Chapter 8: Runaway

*Hey everyone sorry for the delay but I was super busy yesterday with work and everything, but here you go! The drama starts now!*

(Liam’s POV-3 days later)

I woke up to an empty bed and a note left on the pillow.

Liam,

Simon agrees its best if I go home for a while, call me when you see this. I never meant to hurt you. I’m not breaking up with you or anything I just need some time with my family. I hope you understand.

XOXO

Maya

I read the note over and over again. I couldn’t believe she was gone. Everything seemed to be going great here.

(Maya’s POV)

I walked into my apartment everything was still where I left it. I put my bags in my bedroom and took a seat on my bed.  Soon I had found myself staring at my engagement photos. I missed that couple. They were so in love and had their futures right in front of them. “Why did you have to leave me, Carter?” I cried.

Liam: Maya! Come back! I miss you!

 My heart broke as I read his text message. I know I should have said goodbye but I knew if I told him he wouldn’t have let me leave.  I couldn’t talk to him yet. I needed to clear my head. I grabbed my phone put it in my purse and grabbed my keys.

I didn’t know where I was going, but I knew this town like the back of my hand. I park my car at the local pool and walk to the front desk to pay. “Maya, when did you get back in town?” Chase asked me. Chase was Carter’s best friend. “Just today,” I told him. I handed him the money, but he refused to talk it. “It’s not every day a celebrity comes to the pool, I’ll pay for this one,” he insisted. “Are you sure Chase?” I asked him.

“Of course Maya, you deserve this,” He said with a smile. I nodded and made my way through the locker room to the pool. The sun was shining and of course one of One Direction’s songs. I put my sunglasses back on and found a lounge chair to lay my towel down. I put my sun tan lotion on.

“Maya, what are you doing here?” I heard Bri asked. Oh no! I forgot she worked here. “Oh hi, Bri, I was going to text you,” I mumbled. “Did you and Liam break up?” she whispered. “No, no, no, not at all, I just got really home sick and I needed some time back,” I told her. “When do you go back?” she asked me. “I’m not sure, I don’t know if I want too,” I shrugged.

Liam: Maya, please talk to me…I need to know you are okay.

Maya: Liam I am so sorry for not responding sooner. I am okay, and I promise I will be back soon. I hope I didn’t ruin it for us. I really do like you and I care about you a lot. I feel terrible for what I did.

Liam: I completely understand I get the same way too. I just hope you come back I miss being with you every day. It’s unbearable.

Maya: I promise I won’t be gone long.

“Mom, look its Liam’s girlfriend!”

“Maya is here! Does that mean One Direction is here too?!”

“She is back I bet her and Liam broke up!”

“Do you think they made her come home?”

“She is just not the girl for Liam, she is bad for his image.”

I heard the remarks but I tried to ignore them. Twitter wasn’t much better, fan were worse there.

@_MayaMay_ Don’t worry boys I’ll be home soon. XOXOXO

I watched as everyone tweeted me asking where I was.  I didn’t stay at the pool much longer due to everyone staring at me. I thought if I came home every single would be the same as it was before I left, but I guess I forgot I became famous while I was.

(Liam’s POV)

“Leeyum! Seriously just focus!” Harry cried. We were in the middle of a sound check but I couldn’t focus without Maya being here. “Sorry, Haz, I just can’t today,” I said. I took off my mic and walked back stage. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to be the guy everyone needed tonight. It felt like half of me was missing, I didn’t feel complete.

I wanted her back I wish she would have talked to me before hand. I would have understood what she was going through.  I heard Lux laughing as she watched one of her movies and Lou was getting everything set up for tonight. “Liam, why aren’t you in the sound check?” Lou asked me. I sighed. “Is this about Maya?” Lou asked me. I messed with my hair and looked at the ground. “Liam, she just needed away from the media for awhile since this Jane thing has spread like wild fire. You know she is crazy about you, she isn’t leaving you for good or anything. If I didn’t know any better I would say she is falling in love with you,” She said.

“I think I am falling in love with her too, that’s why its so hard to be without her,” I confessed. “Liam, you need to relax and do the show. Just like every night do it for Maya,” Lou said as she put her hand on my shoulder. I knew Lou was right I had to continue for the guys and for the fans.  

