the outbreak ☣ 1d

Chapter 7: Stupid Rat {UNFIXED}

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"Get up," He ordered. I thought about it: I can't stay locked up in here forever. I sighed, nodded my head, and grabbed his hand. As his big, soft hand touched mine, a shiver went down my spine. I'm just lonely, I guess.

We walked out and saw everyone in a circle, smiling. I sat down next to Taylor, "I'm sorry for yelling at you earlier," I whispered to her. She nodded. "It's okay!"

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-Niall's POV-

Harry had gone to the back room to cheer Stephanie up. They were taking an awfully long time there -5 minutes-, let's just say I'm not the most patient person in the world. Who knows, they might be sucking each others faces off right now!

"I'm boooooored!" Julia whined, pouting slightly. She's adorable. And she loves eating too! We were cuddling on the living room sofa, watching What Not To Wear with Zayn and Taylor, who were cuddling too. She nuzzled her face on my shoulder. "GUYS! DO YOU WANNA PLAY TRUTH OR DARE?!" Louis yelled. Julia winced. "Now I know how Stephanie feels..." She muttered glumly, not knowing that I was listening. "Apologize to her," I murmured. Sighing, she nodded. "SURE!" A voice -Harry's- yelled back. Finally.

"Well, at least she doesn't look like a clown anymore!" Zayn said, gesturing to the TV. I saw the ends of Taylor's lips twitch up to a smile. They're so cute together. If only Harry didn't think she's sexy, and finally got together with Stephanie, everything would be rainbows and smiles and laughter. Stephanie and Harry will look good together, Stephanie isn't Harry's type, and vice versa for sure, but opposites attract, right?

The guys and girls came jogging inside the living room, and sat on the floor in a circle. I tugged gently on Julia's arm, she smiled and sat on the circle next to me. She exhaled and rested her head on my shoulder.

Finally, Harry and Stephanie walked in, hand in hand. I looked at Harry and winked at him, and he just rolled his eyes. Stephanie sat down next to Taylor, and, Harry, realizing there's no more space in the circle but next to Stephanie, shrugged slightly and sat next to her. Stephanie whispered something to Taylor, and Taylor whispered something back, then they hugged for a short while.

"Who fir-" Liam started, "ME FIRST!" Julia yelled, cutting Liam off. Liam just shrugged and nodded. "Stephanie, truth or dare?" She asked. I bet she's gonna apologize now! "Dare," Stephanie replied, raising one eyebrow. "I dare you to...forgive me for yelling at you!" She said, smiling. I kissed her forehead. "That's my girl," I whispered. She blushed a deep shade of red. Stephanie grinned. "Okay, I forgive you." Julia fist-pumped the air, wormed out of my arms, and crawled next to Stephanie. "Move, boy," Julia commanded Harry. Harry raised his eyebrows and moved, making the circle slightly wider and leaving Julia a space between him and Stephanie. I pouted at her. 

3 seconds later, everyone was in hysterics. Except me. I sent them all a questioning look. "Y-your face when Julia left!" Gina breathed in between laughs. I blushed. "Aw, don't worry Nialler, you're still hot," Julia said, batting her eyelashes. I looked away, trying to hide my beet-red face. I couldn't help but crack a goofy smile.

"Anyway, back to the game!" Elissa said. "Niall, truth or dare?" Stephanie asked. "Truth,' I replied, smirking a bit. "Why were you blushing and smiling like a school girl with her first crush?" She asked. I blushed again. "Come on, Nialler, tell us," Julia said, grinning. "Fine," I said, "you called me hot..." I muttered. "What was that, Nialler?" Julia asked. "You called me hot..!" I said, a bit louder.

"Sorry, what?"

"I SAID YOU CALLED ME HOT!" I yelled. Everyone started laughing again. I sighed. "We heard you, we just wanted you to say it again," Gina said, smirking.