Chapter 10:

I won't bore you with the next three months of my monotonous life; I got in huge trouble for leaving campus, so I had detention until the end of the year. I didn't talk to anyone, and eventually, even Kelsey got the hint and left me alone. I was a shell. I didn't know who I was anyone; two forces conflicted in me, the party girl and the girl Liam had known. I was literally nothing.

I hadn't gotten over Liam either; he was a constant hum in my mind, sometimes I could shut him out, but usually he engulfed my mind with his presence. The worst part was when the girls would sit and chat about them… about him, as if they knew them… as if they knew him. I had to fight to keep my tears back on every single one of those nights. None of them knew the boys, not like I did.

One night, they sat down around a magazine and read an interview with Liam; I kept my eyes shut, trying to block everything out, as they read about his last relationship.

"Look how forgiving he is!" Kelsey exclaimed, " 'There was a girl I really liked a little while ago, but she lied and the relationship couldn't last. I was furious at first, but now I'm curious… what happened to her? I can't lie, I do still miss her!'" The girls all giggled.

My heart lurched. My entire body was shaking, I could no longer repress my tears, I grabbed my bag and coat, and left the room. I didn't care who saw me ditching campus, they could expel me for all I care; I needed to get away. Now. The cold air hit me, I hadn't been outside in three months, and it felt amazing!

Adrenaline pumped through me as I walked through the dark streets of London. I finally arrived at a pub, which technically, I wasn't allowed in. I didn't care; I'd snuck in back home, who said I couldn't do it here? Besides, I thought to myself, I needed someway of relaxing. Drinking had always taken my mind off everything; I knew it wouldn't fail me.

I was successful. Inside was everything I'd missed since the move. I started drinking, and drinking, and drinking. Everything seemed so much better, I laughed and danced and kept drinking.

This was me. My drunken self thought, this is where I belong.

The last thing I remember before passing out from too much alcohol was a by calling my name.

And then, black.

I woke up with a throbbing headache, I could barely see, everything was still blurry. I rubbed my eyes, and looked around… where was I? I was lying on a couch, wrapped in blankets, but I'd never seen this couch before, at least not that I could remember.

"There you are sleepy-head!" A cheerful voice exclaimed.

The voice was too loud; I winced as the figure approached, "L-Louis?" I mumbled… was I still drunk? There was no way I was seeing Louis Tomlinson right now…

"Yep! About time you got up, breakfast's ready!"

"What happened? Where, exactly, am I? Why are you here?" my senses were beginning to come back to me. I'd never seen Louis' flat, which probably explained why I couldn't remember it.

Louis' smile disappeared, "You shouldn't have gone out clubbing, you aren't legally allowed to yet. You could have gotten into serious trouble."

"You were there?" I questioned, as I massaged my head.

I knew Louis liked to drink, but what were the chances that he'd be at the same club as me, the first time I went clubbing in this country?

"No, I was at a different club, you drunk texted me."

"So you brought me to your flat?"

"Liam was worried about you. You should call him and tell him you're okay."

"Why would he be worried?" No way in hell was I going to see Liam. Not happening. Not like this. Not after everything that had happened.

"Ask him." Louis shrugged.

I sighed, he was trying to help and having me sleep over was incredibly kind, "Thanks Louis."

His cheeky smile came back, "You're a bit of a slutty drunk, love."

I chuckled, "Yeah, I know. I do crazy stuff sometimes." I yawned as I started to get up to leave.

"Don't leave yet, Harry went to get Liam. They'll be here soon."

"All the more reason to leave. Liam doesn't want to see me. Thanks again Louis."

"He'll be furious if you leave."

I thought for a moment, "Fine, but only because I don't want him furious." I sat down stubbornly on the couch.

Louis changed the subject, "Now, just out of curiosity, what's the worst thing you've done at a party?"

"My first party, I drank so much that I passed out. Does that count?"

"No, everyone passes out at least once," he raised his eyebrows, "Some of us pass out many times, I see." He joked.

I ignored the last part, "Everyone? I sense an embarrassing story Mr. Tomlinson."

"You first." He insisted, his grin staying in place the entire time.

"You're so stubborn! Ummm…I hooked up with a boy four years older than me once?" I smiled, I couldn't actually remember that night, but apparently, I was the life of the party, "You're turn."

"My friends and I were walking down the street, drunk and we were cold, and so we took off all our clothes and huddled together."

"In the middle of the street?" I laughed. Leave it to Louis!

That's when the door opened. Harry entered, followed by Liam. I stopped laughing instantly. My heart skipped a beat, what was I supposed to say?

"Oh, she's finally awake." Harry exclaimed, "You're a really funny sleeper by the way."

I sighed, "Make me breakfast Harry, I'm hungry!" Maybe if I just pretended Liam wasn't there, he'd disappear and I would wake up back in my bed?

Before I knew it, Louis and Harry had left, leaving Liam and I alone. He stood by the door, and I sat at the opposite end of the room, on the couch. No one spoke. We didn't even look at each other.

Hours seemed to pass before I finally said, " Hi."

"Hello." He replied.

That was it, he wanted to see me; he came here.

Time to spit it out Payne, "Liam, why are here?" I didn't mean for the question to sound rude, but by the way he looked at me, I could tell it was.

He took a deep breath, and came to sit on the opposite end of the couch, " You worried me." He mumbled.

"Why?" I genuinely curious, he knew I liked to party, why did he care?

"Louis didn't tell you what happened?"

"No… what happened?"

"You were drunk, Louis got a text from you and he and I rushed over. When we got there you were-"

"Hooking up with someone? Yeah, that happens when I'm drunk. But it's no big deal." I answered as casually as I could… Was Liam jealous?

"The people at the club are much older than you. They could have taken it too far."

"Look," I started, "I don't remember any of this. Not at all… but it couldn't have been that bad. I am thankful for Louis' help. But that doesn't answer the question… Liam why are you here?"

He came and sat closer to me, "Because I missed you." He whispered as he picked up my hands.

"You shouldn't. You should hate me. A lot." I pulled my hands back. My heart was begging me to pounce on him, but I refused. I was not going t screw things up anymore.

"I was angry… but I realized how much lying was hurting you as well. You really are sorry."

"Yes, I am. But what's done is done…" I started to get up, this was not happening.

"Exactly, and it's time to put the past behind us."

I looked at him, shocked. Was Liam giving me a second chance? My heart began to race as I stammered, "W-what do you mean?"

"I mean I still care about you. And if you still like me, I'd be willing-"

He never got to finish that sentence. That's when my brain shut off and my heart took over. I threw my arms around his neck and pressed my lips into his passionately. I was getting a second chance! Liam didn't completely hate me!

He released the kiss, and looked at me straight in the face as he said:

"But you need to be completely honest, about everything. I don't mind you partying, but I want to be there, I want to watch over you."

I held out my pinky, "I promise!" I exclaimed.

I had Liam back, the boy I hadn't stopped thinking about once, was finally back in my grasp! Nothing could have made that moment better. Just sitting there, holding each other… it was perfect, and I hoped it would never end.

End of Part 1.

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