Declan Shelley

Declan watched as Liv walked among his band mates, greeting them and introducing herself. Declan felt happy that he was making the little girl smile and excited. All he had to do was bring her to his band and her face was lighting up with glee. “No problem. Anytime.” Declan grinned as he saw Avery’s face turn a little red when he introduced her. Avery probably wasn’t used to people staring and looking. Declan was used to the group around him. It was family and friends, so he was comfortable around them. Declan made sure everyone followed him to the studio and made sure everyone was sitting down. Avery and Liv had front middle seats, so he could look at them as he sang the new song to them. Declan walked up to the microphone and grinned cheekily, feeling embarrassed now. “We want you lot to hear this before anyone. Be honest if you don’t like it. Any help is better than none.” The band starting with riffs and drum solos until Declan joined in, singing his heart out about love and being young wild and free, hoping it fit the bands vibes. 

Declan watched as his son kicked his legs around in the water. “Look at him go. His trying so hard.” Declan grinned. The blonde haired boy and Avery were making sure Elijah wasn’t going anywhere. The two of them were making sure he stayed near them. Declan continued to peck Avery’s neck, moving his lips to her cheek afterwards. “You shouldn’t have been insecure. I told you time and time again that you’re beautiful.” Declan admitted. Declan thought Avery was attractive during all her pregnancy.  Declan looked at his son and lifted him up, kissing his cheek gently. “You happy?” He asked, watching as Elijah’s hands clapped his face. “Ow! His beating up daddy!” Declan chuckled, lifting Elijah a little higher, playing around to hear him laugh. “Do you want a sister, Eli?” Declan teased, looking over at Avery. “I’m messing baby. Don’t worry.”

The blonde haired boy blushed and shrugged his shoulders. “His safety is what matters to me most. Skateboarding your are around traffics and cars. Swimming, you aren’t.” He stated.  Declan looked at Elijah as Avery spoke to him. He grinned when Elijah’s legs splashed around in the water, he held the rest of him out of it. Declan didn’t want to force Elijah into the water, but he wanted him to get used to it a little. Elijah kicked around, letting small giggles escape from his parted lips. “Look at your feet go, little man! Your going to be a swimmer like your mommy.” Declan pulled Avery closer with his free hand, wrapping his arm around her middle, kissing her neck gently. “Mm. It feels like ages since I’ve seen this much flesh.” He teased, turning her head to steal a quick kiss from her lips. Elijah put his hands into the water, hitting it as if he was hitting a drum. “Look at him baby! He loves it!”

Declan wanted to make this moment special for Liv. Avery had met all the boys before, but Liv hadn’t. This seemed like a big moment for her. Declan took Avery’s hand and squeezed it gently. He grinned as Liv scrambled to get everything out of her bag. The boys were amused also, trying to find a pen so they could all sign everything for her. Declan walked behind Liv and rested his other hand on her shoulder. “Give her a guitar pick and a drum stick. Make me look good in front of her older sister.” Declan smiled, looking at Avery with a wink. The boys listened to Declan, which made him grin “It’s nice knowing she’s a fan. If I’m around your area yourself and her are always welcome to come and see us for nothing. I’ll let you in. Not price or pay. I’ll put all the expense.” He admitted. Declan kissed Averys cheek and smiled. “Do you want to hear us play a new song that isn’t out yet?” He asked. “First impressions count, so the two of you had to be honest.” Declan saw some of his band mates family wave, so he waved back. “Everyone, this is Avery.” He introduced. “My girl.” He admitted, nudging her hip gently with his. “This little one is her little sister, Liv.”

