Touch (Z.S) (Rewriting)

Chapter 23

The following day, I spent the day over at Zayn's again. I'm going to be be honest, all we did was have sex that day and it was great. On the couch, kitchen counter, bed, coffee table, almost every piece of furniture you can think of. And as great as it was, I sort of regret it because now my bum was in pain.

This morning, we were just cuddling. Both of us were exhausted after a day that consisted of sex and eating. He was also massaging my bum and I almost moan but I realized that would probably lead to another full day of sex so I held back. Not like I mind, I would love to have more sex with him, if only I wasn't so sore and in pain.

Now I was on my way home. It was 2 pm by now. Yes, it did get a little bit heated earlier, but lets not get into details with that. Wasn't sex, but stuff did happen.

I park the car, letting out a sigh of relief. It was good to be home. I can't wait to tell Niall, he'd be proud. I get out the car, carefully walking to make my way to my apartment. Unfortunately, my mood is ruined when I hear the wails of Niall from outside the apartment. 

That makes me push the keys in the lock of the door and unlock the door faster than ever. It was just an instinct to protect Niall. I look around. Where's Niall??  The sobbing continues and I realize he's in his room. With the door closed. 

I close the door behind me and rush to Niall's room. He's in bed, laying in his clothes on the bed. His face was red and there was a huge wet spot beside his head on the blanket. Jesus, how long was he crying? I pull him into my arms but he just stays limp, crying even harder.

"Niall.. what's wrong?"

He just kept crying but soon enough, he started wiping his face and taking deep breaths. I wait patiently for him to calm down and answer me. "A-Ashton-" That's enough for me to storm back out of my apartment and to the car. 

I've driven Niall over to Ashton's apartment so I knew where he lived. Did he really hurt him again? I was furious by this point. I didn't even think of what I was going to do, I just parked and stormed out of my car to find his apartment. 

Once I get in the building and find his apartment, I pound on the door.

"Whoa, chill mate- Harry?" Ashton sniffles then raises an eyebrow

A look of shock comes across his face when I push him against the wall, scowling. "What did you do to Niall?!" I snap, my hands fisting his t-shirt. My grip was so tight, my knuckles actually turned white. 

"Mate, what do you mean-" he starts, his voice getting a bit high

"He was fucking crying when I got home!" I snap

"He's crying?! He's the one who cheated on me with that other guy Liam!" his voice cracks

What.

I start to calm down again, embarassed for yelling at him when I knew nothing. I let go of him, observing him. I was so caught up on being protective over Niall, I didn't notice Ashton's bloodshot eyes and just in general sad looking state. 

"He... cheated on you?" I ask, my tone quiet

"He kissed Liam. He told me and all, I just... I don't want to put up with someone who would cheat on me. I don't want to be broken again..." Ashton coughs, his eyes starting to get watery again

"I'm sorry, I was just so mad... I asked Niall why he was crying and He just said your name and I left before I could hear the rest of the explaination... I'm really sorry..." I rub my arm awkwardly

"It's fine..." 

"I'll leave now..." I mumble, making my way towards the door. "You'll find someone worth your while some day" 

...

When I get home, it's silent again. 

I make my way to Niall's room and see him, passed out on the bed. A small chuckle leaves my lips and I walk over, pulling off his shirt and pants. I tuck him in bed and when I take a step back, I see him gripping onto a pillow. He holds it close to his body as if he was cuddling with it. My heart drops and I leave, stripping down in my room. I grab my phone and lay in bed, sending a text to Zayn.

To Zayn!: babeee theres gonna be drama in the Styles-Horan house(apartment)hold... We could probably facetime this week but that's it, wanna make sure Niall's okay.xx

From Zayn!: hope everything gets better soon babe.

To Zayn!: thanks, might facetime you tomorrow, gonna nap for now. x

With that, I put my phone on my nightstand and closed my eyes, quickly drifting off to sleep.

...

When I woke up, I felt a body curled up next to mine. I thought it was Zayn at first but then I realized he's always the big spoon. I see messy blonde hair, his face snuggled into my chest. I guess I'll make an exception... 

I wrap my arms around Niall, letting out a yawn. I felt bad for Niall and for Ashton. I felt like me cheating rubbed off on Niall. However, Niall took the whole kissing Liam thing better than I did. He actually told Ashton right away. But now Niall had to live with the fact that he cheated. The feeling was terrible enough when it happens once, imagine how it feels like knowing you cheated for a long time, doing way more than just kissing. 

On the other hand, I felt bad for storming into Ashton's house and slamming him up against a wall. I should of calmed down before doing anything, or at least listened to Niall. Then he must be heartbroken knowing that the person he loved kissed someone else. 

I think back on moments Niall and Ashton had. I remember once I was passing by Niall's room, Niall was far asleep but I heard Ashton mutter an I love you to him. Or when Niall and Ashton would just do random things like battle each other at just dance. Niall would usually end up on the floor, panting and exhausted and Ashton would be on the floor laughing at Niall. They were such a good couple.

Now I hate myself for giving Niall the idea of cheating and for even helping Liam out with Niall. The question is: who kissed who first?

"Harry..." I finally hear Niall mutter

"Yeah, Ni?" I look down at him

"Did he tell you?" he looks up at me, his cheeks red and bags starting to show under his eyes

"Yup..."

"Do you hate me??"

"Of course not! That'd be so hypocritical of me... I don't hate you Niall, I won't ever hate you." I push his hair back from his face

Niall nods, resting his head against my chest again.

"I'm staying single forever.." he mumbles

"Just take your time." I tell him

We stay silent after that and we cuddle for the rest of the afternoon.

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