Mess is Mine

C h a p t e r 4 8

Justin convinced you to go to the studio with him after the job. He also apologized although it really wasn't his fault. He fixed things with Dinah. Apparently there were cheating rumours with some other celebrity but he denied it all. After two hours of getting lost in Justin's music and helping Scooter produce some, you left; remembering Lauren has no idea you left.

"Lauren?" You called out when you entered your house. Hearing music blare through the house made you very aware she was home. The music volume lowered and she came to the door, giving you a quick peck on the lips.

"Hey, baby. Where have you been?" She asked concerned as you followed her into the kitchen. She was wearing one of your white blouses and her underwear.

"I just.. Went to see the guys. Justin wanted me to go to the studio." You lied since you still haven't told her about the dealing.

"Oh. Next time wake me okay? I was worried." She said and laughed. You smiled as she swayed her hips to the music and continued to cook breakfast.

After a few more songs, Lauren set a plate of bacon, eggs, and hash browns in front of you, as well as her.

"Whoa- what happened to your face?" She asked. You looked confused and looked into a mirror that was above the fireplace in the living room. A huge barely seeable purple bruise started from beside your chin and up your cheek bone.

"Wow.. I didn't. I forgot that happened." You confessed as she stood next to you; worried.

"Well what happened?" She asked when you both walked back to the kitchen island and began eating.

"Nothing.. Just this guy. Uh he was... He was just being rude." You lied.

"You look good." She said as she ate. You looked down and reviewed your outfit; plain.

"That's Chris' sweater." She said and smiled warmly, probably remembering all the memories they had together.

"Explains why it has Jauregui on the sleeve." You said and chuckled. She nodded and sipped some coffee.

"Yeah.. He got it after he graduated." She informed. "I think all of his classmates did too." She added.

"So what are your plans for today?" You asked Lauren; changing the subject.

"Well.. Alfredo asked me to have lunch with him so he could show me a but more about Architecture. I haven't decided yet because I wanted to know if it was okay with you..?" She asked, trailing off slowly.

"Uh yeah.. Sure." You said, trying to hide the jealousy.

"Thanks." She said and  smiled. "And you?"

"Probably go see Ally and Ari at the café.. Just for a quick visit and nothing afterwards. I might have a job with Justin." You said as she poured you coffee. "Oh and Niall's party." You reminded her.

"What do you mean by Job with Justin?" She asked as she set the cup of coffee in front of you.

"Did I say Job? I meant he just.. Needed a favour." You said. She nodded slowly before drinking her coffee.

"What favour?" She asked.

"Grab some paper work for him and Scooter. Nothin' big." You lied. All this lying played guilt on your face and you hoped Lauren wouldn't notice.