chapter four: shots

Friday, 11pm

As we pulled over, I could already hear the loud music coming from the building. I wondered how the neighbors were allowing this. We went in and then Zayn was the one to open the door for us (he already seemed to be a bit drunk). I had to say, when Louis said "flat" he was obviously delusional. This was a penthouse, with a huge balcony, and all the furniture had been cleared out, to make room for a dance floor. Also, the people: I'd never seen such gathering of stunning human beings, it was quite overwhelming, and even though I had dressed up for the occasion (a white top, a metallic skirt and nude pumps), I still felt a bit out of place compared to everyone else.

I turned my attention back to Zayn, who was still there, looking at Mel, a smile on his beautiful lips. "Hey there girls, looking good…"

It didn't even surprise me: Mel always had this effect on guys. If you consider that she was a model after all, it did made sense. Besides, she was looking gorgeous in her new dress (it was metallic blue, with long sleeves and super short), and to think the girl was in the hospital four days ago! She was looking back at him; oh gosh I was being a third wheel. I introduced them and then quickly made my way over to where I saw Niall carrying several beer bottles.

"Hi there! Need help with those?"

"Kat! Hey! Wow, you look great! Um, no, don't worry, I can handle it… have you seen Liam? I've been looking for him everywhere"

"Sorry, I just got here, only saw Zayn…"

"It's okay, let me know if you find him ey? I'm sorry Kat but these are kinda heavy so, if you don't mind"

"Oh no, don't worry, it's fine! I'll go try and find Liam for you"

"Thanks!"

I was standing there, thinking how in hell I would find Liam in that sea of people, when I hear someone screaming my name:

"Kat? KAAAAAAAT!" I turn around and see Louis running in my direction, arms stretched out as if to hug me, it was quite adorable. He was so obviously drunk, I laughed and said "HI LOU!", hugging him in the process. Only then I noticed Harry by his side.

"Hi Harry", I said, and smiled, trying to be friendly.

"Hey" was his answer, and a nod. Okay then, someone's a bit moody today. And handsome. Okay what is going on with me? This is Harry for christ's sake. I ignored him and my weird thoughts as I tried to focus on whatever it was that Louis was saying…

"…and we thought, what a great idea it would be! Because we have a pool here, see, CAN YOU SEE THE POOL? Oh no, never mind, wrong floor, but THE POOL IS RIGHT OVER OUR HEADS KAT! So, we thought, it would be a GREAT idea! Because, because then we could USE the pool! And have a POOL PARTY! Isn't it wonderful! ISN'T IT A WONDERFUL IDEA KAT?"

Drunk!Louis is the funniest Louis, I swear "Yeees Lou, brilliant idea!"

Liam joined us "Kat! Hey there, how are you?"

"I'm great Liam, thanks, and you guys? How was Germany?"

"Wonderful, I wish we hadn't left", Harry answered. Ugh he was really getting on my nerves. I was trying to be friendly and make conversation, and there he was, being all arrogant and a party pooper. I bet he thought he could do that just because he was handsome. I ignored his snotty little comment and changed the subject.

"Oh, almost forgot, Liam, Niall was looking for you, it seemed important… he was making his way to the kitchen I think? Right over there-"

"Thanks Kat, I better go and see what it is…I hope you enjoy the party!"

I smiled a bit, it amazed me what a gentlemen Liam was. I could feel a bit of an awkward silence coming and it's not like Harry was even trying to be nice to me, so I decided it was time to find something else to do

"Ok guys I think I'm gonna go grab a drink and find Mels"

"Mels... your friend Mels? The one I would like? That friend Mels? Where is she? I WANT TO MEETHER!"

"Whoa calm down Lou! She was talking to Zayn in the living room"

"ZAYN! DON'T STEAL MY GIRL!" Louis said, well, actually, yelled, while he ran to where Zayn and Mel were standing.

