MEANT TO BE?

Chapter fourteen

MARISA'S POV

"Will you be my girlfriend?" Those words spun around in my head. Mdy heart started to beat through my chest. He is serious.

"Funny, how are you so dumb, he doesn't mean it." The voices started again. I started to feel a little dizzy.

"Your pathetic and he knows that. He doesn't like you at all." I tried pushing them away but it wasn't working.

"Hey, Riss you alright?" I heard Niall ask. His voice sounded a bit faint. I felt him put his hand on my shoulder. "Marisa?"

"Tell him. Tell him that you are a crazy lunatic."

"STOP!! JUST SHUT-UP!!" I screamed.

"Marisa, I didn't say anything." Niall said cautiously. I looked up at him finally realizing what had just happened. I was mortified.

"Niall, I-I'm s-so sorry. I didn't, I-I just, I should leave now." I said stuttering. I tried holding back the tears but one slipped. I quickly turned around to go inside, but was pulled back by Niall.

"Marisa, tell me whats wrong, I know something is bothering you. Tell me." He said. He sounded worried. He then brought up his hand a wiped away one of the tears that had spilled over.

"He will never think about you the same." The voices in my head murmured.

"I don't want you to leave, if I tell you." I replied turning my head to the ground. His hands cupped my cheeks and tilted my head up. to my surprise, he leaned in pressing his full lips to mine. I immidietly kissed back. After several seconds he pulled away. Stroking my cheeks with his thumb, he looked into my eyes

"I promise no matter what happens, I will always be here for you, understand?" He looked serious as he spoke. I nodded my head.

"Now, what is bothering you."

"Come inside, it is sorta a long story." I replied, grabbing his hand and leading him inside. We walked over to the couch and sat down.

I pulled a pillow into my lap and squeezed it before beginning my story.

"Well, back in ninth grade, things just got really wierd. Most of the people I used to be friends with, they just, stopped talking to me. I was always teased for liking to read, and liking different music then them. I hid from my family because they always, teased me. Like, my sisters would call worthless and ugly. They didn't realize how much it hurt. Anyway, well soon after that began. I, uh, well I started to hear these voices in my head, telling me all this negative stuff about me. I actually believed it too. I kinda just, kept it all to myself, except for Lilly. I never told her, she just knew something was up. Until one day when I was home alone, Lilly walked in on me......" By now tears were spilling over my eyes. It was like a damn burst. I felt a pair of string arms wrap around me and pull me close.

"Marisa, I am so sorry." He said. He nuzzled his face into the crook of my neck.

"I'm so, so sorry." He murmured stroking my hair. I have never told anyone besides Lilly about this. It felt like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. He held me close in his arms as I cried.

After I calmed down he pulled away and looked at me in the eyes.

"I don't care what ever happens between us, I want you to be able to know, I am always going to be here for you." He said with so much sterness, it was surprising

"Thank you Niall." I sniffled, wiping my eyes. My make-up was probably all over my face and I most likely looked horrible.

"Niall?" I mumbled, looking up at his face.

"Yes love?"

"Yes." I said smiling a bit to him. He looked a little confused.

"Yes, what?"

I leaned closer and kissed his cheek.

"Yes, I will be your girlfriend."

His face lit up like a little kid on christmas day. He wrapped his arms around me, embracing me in a tight hug. He pulled away still smiling.

"Hello, girlfriend." He said resting his forehead on mine.

"Hello boyfriend." I replied back. We stayed like that for a few minutes. I loved how he made me feel so much better. We both heard a ding, Niall relized it was his phone and pulled it out.

"Ugh, it's Liam. He said, paul said I need to be home soon." I looked at the clock and relized it was nearing midnight.

"Alrighty then. Text me when you get back to your flatt alright?" I told him.

"Promise." He replied, giving me a quick peck on the cheek before heading out the door.

I decided to head upstairs and grab a shower before bed. I quickly jumped in the shower and washed up. I stayed in for a few minutes longer, just letting the hot water hit me.

After I got out, I went to my room and threw on my old long sleeve t-shirt and a pair of running shorts. I swithched from my contacts to my glasses before checking my phone. I had a miss text from Niall.

"Hey Riss, just wanna say that i'm home. Night :)-Nialler<3"

I smiled when I read his message. I decided to send him a quick text back before heading to bed.

"Thank you :) nighty night don't let the bed bugs bite :)- Risser"

I hit send then put my phone onto my night stand. I curled myself up into a ball, wrapped tightly in my blankets, and hugging my teddy bear to my chest. I closed my eyes as awaited sleep to come.

NIALL'S POV

What she told me earlier, I honestly could not believe. How could someone like her, get hurt like that. Thoughts like this ran through my mind. I pulled into the drive and walked into the house. Liam was waiting for me when I got inside.

"What are you doing here Li?" I questioned, making my way over to the couch he was sitting on.

"Just wanted to make sure you got home safe. How did your date go?" He asked smiling at me.

"It went good, aside from the papz, but other than that it was good." I replied.

"Something wrong Ni?" He asked hitting mute on the television.

"Na, I'm fine. I'm just gonna go to bed, Night." I said standing up and heading for the stairs.

"Alright, night. I guess I'll head home too. And don't forget, we have an interview again tomorrow and a signing." Liam yelled to me.

"Ok, thanks." I responded.

I went into my room, shutting my door behind me. I pulled off my clothes and threw on a pair of black joggers before climbing into bed. I sent Marisa a quick text letting her know I was home, then decided to check out twitter for a bit. I smiled when she texted me back. I decided I would tell her in the morning about the interview and signing. I know I was tired, and I bet she was too. When I left she just looked exhausted, especially after all that crying. I felt terrible leaving her alone.

After scrolling through twitter, and tweeting and following some fans, I decided to call it night and go to sleep. I set my phone back ontop of my night stand before letting my head hit my pillow. I closed my eyes and let sleep overtake me.

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