Glasgow - Catfish and the bottlemen

16

"What are you doing in Dublin?"

"I could say the same to you, how are you Van?"

"not bad, album came out today"

I hesitated for a moment, before turning my phone to Van to show him I was listening to it

"I know"

"Listening to Glasgow to eh?" he laughed under his breath before turning to the barista to order "A cup of tea please mate and an oat milk latte" 

He paid and we walked to the end of the counter to wait for the drinks

"You didn't have to pay for me van"

"Its fine Camile, I think I owe you one"

"How's that?"

"Well ive been a bit off the grid with you, and I really apologise for it"

"Its Fine" I smiled and continues to wait for my drink

I felt very awkward next to van, the conversation was minimal, and I had so many questions for him but I could also feel myself getting upset at the thought of talking to him. I had left Glasgow for a new start but it felt like no matter where I went, trouble would find me. We thanked the barista and picked up our drinks to walk out of the cafe and stand next to the window in the street. 

"Thanks for the drink Van, it was nice to see you, bye" I smiled and turned to walk the opposite direction to him

"Wait, Camile" he loudly spoke, making me turn back around to face him "Ive missed you, I really am sorry, I dont know why youre here or how we've even bumped into each other, but theres clearly a reason behind it. Can we please catch up and talk"

I stood looking at him then looking at the ground, what about me starting over with new friends and my new life, what about Fionn, I was snapped back to reality when Van spoke again

"I have the car" he gestured to the street behind him where his car was parked  "we could go for a drive or something, or theres nice places to have a walk up by where im staying?"

I paused again, took a deep breath and nodded "Okay Van" 

he smiled and thanked me, we began walking to his car, sipping on our drinks every so often. He unlocked the door and I got in the passenger side, he connected his phone to the car speaker and handed it to me to put some music on. I thought about continuing the album where I left off but I wouldn't give van the satisfaction, so opted for kings of Leon instead. He pulled away and we began the drive. 

"Why are you here then Camile?"

"The girls moved here, asked me to come with so I did"

"I thought you loved Glasgow though?"

"I do, I just needed a change, why are you here?"

"ive been here for about two months, finishing bits of the album with the lads, taking time off, I like Ireland so why not"

"are you staying with the lads then?"

"yeah its a secluded little cottage about 55 mins away?"

"And you drove all the way into Dublin for a cup of tea?" I questioned 

"I played the album to myself in the car on the way there, that place was the first coffee shop that came up on google in Dublin, so why not. anyways what do you think of the album?"

"I only listened up to Glasgow as I bumped into this weird man half way through" I laughed and van smirked, lightly nudging my arm "but its good I like it

"Im glad you like it"

We continued driving and chit chatting every so often, but there was still an awkwardness surrounding us. We drove deep into the countryside and eventually passed a sign for County Wicklow and shortly after pulled onto a long driveway with a cottage sat at the end of it. It was tiny, if all the lads were here I didnt know how they'd all fit. I put my now empty coffee cup in the outside bin on my way inside. Van opened the door for me and I thanked him.

"Oii lad, you'll never guess wha- oh hi Camile" Larry shouted as he walked out of the kitchen to see us

"Alright Larry" I smiled back at him

I sat with the lads for a bit in the lounge, it was really cosy with brick walls and fabric sofas, a fireplace was on the feature wall but wasn't on as the weather was getting warmer. We all chatted for hours, catching up and drinking too many cups of tea, before van gestured to leave and go to his room. I followed him up the small set of stairs and into the bedroom. He sat on the bed and walked over to sit next to him, leaning in for a hug

"Camile can we please just talk and go back to how things were"

"Van ive started seeing someone else"

"oh, okay, well im happy for y-"

"no, no, I wished it was you, ive missed you and thought about you non stop. This lad I feel awful saying this, but I think was just a distraction from you, and now ive seen you all I want is you. I know I said I didnt want long distance but I would much rather that than not have you at all. ive never felt like this for anyone but you"

Van was sat looking at me, listening to every word I said and smiling when I finished speaking. He leaned in to kiss me and wrapped his arms around me. I melted into his touch and pulling away smiling

"Im well happy you said that Camile"