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Too Much

Chapter 44



"Addie, loosen up! We're gonna have fun!" Grace beamed as I stopped the car in front of Liam's Payne massive house down the road.

I sighed and followed her out of the car. I couldn't tell you what I was dreading more: the fact that Harry might be inside or the fact that everyone is going to love my cousin so much more than me. I really wish I hadn't agreed to come to this. . . There was a reason I told Harry I didn't like going to parties.

Once we got inside, Grace jumped with excitement and I rolled my eyes at her. "Holy shit, they do have better parties in England! Addie introduce me to all of your friends!"

"Okay," I agree and take her hand as she is momentarily distracted by some guy walking by.

"Wait, come here." She pulls my arm towards the kitchen. "You need a drink and so do I." She smirked while helping herself to the bottle of vodka. After pouring the clear liquid into two red plastic cups and mixing it with something to dilute it a little, she finally let me proceed in my introduction.

"I'm only having one drink Grace, one of us needs to stay sober." I inform her and guide her towards the group of people downstairs.

"Better you than me." She shrugs. "Okay, let's meet Addie's friends."

After introducing my cousin to just about everyone I knew, it was pretty obvious Grace had taken a liking to Niall, and I guess it worked out because he was the only single one in Harry's little circle of friends. I actually think Niall could be good for her. His sweet and caring personality might help balance her wild side.

Feeling somber again as the small amount of liquor I had consumed began to wear off, I went back upstairs to see if Alicia had come yet. Searching through most of the rooms, I ended up back in the kitchen pouring myself another drink. This will be my last one; I need to make sure Grace is okay because I know she'll get hammered tonight.

"So what was the point of your little act this morning if you were going to come anyway?" The familiar thick voice startled me as it came closer. Great, Harry's here. . . and the asshole side of him that I loathe is also here.

I turned around to confirm it was him and rolled my eyes when a smirk played on his perfect lips. Any other night I would have ran up and kissed them, but not today. I'm still angry for the way he spoke to me earlier, and I don't know what to say to him. I have so much going on in my life that it is almost too much for me to handle.

"Grace got an earlier flight and showed up today, she wanted me to take her." I inform him, and honestly I don't know why. I'm sure he'll just challenge it and make me feel worse than I already do.

"Ah, so your cousin can persuade you but I can't? Hmm." He said cooly and poured himself some of the cheap-looking whiskey.

With that, he walked away with his cup and found a seat next to Liam in the other room. Frustration, pain and anger began to boil in my body as I stood up and walked myself to the counter full of liquor. Not caring what I chose, I grabbed a bottle and poured a cup of something that smelled strong. I downed a quarter of the drink and chased it with whatever soda was next to the bottles. Wow, that burned, but as soon as I felt my fingers begin to tingle, I didn't mind.



"You made it!"

"Oh, hey Max," I slurred and smiled. "Yeah, Grace is downstairs."

The blonde boy sat at the stool next to me in the kitchen as I watched Harry in the other room. Harry didn't know my eyes had been glued to him laughing with the guys, but I couldn't stop, hoping he would realize I was thinking about him.

Once he sat, I turned away from my pathetic stalking and looked at Max. "That's cool, but you're the one I wanted to talk to."

"Oh, about what?" I said and downed the rest of my drink. The only bad thing about not drinking regularly is the fact that when you do, it only takes a little amount of alcohol to get drunk.

"Nothing in particular, just wanted to catch up." He shrugged. Hopefully he wouldn't mention my sudden plan to ignore him.

"Okay." I smiled a drunken grin.

"So why aren't you with Harry? I haven't seen you two talk all night."

Ugh, I do not want to talk about my relationship problems with Max.

"You know Max, I love that guy but he can be a real pain in my butt." I shake my head and glare at the back of Harry's head in the other room. "I just don't know what I'm gonna do with him!"

Max chuckled, and for some reason that irritated me a little. "Do you want to talk about it?" He prompted with a smile.

"No, I'd rather not actually. I'm really drunk and I'm sure he's already angry with me for even talking to you." I admit, biting my lip to stop myself from divulging anymore.

"Oh? He really doesn't like me, does he?" Max chuckled again before noticing the pained look on my face. "I'm sorry Addie, I know he doesn't like me but I keep talking to you, probably making everything worse. I just hate that we can't be friends because I screwed it up by telling you the truth." He sighed.

For a slight second, guilt washed over me knowing he thinks it's his fault. It really is Harry's fault. "It's not your fault, it's just. . . Harry's just very protective and he sees you as a threat." I sigh and rest my elbows on the counter to support my chin in my hands.

Just as I was about to get up and get another drink, I noticed Harry looking at me. Okay he isn't just looking at me, he's glaring, and if looks could kill I'm 100% sure I'd be dead. Now usually, that would only make me nervous, but between the alcohol and my anger towards Harry at the moment, it gives me an idea.

Leaning closer to Max, I wait for him to respond hoping Harry is still watching.

"Yeah, Harry can be a bit overwhelming at times," he laughed and shook his head. "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yup, can we just not talk about Harry anymore?"

"Oh yeah, sure sorry. Uh, so how's it's having your cousin here?" He sweetly asked, with genuine wonder in his eyes as he waited for the answer. At this moment, I began to feel guilty again for pushing him away. Yeah I know it was necessary and I know Harry is more important to me, but Max really has been nothing shy of a great friend since the day I met him.

