When You're Gone [Sequel to SOOS] [Laylor]

Chapter 7: Fun Times

"Baby, I just ran out of band-aids. I don't even know where to start..."

-Taylor-

I have my driver drive me to our park. I need to sort out my thoughts after what just happened.

Yeah, after Louis left me there confused outside, I went back inside the building and I got yelled at from the person from management and I got yelled at from the producers.

Well, I'm sorry, if your ex-boyfriend comes on stage trying to get you back you would run too.

So, I had to go back out and apologize to the audience, although I don't think they were very mad about the 'Laylor' moment that was shared on the stage.

After that, I was allowed to leave and now I am in the car that was rented to drive me to and from the interview, and I told him to just drop me off at the park.

Our park.

He pulls into a parking space and I thank him before getting out. He says to just call management when I'm done and he can come and pick me up again. I agreed and turned to go back into our spot.

I climb through the forest part and emerge out into the clearing with the small river. I smile sadly and sit down on the rock. I stare out at the water for awhile, just letting my mind wander, before I hear the leaves rustling.

I quickly scramble off the rock and hide behind a cluster of bushes. I see a body come out of the trees on the other side and almost gasp when I see Louis.

Does he really have to be everywhere I go?

I keep still and watch as he goes and sits in the middle of the grass, next to the river.

-Louis-

I had to leave the building as fast as I could. I can only keep strong for so long, and now I'm breaking again.

Once I left Taylor, I went back inside the building and I was bombarded with questions. I just feel bad for Taylor. I hid when she walked back in and watched as she got yelled at by her management and the producers. She had to go back out to the crowd and apologize, and she did.

As soon as she got back off the stage, she immediately left, probably going back to her hotel.

I, on the other hand, have to go to the place. The place that I can completely sort through my thoughts.

I had driven my car here to the interviewer building, and now I am parked in front of the park. I take a deep breath and get out. I walk along the familiar path and go through the familiar bushes until I emerge into the clearing.

Our spot.

Our park.

I sit down in the middle of the grass, clutching my necklace in my hand. I look out at the river and my thoughts start to wonder.

I was so close to her. I could've kissed her, but every time we were interrupted. Just having her that close to me again felt amazing. I feel empty again without her.

A tear slips down my face. I have tried to act so strong around her, because I know she needs a rock, but I have breakdowns too. Being that close to her and not being able to do anything is killing me inside and I want to do so much, but I have to be patient.

She isn't ready for me yet, a-and I can accept that.

"Why do I have to act like I'm so strong. I'm not. I'm impatient, so impatient, yet I'm willing to wait for her? Why? She doesn't want to be with me. I can't even move on from her though, after 2 whole years I can't move on. That must mean something, right? I mean, just having her that close to me was sending me chills. I don't know if I can be patient much longer. I need her in my arms. I need her with me again," I choke out to the river. I break down and hold my head in my hands as I tug my knees into my chest.