Broken Youth

Chapter 25 - Part One

~ Chapter Twenty-Five ~

- part one -

••Megan••

"Are you and Georgia still talking?" I sighed, looking over at my best friend, now painting anything and everything that came to her mind. I wish I could relax like her; all she has to do is find a pencil and paper and she's away for hours, in her own little bubble.

"I guess." Jess looked up from her canvas, a frown indented in her features.

"What do you mean 'I guess', either you are or you aren't." Her tone was too sharp to be the slightest bit friendly or concerned.

"I haven't seen her since Harry saw me and Luke through the window. She hasn't been around much, has she?" I made a lame attempt at moving the conversation on, hoping the tension in the room would die down.

"I know, but she'll have a good reason. You know her parents are still away and Liam isn't being entirely helpful." Jess looked down at her lap, playing with her fingers. "I feel sorry for her at times, but then, then I think that she deserves it." My best friends voice broke slightly, gaining all of my attention, my back automatically straightening as I started to listen deeper, but Jess stopped.

"What do you mean? Her parents are still away?" I tried to keep my tone calm although it didn't seem to work.

"Yes, Anne only came back to support Harry through this- everyone else stayed on." Jess shrugged as if it were nothing, continuing with her painting. Why haven't they come back?

"Jessica why aren't you worried? They all left 3 days ago! They said they'd be a couple of days at the most- just like Louis, Rich and Robins trip. They were back in time and they've went to the same place as the others! Don't you care for your parents? Or Harry's? Or Liam's?" I stood up, worry clouding my vision just as Niall came running though the door. Instantly Jess's face brightened, much like the November sun we were now experiencing.

"I'm about to go off with the lads, but Ashton's just received news that all our parents are on the way back, they were delayed slightly by the weather so packing up the tents was made difficult." My shoulders relaxed just hearing Niall's smooth Irish accent, but the news made things ten times better, Jess's eyes loosing a bit of shadow. I knew she cared. "I'm sorry for making you worry, Megs but you know how shit the signal is up there and Ha- I mean the weathers made things awful." I nodded, noticing his self-correction. He almost said Harry.

"It's okay, I was just asking Jess whether she knew anything, but thanks for-"

"Megan?" My heart stopped as Georgia stumbled through the door, her hair slightly messed up and jeans still unzipped. Jess stifled a laugh, obviously knowing what exactly had happened to the disheveled girl in front of me.

"Hi!" My hand awkwardly moved in a wave formation causing both Niall and Georgia to look at me with the weirdest looks. It's fair to say I was nervous- I haven't seen Georgia in days and the last time I did she hated me. And for the same reason most people did. Luke Robert Hemmings.

"I'll talk to you later about this," She said, gesturing to herself. "But I wanted to say, I'm sorry I haven't been in contact much and it's a horrible thing to do, especially when I owed you an apology, however I'm moving. Away. I realise that I haven't kept my promise of staying by your side until the day you die, but I think we also both know that someone else in the room comes before me. I knew she would." I gulped as did Jess. "Anyway, you know how my dream is to move away from England and go to work in Paris for a big arts company?" I nodded, my neck suddenly stiff with anticipation. "Well, I applied for a college over there and they've excepted me!" Her face overcame a look of joy, Niall suddenly clapping and hugging the tall brunette, Jess cheering and running over to her old friend. But I just stood there, nothing happening. She was going. My childhood best friend was leaving; the town, the area, the fucking country. However I couldn't feel pain or longing or even sadness. Just shock. Shock and happiness. And I think I know why. When I met Jess, everything changed. Me and Georgia grew apart just as Jess and I got closer. I think she needed support, that wasn't from Jade (her sister) or from Louis, but from a strong female character. And I was happy because Georgia was finally getting to do something she's always wanted to do.

"Well?" Niall gestured for me to make my move and reply to this new, shocking, news.

"I'm sorry, I, I don't really know what to say. I'm so happy for you and honestly, I'm glad you're taking this opportunity. I know you've always wanted to do it." I smiled at her, embracing her hug and keeping her longer than usual. It was going to be hard getting used to not having her around as much, but I have Jess. And Harry. And maybe I'll count Niall. As I let go I noticed her eyes watering, the sea blue irises slowly getting bigger as she sniffled.

"We'll leave you alone- I've got to go but Jess'll be waiting outside." Niall grabbed his girlfriends hand and headed outside, leaving me and Georgia stood in front of each other, emotion now thick in the air.

"I leave tomorrow." Georgia whispered, tears now freely flowing down her cheeks.

"You're-You're what?" I chocked on my own breath, the words sinking in.

"I know." She paused, the room silent again. "I'm sorry." I shook my head, pulling her back into a hug and letting out a sob. How could she go so suddenly?

"This is goodbye isn't it?" I stuttered, my voice cracking.

"Yes." I could only just hear the poisonous word. My heart slowed as salt water continued to run down my face, probably ruining my makeup.

"I'll miss you," I chocked out. "More than you know."

"I'll miss you too and probably more than you'll care about." Her words were soft, not rude or disruptive. I pulled away, not caring about the tears any more as she walked off, her head low and shoulders slack. I shook my head still not believing it. She'd gone.

And that was probably the last time I'll ever see her.

{Authors Note}

I'm double updating because I feel bad I haven't updated in so long. And I won't keep you waiting too long for part two- I'm on a roll!

So Georgia's leaving the gang. I'm gonna admit- I cried a little because most of my female characters are based of my friends so, I was imaging saying goodbye to my actual friend Georgia- which wouldn't be easy but yeah, I guess I have another someone (You know who you are), but still.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Hope you liked it and I'm gonna dedicate this to: @littlemissjesshoran (again lol) because she's my best friend and so fab and I'm seeing her on Saturday to work (fun work).

Love you all | Meg x