back to your love; van mccann

part 19

chapter nineteen

charlotte

waking up the next morning, i groan as my hangover hits me like a train. i roll over, expecting to see van but he's no where in sight. i sigh and sit up, noticing a glass of water and two pills on the nightstand and i smile to myself. making my way into the kitchen, i see van over at the counter fixing his coffee and i walk over to him, wrapping my arms around his waist, my chest against his back.

"morning, love. sleep well?" he asks, turning in my arms to face me.

"my head is killing me." i groan, resting my cheek on his chest, hearing him chuckle right after.

"yeah you managed to get shit faced and bring a guy home, too." he laughs, and i roll my eyes.

"he's my best friend... speaking of, where is he?" i ask, unhooking myself from van to take a peak in the living room.

"said he had to go to some work thing." van says, rolling his eyes and then turning back to the coffee he's making.

"i'll just go get dressed." i sigh, making my way back to our room.

after taking a shower to get ready for work, i make my way into the closet, getting dressed.

"van what day do you leave again?" i call out to him as i walk down the hallway to the sitting area where he's eating his breakfast.

"the 24th. why?" he mumbles as he takes a bite of his muffin.

"what? that's the day of  my job's anniversary party.. you said you'd come." i frown, getting my coffee ready to take to work.

"charlotte, i can't help it. you know that. this is the band's only chance to get signed to a new label. sorry, love." he sighs and i don't bother to look at him.

"fine.. i guess i'll just take matt so i'm not alone. I already told everyone I was bringing a plus one anyways.." i say as i make my way to the door to leave.

i know i've hit a nerve when he quickly gets up from the table, following me and then standing in front of me to block my way out.

"no you fucking won't." he crosses his arms over his chest.

"and why not? van, he's my best friend. stop being jealous." i say, rolling my eyes.

"of course i'm jealous! do you know what we just went through because you were left alone with him?!" he shouts angrily.

"it's not like that and you know it. not with matt. if anything he's gonna make sure i get home safe since you won't be there to do it." i say calmly, "now excuse me but i need to get to work."

i walk around him and open the door, giving him a look before leaving the flat. the look on his face is one of worry before his face disappears behind the door.

-

walking into the lobby of my work building, i see matt sitting in one of the chairs and i wave, giving him a big smile. it was nice to see such a familiar face in a different country.

"hey! what are you doing here?" i ask, giving him a hug as he stands up.

"thought i'd take you for lunch? my meetings are just a couple blocks over." he smiles and i nod.

"that'd be great!" i smile as we head out the doors.

-

"so, i have this work party coming up and would love for you to come? it's just in a couple days. not sure how long you're staying so i thought i'd ask." i ask matt as i take a bite from my pasta.