What If (Liam Payne) {After plot twist} (HIATUS)

Two

Liam's POV

As we land in New York, my eyes look for Danielle but in vain...I expected more than this I guess but it's not always what you want that you get, isn't it?

Not even with Danielle...

I miss Tessa already. What is she doing right now? Did she have fun at the musical event? Did Harry show up? I feel a little temper from my thought but I ignore it as I look for Danielle. Danielle... Tessa always thought that we are the perfect couple, I could feel it from the look in her eyes. She was impressed when I mentionned moving in with her to New York City. But there's a lot she doesn't know.

Now since Danielle didn't show up, the dress I picked up for her lost its value, the joy I'm holding inside of me when she'll wear it disappears. Why isn't she here anyway. I try calling her but she doesn't pick up. The good thing is that she texted me her new adress or else I would return right away.

There's something missing in my heart. I feel it. Is it Danielle because she didn't come? Is it Tessa because I miss her? I push the thought away persuading myself that it's beause of Danielle.

I don't even know why I'm thinking abkut this. The thought of Tessa being in my heart is so ridiculous and makes me laugh at myself.

Remembering the text I got from Danielle three days ago ignites flames of anger in me...

Stopping a cab, I head to her apartment dismissing all the possibilities that popped in my head. I call her again but she doesn't pick up. Fortunately for me, the ride is not long and when I arrive I run up the stairs to find the big surprise.

Danielle is leaning on the door frame, kissing a young man passionatly, her hands entangled in his long neck. I fist my hands and I try my best to calm myself and not punch the shit out of him. Harry comes to mind and I remember how beating everyone talking to Tessa pisses her off. Yet again, I haven't even been with her for so long to hit someone talking... kissing her. She's not worth it. She has never been.

Clearing my throat, I lean on the wall to let them finish their "intimate moment".
Aware of my presence now, Danielle's eyes widen at my sight.

"So it's true isn't it? You can't wait for me to be next to you huh?" I coldly imitate her voice while reading the text she sent me as she stands there awkwardly, jerking away from him.

I watch as her red eyes become watery and she tries to approach me, the smell of beer oozing from her, but I lift a finger in font of her face.

"Don't even try Danielle. I was sure something was up. As hard as I tried to deny it, you now made it true!" I didn't  notice I am yelling until the next door opens and some neighbours walk out to see what's going on.
She mutters an apology and attempts to walk my way again, stumbling across the way.

"Hell no." I cross my arms in front me as the words leave my mouth, laced with venom. "I thought you were really someone I can trust, someone decent. Look at you! Like a drunken bitch kissing some punk and God knows what else did you do."

She gasps and moves her hand to her face wiping the tears that streamed down, smudging her dark makeup. She is not used to me being this rude but she recovers quickly.

"No liam. It's not my fault that you were spending more time with your Tessa than with me. Don't tell me you don't have feelings for her because I won't believe you. What does she even mean by living at your house huh?."

"I should've known this was about her! What the actual fuck Danielle! Tessa is my best and only friend. She needs me okay? She went through a harsh breakup and doesn't have anywhere comforting to go. You're such an idiot for thinking about her in that way. I shouldn't be even talking to you. You don't deserve my time, not even me coming here all the way to celebrate with you. And for the record, I do care for her okay? So fucking sue me."

I close me eyes for a moment letting the knife sink in and hell it hurts a lot less after all the cursing I let out.

I storm out of the hallway before she can say anything and run out of the building before doing something I will regret later on. I hear her call my name a few times before her voice disappears into void, like she disappered from my heart.

Fighting that jerk will not make me feel better. It will not make me forget seeing them kiss in front of me. Much to my surprise I find myself wanting to talk to Tessa about it already. She always tells me about her problems with Harry. I want to open up to her so bad, especially that my suspicions are proven true.

I'm not astonished that I don't miss Danielle on my way to the airport. I should be feeling sad, pitiful even angry and thinking about what I told her and what will happen next. But I don't give a shit. I can't care less. My phone doesn't stop buzzing and I don't even flinch, knowing who is on the other line.

I turn it off after the buzz stops as I wait for the next flight back to Washington.

The idea of calling Tessa and telling her I'm coming back crosses my mind but I decide against it. She would be worried and probably won't be able to sleep for the rest of the night. I check my watch. God, it's already 4 a.m. The flight will take almost 5 hours so I will be there before noon, before Tessa goes to Seattle, before her flight at 2.

I didn't feel myself drifting to sleep during the flight. I only woke up when we landed and I had a mini heart attack before checking my watch. Phew, it's noon already.

It doesn't take much time to take my suitcase and leave the airport heading towards my house.

At the door, I find Tessa at the door, carrying her suitcase behind her, wearing some tight grey dress, while pulling the door closed.

Tessa's POV

As I pull the door behind me, I gasp as I see Liam standing with his suitcase beside him and he has an indecipherable expression on his face.

"Are you okay Liam?"

"I don't know.. can we talk?"

"Okay I still have time I guess, the flight won't..."

"No I mean can you not go to Seattle? I need you"

"Let's get you inside. I will make you some hot chocolate and you will feel better."