CHAPTER FOUR

ELIZABETH'S POV

I sat on the sofa in the living room feeling dazed and confused. I couldn't understand why I was reacting like this especially to a guy I barely know.

I brushed the unfamiliar feeling away and shrugged carelessly.

Maybe I'm just overreacting.

A text chimed on my phone.

It was a text from Dylan, my childhood best friend. People thought that we were a couple because we were really close.

Plus we've been inseparable since kindergarten and we currently go to the same college.

"The gang is at the club, come join us.

I smiled.

" Okay."I replied.

I quickly went to my room to change my clothes and wear something sexy after all it was going to be a weekend of fun.

I fed Bingo and grabbed my car keys and rushed out of the house.

I couldn't wait.

HAYDEN'S POV

I placed the pie on the kitchen counter. And read the note that was attached to it.

"Sorry about stalking you. Mom made this pie for your family."

ENJOY!

ELIZABETH JONES.

I shook my head in disbelief that this handwriting was so familiar to Azalea's. 

"No this is just so confusing."

I rushed upstairs and left the note on the table. I needed to look for Azalea's diary and compare the two pieces of writing.

By the time I was coming back downstairs it was already gone.

This can't be happening.

I checked all the rooms and when I checked the bathroom I found Theodora sailing a paper boat.

Shit.

I took out the boat but it drenched and all the ink was smeared.

Theodora looked at me with sad eyes.

"I'm sorry daddy" she said softly and I nodded quietly.

"It's alright sweetheart." 

I went to my bedroom and placed back Azalea's old dairy on the shelf and slumped on the bed listening to music.

I missed her each and every day.

Look at you shining like a diamond in a velvet blouse

Oh look at you, when i looked at you

It's a wonder why heaven ever gave you up

All i want to do is look at you

You are the woman that I waited for

The only one I see

I could live a million years or more

And not explain this beautiful pain i go through when i look at you

Look at me, a man at the mercy of a heart on fire

Would you look at me?, helplessly

Stunning like a drum full of pure desire

Cant you see?, how desperately

I want to take you in there arms of mine

And never let you go

Taste your kiss till the end of time

Maybe after then, yeah after then

I will be happy too

Oh just look at you

You are the woman that i waited for

The only one i see

I could live a million years or more

And not explain this beautiful pain i go through when i look at you

Just looking at you

That is all i want to do

It's look at you

"Wherever you are Azalea I still love and cherish you always." 

ELIZABETH'S POV

Thirty minutes later I arrived at the club.

"Lizzy over here!" Dylan yelled and I smiled walking towards him.

I hugged him and greeted my other best friends Selena and Lena.

"I'm glad you made it," Dylan said as he handed me a shot of vodka.

" Thanks," I said quietly and gulped down the amber colorless liquid. It slightly burned my throat and I coughed.

Dylan rubbed my back.

"Are you okay? He asked curiously and I nodded.

" Yeah I'm fine don't worry" I muttered coolly assuring him and he smiled at me.

An hour later we were all playing truth and dare with a blend of spin the bottle.

Crystal spins the bottle and it lands on me. She smirks wickedly.

"Truth or dare?"

I smiled.

"Dare."

The crowd began to murmur around us.

"Quiet" Crystal snapped and everyone kept quiet.

"I dare you to make out with Dylan for a full minute."

My jaw dropped.

" No way Crystal I'm not kissing my best friend pass".

She rolled her eyes at me.

" Fine then if you won't kiss Dylan I dare you to drink six shots without throwing up."

Dylan grasped my hand.

" Don't this Elizabeth," he says quietly.

I narrowed my eyes at Crystal who was smirking proudly. 

I was going to prove her wrong.

Crystal was the daughter of the town mayor she often likes to boast and show off her father's money.

She's a snobbish spoiled brat.

"It looks like Elizabeth is a coward!" She yells on top of her voice and everyone began to laugh at me except for Dylan, Selena and Lena.

I glared at Crystal angrily.

"Challenge accepted."

Crystal looked shocked and quickly folded her arms over her chest.

I drank two shots in a flash.

Dylan glared at me furiously.

"Stop it you've drank too much."

"No I'm not stopping until I prove myself."

Dylan sighed deeply.

She called me a coward. I'll show her a coward.

I felt bile rising in my throat but I washed it off with more shots of vodka.

The crowd cheered once I managed to drink more shots than Crystal demanded.

I proved her wrong.

Crystal scoffed furiously and gave me five thousand because I had won her little challenge.

I can't wait to go shopping.

The rest of the night went by in a blur.

It was morning when I woke up with a headache. I was in Dylan's bedroom. He must have brought me.

I smelled like alcohol and vomit.

I got out of bed and went to take a shower I smirked, recalling last night's events. I can't believe that I won five thousand dollars from Crystal.

Ten minutes later I got dressed. I was wearing Dylan's and it reached my thighs.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I looked different. I was practically glowing.

I sighed deeply.

I applied minimum make up. Little Bingo kept following behind barking happily.

Dylan must have brought him here.

I patted Bingo and went to the kitchen.

Dylan was having pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon. He narrowed his eyes at me and said nothing.

He sipped his orange juice. I guess he was still pissed.

I knew that he was angry and calming him down wasn't going to be easy. His dark eyes met mine and I swallowed hard.

I sat next to him to my surprise he got up and my heart shattered into a thousand pieces.

"Dylan..." I said softly.

He paused.

"I know that you're angry with me and I'm sorry that I hurt you by not listening to your warning yesterday night."

He was about to walk away from me.

" Dylan...please don't go," I said in a whisper as I was about to burst into tears.

He turned around and his face softened.

Tears were rolling down my cheeks.

"I'm sorry..." I sobbed miserably and wrapped my arms around him tightly.

His body relaxed.

"It's alright Lizzy," he said quietly.

"Just don't ever do that again."

I nodded eagerly.

We've been friends since childhood and I wasn't going to lose that. Selena and Lena often say that Dylan has romantic feelings for me but I always ignore them.

Maybe they were right but I never saw Dylan in such a romantic way.

I found a love for me

Oh darling, just dive right in and follow my lead

Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet

Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was

I will not give you up this time

But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own

And in your eyes, you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song

When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath

But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know

She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home

I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets

To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids, but we're so in love

Fighting against all odds

I know we'll be alright this time

Darling, just hold my hand

Be my girl, I'll be your man

I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song

When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful

I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song

I have faith in what I see

Now I know I have met an angel in person

And she looks perfect

I don't deserve this

You look perfect tonight