Stop The World

Chapter 12

I laughed as Niall finished one of the corniest jokes I had ever heard. He had taken me to the same diner we went too last week after school. I loved hanging out with Niall and getting to know him. The more I did get to know about him the more I liked him. Maybe I really should introduce him to everybody. He was a really great guy and so different from anyone I had ever met. 
       

¨So why do you wanna hang out with me so much?¨ Niall asked. 
       

¨Because I like hanging out with you. ¨ 
       

¨I feel the same way.¨ 
       

¨Can I ask you something?¨ 
       

¨Of course.¨ 
     

  ¨Why do you wear that watch if it doesn't even work?¨
Niall looked like I had asked the most disgusting question he had ever heard. His bright blue eyes seemed to darken and his expression hardened. I could tell he was mad by me asking that question. I didn't know one simple question like that would make him so angry. He stood up and threw a five dollar bill on the table. 
       

¨Let's go.¨ he said harshly. 
       

¨I'm not finished.¨ 
       

¨Let's. Go.¨ 
I got up and followed him out to his car. I didn't mean to make him upset. I wondered why though. I wondered why my question made him so angry. What was it about that watch? Maybe it held all hi secrets, not like I would know though. Niall was the most guarded person I had ever met and I just wanted to know why. I guess I would never even know because he obviously wasn't going to tell me anytime soon. 
       

¨I'm sorry.¨ I said quietly.
He turned around and looked at me. His blue eyes seemed to soften a little bit and the intenstity in his face had settled. 
       

¨I didn't mean to make you upset.¨ 
I felt his arms wrap around me pulling me into a tight hug. I smiled as I buried my head into his chest. He ran his hand up and down my back so softly. Being like this with Niall felt nice. It felt like something I had never experienced before. I looked up at him and his eyes locked with mine. I wanted to kiss him. I wanted him to reach down and kiss me. Of course I knew that wasn't going to happen but I could dream. 
       

¨I should get you home.¨ he said whispering into my ear.
     

  ¨I guess.¨ 
He let go of me and I got in his car. The more time I spent with him the closer I wanted to get to him. I kept thinking maybe Niall was worth risking it all. Each time I was with him I felt something I never had before. I didn't need all of these fake friends I had. I didn't need to do so many things that I could really care less about. I didn't need to be someone who I was growing out of. Being with Niall was making me realize that taking risks and actually stopping to notice the beautiful things the world has to offer me wasn't so bad at all. I've always been full speed ahead. No breaks. No time to rest. Always on the go and always so busy. But being with him was making me rethink everything. I really didn't need to do have the things I did. I only did it to get ahead of everyone and make sure I got into a good college. Well mission accomplished. I was going to get into a good school whether or not I did those things. Maybe I needed to lighten up a bit. We pulled into my street and I noticed Harry's car was sitting in my driveway. 
       

¨Should I just drop you off here?¨ Niall asked. 
       

¨No it's fine he should be here just to pick up his stuff, then leave.¨ 
Me and Niall got out of the car and Harry got out of his. I made sure to stand in front of Niall just in case Harry tried to do anything. 
       

¨Did you get everything?¨ I asked. 
     

  ¨Yeah I got it.¨ Harry said. 
       

¨Then why are you still here?¨ 
       

¨You can't break up with me for this no good pathetic loser. He's just using you Nori.¨ 
       

¨And you weren't?¨ 
     

  ¨What's that supposed to mean?¨
       

¨I did everything for you Harry. If it wasn't for me you wouldn't be Mr. Popular. You just used me to get good grades and have friends.¨ 
       

¨I love you Nori.¨ 
     

  ¨And I'm really sure you did. You need to leave.¨  
       

¨You never loved me?¨ 
       

¨No. No I didn't. It's over for good Harry. Goodbye.¨ 
Harry looked like he wanted to say more but just got in his car and left. 
       

¨I'm sorry about that.¨ I said turning to face Niall. 
       

¨Don't be. I always hated him.¨ 
     

  ¨You did?¨ 
       

¨Yeah. I always thought he was an asshole.¨ 
       

¨Well you were right because he was. Do you wanna come in?¨ 
     

  ¨No thanks. I gotta get back.¨ 
       

¨See you tomorrow?¨ 
     

  ¨Of course. See you later princess.¨ 
Niall sure was something but I couldn't yet pick up on if he did feel the connection between us. Since Harry was gone there was nothing wrong with me trying to get closer to Niall.