Voodoo Doll

Chapter 113

Carson

"What do I even wear?" I ask Niall.

He winks at me. "A nice dress, and try and make yourself beautiful for once."

I gasp, holding a hand over my chest. "Excuse me peasant? I am the definition of beautiful."

Niall rolls his eyes. "Sure. Anyway, I'm sure the stylists have something picked out for you."

I nodded, running through my hair. "Let's just hope Anna, Sam, Bella, bell, and I don't have matching dresses."

Niall laughs. "You probably will."

I sigh, shoulders slouching. "I know."

Looking over at Luke, I see him staring at me. He shoots me a dirty look, but it's one that doesn't seem mean, but sad.

Like he's disappointed in me, for some reason.

Well, I know he's mad at me for being a so-called 'slut'. But besides the fact that, it's like he's hiding something.

I try not to pout at him as I normal would, and we lock eyes. He simply shakes his head and looks back over at Sam.

Sam. She's with Harry, and she kissed Luke. I can't help but only be slightly mad at the girl. She gets caught in the middle of these things all the time.

She looks up and see's me staring. She frowns, mouth sorry.

Inside, my stomach is knotted. Smile Carson, let her know your alright.

But I'm not alright.

I manage the best smile I could and turn to Niall.

Sometimes, you just get used to pain. If it's always happening to you, it comes natural, and I've learned to deal with it.

"So..." I awkwardly say, trying to start conversation and get his attention.

"Let's do something." Niall says distractedly, staring off at someone. Ignoring that, I nod.

"What should we do?"

"Let's...let's go explore the arena."

Like a shock, I realize I did the same thing with Luke, but instead we explored the town.

Forget about him, for now at least.

I inwardly groan. "Let's try not to get in trouble-or worse, okay?"

Nodding, Niall flashes a quick, obviously forced, smile and grabs my hand before pulling me out the door.

*

Anna

As I watch Carson leave with Niall, I walk over to Louis.

He smiles as he see's me heading over. "Hey Anna."

I give him a friendly wave. "Hello Lou." God dammit, I'm so awkward.

He laughs. "Excited for the show?"

I shrug. "Eh, I guess."

The smile drops from his face long enough for me to notice it, but forcedly returns. "Oh. What's got you down?"

I sigh, wringing my hands together as I notice the disappointment evident in his voice. "It's just that, please know it's nothing against you Louis, just that I wish I could go with my boyfriend."

Louis frowns. "If you want to go with him...then go." He relents.

"Oh my god louis, seriously?" I shout, immediately smiling.