The Perfect Storm (Niall Horan Fanfic)

Chapter 21 -- And It's Finally Done

Elsa's P.O.V.

A few days later, we moved on from Cali to New Mexico and it was almost hotter than Cali. Ever since the incident at the arena in Cali, I kind of distanced myself from the boys. We arrived at a hotel and I ran straight to my room and locked the door. Of course we shared one huge penthouse, but I had my old room. When I was sad, or bothered, I always played my guitar to relax me. I was just sitting here one morning when there was a sudden knock at my door, and I set my guitar down.

“Elsa, can we come in?” Liam asked. I then walked to the door and opened it to see their smiling faces.

“Hey guys.” I said.

“How does your face feel?” Liam asked.

“It's okay. It really hurts and it's super noticeable, which I hate.” I said.

“You're still as beautiful as ever though.” Harry said.

“Thanks Harold.” I smiled.

“Elsa, why are you so quiet? You've completely distanced yourself from us.” Louis said.

“I just need some time for myself.” I said.

“Could you possibly make time for us and come out to dinner?” Zayn asked.

“I guess I could this once.” I smiled. They then all cheered and we exited my room and hollered down a taxi.

“Guys this restaurant is amazing.” I said as we were seated at a table.

“It's one of our favorite places, so we thought you would like it here as well.” Harry said as he sat down next to me. After our server came and took our drink orders, the boys started acting weird.

“Alright, what is up with the four of you?” I asked.

They all sighed and then Harry took my hand.

“Els, we didn't wanna mention it, but since you asked, Niall and Amelia are seated over there.” he said as he directed my attention to where they were. I've avoided Niall for about 2 days so he has no idea what my face looks like. Right as I looked over, Niall and I made eye contact and we stared at each other for a good 5 seconds and then I instantly looked away. Before I knew he was rushing over to our table.

“Els, what happened to your face?” he asked in a panic.

I looked at him and then shied away from him and leaned into Harry. He put an arm over my shoulder and glared at Niall.

“Go ask your girlfriend.” he said.

“What?” he asked.

“You heard me. Amelia did this to her.” Harry said.

“That's crazy. Amelia would never attack Elsa for no reason.” Niall said.

“Ya you just go on thinking that.” Louis said.

I watched as Niall glared at them and headed back to his stupid girlfriend.

“You alright there?” Harry laughed. I took my face away from Harry's shoulder and laughed.

“Ya I'm fine.” I smiled.

“Good.” he said and kissed my forehead.

Niall's P.O.V.

After bickering with the boys for a few minutes on what happened to Elsa's face, I headed back to where Amelia was and called her out on it.

“Why did you do that to Elsa?” I asked.

“Do what?” she asked.

“Don't do what me. I saw what you did to her face.” I snapped.

“I may or may not have pushed her in the closet and then hit her in the face and made her blackout.” she said and shrugged her shoulders.

“I can't believe you.” I said.

“Why are you always so concerned about that dumb bitch?!” she screamed.

“She's not a dumb bitch! She's the love of my life!” I screamed and then instantly covered my mouth.

“Oh ya if you love her so much, why are you still here with me?!” she screamed back.

“I'm not. Get out of here. We're done.” I said. I watched as she threw her napkin on the table and stormed out of the restaurant. I sighed and paid the bill and then made my way out of the restaurant.

Elsa's P.O.V.

I watched as Niall and Amelia got into a huge screaming match and then she stormed out of the restaurant and Niall paid the bill, then left. I crawled over Harry's lap and ran out the door after Niall.

I looked to the left and then to the right and then across the street and that's when I spotted him. I instantly started running across the street and calling his name.

“Niall!” I hollered as I ran. I watched as he turned around and he ran towards me.

“Elsa! Look out!” he said. Before I could comprehend what was going on, someone pushed me out of the way of a moving car and on to the sidewalk. I looked up and saw Niall lying down next to me on the sidewalk. He instantly got up and moved closer to me.

“Elsa, are you alright? What we're you thinking?!” he asked.

“I wanted to see if you were okay.” I said as I got up.

He then started laughing and I glared at him.

“What?” I asked.

“You risked your life to see if I was okay?” he asked.

“Ya I guess I did.” I said and shrugged my shoulders.

We stared at each other for a while when we realized we were just sitting in the middle of the sidewalk.

“Come on.” he said and helped me up. We then walked to the closest park and found a bench to sit on.

After a while, Niall ended up being the first to break the awkward silence.

“What are we doing Elsa?” he asked.

“I don't know. You tell me.” I said.

“We have to move on.” he said.

“From each other?” I asked.

He smirked a little and shook his head.

“No, from what happened between us. The accident, my leaving, and you hating me.” he said.

“It's not that simple Niall.” I said.

“I know it's not, but we need to try.” he said.

“I don't know if I can.” I said.

“Just try. Let's be friends.” he said and held his hand out.

“Alright, we're just friends.” I said and took his hand.

“Now come on, the boys are probably wondering where we are.” he said and we both got up and we walked back to the restaurant.