The Horror Of Love (AU)

Chapter 12

It was now 8AM the next day and I was supposed to meet Liam in an hour, I was already ready, as I had woken up at 7AM and gotten ready. Why can't time move faster? I decided I'd had enough of staring at the clock waiting until another minute went by, so instead I decided to put on some music and actually clean my room for once. 

As I picked up all the clothes from the floor and put them in the dirty hamper, I came across the old razor I use to use to cut. I gulped as I stared at the blade for a moment, I hadn't cut in almost six months, and the scars I had on my wrist and hips were almost gone. Putting the razor down before I could do something bad seemed like a good idea, but I didn't do it. Instead I pulled up my shirt and lightly pressed it against one of the many fading white lines, neatly scattered across my torso. Suddenly my phone beeped, scaring making me scratch a long, thin, pink, slightly raised line along my stomach, causing me to hiss in pain. It wasn't deep enough to draw blood but it still stung a bit. 

"Fuck." I muttered while getting up to check my phone. it was a text from Darren.

From Darren: You're not done until I say you're done! So you better be dressed and ready by noon. 

"Shit." I swore. I need to get out of here NOW.  Quickly I grabbed a bag and put a change of clothes, my phone charger, as well as my work outfits in before heading out the door. I figured I'd just stay at Perrie's or better yet Louis'. I checked my phone to check what time it was only to find a text message waiting to be opened.

From Liam: Can't wait to see you :) XX

I smiled thinking the same thing. i guess I could meet up with Liam and then go to Louis'...

To Liam: Same! On my way. See you soon. :) XX

Heading to the park I thought about what I was going to tell Louis that wouldn't make him go after Darren, but came up with nothing, so I decided on the truth. While lost in thought I bumped into someone. I looked up to find bright pools of brown.

"Liam." I breathes smiling.

"Hello love." He murmured brushing some hair out of my eyes. "Are you hungry?" I simply nodded, not quite being able to form words yet. As we walked our hands brushed against each others a few times before Liam grabbed mine in his own. "So how was your evening?"

"It was uh fine. I went out to dinner with Louis. It was nice I hadn't really had any one-on-one time with him in a while." I felt him stiffen when I mentioned having dinner with Louis. "He told me something quite interesting  though, and I have to say I wasn't expecting that."

"What was it?" 

"Don't tell anyone, but he likes Harry." I giggled. "It was funny. He was so confused and freaking out, but he's not gay. It's just Harry. I think it's really quite adorable."

"You're adorable." He cooed causing me to laugh and cover my mouth. "So how's that boyfriend of yours. Darren was it?"

"Uh well, I kind of ended things with him." I told him. "Or at least tried to." I added as we entered a small cafe.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Liam questioned.

"Uh It's just Darren is uh a bit- oh fuck it there is no way of saying this nicely. Darren is sycotic and is probably going to come after me which is why after this I'm going to Louis'. Kind of like hiding out I guess."

"Is it safe?" He looked concerned.

"It should be."

"That's not good enough." He muttered and paused, thinking. "I'm going to show you something I really shouldn't, but I'm guess you already know something's off with me. Correct?"