My brothers best mate (Liam fanfic ft. Louis and Larry)

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Chapter 27

Liam's POV: 

I left the room. I couldn't take seeing her with him, not like that. I know it's just a game, at least that's what I keep telling myself, but they have been really close lately and I just can't bring myself to watch what could be me and her happen with someone else. 

I climbed into bed and went on my phone trying to forget it. That didn't work. 

I went to Twitter only to find picture after picture of Louis and Riley all over each other from earlier today in the parking lot and a hashtag trending 'Liley', their new ship name the fans have come up with. On top of that Shannon sent the group a picture of "Liley" cuddling on the couch earlier tonight with the caption 'my ship is sailing!'. 

"Louis, hands off my sister!" Niall could be heard from upstairs followed by laughter. It's just a game, Liam. 

But it looks so real. The truth is I'm jealous, there I said it. Game or not I am jealous and I want it to be me not Louis. I sighed and turned over to get some sleep knowing it probably wouldn't happen.

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Halfway through the night, I heard soft conversation coming from the back of the bus. I thought everyone went to bed. 

I got up to use the toilet then headed for the back, curious to see who was still up. 

"With the chocolate shavings on top? I love that one!" I could hear Riley say as I got closer. 

"It's so good. Hey look Liley is still trending on Twitter! Looks like the fans ship you guys. Oh and look, Larry fans aren't too happy. They say it's all a stunt." I heard Shannon respond and Riley laugh. 

"What's so funny?" Shannon asked. 

I stopped and waited for Riley to answer. I'm not sure why but part of me hoped she would say something like "that's because it is" or "they wish" or "Lou and I are just friends" but no, the next thing she said hit hard. 

"Just something Louis told me earlier when we saw the photo trending. He said 'it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. If he and I know the truth that's all that matters.' I'm really sticking to that Shann. I'm happy right now and I don't want what the fans say to get in the way of it all." 

So she really does like him, just like Zayn said. That means what she said about the night we had together was true. It meant nothing, it was just one night and it can never happen again because she likes Louis. It's not just a game...

I stood there trying to process it all, trying to convince myself I was happy for her and my best mate. That everything would be alright, but I couldn't. I want her and somehow I feel like she does too. That night just seemed so right. 

"Liam?" hearing my name brought me back to reality. I looked up and saw the girls staring at me. 

"Oh hey, um I was just...I heard someone up and wanted to see if everything was alright." I scratch the back of my head. 

Riley opened her mouth to say something right as I yawned and leaned my body on the wall. I was so tired and all I wanted to do was sleep, something I haven't done in a few days. 

"Liam are you alright? You look awful like you haven't slept in days!" Riley asked, getting up and walking over to me. 

"Come here," she grabbed my hand and led me back to the couch Shannon and she was sitting on. I felt a shock of energy run through me at the sudden touch of her hand, my heart leaping. No Liam, stop that.