Strong

Chapter 19

Jill

I couldn't help it. I let my emotions out and cried. I knew I would have to clean my face before I went back to Claire and Niall. I wiped my eyes and tried pulling myself back together, but another sob escaped my lips and tears poured down my face. I knew it wasn't Zayn's fault, but it hurt.

How could he have kissed me and just walked off?

Zayn

How could I have kissed her and just walk off? It wasn't right of me, but I had to think. That kiss had far more meaning than any of the ones between me and Perrie, but I couldn't just break up with the girl I've known forever for a girl I just met.

Niall

I didn't even know why I was trying so hard to get such a trivial souvenir for a girl I had just met when I knew I would never do this for my own girlfriend. I wanted to write it off as it being close to her birthday, but deep down I knew it was something much more than that. Seeing the sparkle in her eye as she looked at everything with complete wonder, as if she'd never been to a carnival before, I felt something. I smiled as the carniee handed me the bear that would tower over Claire's small frame and set out to look for her. I don't know why, but I want to make sure she gets all the best things in life.

Claire

After she had done so much for me, I just wanted Jill to be happy and have the best in life. I frowned and sighed as I looked around and saw her wipe at her eyes, trying to disguise the fact that she was crying. I walked over and hugged her tight, promising that I'd make sure it was okay in the end.

Cara

As I watched on, seeing Niall win the bear for Claire, seeing Zayn kiss Jill, I felt joy. They were all happy. "Where ARE they!? I KNOW they're here, I followed them here!" I winced as I looked over at Barbara and Perri, who forced me to come and help them ruin the girls' nights. I looked through the binoculars once more, being sure to know where all of the group was, and pointed in the opposite direction.

"They're over there!" I yelled, hoping they wouldn't catch on to me. Perrie gave me a look, but they both jogged to where I was pointing. I sighed happil. All was going according to plan.

It's me, again, I just feel so, so bad about leaving the story here for a year. Please forgive me. Love you, muffins!