Alcohol and Cigarettes// Lip Gallagher

Four

I woke up alone, only the cold sheets by my side. I gripped the sheets where Lip had been laying, and felt a tear fall down my cheek.
"Caroline?" My mom knocked lightly on my door, "Lip told me what happened last night. Can I come in?"
I couldn't find the voice to answer, so I just laid there. She finally opened the door on her own, showing me a sympathetic smile as she walked over to where I was laying.
"Sweetie, I'm sorry," she sat on the edge of the bed and stroked my hair.
I couldn't bring myself to speak. Where did Lip go? All I wanted was to see Lip. He was the only thing that could make me feel better right now.
"Has Alfie tried to talk to you?" My mom asked, and I slowly shook my head no. I didn't want to talk about it anymore.
"You're too good for him," my mom stated. "He doesn't deserve you, and I hope you know that."
I closed my eyes, a few tears escaping. I really didn't need to hear this right now. I needed a cigarette.
"I love you, sweetheart," she leaned down and planted a kiss on my forehead, then she stood from the bed and walked over to the door- turning towards me again.
"If you need anything, if you need to talk, please come to me."
She left, closing the door softly behind her.
I laid there a few moments longer before finally bringing myself to sit up. I reached over and grabbed my phone off the bedside table, scrolling through my notifications. I had two texts from Karen, none from Alfie or Lip, and a few instagram likes. I sighed, unlocking my phone to read Karen's messages.

Karen:: Care, I'm so sorry that you had to see me with Alfie last night.

Karen:: I'm really sorry. I know you could never forgive me for this.

I rolled my eyes, deciding to ignore her and find Lip's contact. Should I text him? Or would that seem really clingy? No..
I double clicked my home button, closing out of my apps and shutting my phone off. I set it back down on the table and curled up under my covers once again, a heavy weight in my chest. I didn't know what to think or how to feel. I just wanted to go back to sleep and never wake up.

I woke up later on when I heard a knock on my door. I could barely open my eyes they were so swollen from crying. The feeling really made me want to just close my eyes and go back to sleep.
"Caroline?" Lip's voice filled my ears and I instantly found my voice.
"Come in," I told him, my voice scratchy.
He came through the door holding a drink tray with two coffees and a white bag in it.
"I brought you some donuts and coffee," he explained, setting the drink tray down on my bedside table with a smile.
"Aw, Lip," I sat up, taking the coffee he was handing me and taking a sip. I smiled. He remembered my favorite kind.
"Figured you could use something to cheer you up, and I know you love coffee, and you gotta eat so I brought the donuts." Lip sat next to me, sipping his coffee.
"Thank you," I whispered, laying my head on his shoulder.
"Of course," I could hear the smile in his voice. What was it about him that made me so happy? When Lip was around, all of my problems seemed to disappear. It was a feeling I could get used to.

AN// sorry it's a short update but, comment and tell me what you guys think of this story so far!

-Sky😊❤️