Had To Be You

Dreaming about him | Ch: 26

I moved towards the field and immediately spotted Leo, waving his hands.

"Mmm.... don't you look handsome." I said, trying to cheer him up. He was genuinely looking good in that black shirt inside, brown blazer, deep blue pants, a pair of clean brown shoes.

He did a hair-flip thing showing that he liked the compliment "I know." We both giggle.

I look around "where's Austin?"

"Uh, he'll be late. He had some 'things' he had to take care of before coming. That's all he said." I roll my eyes seeing Leo quote 'things'. 

"Aye! Don't be 'that guy'"

"What guy?"

"The guy who's always sus about their partner. I'm sure he has something  important to deal with." He shrugs "should we go to the.... " I said pointing towards the auditorium.

While heading towards the auditorium Leo kept talking about random things. His new bag collection, Harry Styles's next concert, Austin, and whatnot.

We almost reach the auditorium when we see Jasper and Chloe approaching us. Chloe and Jasper wore matching colours and are looking stunning. Jasper wore a baby pink shirt casually untucked in the pants and dark blue jeans.

Chloe wore a blush pink spaghetti straps side slit long dress. As we walk closer Chloe stretches her arms out to hug Leo and Leo hugs her back. "We missed you."

Leo lets out a small chuckle.

Chloe then looks at me and seeing me with a plate of mac and cheese and not Liam, gave it all away. "So he didn't...."

"Nope." I said looking the other way.

"Uh, we should go get some snacks." Said Leo before they all walked towards the field to get some food. I told them that I'll save them a seat.

I go back inside the auditorium and to the seat I was previously at. It's a nice position to look at everyone from. 'Wanna be yours' by Arctic Monkeys was being played. Everyone's slow-dancing with their partner, under the beautiful blue dim lights. Some of them looked at each other's eyes, while some of them kissed, some just hugged each other tightly while dancing.

I shove a spoonful of macaroni in my mouth. 

The song felt extra painful. I've always liked the Arctic Monkey's vibes. Makes you feel high even without the 'stuff'. And right now, absence of Liam was starting to feel even more heart aching. 

But it also felt nice. the song brought back the good times with Liam. The music was like a cool breeze on a summer night, it gave occasional shivers but also flattered my skin with its touch. I close my eyes to feel it better.

But what I didn't see coming was the memory of Liam. Again and yet again. Or maybe I saw it coming and wanted to feel his presence.

"Dreaming about him?" Chloe's voice snaps me out of the dream.

I sigh. Chloe's back with popcorn and French fries.

"Where's Leo and Jasper?"

"They're at the gaming corner. Jasper saw a baseball ball court and dragged Leo with him." Chloe, dips a French fry in the cheese dip. I just nod.

Then we both gave away points to the best to worst couple, best to worst dancers and then best to worst outfits.

We basically judged them.

"Hey you wanna grab a drink?" I asked Chloe.

"Evelyn inviting me to drink?! Hell yeah." Says Chloe giggling and lightly punching my arm.