Abhor

Chapter Twelve

Elliot Horan

I have no idea how I'm going to get past the boys. Maybe I can persuade them to go put with me and sneak off.

Yes, that's a plan.

I head out of my room and walk down the stairs. Harry isn't down there which calms my nerves a lot.

"Let's go!!" I yell at them making them jump slightly. I probably confuse them a lot with my mood swings but it's fine. Tonight I'm going to have fun.

"Where are we going?" Louis asks, a smile tugging at his lips.

"Partying duh!!" I say enthusiastically, "Come on! It's the first night in America, we have to celebrate."

"Well, you've changed your tune! Come on boys let's go get ready." Liam says to me, a bright smile stretching across his face.

The boys jump up and head to their rooms, all excited that they can go out drinking.

Zayn slows down a bit to talk to me, "You okay Elle? This seems very out of character for you."

"Yeah of course I'm okay. I'm more than okay actually, I want to enjoy myself on this tour and panic attacks aren't going to help me." I say it with a soft smile, I have to listen to my own words and take my own advice. Lightening up won't hurt surely?

"Okay, I'm glad you're good. The boys will be down in fifteen minutes, I'm just gonna go like this. Do you wanna drink?"

I understand why he wants to go as he is, he looks hot, I mean he always does but something about today he just looks amazing.

"You mean like a drink drink?" I ask slightly shocked he asked that. I mean I've had a bit of alcohol before but I've also seen some of the very negative effects it has on people.

I remind myself that I'm in a safe environment and I can't be hurt here. I'm safe. I'm safe.

"Well, you don't have to if you don't want to. Nobody is forcing you but it's available if you want it." He shrugs his shoulders that same soft smile allowing me to feel the slightest bit of comfort.

"Yeah, I think I will. It'll be fun." I follow him to the kitchen where he pours me some tequila. I think that's a bit strong for my first time but I won't know until I try it.

I sip the liquid, careful of spilling it and when the burn hits my throat I swallow it and splutter what feels like a whole lung out.

"That's disgusting Zayn." I laugh slightly, although I mean my words.

"Maybe you'd be better with cocktails. Or gin? Both are good options."

"I've had gin before, it's a safe option I suppose." I shrug as Zayn nods.

"Yeah safe until you get it at some of the bars in Vegas, they make it rather strong." He chuckles whilst making me another drink.

He slides the glass over to me and I sip it again and the taste is much better. This is what I'll have to get drunk on I suppose.

Me and Zayn sit in silence for a few minutes. It's not uncomfortable though, he's scrolling through his phone and then I remember.

Charley.

I stand from my seat and head for the stairs, the only privacy I'll get in this place is in the bathroom so that's where I head to.

Thankfully nobody is using it and so I close the door and pull our my phone.

[22:07] Me: Heyyy, sorry I'm a bit late, can we meet at the club near the shop. It'll just be easier that way. I'm so sorry for this x

I anxiously await her reply, tapping my foot against the floor and staring blankly at the screen.

[22:09] Charley: Of course babe, don't sweat it. It's called Laced and I'll meet you in there. If the bouncers give you any trouble just tell them you're with me x

[22:10] Me: Sureeeee, see you later x

I place my phone securely in my handbag and walk out of the bathroom and down the stairs. I pull my hair to wave down my back so it's put of my face and go to the living room.

All the boys are here, including Harry. Great.

"You guys ready to go?" I ask them. "I saw a club on the way here that looked good and it was in a leaflet that I got from reception if you wanna head there?"

"Sure! What's it called?" Niall asks, as all the boys head towards the elevator.

I follow them, "It's called Laced, the reviews are all good."

"Sounds shit if you ask me." Harry speaks for the first time as the elevator opens.

"Well, you don't know until you try it." I say back to him, I'm trying to be as kind as possible because I'm already in his "bad books".

He sighs and the elevator is filled with chatter from the boys while Harry death stares me through the mirror.

I seriously don't get his problem. He's just a complete asshole. And I'll make sure to tell him.

We get out of the elevator and I lead the way to Laced. I'm tempted to message Charley again but Harry can't know that I have my phone.

We walk for about fifteen minutes, everybody's in high spirits other than one, guess who.

Harry.

I may as well stop repeating myself at this point because he's always going to be the one who's miserable.

We arrive and I stand in the queue when someone grabs my arm. It's Niall, he's not harsh with his grip but he keeps walking past the queue.

"Ni, what are you doing?"

"You really think we are queueing in that?" Harry scoffs and I can't help but roll my eyes at him.

"Well I'm sorry for having some human decency asshat." I talk back to him.

"Whatever, just make sure you don't ruin this for everyone like you always do." Niall slaps him as the words leave his lips and Im glad he did because he looked like he wanted to say more.

The bouncers let us in to the club and we find a table. I need to find a bathroom.

"Do you guys know where the bathroom is?" I shout over the excessively loud music.

This is the first club I've been in and I must say it's quite nice. The flashing bright lights make the booths shine, but not too much.

The booths are quite private but you still have space to move around and the dance floor is huge. You have plenty of space to dance without being completely pressed up against someone.

"Yeah, there's some near the entrance. Do you want me to go with you?" Zayn answers me. He's so kind it's welcoming to me.

"As long as you don't mind."

"Not at all, boys get our drinks in."

We head to the entrance again and Zayn waits outside the toilet door in the hallway on his phone.

I head into a stall and message Charley asking where she is.

I flush the toilet to make it look like I actually needed it and then went out to wash my hands.

I go to the hand dryer when another stall door opens and I'm shocked to see Charley walk through.

"Oh my gosh Charley!" I say to her, the music is a lot quieter in here but you can still hear it