Saving Her (Taylor Caniff)

Chapter Seven

* Courtney P.O.V *

I knocked the little shot glass back faster than I thought I could. The liquid burned as it went down my throat but I didn't slow. My hands were shaking as I fumbled for another drink.

"Five. Four. Three. Two." The crowd chanted, I couldn't see any of them. Just Ash and Cam. The way he looked at her made me speed up.

"Time!" I called. I felt a hand on my waist. "Cam?"

"Guess again" Taylor smiled, steadying me. "You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, I just need another drink" he gave me a concerned look.

"Okay, just one, but you have to dance with me" he smiled.

"Sure" he got two drinks and walked me over to the patio. The track ended and switched to a 5sos song.

"Oh, Kiss Me, I love this one" I grinned, taking his hand and making ,y way to the centre of the floor.

"So kiss me, kiss me, kiss me. And tell me that I'll see you again" I sang. Taylor handed me my drink and I sipped it appreciatively.

"Mm, what is this? It tastes delicious" I grinned.

"Its a gift for you, I thought you'd like it. I bottled the stars for you" I giggled and smiled at him. The canopy of fairy lights above us twinkled magically, illuminating him perfectly. The song ended and almost immediately another started. I recognised it. All The Stars.

"May I have this dance?" he asked shyly, taking our glasses and putting them aside. I took his hand and he pulled me close, I breathed in his familiar scent.

"I've been waiting a while for this" he whispered, twirling me. "You look so perfect" he twirled me back and rested his hands on my waist.

"Well Chloe picked most of the outfit"

"No, I didn't say anything about your clothes. I said you look perfect" I ducked my head to hide my now red cheeks.

"I wish he'd see that..." I whispered to myself. I didn't mean for him to hear but he did.

He tilted my head up so I was inches away from his face. "He doesn't deserve you" We stayed like that; his face inches away from mine, I thought he was going to kiss me. His lips parted slightly, mine copied, and he brushed a piece of hair out of my face, tucking it behind my ear.

He rested his hand on the nape of my neck and just looked into my eyes. He slowly leaned forward and...

"Courtney?" We sprang apart as Cameron charged through. "Hey, I've been looking for you" he grabbed my arm and pulled me away from a hurt looking Taylor.

"What do you want?" I groaned.

"You, bae" he slapped my ass, which caused a round of rowdy cheers from a bunch of boys. He gripped my waist hard, pulling me close. "Come, gimme a kiss" he grabbed my hips and kissed me hard.

"Get off!" I shoved him away.

"Stop being so bloody stiff!" he growled, kissing me again. I slapped him hard across the face.

"You're fucking drunk!" I hissed, turning to walk away. He grabbed my arm once again and squeezed hard. "Ow! You're hurting me!" I cried, tears now falling. A bunch of people turned around. "Please just get off of me, you're causing a scene" I blushed embarrassingly. Taylor stepped out of the crowd and rushed to Cam's side.

"C'mon man, let her go" he whispered, taking hold of his arm.

"Oh of course you're here! Prince Taylor to save the fucking day!" He didn't loosen his grip on my arm.

"This bitch needs to learn her lesson!" he shook me and dug his nails into my skin, making more tears fall.

"Come on, there's no need for this" Tay said, trying to calm him. "You're hurting her, let's go"

"No! You fucking go!" he shoved Taylor hard, making him fall back. Then he turned to me. "As for you, bitch!" he pushed me hard and I fell back. Straight into the pool.

Love you all, stay amazing ♡