Declan let Avery take Elijah from his hands and grinned. After Avery had him, the blonde messed with his sons hair gently. "Biggest mommys boy around, isn't he?" Declan and Elijah had a perfect relationship, but Elijah liked being more with Avery than he did Declan. Declan always joked about how Avery was the favourite - but he knew their son loved both of them. He just knew he got more of his way with Avery since the two of them had a routine and everything. "Let's get him into swimming. That's in a safe place. Skateboarding you're around cars and motorcycles. A lot goes on." Although Declan did all that, he had grown up with friends who skateboarded and everything. He would let Elijah do it as a hobby, but that was it. Declan looked at the pool and climbed in, putting his arms out for Elijah. "I don't mind being in pools. It's swimming I don't like. I'm good to splash around and everything." Declan didn't mind being in pools, it was swimming the length of it that put him off. "He can sit on my shoulders for now.."

Declan made sure Avery and Liv's badges were right before looking between the two of them. Both of them looked so sweet. He watched to make sure they were safe in his environment. He wanted to give them a good stay while they were at his work environment. That was important to him. "I am going to rehearsals, but you two are more than welcome to come and watch." Declan took Averys hand in his left hand and took Liv's hand in his right. Declan didn't mind holding hands with a girl. He didn't get all weird like some dudes did. He was trying to make this a good and positive experience for his girlfriend and her little sister. "Do you want to meet the other boys and get things signed, Liv?" He asked. Declan took Avery and Liv with him, smiling at his team as he passed them till they went to the boys who were at their instruments. "Boys, this is Avery -- you already know her, and this is her little sister Liv." Declan carried on, messing with Liv's hair. "She loves the band, or that's what Avery told me, so be nice and no swearing." They were a bunch of boys, so swearing happened. He wanted them to respect her age, that's all.

The blonde haired boy looked at Avery and licked his lower lip when she mentioned that she was wearing a swimsuit. “I bet you will look good in it.” He admitted with a small smirk. Declan was glad that Avery was wearing swimsuits instead of covering things completely. He knew that Avery was a little self-confident after giving birth to Elijah, but he hoped in time she could love her body as much as he loved her body. Declan picked up their son in his arms and heard his son make a soft humming sound as he patted against Declan’s shoulder. Declan opened the door with his free hand and held it open for Avery. “After you, beautiful.” Declan stated, letting Avery go first. Elijah looked at him mommy and made grabby hands at her uttering ‘beautiful..’ in his broken speech which made Declan grin. “See? Even Elijah thinks your the prettiest thing on the planet. That’s my good son.” Declan stated, kissing his son on the head gently. 

Declan looked at Avery and glanced at Liv seconds after. “You won’t be with other fans alone. I’ll tell you that now. I’ll make sure the two of you are safe and kept away from anyone who me and the boys haven’t brought.” Declan didn’t mind Avery and Liv hanging around them while his band mates partners and family were in the room, but he simply couldn’t have them there while fans were around, as fans could be mean and belittling sometimes. Declan was going to make sure Avery and Liv were protected. It was his duty to look after them. The blonde haired boy got out the car and stepped in front of Avery and Liv, flipping the cameras off so the pictures couldn’t be used in the magazines and over social media. Declan grabbed Livs wrist as softly as he could and held Avery’s arm, bringing them into a back-room where they could get there ID badges. “Avery and Liv. Declan’s guest.” He stated to the receptionist, closing the door behind himself and her. 

Declan didn’t like his fans talking bad about his girlfriend. Avery hadn’t done anything wrong and his fans were already quick to judge her. Declan wanted to be with Avery. It was his choice. Declan liked being in her company and found her beautiful not only outside, but inside as well. The blonde haired boy could’t stand bullies. He thought it was wrong of people to talk down on those they knew very little about. Declan smiled at the kiss on his cheek, which turned into a smirk afterwards, when Liv make a vomiting sound. “I won’t let any boys mess you around either, Liv. They’ll have to get through me and Avery first. I’d like to think we’re a tough team.” The blonde haired boy teased. Declan felt the car slowing up outside the venue and looked at the two girls. “I’ll bring you around the back of the venue with me. Just keep close, okay?” He whispered. Declan undone his seat belt and looked at Avery. “I’ll let Liv meet the band first, if that’s okay with you? They know shes coming and I said she’ll probably be excited.”

