The Tide {NH + ZM}

Chapter 12:

Niall's perspective

Shit shit shit, where the fuck did she go. What am I meant to do now!? She fucking ran off as soon as I fucking told her I liked her. I bet Aidan got in there first, or she just doesn't like me. What if I just embarrassed myself in front of the only ordinary girl that doesn't scream in my face when I talk to her. Either way, I fucked up big time. I wished I could turn back time and never of followed her out here. I'm also now freezing my dick off because I gave her my jacket and I'm just standing outside, alone, in the cold. At least that means she will have to come back and give my jacket to me and then I can talk to her. I don't know what I am going to say; I'm so confused.
"Hey Niall, you alright mate? What are you doing out here alone?"
"Oh yh, I'm fine Payno. Just needed some fresh air and to escape from the heat in there. I was starting to feel a bit claustrophobic."
"Fair enough. I saw you followed Abigail out here then she left looking all frantic. Just want to make sure you are all good. You know you can tell me brother."
"Fuck it. Alright, yh, something did happen. I should tell you and the other boys anyway; Zayn knows." I had to stop for a second to figure out how I was going to say this.
"Zayn knows what?"
"I like Abigail, and I just told her, and she ran off. Now I am stood here with a fucked up head not knowing what to do." Liam turned away for a second, clearly thinking, why the fuck would you do that Niall.
"I mean... I don't really know what to say apart from the fact that I think she likes you."
"Wait what!? Really? Do you think?"
"Yup, the way she looks at you is just different. In the booth, you weren't even talking and I caught a glimpse of her just staring into your eyes. When you laughed, she laughed. When you smiled, she smiled. When you got up for a drink, she followed." Oh my god, I stood there in shock. I didn't even notice, how could I not notice? Why would she run away if she felt the same?
"What are you gonna do now, Nialler?"
"I don't know, I really don't know."
"Well, I suggest sticking around and waiting for her to show up. She is bound to come back at some point."
"Yh, you are probably right. I'm gonna stay outside though. I don't know why but I just can't face the cramped spaces, bright lights and loud music this second. I need time to myself."
"Fair enough mate, I'll leave you now. If she comes back, just be honest, but don't make her feel uncomfortable."
"Yh thanks Payno."
"No problem." He gave me a quick bro hug then made his way back inside. Payno had a soft touch. He always knew what was the right thing to do and is REALLY good at relationship advice. My plan was just to wait now, give her the time she needed to get her head straight and then maybe she would come back and tell me she liked me too. Well, that was what I was hoping anyway.

Azia's perspective

"Me or him"
I looked at him in shock. Was he seriously making me choose. Right now.
"I- Zayn...I don't know what to say. I like you, a lot but I like him, but in similar ways I guess and it's all a bit confusing. And I don't really know what to tell you right now"
Tears sprung into my eyes and I looked up at him. He had an angry yet pained expression on his face.
"Well it wasn't fucking that"
And with that he turned the corner and walked away.
I fell to the ground, tear smearing my make up. I wish Abi was here right now. I needed my best friend, but I knew she had her own problems to deal with. A figure came round the corner and I looked up, hopefully. But it wasn't her. As he came closer, a relieved expression spread across Matteo's face.
"I was looking everywhere for you"
He came and sat down next to me and put his arm around my shoulder. He didn't ask what the matter was, or why I was crying. He just let me melt into him, as I lets the tears stream down my face. He held me as I cried and cried and cried. After what felt like years, I looked up into his stormy grey eyes. They had flecks of blue that i had never noticed before. The were so pretty. No stop, what the hell was I doing. I pushed him away
"I'm sorry Matt, I can't do this"
"I know" he said
"I like him so much, but I like you too and I don't want to fuck anything up"
"I'll give you time, as much as you need"
And with that he walked away, leaving me on the floor. Alone

Abigail's perspective

"Right, that's it, I'm going Aidan."
"Wait where?"
"I'm going to tell Niall Horan I like him. I realise now; there is a reason I can't keep my eyes off of him and get nervous when he comes near me. I fucking like that little twat, I have a fucking crush on him."
"YES, see I told you, now go fuck off and get with that god of a man." Aidan gave me a little wink and nudged me towards the door. I felt this huge rush of adrenaline; I strutted over to the back door, completely zoned out from everything and everyone around me. I felt like I was on a mission, a mission that could change my life forever. The time walking over to the door felt like a million years. Every thought rushing through my head.

Oh shit, I reached the door. I had to stand there for a couple seconds making sure this was the right thing to do. I reached for the door handle and slowly turned it. Then I gently pushed the door and stepped outside. He was right there, sat on a bench head buried in his hands. Shit, what have I done? How could I make him feel like this? I am such a dick. As soon as he saw me he jumped up and we both stared at each other. The booming music disappeared and the whole world was focussed on me and Niall, eyes locked on each other's.