put a little love on me -niall horan-

chapter xxiv

-Jasmine's POV-

I woke up to a stiff neck and silence. I sat up on the couch and saw that I was tucked in with some blankets and the TV was off.

Then I remembered Harry had been with me. He must've left. As I moved the blankets aside, I saw a small note on the couch.

Got a meeting to go to, I'll talk to you soon - H x

I smiled lightly, placing the note beside me as I pulled out my phone. I had a text from Niall from about 20 minutes ago.

Today 8:15 AM

niall🥺
Going to get some apology French toast, I'll be back quick... I'm sorry and I love you

I let out a deep breath, feeling relieved. Niall was being so weird last night. Last night... I felt my throat tighten up as the memory flooded into my mind.

I stood up, trying to contain myself. I felt pain between my legs, making me just more aware of what happened last night. I couldn't stop myself from crying.

Right then, the front door opened. I jumped at the noise, immediately thinking of Jack. But it was Niall.

He quickly rushed over to me, putting a box on the table. "Jas, you're okay,"he said, rubbing my back and leading me to sit down on the couch.

"N-Niall.."

"Angel, I'm right here,"he whispered, putting his arms around me securely.

My arms stayed at my sides. I just felt numb.

"It's hurting down there,"I whispered, squeezing my eyes closed. This was humiliating.

I felt Niall pull away from me. "What do you mean?"he asked.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay composed as I opened my eyes. Niall was looking at me with worry.

"It's hurting... From last night,"I mumbled, avoiding eye contact.

Niall took my hands into his. "We should go see a doctor, love. They can make sure everything's okay."

"Everything's not okay, Niall,"I mumbled, my voice cracking as I felt tears rush down my face.

He pulled me into another hug, stroking my hair. "It hurts me so much to see you like this, Jas. Please, let's go to the doctor."

I moved away, shaking my head. "No, please, no."

"I'm supposed to leave for London  tomorrow, but I'm going to cancel the trip. I can't leave you,"Niall said.

"No, you should go,"I replied, wiping under my eyes. "Please don't stay because of me. I'll be fine."

Niall gave me a doubtful look.

"Seriously, I'm fine!"I insisted, forcing myself to smile.

He shook his head and said,"I'm cancelling the trip today. Unless you want to come with me... It'll be fun. Maybe it can get your mind off everything."

"Babe, just go. I have Harry here, I'll be fine."

Niall looked at me with anger all of a sudden. "Why do you always mention him? I'm offering to stay with you or take you with me, and you're telling me to just leave you with Harry. It makes no sense."

I groaned,"Why are we having this argument again?"

"Because you love Harry, not me. Just admit it,"he said.

"I love you, Niall! How much more do I have to say it to you? Harry's just a friend!"I shouted. Maybe if I'm louder he'll get it through his head that I meant that. I hate that we're fighting over something so stupid.

"Then come with me!"

"I can't..."

"Because you want to stay here with Harry right? I'm doing everything I can to show you my love and support but it means nothing to you. All you care about is Harry,"Niall said loudly.

I took a deep breath. "You know what, maybe we should just go on a break."

Niall's face immediately softened. "Jas, no, I-"

"I really don't want to do this right now, I'm sorry,"I interrupted him.

He asked,"You really want to go on a break?"

I nodded slightly, kind of unsure about it. I love Niall, but he's being so jealous and it's really frustrating me.

"Okay then. I don't want to be waiting around for you if you don't want to be with me,"he mumbled, standing up.

I watched silently as he walked to the door.

With his hand on the doorknob, he turned around to look at me. "One question.. If Harry and I asked you to marry one of us, who would you pick?"he asked suddenly.

"Can you please just drop the comparisons with Harry? Stop being so insecure and impatient, Niall! I love you, but I've told you a million times that my relationship with Harry is special. I was just raped and I'm sorry if I want my best friend! That doesn't mean I love you any less!"I shouted.

Niall shook his head. "Maybe we need to reevaluate everything because this isn't working."

"Maybe we should just break up for good if you don't have trust in me,"I replied quickly.

His eyes widened with surprise before he returned his face to a neutral expression. "Okay, if that's what you want, fine by me." He turned around and walked out the door.

I threw my head back on the couch and started crying. Everything has literally gone to shit. I felt so insecure, vulnerable, alone.

Then I found myself thinking, did I push Niall away or did he push me away? I really wasn't in a good mindset to think it though. He didn't even say anything...

I heard my phone ring, and saw it was Harry. I tried to quickly control my crying before I answered,"Hello?"

"What's wrong, Jas?"he asked immediately. Clearly I didn't hide it well.

"Niall... He got mad and he left. We broke up,"I sobbed.

"What? I'm on the way over right now,"he replied before hanging up.

Soon, Harry was coming through my front door. He immediately sat down beside me and pulled me into a hug.

I cried into his shoulder as he stayed silent, keeping his arms around me until I finally pulled away.

"What happened, love?"he asked, tucking some of my loose strands of hair behind my ear.

"He said I love you more than him, so he doesn't want to wait around for me, whatever that means. I told him I love him, but he doesn't believe me,"I mumbled.

Harry shook his head. "He always does this, comparing himself to others and getting hurt in the process. But don't worry, Jas. I'm here for you. If he doesn't want to stick around, it's fine. You've got me."

I smiled lightly, agreeing with him. It's true, why should I be upset if Niall doesn't even care? But I do love him. That's the whole problem.

Harry asked,"Have you eaten yet?"

I shook my head. "Niall brought me French toast but I'm not going to eat it."

"You're so childish,"Harry laughed.

I crossed my arms. "I don't care."

"Fine, let's go get food then."

"I don't want to go anywhere."

"You have to eat, Jas,"Harry said, standing up.

My stomach grumbled, giving away my hunger.

Harry smirked, holding his hand out. "Okay, we're definitely going. Come, let's go get you dressed and we'll go have a fun day."

I smiled lightly, taking his hand. "Thank you, Harry, for taking care of me all these years."

He smiled back. "No problem, Jasmine. It's been my pleasure."