Declan nodded and smiled. “I think we should. I think Daisy would like being here. I wish I had enough to bring her as well.” Declan’s family all got along. Avery had been accepted straight away and everyone treated her like a family member. Declan came back out the bathroom in his swimwear and looked at his son, who was already changed. Declan lay on the bed and put his hand gently on Elijahs stomach. “You look like Daddys double now, don’t you?” He stated with a chuckle. “We are even wearing similar colours.” The blonde haired boy stated, letting Elijah hold his cheeks and laugh. Declan looked down at Elijah and kissed his cheeks gently. “Such a cool little dude. The coolest one around.” Declan admitted glancing towards the door that Avery was heading too. “You wearing a swimsuit or bikini?” Declan asked out loud. Tickling his son gently on the tummy, hearing him laugh. “His so cute. I always say it, but his mine. If your mine, how could he not be?” Declan teased. 

Declan knew he wasn’t the best swimmer int he world, but he tried his best. Avery was a good teacher, the blonde haired boy simply couldn’t follow instructions well, that was all. He always done one thing but not another. If Declan had to learn something he had to really want to do something. Declan was incredibly impatient as well. He liked something happening straight away or he gave up. “We can go for a swim now. I’ll have to change into trunks though, okay?” Declan and Avery had a week to explore actual Disney, but could spend time at the hotel on their relaxing day, making sure they were up bright and early the next few days to actually explore their holiday in a more detailed way. Declan closed his eyes a little as Avery kissed him and smiled before pulling away gently. “She asked me for a Monsters Inc Cap and some Disney princess ears, so it looks like shes getting spoilt.” The blonde stated with a chuckle. “I don’t mind though. If we enjoy this holiday, maybe in a few years we can try and get my whole family out here, paying for themselves of course. I think that would be fun.” Declan got to his feet and opened his own suitcase, getting out a pair of swimming trunks and a towel. “Will you be okay while I just change into these?” He asked. “I’ll go into the bathroom.”

Declan looked at Avery and shook his head. “I feel bad. I mean she’s a fan of my band and it embarrassed me that she said such a thing when we try and preach nothing but love and acceptable with our music. I don’t tolerate bullying.” Declan stated with a small frown. “I don’t think that way at all. I think your the most beautiful girl, followed closely by your mini me, Liv.” Declan stated with a small smile. Declan obviously didn’t fancy a kid, but he thought Liv was cute. Declan had the hots for Avery though. The brunette haired girl was his type and beyond. Declan rested his head against Averys shoulder and smiled. “I’m glad you can get past that. Not all my fans are like that. I promise you. I’ve seen how nasty some can be first hand now. I’ll make sure you two are more protected. I wasn’t expecting her to wander over like that.” Declan let the journey begin and looked at Liv. “Ignore those silly girls, okay? There not worth your two beautiful times, brush it off. They’re jealous.”

Declan could interact with fans well. He had been doing it a few years now. He didn’t have full blown conversations as most people wanted a picture or two and that was it. Declan didn’t mind pictures, as it was a memory. Declan didn’t think there was anything spectacular about him, but fans seemed to warm to him, which was sweet. Declan shielded Liv and Avery with his arms and back as they climbed into the cab. Declan felt embarrassed that a fan of his said something like that to the girl he was seeing. His cheeks had turned a red colour. Declan didn’t think of Avery, like that, but he was hurt a fan of his would say that. It looked bad on him. “I’m so sorry that my fans would say that. I’m actually incredibly embarrassed right now.” Declan admitted, slamming the door shut, he sat besides Avery as Liv had decided to take the single chair opposite, looking at her sister. Declan put his arm around Averys waist and kissed her cheek. “That was disgusting of her. I’m not pleased at all.” Declan admitted, as the cab began to move.

