Screwed Up Mess

Three

Niall's POV

I need to see her and tell her the truth. I remembered everything of last night. I've liked her for a long time and she needs to know everything. I knocked on the door. My heart was pounding so loud I was afraid the neighbors would hear. She opened the door and her jaw dropped. She was completely shocked. She turned around to someone who was in the other room and said, "I'll be right back babe." I figured it was Josh.

She stepped outside and shut the door behind her. She asked with an attitude, "What do you want?"

I said in almost a whisper, "Lets sit down." We sat on the top step of the stairs that lead to her house. I took a deep breath and said, "Lilly, you need to know I do remember last night. Everything. I wasn't as drunk as you and I was aware of it all. You should know, I enjoyed it. I've liked you for the longest time and had only dreamed of you kissing me. I had never thought it would've happened the way it did, but when you said you needed me, I was so happy."

I looked at her and saw she had tears streaming down her face. She stuttered, "N-Niall. Y-you need t-to know," she took a deep breath to calm herself, "Niall, I had no idea I said I needed you. I barely remember things. You're my best friend. Last night meant nothing. You will always be my best friend and last night doesn't change a thing. I regret it. You even said I called you Josh. I was in a drunken state and thought you were Josh. I'm flattered that you like me, but I like Josh. What happened last night stays between you and me."

I figured that was coming, but just needed some closure on the matter. "Ok Lil. I understand."

We stood up and hugged each other. She kissed my cheek and said, "Thank you Ni."

Lilly's POV

I headed back inside with mixed emotions. I was relieved to have an agreement with Niall. I was flattered that Niall liked me. But the one thing I was feeling the most was fear. What if Josh does find out? How long could this be a secret? Will Niall tell him? I had to let it slip my mind since I was now in the living room with Josh. He asked, "Who was it?"

I thought for a moment then quickly made up a lie, "It was Ni. He just needed to talk about this girl he met last night." Josh nodded. This was the first time I've ever lied to him and hope it's the last. I laid down on the couch so I was on top of Josh with my head on his chest and out feet were tangled together. Josh was watching TV while I was thinking and pretending to watch.

We were both interrupted when Ryan and Mackenzie came running down the stairs. They stood in front of the TV and Ryan whined, "We're hungry."

I check the time and see it's noon. Mackenzie says, "Can you drive me to Lindsay's house?"

I sat up and said, "Alright. I'll take you to Lindsay's house and Josh can make all three of us lunch."

That didn't cut it for Ryan. He complained, "But I want McDonalds!"

Before I could protest, Josh said, "We can all take the ride to drop off Kenzie, then all three of us could head over to McDonalds."

Ryan jumped up and down with excitement while Mackenzie ran up stairs and shouted along the way, "I just need to get my purse." I stood up and said, "I gotta get my shoes." I went to my room and took a look in the mirror. Since it was a warm spring day, I decided to take off my sweatshirt and throw on a zebra print scarf. I put on black converse, threw my phone, car and house keys, extra lip gloss, and money into my purse, and descended downstairs where everyone was already waiting for me.

We headed for my silver, 2008, used Toyota Camry I bought last year. I sat in the driver seat, Josh sat in the passenger seat, and Mackenzie and Ryan sat in the back. I sat for second realizing I'm not sure where I'm going. I turn my head back and asked, "Where am I going exactly?"