Times

Chapter 14

Liam's POV

"Grace! Grace! Stop, please! I'm sorry!" I want to run after her, but my feet won't let me. Damn. Why the hell did I drink so much?

I don't even remember asking her to dance. We were dancing, and I couldn't help but stare at her while she was awkwardly watching other couples.

And then, I saw Danielle's face.

I knew it was just the alcohol, but I saw her. I was dancing with Dani. I couldn't let her go, not while she was in my arms. So, I leaned in..... and kissed Grace.

Grace. Oh my god, what have I done?

I look around and find Rachel and Maria sitting at their table. I sprint towards them, almost tripping over my feet multiple times. Damn you alcohol.

"Liam? Liam, what's wrong?"

"Grace, s-she left."

"What do you mean she left? How could she have left? I have the keys!"

"I-I don't know. Maybe she took a cab? I would try calling her, but I can't find my phone."

"What the hell did you do?"

"Maria, I-I'm sorry. I don't know. I guess I drank too much and-"

"You drank too much!? You're telling me! You're slurring every other word and you're panting like a marathon runner who just finished his race. Maria, I think it's time for us to leave. We have to find out what happened with Grace."

"You're right. Happy Birthday Liam. Let's go, Rachel."

Before I know it, they're gone.

And before I can comprehend anything, Louis is walking towards me with my phone in his hand.

"Liam, you're mom's calling."

Oh shit.

"H-Hello? Mom? Is something wrong?"

"Hi Liam! I'm sorry, am I interrupting something? It sounds really loud back there."

"Uhh no. Let me just go somewhere quieter." I let out an awkward giggle before I can help it and now I know I'm screwed.

"Liam? What's going on? It sounds like you've been drinking."

"No, mom. I'm fine."

"Yeah, sure. I just wanted to let you know that I only have two more weeks left and I'm free to go!"

"Wow mom that's great." I'm too tired to comprehend any of this. I guess I'll deal with it later. "Mom, can I call you back tomorrow? I'm in the middle of a birthday party."

"Yeah honey sure. Please be careful. Happy Birthday again."

"Thanks, bye."

"Wait, Liam?"

"Yeah?"

"Please stop drinking. I can tell in your voice that you were tonight, and trust me, drinking will just make everything worse. I would know."

Yeah, you're telling me. "Ok mom. I'm sorry. Bye."

I hang up before she can say anything else.

What have I done?

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Grace's POV

"Good Morning Sunshine." I squint my eyes multiple times before seeing Maria and Rachel hovering over me with small smiles on their faces. The tears on my face have dried, and my face feels horrible. Did I cry myself to sleep?