The Way Things Change

Chapter 25

*Kate’s POV*

It’s been a week since the party. I haven’t talked to any of the boys. They have been calling me constantly, but I’ve kept ignoring them. I only wrote a message to Liam saying I was fine and that they didn’t have to look for me. I’ve been staying at a hotel. I really wanted to go to my flat, but the realtor didn’t answer his phone and he hasn’t called me back. That’s really weird, since I still need to confirm that I’m moving in next week.

I had a lot of time to think this week. I had told the gym that I was sick and wouldn’t be coming in this week. I came to the realization that Harry hadn’t meant what he said. I knew he had apologized and all, but then I just couldn’t believe him. I was too hurt. And I knew that Niall would never hurt me, but I had been so scared! It brought back too many memories. And on top of that, I also needed to think about what he had said. I didn’t like him. Well not in that way. I liked him as a friend and nothing more. Besides it was too soon. Too soon for everything. It had only been 3 months. Well almost 4 months, but still, too soon.

I probably should go back and talk to them.

***

I had to ring the doorbell. I had been in such a hurry when I left, that I forgot my keys. I was actually really nervous. No scratch that. I was terrified to see them again. They were probably mat at me for not telling them anything.

“Hello?” I heard Harry’s voice. “Who is it?”

“Hey Harry. It’s Kate”

“Kate!” He sounded surprised. “Come in.”

When I walked up to the door, it was ripped open and in no time I was in a really tight Louis hug.

“KATE!” he exclaimed happily. “God I’ve missed you!” He wouldn’t let go of me and I let him hold me close.

“I’ve missed you too Louis” I said truthfully. I’d missed all of them. I didn’t know why they had this effect on me. I hadn’t even known them for that long. Okay that was if you took the two months of their tour out of account.

“And I’m sorry for just leaving like that.”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m just glad you decided to come back.” He wrapped his arm around my waist and directed me into the house. Zayn was in the entrance to greet me, the rest of the boys were nowhere to be seen.

I followed them into the living room, where the rest of the boys were sitting. This looked like an intervention or something. They all had a serious expression on their faces. “Sit down.” Zayn said softly and I obeyed.

“Before you say anything” Liam started. “we have a few things we would like to say.”

“Okay” I said shyly, shifting a bit in my seat. They were all sitting opposite me and I felt like I was put on the stand. It was uncomfortable.

“I would like to start with an apology from Andy. He told us that he came on to you really strongly at the party. He shouldn’t have done that and it’s my fault for introducing you. I know how he behaves when he gets drunk.” He looked guilty, even though he wasn’t the one to have done anything wrong. “He wanted to apologize to you in person after the party, but you weren’t there. So now: Sorry. He didn’t mean to so it.”

“Apology accepted” I said quietly. Liam looked relieved, like a heavy burden was lifted from his shoulders. He was so sweet, always caring for others.

“I’m really sorry too.” Harry said. “For everything I said at the party. I didn’t mean any of it. It was meant as a joke and I really thought you understood that, but then you looked so hurt. I wish I could take it all back, but I can’t. Again I’m really sorry and truth be told, you are really beautiful!”