Hired for Liam ✔

Chapter 18

(A.N/ Nick Carter as Lauren's brother Chase Broker.)

"Chase?" I gasp, not believing my own eyes. Luke groans from underneath of my brother, the gash on his lip bleeding profusely. I sigh, lightly pushing Chase off the young Aussie, helping him to stand.

"I'm sorry Lauren. I'm sorry." Luke groans. I chuckle lightly, holding him up by his elbows.

"Hey Michael?" The red haired boy appears at my side. "Go get Luke cleaned up in the bathroom okay? Make sure Liam isn't in there first." Michael nods swiftly, grabbing Luke by the elbow and pulling him away. I watch them the whole way, until thy disappear in the bathroom on the opposite side of the bathroom Liam is in. My eyes briefly scan over my brother, but decide that it isn't worth my time. I turn on my heel, and stomp over to the bar where Liam and I left our drinks. The first drink of the sweet liquor instantly soothes my anxiety.

"Lauren." Anxiety is now back. "Aren't you going to speak to me?" Chase's voice is deeper than I remember.

"Nope." I say, popping the 'p'. I down the last of my drink, and start on Liam's.

"Please just hear me out. I am your brother." I nearly choke on the beer as I begin to bitterly laugh at that stupid sentence.

"Oh hardly. I haven't seen you since I was fourteen. Get lost. Again." I snap, eyeing the hardly known, muscular man in front of me. Growing up, Chase was always skinny, and lanky. Now he's very muscular, and towers over me. I've always seen him as more than an older brother, but not anymore.

"You look different than I remember." Chase counters. I give out a "pft" sound, rolling my green eyes that are sadly identical to his. "I remember you with fizzy brown hair, braces, cute pink t-shirts and jeans." I twist my face in disgust at the me he is describing. That's the exact reason I changed my appearance. Nobody liked me like that, and now I'm dating Liam Payne from the world's biggest boy band.

"Hey Laur. Who's this?" Zayn trots up beside of me, not seeming all that intoxicated. I'm anxiously waiting for Liam, because honestly, I just want to leave.

"Nobody." I say rather casual, taking another sip of Liam's beer.

"Is this the dude in a band you're dating?" My brother nosily asks, not getting the hint to fuck off.

"No. How do you even know that?"

"You're on the cover of every magazine." Chase shrugs. Zayn gives me a strange look. Oh. I didn't even notice that.

"Who is he? Do I need to take care of him?" Zayn asks defensively, eyeing Chase up and down. There is no doubt in my mind that Zayn could knock the absolute shit out of Chase, but I decide against it.

"I told you, I dont even know him." I finish the rest of Liam's drink, becoming very impatient in waiting on him.

"How's Kylie these days Lauren?" Chase gives a smug look, knowing that its going to fire me up. My cheeks swirl with anger as I stare daggers at my blood brother.

Thats it.

"FUCK YOU CHASE!" I leap at him, but Zayn catches me by my waist, holding me back as I thrash against him. With every attempt I make to free myself, I can feel my self control slip more and more. Chase does look pleased with himself though. I start to crumble in Zayn's arms.

Zayn has seen me cry once before, but not like this. I full on howl into his chest, with his strong arms shielding me from my devil of a brother.

"Its okay. Shh."  Zayn mumbles into my hair.

"Well the hell is going on here?" Liam's rough and deep voice interrupts us, makig me hold my breath and unatrach myself from Zayn. He pushes around my brother, to reveal himself to me.

"Lauren? What's wrong?" My bottom lip trembles just at the sight of Chase's stupid face. "Who's that?"

"Who're you?" Chase bites back. I glare at him through blurry eyes.

"Liam Payne. Her boyfriend." Liam fires back, staring daggers. He turns to me after, cupping my cheeks in his hands. "What happened here love? Who is that?"

"H-he said.." I bite down on my bottom lip when Liam crushes my body into his his, holding me in a hug. I wrap my frail arms around his torso, holding onto him harder than I ever have done anything.

"Dont you fucking touch my sister." And rewind. I pull back from Liam, my confidence regained. I sassily put my hand on my hip, as if daring the brother of mine to do something.

"Shut the fuck up Chase." I snap.

"How's Emily?" He smirks at me. I'm growing sadder and angried by the second, so he better shut the fuck up while he's ahead.

"Do not ever let my mum's name come out of your mouth. Ever again. It'll be your last words." I warn him. Liam is at my side, looking at me so fucking confusedly.

"What will you do about it? You couldn't save her then, you can't save her now." Chase has grown some balls.

"Shut up. Shut up right now." I try to keep the strong and confident attitude. I'm not sad anymore. I'm pissed the fuck off. "Say it again. I dare you."

"That's why you died your hair red. So I would recognize you. It didn't work."

"Stop it. Stop trying to get inside my head. Its not working." I say strongly, every defense tactic I have falling into place.

"I saw your sister the other day. Kylie I mean. She's very pretty. Isn't she?"

"YOU PIECE OF SHIT!" I boom at him, pointing my finger at Chase. Liam startles beside of me.

"It's finished. I'm doing it."

"Don't Lauren." Liam begs.

"No I'm doing it."

"No. No you're not." Zayn steps in as well.

"Too late." I growl, a fist curling it at my side

"What're you gonna do? What are you-" I punch him square in the face.

And well, that, was that.