad at Drew?" He asked me as he raised an eyebrow.

"N-No," I shook my head. "Why would I be mad at him?"

"See, I told him he had nothing to worry about." He lightly laughed before taking a sip of his drink. "He thinks that you're mad at him because of what I said, and how Nick and I know that you guys fucked. But listen, it's really not a big deal. We all do it, there's nothing to be mad at him for." Chase rambled on and I furrowed my eyebrows at what he was telling me. 

I hated those words that left his mouth, you guys fucked. I nearly cringed as he brought it up, and I just wanted this conversation to be over.

"Where is Drew, anyways?" I asked him, completely ignoring what he was telling me. I looked around and still didn't see Drew anywhere. It wasn't like him to not hang out with his friends like this.

"Oh, that's right," Chase chuckled. "Yeah, he's back at our place. He wanted me to send you over there when you got home."

I nodded at what he told me. Why wasn't Drew here with all of his friends? Was he back at their apartment by himself? 

I made sure I had my phone and I ended our conversation by heading towards the door. I managed to sneak out without anyone saying anything, and so I closed the door behind me and I made my way to Chase and Drew's apartment.

Once I got to the door to their place, I gently knocked, biting my lip. I was praying Drew would answer. If what Chase told me was true, about Drew wanting me to come over after I got home, he would have no reason to not answer.

I knocked one more time and realized I wasn't going to get an answer. I turned the door knob and it was unlocked, so I opened it and stepped into their apartment. I closed the door behind me and looked around, noticing it was too quiet.

"Drew?" I softly called out. I still didn't get an answer, so I walked down the hallway to Drew's room. His door was closed and I was praying he wasn't sleeping. "Drew?" I called out again as I gently knocked on his door. I still didn't get a response, so I took that as my cue to open the door myself.

I saw Drew laying on his bed, reading a book, with his headphones in. I couldn't help but smile at the sight of him in front of me. I may have been mad at him earlier, but seeing him in front of me made me question myself on why I even got mad about such a thing.

He looked up at me, his eyes widening and a smile spreading across his face. "Hey," He breathed as he took his headphones out. "I didn't hear you come in." He said as he stuck a book mark in the book before closing it and putting it down.

"I can tell," I tried to hide my smile.

I closed his door behind me and stepped into his room. He scooted over on his bed and I took that as a signal to sit on the bed next to him.

"How was the rest of your day?" He asked me as I sat on his bed, now facing him.

"Good," I nodded. "How's your book?" I asked him as I took a peak at what he was reading.

"Good," He chuckled. I looked up at him to see him with a soft smile on his lips as he watched me. "Are we okay?" He asked after a few seconds.

I smiled at him before I moved myself on top of him, straddling his lap. I wrapped my arms around him as I rested my head on his shoulder, placing a soft kiss on his neck. I felt him wrap his arms around me and give me a snug squeeze. I hated being touched, but God, did I love hugging Drew. He gave the best hugs.

"Does this answer your question?" I asked him softly, smiling to myself about when I asked him that earlier today.

Drew kissed the top of my head and I closed my eyes, letting out a deep sigh. I felt bad for getting mad at him earlier, it wasn't his fault. But, I was uncomfortable and embarrassed knowing that his friends now knew what we did. That was information that I didn't like to be shared.

"It does." Drew whispered after a minute of silence between us.

I lifted my head and looked up at the guy I was lucky enough to call my boyfriend. I smiled as I observed his face.

"I'm sorry." I said softly.

"Don't be sorry." Drew shook his head. "I'm sorry Chase and Nick know-"

"Drew," I cut him off. "It's not your fault. I-I should've expected them to find out, especially after what I did to your back." I softly laughed. "I just felt so embarrassed a-and uncomfortable that your friends know what we did."

"Our friends," He corrected me, a slight smile on his lips. "There is nothing to be embarrassed about around our friends."

"I know," I nodded. "I just don't like that kind of information getting around. I don't know, I just feel really awkward about what Chase said when we got back from your trailer." I shrugged, not knowing how to express how I felt. Chase did make me feel uncomfortable and I felt so weird telling Drew that his best friend made me feel that way.

"I'm sorry he made you feel uncomfortable." Drew said softly and I felt him lightly rub my hips, immediately causing goosebumps to rise to my skin. "I don't like what he said either."

I forced a smile, remembering what happened after we got back from Drew's trailer.

"Can we just promise each other to not share that kind of information?" I asked him. "People don't need to know what we do." I said softly as I observed his face, gently brushing my thumb across his bottom lip. I never told my friends about what I did with a guy, it wasn't their business.

"Yeah," Drew nodded. "I promise not to kiss and tell." He chuckled.

I smiled at what he told me. I now adjusted my body so I was laying on top of him, my head resting on his chest and I could hear his heart beating. That sound was music to my ears. Drew's arms were wrapped around me and I felt him begin to lightly rub my back.

I felt so calm and relaxed in his arms like this. He made me feel so comfortable and safe. I loved the way he made me feel. Drew made me feel so different than Cade or any other guy I've been with.

I closed my eyes, enjoying our company together like this. If I were being honest, I'd chose to be with Drew in bed like this, than hanging out with our friends drinking and partying any day. It was so soothing to cuddle each other like this. It was a moment I was looking forward to in the future of our relationship.

Though my eyes were closed, I could feel my eyes and my body grow heavy. I was exhausted from today so it wasn't long before I fell asleep.

And I did, I fell asleep in my boyfriend's arms.

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a/n:

sorry for the late update. i hope u guys liked this chapter<3 there is nothing i want more in life than to hug drew. like i've never even met him and i crave him SO badly. idk how i'm supposed to live without him

anywaysss hope y'all liked this. not really a real "fight" between them but like yeah. idk.

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see y'all friday<3