runaways (c.h)

13- cheating & drugs

Calum and I were sitting on the couch in the lobby across from Catherine and Liam, who were on the other couch cuddling. It was pretty warm outside today for October. We didn't know what to do though, since in the past few months we've done almost anything you could do in NYC.

I was cuddled up into his side while we were both reading a magazine, quietly talking amongst ourselves about what we were reading. Every once and a while he would lean down and press a kiss to the top of my head, making me smile to myself.

"Hey, Lily." Catherine pulled my attention towards her as she stood up and smoothed down her clothes. "I was just gonna go to the cafe down the road, do you wanna join me?" she asked.

I looked up at Calum as if asking permission if I could go, because I felt bad. I was kind of ditching him.
He nodded and gave me a small smile.

I stood up and smoothed my hair down because a few strands were out of place due to the fact that I hadn't moved from that seat on the lobby couch for 3 hours.

I met up with Catherine at the door of the hotel and turned to wave at Calum before we left. He waved back and smiled.

"Ready?"
Catherine smiled at me as she held the door open. I nodded and we began our walk to the cafe.

Overall it was a really nice afternoon with one of my best friends and we had a lot of fun just gossiping and drinking coffee. Besides the fact that it started drizzling rain on the walk home.

When we got back to the hotel, we parted ways with a small hug. I don't know, it's a best friend thing.

I took the elevator up to the 4th floor and walked down the hallway to my room. I took the key out of my pocket and as I was unlocking the door, I noticed something didn't feel right. I had an uneasy feeling and my hands began to shake. I was so confused on what was happening. I shook off the tension and pushed the door open.

I then understood what the feeling I had was as I looked in front of me to see one of the most painful sights I've ever had to deal with. Betrayal.

I stood in the doorway, frozen. I couldn't move. I wanted to badly to look away from the scene in front of me but I couldn't. I felt as if my feet were glued to the ground and there was a knot in my throat.

There was Calum, on our bed making out with another girl. The bed that we would stay up late and cuddle and talk for hours in. The bed that he held me in. The bed that he took my virginity in. Now he's in our bed with someone else.

Tears immediately stung my eyes and came pouring down my cheeks. Finally, I gained the strength to move.

"Calum!" I screamed, hot tears streaming down my cheeks.

He instantly pulled back from the girl and looked up at me. He sprung up from his seat on the bed and ran towards me. I stepped backwards, trying to make my way to the door but failed and backed up into a wall.

"I can explain." he said hurriedly. I scoffed and tried to wipe away some of my tears. That's what they always say. 'I can explain'. Bullshit.

"How could you Calum!" I cried out.

The girl nonchalantly started making her way out the door but I made sure she got a little of what she deserved.

"Hey slut." I called out to the girl walking out the door. The girl who just made out with my boyfriend. Calum tried to shush me with his hand but I slapped his arm away. "Stay the fuck away from my boyfriend."

She gave me a nasty look and walked out the door. What a bitch.

I wanted to get away from Calum, but I also wanted answers. Why would he do this? Am I not good enough for him? What did I do wrong? All the questions kept flooding through my mind as Calum rambled on and on and tried to explain himself, with me pushed up against the wall and his body covering mine, trying to get as close as possible.