Need You Now: An One Shot
Reaching for the phone cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever crossed your mind
For me it happens all the time
I was packing. I had to leave. There was nothing else left here for me.
No one to call, no one to hold me and definitely no one to say I love you.
I reached up and grabbed the other suitcase on the top of my suitcase. I pulled it down causing a box to fall along with it. I looked down to see pictures, letters, and ticket stubs scattered around the floor. Forgetting about the suitcase I let it fall to the floor as I looked around my feet. I backed up against the wall sliding down, picking up a Polaroid. It was the two of us, before he decided he didn’t need me. It was before a concert and we were just hanging around when his brother decided to snap a picture when we weren’t looking. He was kissing my forehead as my arms were wrapped around his waist. It was a rare moment when he showed signs of affection in public. Under it written in the permanent marker he carried everywhere was I always need you. He had put it in my bag when I wasn’t looking and I found it when I was on the plane flying home the next day.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
I dropped the picture on the floor beside me as I pulled my knees to my chest crying. I couldn’t get him off my mind. I tried, ugh did I try and it sucked because I never knew if I crossed his mind. Searching for my phone through the tears, I found it under the pictures. I dialed the number that was second nature to me. I need him now.
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
I grabbed the shot of whiskey that Joe had just ordered. I tipped my head back and felt the burning sensation go down easily. All around me were my friends trying to help me forget, to forget her.
I knew what she was doing. She was packing. We had mutual friends; her plans did not go unnoticed by me. I didn’t want her to leave, but I was the one who pushed and pushed. I pretended, pretended she was not important, not needed. I lied each time.
My eyes scanned the crowd in the bar; it was empty except for us. It reminded me of the last time we sat in this same place. I was in the same seat; she had received my drunken text and promised she was on her way. She always came. She was always there and came even when I claimed I didn’t need her. Claiming I didn’t need her calls, her holding me, and her I love yous.
She wasn’t coming, but she was definitely on my mind. Always on my mind. There was no way of getting her out of it. I just wished I knew if I still was on her’s.
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
I got up and went to the bathroom, stumbling in my drunken haze. I pushed the heavy door, hearing it slam against the wall. I pulled my phone out of my jeans, finding it hard to get out of my jeans. I started scrolling through my contacts seeing them all blurred, I found her number and hit sent. I pulled it to my ear listening. All it did was beep in my ear. I pulled it away to see that she was calling me.
“Nick,” I said as I heard him answer. “I need you now.”
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now
“It’s late and I'm drunk, but I need you. I always did.” I slurred.
I just need you now
I just need you now
“I know, I can’t do this without you. Where are you? I'm coming.” I promised as I wiped away the tears that covered my face.
“I'm at the bar. Please hurry, I need you.”
This was supposed to be a drabble for
stars11 hopefully she likes it.link to song