Lovebound (bxb)

Chapter 51: New Year, New Me.

31'st December 2015, Thursday.

(You and Sara reach Liam's house, After Sara parks she turns towards you)

Sara: You sure about this?

Jay: Yes.

Sara: Jay I know that you are angry and I get it! But.. Don't you think hanging out with Bradley just to make Niall jealous is a tad much?

Jay: Who says I'm doing it to make Niall jealous?

Sara: Please, don't lie to yourself. At least don't lie to me.

Jay: Listen- I'm doing it because I want to. I want to have fun, So let's have fun. The last few days? Kinda shit. So I just want to enjoy the day. (You get out, Sara immediately following suit)

Sara: You don't even know if Niall will be here.

Jay: Oh he is.. (You enter the house, Sara catching up to you)

Liam: Oh- Jay! Happy new year! Well almost, Glad you came. Nice to see you as well Sara.

Jay: Thank you, Happy new year.

Sara: Hey.

Liam: Please enjoy, I gotta go to.. someone. (He walks away)

Jay: Niall.

Sara: Huh?

Jay: By the bar. Niall. (She follows your eyes to see Niall sitting by himself)

Sara: Don't do anything stupid. (You walk away)

Jay-

Hannah: Hey Sara! (Sara gets caught up with Hannah and you disappear in the crowd, eyes looking for someone, you find yourself in their backyard.. and as expected)

Jay: Hey Bryan.

Bradley: Oh- Hey! So you're sticking to the Bryan thing huh? Wanna hang out with us?

Jay: No, want a drink?

Bradley: Sure?

Jay: Great. Let's go. (With Bradley by your side you make your way towards the bar)

Bradley, you are looking great by the way.

(You say as you reach the bar)

Bradley: Oh thank you. (He notices Niall)

Hey Niall. (Niall looks at him and nods, but you ignore him)

Jay: So what do you want to drink?

Bradley: Uh, just a Breezer.

Jay: Well I want something strong. (A familiar bartender come to take your orders)

Hey it's you-

Louis: Oh hey! Jay, right? Can never forget those forest eyes.

Jay: What are you doing here?

Louis: Eh I go wherever someone needs a bartender. So pinã colada again?

Jay: Nah, hit me with something hard.

Louis: Oh- What do you say to "Sea Tequila Sunrise" It's something I made up. It's hard and you can feel it till sunrise.

Jay: Perfect.. I like things that have a lasting impression.

Bradley: *Ahem* I'll take a Breezer.

(Louis hands him a bottle and works on your drink, working his magic he presents it with a flourish)

Louis: Here you go. (You gulp it down in one go, the tequila burning your throat, the salty flavour emphasizing the effect with a bit of sweetness that soothes it, you take deep breath)