What Are We Payne?

CHAPTER 49: Oblivious

I'm dedicating thsis chappie to tayytayyjj for just adding my story to a reading list. Thank you lovely <3 i appreciate is so so so so much <3

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JESS'S POV

I'm standing in front of the mirror doing the final touch ups on my hair and makeup. I'm a little nervous for tonight; mainly for what the other girls are going to look like. Mainly because I know for a fact that they'll be a lot prettier than me. 'You almost ready to go Jess?' Niall asked from the other side of the door. 'Yep,' I replied with a sigh while grabbing my clutch off the bench. I took one last look at myself before unlocking the bathroom door and heading back into the main section of the hotel room. I have curled my hair so that it falls into loose waves. Then I put it into a waterfall braid so it sits a little past halfway down my back.  I put on a small amount of makeup, trying my best to keep it looking as natural as possible. I was so impressed with the dress and for a change, I actually think that it looks good on me. It's awesome to feel good about myself every now and then. All though I've been through rehab, I'm still recovering and I will be for the rest of my life. (Jess's dress-> http://www.flickr.com/photos/74520955@N02/7830269272/). Niall stood at the door, he was in charcoal suit pants and a shirt with the two top most buttons undone. He had tousled his hair to perfection. 'Wow!' Niall exclaimed as I stood next to him. I smiled sheepishly; 'Look I'm just as tall as you!' I said with a smirk as I stood up straight in my heels.

'No fair,' he pouted opening the door. I giggled a little following him out into the cool corridor. 'But you truly do look gorgeous Jess,' Niall said as we headed for the elevator. 'Thanks,' I said smiling and giving Niall a quick hug. 'I needed that,' I added. I felt pretty today, and that was nice but I certainly didn't feel beautiful. Niall walked out of the elevator first and I followed him, all of the boys were already down in the lobby. Liam stood gobsmacked as I walked out of the elevator, just staring at me; Niall couldn't help but snicker a little. I shrugged it off and walked up to the boys, giving each of them a hug, 'you look stunning,' Zayn whispered in my ear as I gave him a tight squeeze. I mouthed him a thank you before giving Louis a firm hug, 'Jess you are so beautiful,' he said softly. I just smiled in response, this was a compliment overload! I love these boys; they certainly know how to make me feel special, and worth something. 'You look amazing Jessie,' Harry gushed in my ear; I smiled and replied with a soft thank you. Finally, I made my way up to Liam; he smiled and wrapped his arms firmly around me. 'You look so beautiful Jess,' Liam said softly before giving me a quick peck on the cheek. 'You don't look too bad yourself,' I said once Liam and I pulled back. He smiled at my comment. 'We're taking the back exit,' Paul instructed leading us in the opposite direction of the front door. We followed before silently piling into the black limo. Louis reached under the seat and pulled out a bottle of champagne and 5 glasses. 'Already?' I asked rolling my eyes as Louis handed the glasses around to everyone but Liam before proceeding to pour everyone a decent sized drink. 'Indeed,' he said with a cheeky smile. I rolled my eyes again and took a sip of my drink.

The screams could be heard as we neared the front door. 'Let's go,' Liam said grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers. I wonder if he feels it too; the sparks that fly that we touch. Or the butterflies that I get when he smiles at me; I bet he is totally oblivious to the fact that his touch is enough to drive me crazy. I know that I love Liam, I am also positive that he is in love with Danielle. I just wish that I could show Liam that I could be the one that makes him happy; I could be his other half. But the truth is I'm not enough for him, and I would do anything to change that. I followed the boys to our table; the six of us sat down along with Paul and a few other people that I hadn't ever met.

The after the starters and the main meal they opened up the dance floor for everyone. I didn't have any more to drink other than the one that Louis had served me in the limo, simply because I wanted to stay in control. 'Will you dance with me?' Liam asked putting his hand out. I smiled and nodded, taking his hand and standing up, I followed Liam to the center of the dance floor. He wrapped his arms around my waist and I put my arms around his neck; we started swaying to the music, Your Song was playing. I smiled and lived for that moment, for a second it actually felt like he loved me back, that I was the one making him smile ever so perfectly. That moment seemed last forever, and I honestly wouldn't have had it anyway else.

LOUIS'S POV

He was leading her on; Liam was just trying to include her. But Jess saw it as so much more, and it honestly looked like more to the rest of us too. Why does Liam have to be so blind! The smile couldn't be wiped from Jess's face when she came back from their dance. And Liam smiled too; they shared the same look, but I don't know whether it was for the same reason or not. But we promised that we wouldn't intervene unless he hurt her and at the moment she couldn't be happier.

Dessert came and we all got stuck into it; even Jess ate all of her chocolate pudding. This surprising turn disappointed Niall a little because he was looking forward to finishing it for her. Of course he cheered up when he realised he could simply ask for a second desert; so he did just that.

Jess and Liam were talking, laughing and smiling at each other when they were interrupted by Liam's phone ringing. 'Hey Dani,' Liam said answering the phone; beaming a massive smile. 'No, we're just at this awards banquet. Nothing important is really going on,' he said continuing to talk to Danielle. Jess's smile disappeared and she excused herself from the table. 'I'm going to head back to the hotel, I've got a bit of a headache,' she said before rushing towards the door. He had blown her off for Danielle, at the time all four of us dismissed it, but I wish I could redo those few seconds again and go after her. I wish I wasn't so fucking oblivious to what he had done. And I wish more than anything that one of us was smart enough, or sober enough or something to stop her...

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Sorry not sorry you guys know I love finishing on a cliff hanger and i have to admit this one was a biggie! :P

Sorry for being kind of slack with the updating over the last few days!

That question is still rattling around, does Liam feel the same way about Jess?

will update again soon <3

xx Jess