Love Can Be Found in the Darkest of Times

Chapter 17

Liam and I have been going out for about a month now and still no sign of Harry. If he has moved on, it's time for me to as well. He obviously doesn't love me anymore. My hands rush to my chest, the pain in my heart never seems to go away. I have been hiding my emotions from Liam and it kills me to keep everything bottled up inside. It's almost unbearable.

"Kristen..."

I see a face appear through the door and she quickly realises the hurt in my eyes.

"Do you want to talk about it now?"

I nod my head and she awkwardly takes a seat across from me.

"Well, I've never talked about my feelings with anyone except for myself and Harry." I look down at my hands and pick my nails, a nervous habit I've had since I was little.

"Maybe that's the problem,"

That was not the response I was expecting.

"What do you mean?"

Kristen uncomfortably shifts in her chair, "You have only shared your feelings with boys-"

"Just Harry." I interrupt.

Her face tenses, "Maybe we can call one of your old girlfriends? I know Danielle still lives here!"

My eyes brighten at the mention of her name. We wear best friends during school! I nod and feel my phone vibrate through my pocket.

"Who is it?" Kristen asks.

"Liam's calling, I should probably go now."

I get up and give Kristen a quick squeeze before heading to Liam's car parked outside. He steps out and embraces me in a warm hug. I bury my head into his shoulder and the scent reminds me of Harry. I close my eyes and picture Harry hugging me this way. The thought makes my heart twist in agony and love. Liam's grip loosens, but I hold him even tighter with my nose taking in the smell for as long as I can.

"You ready babe?"

My eye brows lift, he's never called me babe before. I give him a smile and hop into the car.

"So, where are we going?"

He takes my hand in his. I cant but notice how Harry's are bigger and warmer.

"Well, Kristen told me that you wanted to visit this girl named Danielle."

I excitedly look up at Liam, "Are we going to see her?"

I can tell he is mentally congratulating himself.

"Yes, it was all my idea too!"

I lightly punch his arm, "Ya, sure it was."

He chuckles and immediately searches for my hand again.

"Maybe it was all Kristen's idea, but we are just going to pretend it was mine."

I snort, "Whatever helps you sleep at night."

The car turns on a dirt road and all I can see are vast fields ahead.

"Where are we?"

Liam checks his GPS, "Still in Wolverhampton, but way out in the country. Her house is up ahead."

I put my feet up on the dashboard and stare out the window until we arrive. The house comes into view and a curly headed girl comes running out the front door.

"Grace! Grace! Ive missed you so much!"

I open the car door and she pulls me into a friendly hug.

"It's so good to see you Dani!"

She smiles and goes over to greet Liam.

"I'm Danielle, but you can call me Dani!"

Liam smiles in return and shakes her hand.

Dani gestures towards the house, "Come on in!"

Liam grabs my hand, but his grip is looser than normal. I look up at him and find his eyes focused on the happy brunette, trotting in front of us.