They Don't Know About Us

Where Do Broken Hearts Go? - Chapter 97

*CHLOE's POV*

A year. A whole year since it happened. And in truth? It's been hell. Each day, week, month came memories-good and bad. I tried so many methods, spinning it round; seeing the positives, telling myself that I was lucky. That any girl would die to be in my position. But one thing that I did realise, that I did learn was that I fell in love with Harry Styles- the one from Cheshire, in the bakery-not Harry Styles from One Direction. 

I spent my year sorting out my life, I started a College course in creative media, I found a job, got a car and a flat of my own. Of course-my parents were my main means of support, always there. They picked up the broken pieces and put me back together. And I was stronger, better than before. 

But don't get me wrong, I missed them. All of them. Paige kept as a firm reminder that I could have stayed, I could have worked through it. But I couldn't be that burden. That person that made the atmosphere that little bit more awkward. So I had to leave, in that sense. But the lads also kept in touch, Niall often waved to me through mine and Paige's Skype calls. Louis texted me whenever he could-making sure that I didn't do anything stupid. Liam and Zayn? They often joined in with the Skype calls. 

As I sat with Paige, quietly sipping my tea- my mind casted to Harry. I tried my best to not dwell on him. What we had. But I would have myself ill if I fought the memories. And the fact that he hadn't been with anyone else since me, both surprised and calmed me. But I had to go. For Demi, for Ethan. And so I could see the others. But as Paige lead me through the poshly decorated back entrance, my stomach flipped as the door opened. There, down the corridor stood Niall, with little Demi grasping his hand as she toddled about. "Chloe!" Niall called, smiling as I stepped forwards "Demi! Look, it's Auntie Chloe." Demi turned, she held the same crystal blue eyes as her parents, yet she had the darker hair of Paige. She crawled towards me, gurgling and making grabby hands for my hands. "Hey you!" I enthusiastically smile, shaking her hand and picking her up. "Look at you! Haven't you grown!" I glance towards Paige and Niall, who smile softly as I put Demi down. "It's nice to see you around again, Clo." Niall pulls me into a quick hug as Paige leads Demi into a set of double doors. "I'm guessing the others are in there?" I mumble, shaking off the anxiety that crawls into my stomach. Niall nods, pushing the doors open.

There in the room sat everyone. Louis with Ellie, Liam with Shelby and Zayn with Perry. "Chloe!" They all squeal simultaneously, crowding me with hugs and kisses. "Guys!" I squeal softly. They all laugh, sitting back down. I lower my eyebrows down into a small frown. "Uh.. Where's Ethan?" Liam and Shelby look almost guiltily towards me. "Harry's in the other room with him.. To uh, give us space." I nod softly, sighing, quickly shaking my head. "It's okay! I'll say hello later.." I sit down next to Paige, who smiles, almost like she knew something that I didn't.

The next thing I know me, Paige, Shelby and Ellie were ushered into the stadium placed right at front row with only the barriers between us and the stage. "Oh god.." Mumbling, I glance nervously towards Paige- who smiles. Suddenly, as the crowds begin to gather-music begins to play, the familiar sound of Best Song Ever blares from the speakers, the light goes down and strobe lights begin to dance above us, the show was about to begin. 

After half an hour of prepping everyone for One Direction's arrival, they came. Bouncing up from the floor, happily smiling, waving and dancing about as the crowd went wild. Paige, Shelby and Ellie danced excitedly next to me. But I was frozen. I saw Harry. He walked about in his usual charming way, waving to fans and blowing kisses. "Alright! So we have some special people in this audience tonight!" Niall shouts, as Lou, Liam and Zayn agree, whist Harry, confusedly waits. "Everyone make some noises for our girlfriends, everyone!" Everyone around us screams and applauds- even some scream. "We love you!" But as it clicks into Harry, he walks forwards, nearer to me. Then he sees me. He blinks, simply staring. I can't make out any emotion. Yet, I am frozen by his gaze. As if, we had met for the first time over again..