Declan looked at Avery, stretching himself because all his muscles felt tight and cramped.  "You’re a good teacher, Avery. You taught me how to move in water, therefore you know what you’re talking about.” Declan admitted with a small smile. The blonde looked at Avery, before looking at Elijah. Elijah was the sweetest looking boy in the world. He could make anybodys heart melt. Declan loved him more than anything in the world. He loved him as much as he loved Avery and would do absolutely anything he wanted. Declan was under Elijahs thumb, actually. If he wanted a toy, Declan often caved in. He shouldn’t have, but he did. He couldn’t help it. Declan watched as Avery lifted Elijah up and shook his head. “I’m fine, baby. I’m a little knackered, but it means I’ll have a good sleep tonight.” Declan sat up and run his hands up and down Averys hips, “Where we going then, my beauts?” He asked. Declan did get a little handsy with Avery sometimes, he couldn’t help it. 

Declan hadn’t expected parenting to change his life, but it had. The blonde haired boy was amazed by Elijah and had fallen even deeper in love with Avery, loving how she was as a mommy and a girlfriend. It was something new but had his heart beating fast. Avery was so good with Elijah.  Declan chuckled, watching their son roll around. “I hope he does. I don’t mind going in the pool. I’m not good at swimming, that’s all.” He did know how to move around now. Avery had taught him how to move around and swim properly. “You’re going to teach him? Do you think he’ll pick it up?” The blonde asked with a chuckle. Declan looked at Elijah, letting him cuddle up to Avery instead as he was starting to get warm. “We’ll have to make sure the pool isn’t too hot for him. I’m also going to get him little arm bands.” The blonde haired boy stated, before chuckling. “To keep him above water. They’ll have to be really tiny though, won’t they? Little things.” The blonde stated with a chuckle. “His a little weirdo.” Declan admitted, watching as Elijah turned to face him shouting “Daddy!” Every time those words left his lips, Declan heart picked up a little. “Hey my little dude, where’s mommy?” He asked, hearing Elijah then shout “Mommy!” Pointing in Avery’s direction. “Smart boy, isn’t he Ave?”

Declan looked at Avery and smiled at her sweetly. The blonde absolutely adored that himself and Avery were now holding hands in front of people. Fans who liked his band and Declan himself had to put up with Declan liking people. He was going to date people and nobody could stop him from seeing a girl, just because he had fans and girls who crushed on him. Declan’s heart dropped when Avery and himself spotted fans.  “I’ll have pictures - they’re quicker than signing everything.” Declan looked at Avery and stroked her cheek gently, before messing with Livs hair. He quickly greeted his fans before noticing one of them wandering closer to Avery and Liv. Declan took a few photographs before rejoining Avery before the girl could get any closer. “We’ve got to get going now.” Declan stated, looking at the fan whose phone was out. “No pictures now, of any of us.” Declan stated, taking Avery by the waist. “Excuse us - girls.” Declan put Liv in front of him, so the girls couldn’t crowd them and so she was almost being shielded by himself and Avery. “You two okay?” He asked, beginning to move them towards the door. A pretty red haired girl looked at Avery and shouted ‘slag’ which made Declan frown at her. “No she’s not. Don’t talk bad about someone you don’t even know - come on Avery. I’m sorry about that.”

Declan looked at Avery and bite down on his own lower lip, before letting a small sigh escape his parted lips. “I’m excited for you two to come to rehearsal with me and the band. I think the two of you will enjoy what we have going on. We have a little mess around before taking things seriously.” Declan watched as Liv finished her meal, while he pushed his own food forward.The blonde got up and brushed himself down before nodding his head. “They’ll be fine. Sometimes they bring guests to watch. It’s my turn and one of our guitarists term. I’m pretty sure he’ll only bring his sister though. She likes hanging with me and the boys.” The blonde took Avery’s hand and twisted their fingers together in a soft and gentle manner. “I’ll order a cab.” Declan stated, doing as he said. A few minutes later, he got an alert that the cab was waiting. “Come on girlies. Let’s get the show on the road.”