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Chapter twenty four: Love birds

"Wow" I breathed

"This is absolutely stunning"

The cottage was situated right next to the infamous lake which I gladly looked over a multitude of times; pinching myself to insure it was real. Since a little girl I had always wanted to visit Scotland, I wasn't sure why. Maybe it was because the beauty of the place drew me in or maybe it was simply a change of scenery from the one I was so accustomed to.

"So this is something" Evan stated with wide eyes "you both chose amazingly. I worried Henry would choose a shit-hole"

Henry frowned "I have good taste, thank you"

Rolling my eyes at yet another bickering contest between the two I walked in first and was met by brick walls and timber frames; the true authenticity of the place was kept in place which is what I was so impressed by. From every nook and cranny it didn't lack any form of character.

"There is one issue" Henry said with a nervous tone which made me and Evan turn to his attention.

"There is only two beds. We didn't expect you to be coming" Henry admitted truthfully which made me make an 'o' shape with my mouth.

"Looks like you and Evan will be sharing then" I said with a lazy shrug "I'll be.. unpacking my things" quickly I ran over to one of the bedrooms which made Evan rush after me.

"Hey! I don't want to share with Henry. Please share with him" Evan said with puppy dog eyes which made me frown.

"Why should I?"

"Because if not... you'll regret it" Evan stated smugly "you know what these hands can do-

"Ew can we not !" I exclaimed with a burning blush on my cheeks "I don't want to hear it"

"No no! I meant tickling you sex pest!" Evan retorted with utter amusement "was it that memorable?"

Biting my cheek I squinted my eyes "sure sure whatever. Go please"

Evan shook his head "no- not until you agree to either share with me or share with Henry"

Opening my eyes in horror I stared at him in shock "neither would be good with me!"

Evan shrugged "I know what I would prefer"

Standing up from the bed I pushed Evan out and instantly crumpled up into an anxious, heart pounding mess. Sure, I had some feelings for Henry but I never stopped loving Evan.

But Evan was going to Los Angeles and I most likely won't see him again- but Henry isn't someone I could imagine my life with.

Fuck, fuck my brain hurts. Rubbing my temples I tried regaining my composure but it was a failed attempt and I felt even more defeated than before.

I decided on occupying my mind by unpacking my clothes, either way the room layouts were the same so we will get to the sleeping arrangement later on.

"Hey! Hurry up we are going out to a pub" Henry called which made me furrow my eyebrows. What the hell is a pub ?

Hastily I walked out with my hand on my hip "am I meant to know what that means ?"

"Fucking hell Maeve do you live under a rock?" Evan scoffed "Even I know what a pub is"

"Then please elaborate" I whined

"It's basically a bar. That's all you need to know. It's a place you drink alcohol. Simple" he responded bluntly

"Oh.. right. Well let's go to a fucking pub shall we?" I grinned tediously which made the boys nod enthusiastically.

I went and changed into some black jeans and a chocolate coloured bodysuit from my prior attire which was leggings and an oversized hoodie. Maybe then I would look decent; but let's face it I was jet lagged...beyond jet lagged.

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"three whisky and cokes please" Henry said to the bartender who began preparing the drinks.

Looking around it was weird; it was very casual drinking. Not what I had expected but not a bad thing either. I think I was more expecting a club scene for some odd reason; though there was still music and very minimal strobe lights because of the time it was.

"Great, cheers" Henry said as he grabbed them and passed them to us.

"Why does this feel illegal" I mumbled which made Henry laugh.

"Because in America you're not old enough"

Evan nodded "it does feel weird but I ain't complaining"

We all downed our drinks pretty quickly which ended up being multiple drinks over and over again. The room was spinning around me from the heavy alcohol consumption which is never a good thing. I didn't want to puke.

Evan and Henry were becoming really close again which was nice to see; they were kind of attached to the hip and I adored how close we all were. It just made me upset that Evan would be leaving us soon.. leaving me.

I hated Katie for breaking us apart; I wished I would of seen through it and not wasted the limited time we had together.

"Bloomin hell the place is spinning" Henry slurred with a laugh which made me laugh back in my own alcohol tinged voice.

Evan wrapped an arm around my waist and held me close "I've missed you so much Maeve. Please forgive me"

Pulling away I drunkenly cupped his cheeks and pouted "I have already forgiven you silly"

Evan's cheeks were flushed red and so was his nose; he looked rather adorable to say the least. "Good because I love you"

Taken back I felt myself almost wobble over but luckily Evan caught me. "I really l-love you" he hiccuped.

Swallowing thickly I tried to think straight but it was rather impossible with my drunken state. "I love you too"

Henry coughed with a smirk tugging at his lips "see I knew you two would be love birds again soon enough" he then took another swig of his drink and swung his arms about to the music.

"Do you mean that?" Evan murmured just above a whisper

I nodded and kissed his cheek "always have and always will"