But I'm Barely Breathing (A The Script FanFic) (Sequel to Millionaires)

Chapter 14- Merry Christmas Everyone

 “So it has,” I say, my wind whirling to think of an excuse to leave; I can’t be bothered to engage in conversation however I think she gets the message anyway by the awkward silence and blunt answer.

 “Well, Merry Christmas, both of you.” She says with a smile, but although the statement was meant for both of us, her attention is caught solely by Luke. “I’ll see you around.” She says, pushing her mousey brown hair a little further round onto one shoulder before turning away and disappearing into the crowd.

 Suddenly, a voice appears by my ear, almost making me jump. “Why don’t you ask her for a dance.” Luke whispers. I raise my eyebrows at him.

 “Let me think…umm, no.” I say.

 “I could ask for you.” He says and my brow furrows.

 “Why would I need you to ask for me?” I ask and he smiles.

 “Because, you know, I can actually talk to women without weeping or setting fire to myself.” He says

 “I can talk to women” I snap at him and he smiles.

 “Well then, why don’t you?”

 “Because I don’t want to, now piss off.” I hiss at him.

 “Woah sorry, only asking.” He says, holding his hands up in innocence.

 “Luke, Guy, Dan’s looking for you; he says it’s almost time.” Sean says, suddenly appearing from the crowd.

 “Time?” Luke asks, leaning against the wall floppily.

 “Yeh, you know, for the performance.” Sean says and Luke’s face suddenly lifts.

 “Ohhhhhhh!” He says, dragging it out with a ridiculous grin. Sean’s shoulders fall and he sighs.

 “Maybe we should get you a coffee Luke.” He says, talking him by the arm and pulling him from the wall. “Rather a lot of coffee.” He mutters as he drags Luke away. I watch them go before sighing, I guess I probably should find Dan before he has a panic attack cause we aren’t there yet or something.

 God I hate Christmas.

*Cat’s POV*

“Cat! Hi!” an excited voice suddenly calls and I panic for a moment before realising it was a female voice. I turn to find Louise walking towards us.

“Oh, hey Louise.” I say with a friendly smile.

“Merry Christmas.” She says with a girlish smile and I grin

“Merry Christmas.” There is an awkward silence for a moment before I remember Eoin next to me. “Oh this is Eoin, a friend of mine from the theatre.” I say and Louise smiles.

“Hi.” She says, holding out a hand and Eoin takes it.

“Hey.” He says, taking her hand to his lips. I feel a flush of angry run through me but try and ignore it. Anyway, he can flirt all he likes and never get anywhere with that girl, she only has eyes for one man.

Suddenly two men appear through the crowd carrying three drinks between them. “Thanks Si.” Louise says as she takes a drink from him. “You remember Cat, don’t you?” She says and he smiles.

“Of course, hey, nice to see you again.” He says, and I smile.

“And this is her friend Eoin; this is my brother Simon,” She says, “and this is his partner, Leo.” She says as she introduces them.