In between (short story)

Chapter 1

The thick cotton sheets are stroking over my naked skin. My face is buried in the warm cushion. Hair is covering my face. I need a few seconds to realize where I am. Until a finger gets me out of my thoughts and is tickling my thigh. With a tiny smile on my face, I turn around and see a cute puppyface.

“Goodmorning…”he whispers as his white teeth appear. I till my head up and give him a little kiss on his cheek. Stubbles prick in my lip, but I smile anyway. 

“Goodmorning.” my voice sounds awful in the morning. My smile disappear as soon as I realize which day it is. I moan and let myself fall into the cushion again. 

“Noooo, noooo, don’t be sad…” Liams face appear above me. His fingertips touch my cheek. “Please? I don’t want to leave if you’re like this.” 

“Great.” I sigh. “Then I’ll be all day like this.” I close my eyes and sigh again. This day will be so hard. I can’t even imagine how it will be without Liam. And that for a whole month! 

“I don’t want to miss you.”

He laughs. “I don’t want to miss you too, sweetheart. But we’ll skype every night!” 

I open my eyes to look in his cute eyes. My fingers slide through his hair.

“Okay…” I smile very shyly as I pull him into a passionate kiss.

“Honey, you don’t have to suffer with those suitcases!” Liam shouts and takes the heaviest coffer out of my hands. I take his hands and look how my tiny hands lay in his. An innocent tear roll over my red cheeks and I don’t dare to look in his eyes.

“It’s only a month Chloë.” a finger pulls up my chin and I’m forced to look into his eyes. His face is coming closer until his soft lips touch mine. 

Niall, Harry, Louis and Zayn are standing behind me. It’s only Liam who goes back home. The reason for his return has nothing to do with One Direction. 

“I want to go with you.” I whisper while I lean against his forehead.

“No…It’s better if you stay here with the boys. Have fun, okay? I’ll text and call you as many as I can.” 

I nod and kiss his lips for the last time. “Call me when you arrive.” 

“I will.” He hugs me tightly. “I love you.” 

Liam lets me go and walks to the check-in. I cry in silent when he waves at me and disappears. A hand lays on my shoulder and squeeze comforting. 

“It’s okay, Chloë.” a husky voice says. “I’ll bring you to the hotel.”