Forever Mine

Chapter 9

Avery's pov:

I groan in a pain. I can feel my head throbbing. Last night was somewhat of a blur. I throw the covers off me and head downstairs to grab water. I jump up onto the counter and sit and take a sip of my water. I throw my messy curls up into a messy bun.

I can hear the footsteps coming down the steps. Liam appears in grey sweats and no shirt.

Did his abs get better in prison?

"Morning sleeping beauty." I laugh.

"Good morning pretty." He kisses my cheek.

He walks over to me and hugs me. I wrap my legs and arms around him.

I let out a small moan.

"My head is killing."

"Maybe from all those drinks yesterday." He laughs.

"You're the one who made them!" I laugh.

"Come on let's get you some Advil and some breakfast." He smiles.

Liam's pov:
I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. It wasn't a dream it was really happening.
She was still acting happy and like she actually liked being around me.

It had to be too good to be true. She had to be up to something. She hated me. I didn't want to question it or make her angry. I didn't know what kind of fragile state she could be in. I needed her. I wanted her. I was going to soak up all this time I had with her. Maybe it would last.

I made us a nice big breakfast. It felt just like old times. Much nicer than prison food.

She almost choked on her food.
"Slow down there." I grin at her.

"How the hell did you escape?"

We were in the middle of eating when Avery asked. I'm quite surprised she didn't ask already, but I guess she is still processing everything.

"Well my dear. Connections. When people owe you big time, they owe you. I couldn't live without you, we all needed you guys back. You make us complete"

"Avery's pov:
"Why me? Haven't you ever thought about pursing someone else? As in actually falling for them?"

I was differing from the plan but I didn't care anymore. I had him where I wanted. I needed to ask these questions.

He grins for a second before he answers.
"There was this girl. We both went to college together. Went on some dates. Everyone loved her, but I just didn't feel something."

He paused.

"I knew she wasn't the right one for me when I heard Chase talking about you. We were on the phone one night and he was describing his love for you. That's when I realized she wasn't the right one. I never planned to take you, really. When I saw you that day I just knew you were the one. The way your curls frame your face, your freckles, that beautiful smile, that contagious laugh. The way you light up the room when you walk in. I loved everything about you the second I saw you. I knew I had to have you. That day when you came back.... to see me. I was so worried you'd never come to visit. The way we ended things I was afraid you'd hate me. When you came I thought everything would change. When you gave me that ring, it broke me. Everyone told me to get up but I couldn't. I never will Avery. You're forever mine. My perfect Avery." He smiles at me.

I take deep breathes in. I wanted to cry. I hated hearing him say those words. I still couldn't believe this was happening a second time.

"Av?" He strokes my hand bringing me back into reality.
I look up at him.
"Yeah?"
"You ok? You kind of just zoned out." He looks at me concerned.

"I'm all good." I smile at him.
"I'm going to go take a shower real quick." He smiles at me and kisses my forehead.

I didn't want to feel today. I wanted to feel numb. I go over to the bar cart and grab the vodka and take a swig. I didn't want to feel anything anymore. I didn't want to cry, I didn't want to hurt, I was tired of those feelings. I wipe the tears away and take another sip. It was only 11am. I didn't even care. What was the point anymore?

Liam's pov:
Her demeanor had changed. When I described my feelings for her. I could see the sadness in her eyes. She flashed me that beautiful smile of hers and that's when I knew everything was alright. I went up to shower real quick so we could start our day together.

I came downstairs and she was reading a book. She was so cute she loved reading.
"Hi." I kiss the top of her head.
She takes a moment to answer.
"Hello." She says in a sing song tone.

She seemed a bit off but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

Avery's pov:
He didn't notice or he had just decided not to say anything. I was starting to get more drunk as the day progressed. It was the classic trick vodka in the water bottle. He had no idea. Absolutely clueless.

"What would you like for dinner?"
We had just finished a movie.
"It doesn't matter." The words slur a bit.
I can't help but giggle.

"Av?" He looked confused.
"Hm?"
"Look at me." He demands.
I try to look at him with a straight face, the same way he's looking at me. I can't for long. I just end up laughing.

"Avery what the hell!" He snaps.
"What's the problem?" The words slur.
"You're drunk Avery! Are you serious?!" He yells.
"I'm not drunk you're drunk." I giggle.
"How long have you been drinking? What is going on here? What's gotten into you?" The anger in his voice rising.

"Oh my god I'm such an idiot." He picks up the water bottle and smells it.

"Are you serious Avery??" He screams.
"Give it back!" I half heartedly yell while trying to grab it.
"Why are you getting drunk? It's only 5pm! Have you been doing this all day?" He was angry now.

"Because I can and I want to!" I cry out.
"I don't want to feel this pain anymore! I want to feel numb. So fucking numb that you can't hurt me anymore!" I begin to cry.

"Avery....I don't know what to say."
"I don't care. I don't want to talk anyways." I cried. I stumbled up the stairs and ran into the room.

I laid in bed and cried until I couldn't cry anymore. I wasn't numb anymore. I felt all the emotions I didn't want to feel.

Surprise🥳I got another chapter out🤩I'm at work but have the time to write so I might be writing again later!! This chapter was a roller coaster of emotions, lol. I liked this chapter though, I hope you did tooooooo!! Comment and vote!!