We ran another sound check and did a meet and greet. I tried my best to focus but everything I did reminded me of her.  “Show time boys!” Paul yelled. We took our spots on the stage and the music started to play. I took a deep breath. This is the show Maya and I had dreamed about since she had joined us on this tour. I hated the fact she chose to go home the morning of this show. Madison Square Garden is a big deal no matter how many times you have put on a show there. I wanted to say she wasn’t being selfish, but I’m not too sure anymore. Through the show I would look off to the side stage thinking I would catch Maya and Lux dancing but it was only little Lux dancing.

Maya: Have a great show I know you will rock the house!

Maya: Oh yeah, I decided when I’m coming back.

(Maya’s POV)

“Do you think he is going to be mad?” Bri asked me as we walked through Target. “Why would he be mad?” I asked her. “Well, your lovely boyfriend is performing at THE Madison Square Gardens tonight and you my friend are not there,” she reminded me. “Oh my gosh! I’m terrible!” I squealed. “You left New York this morning how could you forget that’s where they are playing?” she asked me. “I don’t know I just wasn’t thinking,” I sighed. “Emmy, I know you needed away from the media but you can’t let down your boyfriend,” Bri lectured me as she looked through the shoes.

I knew Bri was right in every way possible. I know I shouldn’t have left Liam the day of the biggest concert in the US leg of the tour, but I freaked out and left. Paul and Simon tried to stop me but I freaked out. I couldn’t deal with the paps asking all the questions about the rumor Jane had started it was all too much.

“I probably should go back,” I told her. “I really don’t want you too, I love having you back, but you are right,” Bri shrugged. “Do you think I would be a terrible girlfriend if I stayed here a couple more days?” I asked Bri. “No, I don’t think so, if Liam really cares about you he will understand that what you are doing is good for you,” she told me. “Okay, Doctor Phil!” I joked.

(Liam’s POV)

As we sang You and I my mind started to wonder to Maya. I couldn’t help but relate the song to her in every way. The fans cheered as the song ended. They started chanting for Maya. “Sorry, guys but she is busy backstage and can’t come out tonight,” Louis lied. I checked the side stage again and this time it was empty. Without thinking I ran off stage and throwing down the mic as I left.  I couldn’t get Maya out of my mind, she had taken over every inch of my body.  She was my every thought and it was killing me.  I couldn’t go on with this tour if I knew she wasn’t going to be here. She kept me sane. 

“What are you doing?!” Paul cried. “I need her! I need to talk to her!” I cried. The rest of the boys soon followed me. “Go back! We will call her later!” Paul demanded. Harry grabbed me by the shoulder but I pushed it off. “Lee, c’mon man,” Niall begged. “You guys don’t understand!” I yelled. “Liam, calm down the show is about over, you can do it,” Zayn encouraged me. The fans started to get rowdy. The band kept playing music to keep them occupied. “Change and get back out there!” Paul demanded. I didn’t say anything but I followed the boys to the quick change and then went back on stage.

The rest of the show dragged on this was the first show I couldn’t wait for it to be over. After the show we all piled into the bus. “Are you going to call her?” Niall asked me. “Yeah, I am,” I said. I walked to the bunks and pulled over my phone.

“Hello?” Maya said as she picked up.

I instantly smiled when I heard her voice.

“Hello love, I miss you like crazy,” I told her.

“Hey, babe, I miss you too, I’m sorry for what I did, but its for the best and I’m going to stay for a few days and then meet you guys,” she explained.

“Maya, how many days is exactly a few days?” I asked her.

“I don’t know, Liam,” she sighed.

 “Maya, we can work though this together. I hate that you have to go through this alone,” I told her.

“Lee, I know you want to help me but believe everything is getting worked out. I’m a big girl,” she told me.

“I know I know, but I wish you were here. Everyone is asking for you, and I miss you if I didn’t already say that,” I chuckled.

“Can I ask you something?” She asked.

“Of course anything,” I tell her.

“Are you mad at me? I mean I pretty much ditched you and then I missed the concert you guys were working so hard for. I missed our date in central park and so much more. Gosh I’m terrible!” she cried.

I could tell she was starting to cry. It broke my heart.

“Don’t cry, I promise I’m not mad at you. As much as it hurts me I know you are doing what’s best for you, even if that means I don’t get to see you for awhile.” I told her. It killed me to say that I know I was being selfish but I needed her with me. I was my best when she was around.

“Liam, I’m sorry but I got to go,” she said and then hung up. I stared at my phone. “Goodbye love,” I whispered. I didn’t even make an attempt to hang with the guys. I got into my bunk and pulled the shade closed.

Liam: We have a break coming up right?

Paul: Yes, and I know where you have to go.