"It's really great, I've missed her so much and it's nice having some family here other than my dad." I smile and glance back at Harry who is still looking our way. I don't know why he hasn't interrupted us yet. "Do you want to dance?" I blush as I ask Max, realizing it probably wasn't appropriate regardless of my position with Harry right now. "I mean as friends. . . Friends dance together right?"

"I'd love to," he laughed and stood up with me. "I promise I won't try to kiss you again, I respect you and Harry." Max informed me, causing my heart to swell.

As Max and I walked over to the group of people dancing away to the loud music, we laughed at the insanely drunk girl (even more drunk than me) trying to dance. For once tonight, I'm actually feeling better.

"I love this song!" I yelled with excitement into Max's ear when one of Justin Timberlake's new songs boomed over the speakers. Max just laughed at me and danced next to me.

Right when I thought this night had actually turned out okay, the curly headed boy caught my attention. Even though the room was dark, his eyes were easily seen, and they were burning into mine. I knew he was pissed off, but when I finally decided I should try to actually talk it out with him, I noticed who he was with and a smirk formed on his face.

Grace.

A cool shiver ran through me as my body stilled from the panic. He whispered something into her ear and she giggled, not even noticing Harry was still looking at me. I wanted to throw something at the wall realizing how stupid I had been for not telling Grace that the boy she met earlier and is now dancing with is my boyfriend. I might be drunk, but I still feel the pain of my heart fast lay beating in my chest.

"Addie, what's wrong?" Max frowned when my energy level abruptly dropped. "You okay?"

I shook my head and felt the tears stinging my eyes when Harry's eyes remained on mine. He enjoyed seeing me like this, he knew I was upset but he kept dancing with her.

That was the final straw. Harry has no right to do this to me. It's his fault we're in this little argument anyway, okay well not completely, but it should be. As much as I want to go over there and push Harry off of my cousin, there's a part of me that wants to see how far he'll actually go. I know I'm setting myself up for a meltdown, but I need to know if he's actually moved on.

"I'm okay, I just need you to dance with me." I plaster a smile on my face as I turn back to Max. He nods apprehensively and then begins dancing in front of me. We're not too close, but I know it'll tick Harry off regardless, and that's what I want. He's breaking my heart right now. And it kills me that it's partially my fault.

Max and I get lost in the music for a few songs when someone pulls me back a little. My heart stops momentarily thinking it's Harry and he's finally had enough. To my dismay, it's my drunk, sweaty, overly-excited cousin. "Addie! Did you see who I was just dancing with!" She practically screams as she jumps up and down.

Before I can say anything, she answers for me. "That sexy neighbor of yours! I can't believe it, Max thank you so much!" She turned away from me and looked at him.

What.

"Why would you thank Max?" I asked her, trying to remain calm. At this point, I'm trying to refrain from slapping my cousin for dancing with my boyfriend (even though she didn't know), killing Harry and/or Max, and breaking a glass liquor bottle over my head for being the cause if this whole mess. I should've just told Grace from the beginning who my boyfriend is.

"Because he's awesome and convinced me to go talk to Harry! I guess Harry had told Max that he thinks I'm hot and wanted to hook up. Isn't that great?" She beamed and my face paled as my blood ran cold. No. Please wake me up from this nightmare of a life.

"What?" I whispered, looking back at Max who looked just as shocked as I had. "Did you guys. . . Hook up?" I swallowed when I asked my cousin who looked over the moon with excitement.

"Ugh, no. He barely even touched me when we danced but I'm working on it." She sighed.

"Max, did he really say that to you?" I ask him, even though I'm almost certain he wouldn't.

My mind is messed up from everything, but I can't believe Harry would do something like that even in our current situation. For one, he absolutely hates Max and he would never do that to me. Would he?

"Why would you convince my cousin to dance with Harry? I don't get it Max, how could you do that?" I ask him another question, this time letting a tear fall from my face.

"Wait, that's Harry? Like your Harry?" Grace questioned from behind me but I ignored her question.

"Because I like you Addie," he sighed and stepped closer to me. "Harry constantly does shit like this to break your heart, and I needed to show you that. You deserve someone who won't do that, someone like me." He explains.

"Max," I shake my head and let the tears fall. "I told you, you can't like me. I love Harry and that's not going to change. I know he can do horrible things to me sometimes, but that's none of your business. You are my friend, only my friend and that can't change, it won't change." I say hoping he'll realize he needs to stop trying to interfere with my relationship.

I continue to ignore Grace's plethora of questions as I talk to Max.

"You've been a great friend, but there's nothing more between us. I'm never going to leave Harry, we're going to work this out." I hope. . . "Max how could you do that? My own cousin? I thought you cared about me, I don't understand."

I felt like the room was spinning and everything around us had just gone silent, like it was only Max and I in the room as I kept going on and on in my hurt state.






Notes

Just telling you all right now the next chapter will be full of surprises ;) It's gonna be am intense one haha

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Comments

Love this Story. Have read it 3-4 times now and I still Love it. :)

sorry. sometimes i can replace these names with Tessa, Hardin, Landon, etc. I really liked your style but not too original.. x

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12/8/16

who the fuck is Blaire?

Amazing story.
read it all in 1 day, guess you could say l'm a little bit addicted.
can't help it, it was too good :)
xx

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8/16/16