Chapter 3:

I guess I shouldn't have expected a call, or even a text, but I was upset when it didn't come. I couldn't tell anyone because they'd chew me out trying to get all the details of the encounter and they'd probably be angry that I hadn't gotten pictures and autographs from them. I'd I had barely talked to anyone from back home, except mom and dad for the past month, so I couldn't just randomly call Lexi and pour my heart out, now could I?

Especially because she'd probably be having a great time partying, while I still wasn't allowed out Fridays. I genuinely hadn't had a drink since the Friday before I left for England, so it had been about 6 weeks now. Damn I missed it! Getting drunk and just joking around all the time are so great! I mean, I missed my friends too, but I never thought I'd be friends with them forever, so that didn't hurt nearly as much as knowing that I wasn't going to have any fun for a long time…

Two more weeks past, with nothing from Liam, and nothing from anyone in Vegas, except mom and dad. My days were steadily becoming more monotonous and boring, and I hated it. I was getting sick of listening to these girls act like they actually knew One Direction, while I sat there and tried to keep my mouth shut about meeting Liam, by accident.

There was no excitement in my life. None at all. I was bored all the time, and nothing made me feel alive anymore. Thankfully, tonight would be the first night I was allowed out again, hopefully, that would mean I could finally enjoy myself!

7 O'clock hit, and suddenly, I started feeling alive, I changed out of my uniform, and into actual clothes, and headed out.

"Mel, where are you going?" Kelsey.

"I just want some fresh air! I'll be back before curfew!" I tried to smile, when in reality, Kelsey's peppiness was making me want to kick something.

"I'll come with you!"

"I just want to be alone for a minute, don't worry about okay? I'm a big girl!" Smile, as always, keep everyone happy…

I left as soon as I could, and just started walking. I had no idea what I wanted to do; I just needed to get away from everyone as soon as possible. I kept walking until I got to a pet store. Lame, I know, but I wasn't legal drinking age, so until I found someone with booze, I couldn't get drunk, or go to any clubs.

I was looking at the turtles, when a familiar voice interrupted me, "I used to have a pet turtle…"

I gasped, "Liam! Oh my god, what are you doing here?" I laughed as he gave me a huge hug.

"I was just looking at animals, I love them. And honestly, I can't go many places without getting bombarded with fans, and sometimes it's nice to get away, you know?"

"Oh trust me, I get it, that's what I'm doing right now… Life's just been so monotonous since I came to England. My private school sucks!"

"I wish my life had a little more monotony, I'm so busy all the time, I treasure my little bit of down time."

" Which clearly is used to stalk me at pet stores and grocery markets." I said with mock horror. Wow, what was I even doing? This was getting ridiculous, "Anyways, I should get going before I get in trouble for being out too late. It was nice seeing you again though, good luck with everything."

He laughed, " Yeah, the lads are probably waiting for me back at the flat, I should probably get going…"

We both walked out of the pet store and I started walking back to Mary's, when he called out, " You aren't walking are you?"

"Well, yeah… how else am I going to get home?"

He rolled his eyes and pulled out his car keys, jingling them in front of me, 'Want a ride? I'm not letting you walk home alone after dark."

"I can do whatever I want. You can't stop me." I crossed my arms over my chest; he was so not acting all gentlemanly after not bothering to text me after all this time, "Why do you care anyways?"

"Because, if you get hurt, it'll be on my conscience. Now hurry up, it's getting cold."

"I won't get hurt. I've been out late plenty."

'Accidents happen once. Either you come, or I'll drive behind you until you're back. You're choice" He smiled again.

"Fine." I retorted. Fuck. What was England doing to me?

I tried to keep the ride as silent as possible, but that lasted about 10 seconds…

"So why exactly are you in England? Aren't there plenty of school in America?"

"Well…I…um…" Call me crazy, but for some reason, I didn't want him to know why I was actually here, "I won a scholarship, so my parents send me to England, because some of the best schools are here…"

"Wow really? That's incredible! I bet you must be every parents dream child!"

"Ummm, not every parent…some parents are more keen on letting their kids have you know…fun once in a while…" What. The. Fuck. Was. I. Doing.

"Well balance is important, you can't be out drinking and partying every night. School's important too."

Dammit. He was mature and responsible and here I was, pretending to be a good, smart girl, when really all I'd wanted since I got to London was to get drunk and have fun.

Thankfully, the ride was over soon, so I didn't have to lie for much longer, "Thanks for driving me here."

"No problem, I'll text you soon!" I'd heard that before…

"Yeah sure, good night!"

I dashed inside and searched for a small quiet room, so I could think about what had just happened…

I had met Liam Payne, twice, in 2 months

Liam Payne told me he'd text me.

I had lied to Liam Payne, and he was under the impression that I was a sweet innocent little girl

Reality struck then…we wasn't ACTUALLY going to text me, and I was probably never going to see him again, so who cares if he thought I was sweet and innocent? It's not like he was going to become a big part of my life!

As soon as I stopped over reacting, I walked upstairs, changed into my pj's and went to bed. I wasn't sure where the girls were, but honestly, I couldn't care less. Tomorrow I'd probably here all about it anyways…