Maybe? Maybe Not? (One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter Nine- Woah There Dr. Phil :)

[Liam’s POV]

The lads and I all went out last night to leave Zayn and Lotus alone. It was only fair seeing that he called her for the night. We went to an actual club and I watched all the boys from the bar. I know how Niall gets when he’s upset and drunk. It’s like this emotional rollercoaster ride you have to be prepared for. He gets drunk like always and I take him and the rest of the boys back to our flat. It’s quiet and I guess Zayn is asleep. I pass on checking his room incase he has... company. I tuck Niall in and go to my room. I am almost asleep when I hear him.

“Li.” Niall yells. I sigh and walk into his room.

“Yes Niall.”

“I don’t get it Li? Why doesn’t... why doesn’t she like me?” He has tears forming in his eyes and I know the alcohol isn’t helping this matter at all.

“Niall. She does like you.” I lay on his bed next to him and he scoots closer to me. He leans his head on my chest and I can feel his tears on my shirt.

“No she doesn’t. I don’t know what to do Li.”

“Sleep. And we will talk about it in the morning.”

“But I’m not even...” I look down and see that Niall has fallen asleep. I’m going to have to do something about this in the morning. And I hope it works.

~Next Day~

All the boys have plans today. Zayn has to go do something. Harry takes Niall out for some ‘fun’ time and Louis went shopping. I’m glad that it’s just me in the house. Last night Niall was hurt. I didn’t think he liked Jaz this much. I guess I thought he was just going through this phase, but I was wrong. He thinks she hates him but I don’t get why. I know Harry was thinking about calling Trouble over tonight but I have to call Jaz. Her and I need to talk.

~That Night~

There is a knock on the door and I quickly answer it. None of the boys are home. They all went out again. I hope they make it home safe. I open the door and see Jaz. She smiles and I do the same.

“Hi.”

“Hey Liam.” She gives me a wink and I just shake my head as I let her inside.

“So you know my name?”

“Well you know mine. And the girls and I thought it would be nice to look you guys up. You are really popular.”

“Thanks. Do you want anything to drink.” She shakes her head.

“I’m fine. Um do you have any songs you want me to dance to or...”

“I actually don’t want you to dance for me.” I motion her to the couch and she sits next to me.

“You know you have to be the only guys I know that will hire a stripper to not dance.” She laughs and so do I.

“I guess we are, huh. I called you because there is something I need to talk to you about.” I guess she could sense the seriousness in my tone, because her smile faded.

“If it’s about Trouble then I don’t want to know more than I already do.” I feel the blush spread across my face.

“No. It’s not about Trouble. She told you?”

“She told me enough. And I didn’t think you had it in you.” She winks at me and my cheeks redden even more.

“Well this is awkward. But I called you to talk about Niall.” Her face changed completely. She doesn’t even look happy any more. She looks annoyed.

“What about him.”  

“What is going on between you two? I mean he is going crazy. He thinks you hate him.” Her eyes go wide for a bit and she looks like what I told her hurt her feelings.

“I don’t hate him.” She bites her bottom lip trying to think of what to say next.

“Then why does he think that?”

“Because I want him to.”

“Why?”

“Because he’s different.” She sighs again and it hits me.

“You like him don’t you.” She doesn’t answer me, but she doesn’t need to. We both know the answer to the question. “You like him, but you don’t want to. So you’re trying to push him away.”

“Woah there Dr. Phil.” I just roll my eyes at her.

“You do realize that you’re hurting him?”

“I don’t want to. That’s not what I’m trying to do. When you guys came to the club that night I wasn’t expecting to see you again. Yeah I felt something with Niall, but it was supposed to leave when he did. But then you hired us to dance for you at his birthday. And Now you’ve hired us for a whole month! And every feeling that was supposed to leave is still here and is growing every time I see him.” She leans back onto the couch and covers her face with her hands.

“Is that so bad? For most people these feelings would be a good thing.”

“Yes it’s bad. I’m not most people Liam. I’m a stripper for god sake.”

“So what if you’re a stripper. We are a boy band.” She laughs at my last statement and I realize how ridiculous it was to try and draw that parallel.

“You and I both know Niall and I wouldn’t work.” She stands and walks toward the door. “Are we done?” I nod and open the door for her.

“You know your profession doesn’t make you who you are. You’re a good person and Niall sees that. You and he would work because you’re more than just a stripper to him. Maybe you should give him a chance. He seems to be giving you a lot.” She just nods and bites her lip again before waving a goodbye at me.

I close the door and walk back to the couch. I think I got through to her. For Niall’s sake I hope I got through to her. Harry is definitely calling Trouble tomorrow so Niall should call Jaz the next day. I’ll make sure to tell him this conversation when he’s sober.

(A/N Awe Liam got through to Jaz!! He’s so sweet!! Lol!! Xx)