Liam and I looked at each other. Here we go again. We got up and Liam opened the door. There stood Niall who looked tipsy, but was holding Louis up, and Melissa, who was supporting most of Zayn's weight. I looked around.
Me: Did you forget someone?
Louis: An elephant never forgets!
He lifted his hand, as if to make a point. Niall pointed towards Louis' apartment.
Niall: I'm juuust gonna take him back.
They left and I looked at Melissa.
Me: Where is Harry?
She bit her lip, looking as if she were trying to figure out what to say.
Zayn: HARRY!
She hushed him and turned back to me.
Liam: Again?
She nodded and Liam sighed before leaving to grab his coat.
Me: Again what? What happened?
Melissa: He got pretty drunk. We were dancing when this girl came up to him and was all over him.
I closed my eyes and braced myself. This couldn't be happening.
Melissa: I tried to talk him out of it, but you know how he is about listening to people, especially when he is drunk.
I felt my eyes stinging, tears threatening to fall.
Me: Where is he?
Melissa: We don't know.
Just then Liam reappeared with keys in hand. He put his hand on my back.
Liam: Let's go find him.
He turned to Melissa as he walked out.
Liam: You can leave him here.
She nodded and waved, helping Zayn in and shutting the door. Liam had a blank expression on his face as we got in his car and started driving.
Me: How in the world are we going to find him?
He shrugged. We drove around for a while, carefully looking at everyone we passed and checking all of Harry's favorite spots. After a while, my eyelids became heavy and I started yawning. Liam looked at me, concerned.
Liam: Let's get you back.
Me: No, we need to find Harry.
Liam: You have classes tomorrow and it's late. At this point, I'm not sure we will find him anyways. He is probably in...
He stopped himself, regretting his last comment, and my heart sank. I bit my lip and looked at the roof of his car, trying to keep the tears in and the thought from my brain. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for the answer to my next question.
Me: Is that where he usually is when this happens?
He looked at me nervously before slowly lowering his head and focusing his eyes on the road. I closed my eyes, letting a few tears escape as I looked out into the damp, empty streets of London.
LIAM'S POV
I lowered my head and turned back to the road. How could I tell her that Harry was probably sleeping with another girl right now? Shay was silent. I glanced back at her and saw a few tears on her cheeks. She didn’t deserve this. Suddenly I was furious at Harry. How could he do this to her? She had been nothing but sweet to him and this would be the second time that he had forgotten about her after she left. I parked my car at the apartments and ran around to her side to help her out. She instantly wrapped me into a hug. I knew she needed me so we just stood there for a while, her slender arms tight around my chest. I kissed the top of her head and she let out a sob, burying her face further into my shoulder. I slowly rubbed her back, trying to comfort her. The sequins of her dress were scratchy, but I didn't mind. After a while, she spoke.
Shay: Liam, please don't leave me.
I squeezed her tight.
Me: Never.
We stood there a while longer before she looked up at me, her eyes tear-stained and red.
Shay: Will you take me home?
Me: Of course.
I kept my arm around her as we walked up to Niall's apartment. I had a key so I let us in. I was going to go to the couch, but Niall was sprawled out on it, so I took her to her room. She laid down on the bed and started crying again. I leaned next to her and put my hand on her arm.
Me: I know your upset but everything will be okay.
My arm started to fall asleep holding me up so I laid down, with my arm around her and her back to me. After a while I heard her breathing become even again. I thought about all that had happened. I wish she would have listened to us about Harry, and I wished that I had made a move first. It felt so good to hold her. My eyelids became like lead and sleep took over.