Heart of Life (Teenage Punk Sequel)

Part Nineteen

*1 year later October 25*

Getting ready for Red carpet events, they’re a killer right? But when you look like a star and you feel amazing in the dress you’re wearing, it’s all worth it. Dressed in a black John Lewis mango side dress, Maroon wide fit burgundy chunky strappy heels, hair half braided up, half down and Smokey eyed make-up, I was now ready to strut the carpet.

“Elsa, you look. Stunning.” Jeff smiled as I climbed out of the car, “As do you” I smirked, pecking him on the lips. “Shall we?” He asked, holding out his hand. I nodded, grabbing it, making our way down the carpet. People started yelling our names, trying to get out attention. We posed for some photos before moving along, Jeff leaving to be interviewed by someone, leaving me alone.

“Elsa” I spun around, smiling at the faces I saw. “Well if it isn’t One Direction” I walked closer, embracing them in a hug. “It’s been so long” Zayn smiled, “How have you been?” Louis asked, “Good. Amazing actually. What about you guys?” I smiled back, “We’re good.” Niall smiled. I nodded, smiling. “You do look stunning” Harry smirked, winking at me. “Why thank you. You looking dashing yourself” I winked back.

We continued to chat, slowly making our way down the red carpet. We stopped when we heard cheering, before I even had the chance to turn around, I was tackled into a group hug. “Ohmygod we have missed you so much it’s been like a year where have you been we miss you so much ohmygod” I pulled apart, my heart melting and a smile growing on my face. “Ashton. Luke. Michael” I smiled, bringing them in for another hug.

“So, where’s the fourth member of summer?” I asked, the boys chuckling at the name, “Uh” Luke said, pointing behind me. I slowly turned around, the smile dropping from my face. There he stood, hand in hand with her. Both of them were glowing, smiling and laughing. His arm was draped around her waist, and hers around his. They looked. Perfect.

“I’m Happy for them” I lied, my heart aching with every word as I forced a smile on my face. The boys all looked concerned around me, but I just shrugged it off. We continued to talk, but my eyes kept travelling back to them and for a moment, our eyes met. The smile dropping from his face. “I’m going to go find Jeff” I smiled at the boys, looking at him one more time before turning and walking away.

“Hey babe” Jeff smiled as I walked over to him, “you alright?” he asked, his arm slipping around my waist, pulling me closer. I smiled up at him, nodding, pecking him on the lips. “I couldn’t be better. Because there’s no place I’d rather be, than with you”

*Present*

“I would rather be anywhere than with you right now” I yelled at him, shaking my head. He huffed, stumbling his way up the stairs. Another night of drunkenness, another night of yelling and another night of bruises. He would pass out and I would have another sleepless night on the couch. I sighed, picking up the empty bottles and chucking them in the bin.

I walked into the kitchen, leaning down on my elbows on the counter, I sighed. I looked up, rising slightly as I noticed an object at the end of the bench. Keys. I picked them up slowly, making my way over to the door. I tried all keys until the lock clicked open. I slid it off the door, placing it on the couch quietly. I made my way upstairs, quietly opening the door. I pushed it open slightly, the drunken snores filled my ears.

I slowly and quietly made my way into the room, packing up all my things into the small bag that I had. Quietly making my way downstairs and out the door. I ran. I ran as fast as I could and I just kept running. Tears running down my face, I didn’t want to stop. So I didn’t, I just ran. I didn’t know what time it was, or where I was, so I kept running until I came to a place I knew.

I banged and banged on the door, gasping for breath as the tears continued to fall. Finally the door opened, and I fell into their arms, my legs becoming weak as we dropped to the ground. “Elsa?” His voice was sweet and soft. I slowly looked up, pain filled his eyes. He picked me up bridal style and carried me to his room, placing me on his bed softly. He moved my bag and put it on the floor, tucking me in before making his way towards the door.

“Stay with me. Please” I whispered, the words barely leaving my lips. He nodded with a small smile, slipping off his shoes, shirt and pants. He slipped into bed next to me, lying on his back. We both lay there for a second before I moved closer, laying my head on his chest. His whole body tensing up, but it soon relaxed, his arms slipping around me. He kissed the top of my head, whispering “You’re safe now”