LIAM'S POV
I woke up and was incredibly confused. It took me a while to realize that I was lying next to Shay. I smiled when I saw her sleeping peacefully. She didn't look upset any more, but I knew that it wouldn't be the case once she woke up. I glanced at the clock. Her class started in 30 minutes and the boys and I had rehearsal in an hour. I put my hand on her shoulder and tried to wake her gently. She jumped a little and her eyes opened quickly.
Shay: Oh hey, Liam.
She closed her eyes again before opening them again and looking very confused.
Shay: Liam?!?!
Liam: Yeah sorry for waking you but your classes start soon. Get ready and I can take you.
She nodded and pulled herself out of bed. Noticing that she was still in her dress, I saw the memory of last night flowing back through her mind. Closing her eyes she spoke.
Shay: I was so hoping it was just a terrible dream.
I gave her a look of sympathy and left the room so she could change. I sat in the living room. Niall had made his way back into his bedroom and came out at the sound of us talking.
Niall: Liam? What are you doing here?
Me: I'm waiting to take Shay to class.
He nodded slowly, processing.
Niall: Did you guys find Harry?
I shook my head.
Niall: I knew that this was going to happen at some point. I tried to warn her.
Me: We all did.
Niall: Poor girl.
He went back into his room and soon Shay came out of hers. I grabbed my keys.
Me: Ready?
Shay: I guess.
I dropped her off after a quiet car ride and she left. There hadn't been hardly any emotion on her face since she woke. I was worried about her. I went back to change into something comfortable and then made my way to the studio. I pulled in and Zayn, Niall, and Louis were waiting on me.
Me: Sorry I had to drop Shay off.
Zayn: It's cool. We're still waiting on Harry.
Niall: He may not even show.
Louis: I've called him several times but he hasn't answered.
Soon our manager walked in.
George: Are you boys ready to start? Wait a minute where is Styles?
Louis shook his head.
George: Again?
We all sat silent, waiting for instructions. George paced a bit, thinking and then turned back to us.
George: Well we can't very well rehearse without him, seeing as he has a solo in every song. I was going to hold off on recording for a while but I guess we can do that today and he can come in later to do his. Let's go.
He waved us down the hallway and we got up to follow. We each took turns recording our parts of several songs. Louis was recording when his phone buzzed. Niall picked it up, shook his head and threw it back down on the couch.
Niall: Harry.
Me: I'll call him.
It rang several times before I heard his voice.
Harry: Hello?
Me: Where are you?
Harry: I'm on my way to the studio, are you guys there?
Me: Yes we are waiting on you. George is having us record since we couldn't rehearse without you.
I heard him sigh in the phone.
Harry: How bad is it?
Me: I'm glad I'm not you.
Harry: Wonderful. I'll be there soon.
I hung up and by the time Niall was recording Harry walked in with his sunglasses still on. Louis ran up to him and started asking him questions. They talked for a bit in the doorway before coming into the lounge and sitting down.
Zayn: I'm glad Niall isn't here.
Harry: Why?
Zayn: He wants to kill you for hurting Shay.
Harry: Look I didn't mean to hurt her.
Me: But you did. We looked for you for hours.
Harry: Sorry I was in bed.
Zayn: Yeah and not yours.
Harry just looked at the floor. Soon Niall came out and just looked at Harry.
Niall: You **beep**
Harry looked up.
Harry: Excuse me?
Niall: I told you not to do it. I told you not to ask her out, but you did. I told you not to keep dating her, but you did. Now she is heartbroken and it's all your fault you son of a...
Harry cut him off.
Harry: Hey now! She didn't have to say yes. She also could have dumped me after the first time she saw me with another girl, but she didn't.
Niall: She trusted you!
Harry: None of you lot did!
Niall: And we were right weren't we? I wish I never would have let her meet you.
He stormed off. I heard his car start and he was gone. George came out to get me for recording when he saw Harry.
George: Well if it isn't sleeping beauty?
Harry: Come off it.
George: I will deal with you and your little rock star attitude when I get finished with the other lads. Come on Liam.
