followed❀ simon minter

nineteen.

❀2 weeks later + Courtney's POV❀

Music was blasting in the club, we all recently got in. I was with Freya, Sarah, Em and Rose, along with Simon, JJ, Josh, Callum and Tobi. I haven't had my proper night out in months and the girls felt the same way. The drinks were definitely flowing faster than usual and at one point I was on the dance floor, the bar, VIP section. Hours passed at the club and I'm pretty sure everyone was drunk. But, when I say everyone I am excluding Simon. I only saw Simon for a portion of the time at the club, the only thing I remember is being at a bar.

Waking up this morning, I had a banging headache and I felt so sick. I ran to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet. I hated being sick, and now I would have to deal with this hangover. The sun seemed brighter than usual and I just felt shitty. Flushing the toilet, I managed to get up and I leaned on my counter. I looked at myself in the mirror in disappointment, I hated getting to the point when I regretted the night before. I rinsed and brushed my teeth, making sure that vile taste was out of my mouth. I still felt like shit, so I decided I needed a shower. The steam soothed my aching body and my migraine in a way, I felt like the water droplets moved in slow motion. I felt everything turning black, and I sat in the shower as the water sprayed me. Once I saw colour and saturation, I managed to finish my shower and got out. Wrapping myself in a towel, I dried my body and realized I had blisters on the back of my ankles. Those damn heels. I immediately rushed to get my phone and called Simon. It didn't even ring once, it went straight to voicemail. I sent multiple text messages that I needed him. Nothing.

I put on a large white t shirt and grey sweats. I opened my door revealing Sarah, Em laying on the couch watching tv. Looking at the time it was 11:34 am. As soon as they heard me they got up and hugged me. Did I do something bad last night?

"Good afternoon Court, how you feelin'?" Sarah asked hugging me lightly, followed by Em hugging me afterwards.
"Hey guys, I've felt better, I feel like shit. I actually blacked out in the fucking shower, how hard did I go last night?" I asked as we strolled to the kitchen where we fetched each other coco pops.
"Oh my god! Court are you okay, fuck, I knew I should've checked up on you," Em (Emily) said panicking. We sat at the table as I ate a spoonful of my cereal.
"Em, trust me it's not your fault, I'm fine. I think I just got up really fast, but that doesn't answer my question."
Sarah looked up at me from eating," I think last night was like a release for you. Trust me everyone was way past drunk, but you had more than usual. I'm not saying you can't, you are your own woman," she said as I starred at my phone. "What are you waiting for?"
"I called and texted Simon multiple times, nothing. It's like- I feel like I was erased from humanity for a second," I felt my eyes getting fuller and fuller. "I just need him," tears started streaming down my face. The girls got up from their seats hugging me.

After that fiasco, about an hour later Freya came through the door with groceries. I rushed to her hugging her as she knew I need comforting.
"I'm here for you babe," she said letting go and she placed the bags on the table. "Sorry that I'm a bit late, traffic."

I spoke to her what happened, and like the best friend she is, she always knows how to make me feel better. I told her I called and texted Simon more than once and she was confused. We all sat in the living room, Sarah sat next to me, in between of Frey and I. Emily by my side as well.

"By the way Court, you looked great last night," Freya said smiling.
"You weren't the only person that said that last night," Em said, and immediately I thought about if Simon said that to me. Don't remember that. I looked at Emily with confusion, "you don't remember? Well there was this guy that approached you, he was really concerned about you. I don't even know what he said to you but I think he wanted to take you home. He was like 'I just want you be safe.' I think his name was erm- Max yeah," as soon as I heard that name my heart sunk. Freya's jaw dropped, and I honestly felt like I could throw up again.

{start music... trust me, it fits} "EMILY!! THAT'S MY FUCKING EX!" I yelled in disbelief. I cupped my face and I had so many questions, my head was just spinning. The last thing I remember with Max was at Uni, when he broke up with me. All the emotions wouldn't register and I just felt blank. About 30 minutes passed by and still in shock I managed to get out of my flat, Freya said that she had to get some paperwork from the guys at the Sidemen house. She said it would be 10 minutes tops, I agreed to go with her just to check on Simon.

Once we arrived, Freya knocked on the door only to open to JJ. He looked fairly surprised which is weird, because this was business. He gave off a vibe that something fishy was happening, and knowing JJ he can't keep a secret. We were let in, what seemed like it was reluctant, Freya waited for Josh first. Vik wasn't even home, he went to visit Kay, Vik didn't come clubbing with us either. I stepped on the first step and immediately JJ called me in the kitchen.

"What JJ?" I asked.
"How are you feeling?" I was starting to get more and more annoyed.
"JJ I'll tell you later, I just new to check on Simon," JJ tried to interrupt me again as I started walking up the stairs. I tuned him out, I really hoped he was okay. I got to the floor and his room door was opened, I walked in and looked around. Nothing. I heard a glass touch something across the hall, walking towards the sound it led me to the guest room. The door was cracked open, I pushed it slightly. My heart was crushed at the sight, it was Simon and a girl. Unfamiliar girl, he was kneeled beside her holding a glass and glancing quickly she didn't have a fucking top on.

"Si-Simon," it came out as a whisper of disappointment from my mouth. His head turned quickly and tried to touch me. "Don't you dare, don't you lay a fucking finger on me!" I said stepping back, he shut the door behind him. He tried to shush me and that just amped it up. "Don't you fucking tell me to lower my voice after seeing that!" I moved backwards, realizing I was now in his room.
"Babe-"
"Simon, don't," I said my voice getting more stern and lower. "Is that what you have been doing for the last hours? Hm? When I fucking needed someone the most, I was vulnerable. Only to come to figure out I was left for someone else," I thought about my voice and I sounded like I was sad. No I was pissed. "So come to know- that I know where I lie it's fucking clear that this needs a break!" I heard running and Freya stopping at the hallway.
"Courtney-" I looked at his face seeing tears run down it, "don't leave me please. "
"Simon, I came here to check if you were okay, pushing away how I feel! And you know what, I could've made a mistake last night that I was fully unaware of, and to know you weren't there to stop it shows your character. Don't you dare text me , call me or come see me, until I'm good and ready," I started walking out the room, "why don't you go follow that shit!" I held Freya's hand and we left immediately, not looking back.

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Oh my gosh, that's all I can say guys ;(