What's one more? (sequel to The Cut Only Gets Deeper)

chapter 8

Bria's pov

I wake up with a sore neck, groaning. I roll over, searching for a clock. It was almost 11:30. I think I gor here around 9. Wow over twelve hours of sleep. I sigh and rub my eyes. Sitting up, I look around. If anyone saw me at this moment, they would probably think I was some druggy. My hair was a mess, my eyes were a little puffy and I could even feel the grit from my make up collecting in the corner of my eyes.

With that thought, I get up and go directly toward the bathroom. I look in the mirror and almost laugh. Most definitely druggy. Hashtag druggy. I totally deserve to get punched in the face for that thought. I chuckle out loud and shake my head slightly. I wanted to get back on the road soon.

Turning on the shower, I began mapping out my day. I was planning on driving all the way to New York City and find a little apartment there, get a job and start all over. But as for today, I was thinking of just driving non stop. I had the directions on my phone already inputed so all I had to do was follow it.

I step into the shower, letting the water cascade down my face. I grab the hotel's shampoo and conditioner and start cleaning my newly cut hair. it was so short. And I loved it. Letting the soap rinse out, I looked at my tattoo. I loved it. It literally was my motivation to move foward with my life and that is exactly what I planned to do. I finish with washing my body and go to wring out my hair but quickly come up with only a small amount of hair to wring out. I start laughing, and I mean really laughing. I have no idea why it was so funny, it just was.

stepping out, I wrap a towel around my body and dry my hair with another towel. I wipe away the extra make up from my eyes and pull out a pair of yoga pants and a sweatshirt. I blow dry my hair to the left side and quickly redo my make up. Packing up my dirty clothes in to my suitcase I packed before I left, I grab my phone and room key. I double check everything before leaving the room to go check out.

Putting my stuff back into my jeep, I grab my phone and get the directions out. I start the long journey of the day with my favorite music blaring and my shades on, wind in my hair. Before I knew it, it was almost 3 in the afternoon and I felt my stomach growl. Luckily, I saw a sign that said a rest stop was in 2 miles.

Pulling into the rest stop, i head straight to the bathroom. Pretty sure my bladder was about to explode. I take a seat and look down, almost wanting to cry. What do I have to get as soon as I start a seven day drive across the country? That's correct. Mother's nature monthly present. I take care of it and the go and buy some food that'll actally last me until I get to the next destination point.

I was currently almost 3/4 the way to Phoenix, Arizona. I'll find a place to stay there for a night and then keep driving. Or maybe i'll just drive all the way through till Santa Fe, New mexico and stay there a night. and then keep going. I really wanted to get to New York City as soon as possible, so i'll go with that. But I'd better buy a couple of gas tanks just in case.

three extra gas tanks later, I was back on the road eating a burger from McDonalds. I felt sick eating this. I haven't eaten fast food since I had gotten to L.A. And that was months ago. I take a sip of my large coffee, wanting energy for the drive. I check the time and by now it was almost four.

I wonder how Niall and harry-Holy shit! Niall and Harry! I scramble for my phone and hit speed dial for Niall. It rings...and rings...and rings...and just as it was about to ring again, someone picks up.

"Hello?" I freeze.

This wasn't Niall. This wasn't Harry. This definitely wasn't louis or Liam. I knew this voice. This is the voice that whisper sweet nothings into my ear at night when I had nightmares about the car crash. This is the voice that made me basically drown in my sorrows.

I couldn't say anything. I just listened to the background noises. There was a lot of laughing and loud music. Then I hear Nialls voice. I don't now what he was saying but I wasn't able to think anymore.

NO. I couldn't let this happen again. I won't let this happen again.

"I need Niall." I says strongly and determined.

"Who is this?" He laughs and says something to one of the boys.

"Bria." I say simply. I hear his breath catch.

"Bria..." He whispers.

"Please put Niall on." I say rather quickly. Steady bria. Steady.

"How have yo-"

"Oh my god! Put Niall on.". I raise my voice a little, getting frustrated.

"Ok..." He sounded so sad. So quiet and empty. I don't know why. He's got that Perrie bitch. I hear the hand off of the phone and wait for Niall's voice to come through.

"Bria!" he yells.

"I cannot believe you." I say harshly.

"Awe come on bri, it's just a little party.". Except for his words were strung together and he was mumbling.

"Give Harry the phone.". I am so tired of these boys nonsense.

"Awe. Im sorry bri. Really, i am." Niall tries to apologize.

"Now." I simply reply, not giving in. Niall mumbles a little more but does what I said.

"Bria. Are you ok?". Harry sounded flustered and out of breath.

"Are you drunk?" I ask automatically.

"Not even a little." He responds.

"Good. Now care to tell me that as soon as I'm gone, you guys have a party, and for some reason, the rest of One direction just so happen to be there too."

"Well, now that you ask. The party was entirely Niall's idea. And we actually has a photo shoot in L.A. in two days, on wednesday so the lads needed a place to stay. So yeah.". He explains, rather slowly may I add.

"Oh. Well, um, I hope your photo shoot goes well. I've got to be going-"

"What? Already?" Harry interrupts me.

"Um. I guess not." I sigh as i flip on my headlights. It was getting rather dark now.

"Ok. Good. Cause this party blows." Harry laughs. "Hows the driving. Where are you now may I ask?".

"Nope. Top secret." I earn a growl from Harry and start laughing.

"I like your laugh.". He says quietly.

"Thanks Harry.". I mumble, paying more attention to the road since it was getting darker out and there were literally like five other cars on the highway. "Alright Harry. I have to go because its getting dark out and HOLY SHIT. OH MY GOD!". I had hit something. I dont know what.

"WHAT. Are you ok? BRIA?".

"Uh yeah-" but then my phone died. Great. Real great.

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Love Gayle