Someone Like You: A Niall Horan Love Story

Chapter 5: What Just Happened?

Piper's POV:

It's after school and I should be relaxing, but I can't. I'm perched nervously on the edge of my bed, biting my nails. Megan hasn't called yet, but I know she will. I can't help but wonder what he and Hope are doing. Eating? Watching TV? Making out? Just the thought makes me cringe. My phone rings so loudly it scares the crap outta me, making me fall off my bed.

"Owwww," I groan as I reach for my phone.

Piper: Hello?

Megan: She's gone.

Piper: O-okay.

Megan: Don't be nervous. You've been friends forever! You'll be fine.

Piper: If you say so.

Megan: Good luck!

"Thanks," I mutter after she hangs up. Should I go right away? Or wait till later? I guess now would be best. I stand up and change into just a floral patterned t-shirt, skinny jeans and some pink flats, just to stay casual. I tread lightly down the stairs, not wanting Jacie to know that I'm going to Niall's. She's been bugging me enough about Niall, and I don't want to have to take the walk of shame to my bedroom if Niall doesn't want to be friends again.

I quietly slip out of the house and walk across my yard to Niall's house. I walk slowly over to his front door, nervous enough to wet my pants. It takes a lot of courage to ring the doorbell, but I do it and take a step back from the door. Mrs. Horan opens the door, and judging from the look on her face, she knows we were in an argument and wasn't expecting to see me for awhile.

"Piper! Hi dear! Do you want to talk to Niall?" I nod and slip inside.

"Yes ma'am. Is he upstairs?" She smiles as she goes back into the kitchen where she's preparing dinner.

"Go on up! He's not busy." I nod once more and climb up the stairs, my heart beat increasing with every step. I walk down the familiar hallway until I reach Niall's room. Composing myself, I knock before I slide the door open. I find him sprawled out on his bed using his laptop. His head swings up and his eyes widen when he realizes it's me.

"Piper?"

"Hey Niall. Can we talk?" He hesitates a second, but then closes his laptop and sits up straight, patting the space beside him. I sit where he indicated, but I'm stiff and nervous, instead of my usual relaxed self. He turns to face me, and my heart beats rapidly again and I'm afraid of what he'll say.

"Listen Pipe, I'm really sorry about every stupid thing I said a few weeks ago. I was an idiot and was jealous of you spending time with Greg. I was selfish and rude, and I'm really sorry." My jaw drops at what he says. He's sorry? I thought I was the one who was going to apologize! He notices my expression and his face falls. "Are you mad?"

"Mad? No I'm not mad! I was going to apologize to you! I was conceited and bratty, and I wasn't spending any time with you. I'm sorry Niall."

"Let's just be friends again."

"Sure." I smile, but for some reason it doesn't feel like enough. "Friends" isn't right anymore. I don't know why.

"Do you wanna hang out?" He asks.

"I can't. I have to go back for dinner, and Jacie'll be bugging me for hours if I don't get back soon." He stands up and I do too.

"I'll walk you back." We head downstairs and outside. He eases the door shut and we start down the sidewalk, deciding to take the long way.

"Do you still want to do The X Factor?" I ask as we walk. He looks down at me.

"Do you?" I ponder this for a moment.

"Yes."

"Me too." It's funny how little we're talking. Normally we're chatting up a storm. We reach my front step and I reach out to open the door, but I stop halfway and randomly wrap my arms around his neck, enveloping him in a big hug. He's caught off guard at first, but he relaxes into it and nuzzles his face in my neck, like he does with most people. We break the hug and stand there, just looking at each other for a second. I guess it should be awkward, but for some reason it isn't. "Good night Piper," he whispers.

"Good night Niall." The next thing I know, his lips are on mine and we're colliding in a passionate kiss. His lips are soft and sweet, and it feels perfect with them on mine. Suddenly we both realize what we're doing and we pull away, both of us clearly ashamed.

"Piper, I'm-" I don't hear the rest. I slam the door before he can finish. I don't want to hear the end, in case he was going to say "I love you" or something. I slide my back down the door and bury my face in my hands, so confused. We're just friends, right? But I kissed him too. Will this ruin our friendship? What just happened? I start to cry, realizing that Niall and I will never be the same.