Only problem is, with Louis gone, I was left alone with Harry. Fuck, I hated these situations. Especially because he seemed to be in such a good mood today.

"So…" I started to say, but then he cut me off and said "I'm gonna go stay over there and talk to my friends, have fun"

And he left me there, standing in the middle of the backyard, alone. He didn't even give me an excuse! That fucker. If he thought he could ruin my party, oh he could not be more wrong.

My mind was numb as I took yet another sip of my drink, what was it again? Hmm, couldn't recognize, but I bet it was vodka soda. I always drank vodka soda. I was dancing with Mel and Louis was there too, only he wasn't really dancing, he was more like jumping up and down. There was another guy with us as well, but I couldn't remember his name –Andy? Mandy? No, Mandy is a girl's name! It was probably Andy then.

LMFAO's Shots was blasting on the speakers, and Mel and I shared a look. No matter how drunk we were, this was our song. We would always dance like there was no tomorrow to it, no matter what. As we moved our bodies to the beat, I felt Andy (I'm now assuming that was his name) slide his hands into my hips, and start to, well, feel me up. I wouldn't normally mind – not at my state of inebriation – but he was keeping me from doing my signature moves! That made me really annoyed with him, so I just freed myself with the "I have to go to the bathroom" excuse and went outside, to the balcony.

It was cold there, which immediately made my mind clearer. I could distinguish sounds now – like, conversations and stuff. There was a ginger guy talking to Harry, but he kept his voice low so I couldn't understand what he was saying; there was Niall and Liam chatting with a beautiful girl (I wonder which one was interested in her – I bet it was Niall, he was standing closer to her and kept looking at her as if she was the sun – it was really sweet to be honest); several gorgeous models (at least they looked like models) sitting on a sofa, looking blasé and pretending like the party was so indifferent to them. Well, considering my options…

"Hey guys!" I said to Niall and Liam and the mysterious girl

"Heeey Kat, I thought you were inside, dancing, with Louis and Andy!" Oh so his name was Andy!

"Yeaah, but I needed to clear my head a bit, also, it was too hot in there"

Niall smiled, then seemed to remember the girl next to him "Oh, sorry, this is Alisha, she's my girlfriend." So he was with her! But anyways, I was happy for Niall - they seemed like a great couple and she obviously made him happy, considering the huge smile plastered across his face.

"Hi Alisha, it's so nice to meet you!"

"Hi! Oh can I just say, I've been staring at your shoes for the entire party, they are gorgeous!"

"Oh, these? Thank you so much!" I liked her, she was nice. Unlike some people.

Okay so, the Harry situation. Louis practically threw this party so that Harry and I could get along, and I tried, I really did, I even smiled at him! And he was a dick. So that was a dead end for me. Oh but I shouldn't be thinking of Harry right now. Liam was saying something.

"-And I know Louis usually buys all the booze and it's usually way more than necessary but this time he really overdid it, I mean, I don't think we could drink all that even if we threw ten parties"

"Yeaaah buddie, but I'm not complaining, look, the party is awesome! Everyone is having a great time!" was Niall's answer. Yeah buddie? Omg, I loved this kid.

" 'ELLO ERRBODYY! I NOW OFFICIALLY DECLARE SHOTS TIME! EVERYONE GRAB A CUP!" Louis was very, very excited, so Niall, Alisha and even Liam took cups… I wondered if Harry was drunk, perhaps he would like me better if he was, oh no but wait, why am I thinking of Harry again? I immediately grabbed a cup too, his face still on my mind as I drank it all at once, and then again, and then again…

Saturday, 3pm

I woke up with my phone vibrating, the massive headache already making me want to kill myself for drinking so much last night. I typed in my password and then saw I had three new messages:

New text – from Niall

Hey Kat… I know youre probably still asleep but give me a call whenever you wake up ey?

New text – from Liam

Kat pls call me when u wak up… need to talk abt last nigt

New text – from Harry

We need to talk.

Holy. Fuck.