I got up and followed him into the studio and went through my part of the songs. Every song reminded me of Shay. I wondered how she was holding up.
SHAY'S POV
I sat through class, not listening to the professor at all. I kept thinking about what had happened. How could Harry forget about me so quickly? Or did I even matter that much to him in the first place? Was I just another girl that got strung along? Did he ever care about me? Everyone started packing up. Class must be over. I grabbed my things and a girl came up to me.
Girl: Hi I'm Kaitlyn.
She didn't have a British accent, or any accent for that matter, that I could detect. She had short brown hair and brown eyes. I smiled weakly, trying to be polite but not in the mood to chat.
Me: Shay.
Kaitlyn: I just transferred here from Florida and I'm so lost. Could you help me catch up?
She was really sweet and she might be a really good friend.
Me: Sure! I'm really not looking forward to going home anyways.
Kaitlyn: Oh well I just meant get together sometime, but if you would like to come to my house we can get started now.
Me: That sounds lovely.
We both smiled and I texted Liam.
Me: Don't bother picking me up. I'm going to a friend's house.
I put my phone up and threw my backpack into the back seat before hopping in the passenger side. We talked a lot during the ride. She asked why I was upset so I told her about what had happened, changing the names of course.
Kaitlyn: That's terrible! I would not let him do that to me if I was you. You need to dump him!
Me: I'm planning on it...as soon as I find him.
Kaitlyn: You still don't know where he is?
I shook my head and looked out the window as we pulled into another apartment complex. We went up to her room and studied for quite a while. We goofed off too. I could tell that we were going to be good friends. I felt my phone vibrate and pulled it from my back pocket. I had several new messages. One was from Liam.
Liam: Are you coming back any time soon? We are going to get dinner.
I thought about it. If I went that would mean facing Harry already and I wasn't ready for that.
Me: Just have Niall bring me back something.
I scrolled through my other messages. Zayn and Niall had texted me, asking how I was and I also had a couple from Rose, Brooke, and Melissa. I answered all of them in as few words as possible and Liam had texted me again.
Liam: Let me know when you get back and I will bring you something.
I smiled and Kaitlyn leaned over my shoulder.
Kaitlyn: Liam? I love that name! It reminds me of Liam from One Direction.
I tried not to act obvious.
Me: Really?
Kaitlyn: Yeah, Harry is my favorite, though.
Those words felt like a knife through my stomach. I tried to play it off lightly.
Me: Cool
I decided to change the subject before she started talking about him.
Me: So what do you think about number 23?
We worked on schoolwork for another hour or so before I stood up, looking at the time.
Me: I should probably get back.
Kaitlyn: I can take you.
We hopped in her car and before I got out I turned to her.
Me: Thanks for the ride and hanging out today. It was fun.
She smiled.
Kaitlyn: No problem! Thank you for helping me with the work. I think I finally understand it.
We laughed and I left. I went up and went straight to my room. I got in and set my things down to text Liam that I was home. Then I heard Niall come in. I opened the door to my room.
Me: Hey Niall
He turned, not expecting me and hurried over to hug me.
Niall: Shay!
I gave a light laugh.
Me: Are you ok?
Niall: I could ask you the same.
Me: I'm surviving, but so not ready to see him.
Niall: This is what I was afraid of. This is how he always is.
Me: I know. I should have listened to you.
We hugged again and then I pulled away, changing the subject.
Me: So where did you guys eat?
He told me about where they went and all that he ate. It always amazed me how much he could eat and stay so fit. Soon there was a knock on the door and Liam let himself in. He gave me a hug before anything else.
Liam: Hey! How are you holding up?
Me: Surviving.
I smiled weakly and he held up a bag of food.
Liam: I have something for you.
Me: Yum! Thank you!
The 3 of us sat and talked while I ate. I ate the last bite and took a sip of water. Then there was a knock at the door. Liam went to get it and Niall and I looked to see who it was. Liam had stopped and was talking to whoever it was. The door was in the way so I couldn't see. He paused talking for a minute and gave me a look. I knew who it was. I grabbed my water and went straight into my room and shut the door. I was not going to deal with this today.