Last Night

Accidents

(2 months later) 

Brad and I are doing so well together, the relationship couldn't be better. We have had small arguments here and there, but have always come out of them stronger. 

Tonight is the three month anniversary of the day we met. It's a small milestone, but it's special to me.

Tonight we are going back to the same club, XCX, to celebrate.

I get ready to go. My outfit choice is a pair of glittery blue shorts and a black top. Once I'm ready, the five of us hop in a limo and go down to the club. We walk in and I notice Brad has taken my hand in his own, gently entwining our fingers together.

We sit down and order some drinks.

"Hey babe what would you like?"

"Pina colada please."

Once everyone has drinks, we sit and attempt to talk over the loud music. After a while Brad goes to get more drinks so I sit and just look around. Then I see him. Oh God.

"Oh my God. No.....what is he doing here???" I say frantically, and Tris looks at me, confused.

"What is it Lans?" 

"I can't believe it. My EX is here. What the hell I- this can't be happening- he should be in Sydney!! How did he get here??" He starts to look over where we are sitting so I snap my head back to face everyone.

"Oh my God what do I do??"

 
"Here quick-" Tris grabs my hand and takes me in a random direction, away from Matt. He leaves me to go and get the other boys. But he's too late. Somehow Matt appears and walks over to me.

 
"Lani? What are you doing here?" 

"No Matt, what are YOU doing here?? Are you following me??"

"No I-I got posted here for work. But I um.....I also miss you and I want to talk." 

"Wow you knew I was in London but you just happen to get posted, and now we're in the same club!! That's not suss at all." 

"I'm sorry. I promise, the company sent me here for a few weeks. But I thought that it would be a good time to meet you because you were living close by."

"Matt there is nothing to talk about. There is no 'us' anymore. I'm so over you saying we need to talk, you cheated on me!! Twice!! How can you think I would just come crawling back again??"

"Come on. I'm sorry. Please, I've changed."

"NO YOU HAVEN'T!! This happens every time-you screw up then come and beg for me to come back. I'm not stupid and I'm not falling for it."

"Lans-"

"I HAVE SOMEONE ELSE!! Don't you understand I DON'T WANT TO BE WITH YOU ANYMORE!!!" He tries to grab my arm but I struggle and I try not to cry. 

"Hey! Is there a problem here?" I hear a loud voice, thinking it's Brad. I turn and instead find Tristan, looking really defensive. 

"Is that him? Is he the new 'man' in your life? Huh??"

"No I'm not. But I sure know the guy who is. Just leave her alone, man. She obviously doesn't want you here. Do you really wanna get tangled up with the press when Brad Simpson accuses you of harassing his girlfriend? Yeah, me either. Walk away, idiot."

 Matt slips away, clearly embarrassed. Tris puts his arm around me and guides me back towards the group. On the way he says 

"Hey maybe don't tell Brad ok? He's happy and having a good night, we don't want to ruin it." I nod. I don't want to talk about it anyway.

After a bit, we all get up and dance as a group. It's really fun, just getting to be around the guys. Especially after what happened. A bit of time passes and Brad is pretty tipsy. He keeps coming over really close and he ends up taking me away from the crowd.

 
"Brad what's up?"

"Nothing. Just want to spend some alone time with my lady."

 I smile and we find a quieter place in a brick hallway which is dark except for a blueish light above. he pushes me gently against the wall, then puts his hands on my waist. He leans in, giggling with his eyes half open. It's from the drink. He puts his mouth up to my ear and whispers 

"I love you baby."

 He pulls me in for a kiss. I have never felt so happy as in this moment right now. I'm relaxed, I no longer have to deal with Matt and my boyfriend- my gorgeous, FAMOUS boyfriend is right here, kissing me. And it's so good- there's the slight fruity taste from his drink that hits my tongue, and he's into it but not too aggressive.

Finally we get back to the house. Brad half walks half stumbles down the hallway and I put my arm around him for support.
We hop into bed and he starts talking. 

"Hey Lans.....That was so fun. You're my baaaby," he slurs, and I giggle at how silly he sounds. I kiss him and he falls asleep.

(The next day) 

I open my eyes and look over to see Brad still sleeping. I gently play with his hair until he wakes up. His eyes flutter open and his hand goes to his head. 

"Aagh, my head. What happened last night?"

"Hmmm....well you got kinda drunk and partied. Not that weird." He nods and pulls me in for a kiss. 

"Hey I'm gonna go and get some stuff from the shops. I'll be back soon," I say. I kiss him on the forehead and leave the room. 

I get dressed and hop in the car. 'Cheerleader' comes on the radio so I crank it up and sing along. I'm feeling so good- everything is so perfect right now. I'm too caught up in thoughts of Brad to see the oncoming car and CRASH!