Playing the Game. (Completed)

Chapter Four

I pull into my driveway and realize that I'm home alone. Mum and her new husband must have left for their honeymoon already. I sigh, not really wanting to be alone. I decide to text Mesha. “Hey, when are you coming home.? My mum and your dad already left.” I click send and get out of my car, as I lock it I look around. Growing up, I used to love this place. I was always outside hanging out with all my friends. Most of them were older then me and are now in College, expect well, Isabella. She lives right down the street from me, but it seems we're miles apart. I start to unlock the door and my phone beeps. Mesha: “I'm not going to be home tonight I'm staying with a friend. Love ya bro. Xx” I walk through the front door and flip on the light, all of a sudden my dog jumps on me. I laugh, “Hey coco. How was your day buddy.?” I ruffle his fur and he jumps down, then I reply to Mesha. “Alright see ya tomorrow. Love ya too sis. Xx” I put my keys on the hook by the door and opened the fridge. I looked around realize I'm not really hungry, it's hard to believe I just said that. I'm just too upset, I really need to talk to someone. I can't talk to Zayn, he will just tell me to move on. I can't talk to Liam, he has heard it all and already gave me his opinion. Mesha is her friend, Harry and Ashlyn hate me, so there is one person I can call. I grab my phone from the bright white kitchen counter. I scroll through my contacts until I find the number I'm looking for. Once I do, I press the call button. It rang a couple times to the point where I thought they weren't going to answer. Finally on the last ring he answered. “Hello.?” His familiar voice answered. “Louis, is there any way you can come over.? I really need someone to talk to.” “Sure, Niall. Be right there.”

*15 minutes later*

I was blankly staring at the telly when there was a knock on the front door. “Come in.” I yelled through the window. Next thing I know I hear the door open and Louis walks up the stairs. “Hey Lou.” I mumble as he walked over to the chair across from me. “Hey Niall, Whatcha need to talk about.?” I didn't know where to start, I had so much to figure out I didn't know where to start. “Isabella, I just. I-” I paused. “I can't get her out of my head. I miss her like crazy, and I still love her. I just don't know what to do.” My words poured out of my mouth. “Isabella.? Mesha's friend.?” I nodded. Oh yeah, Louis is Mesha's boyfriend. They've been dating for a little over a year. His mouth made and 'O' shape. “Yes, remember when I told you I dated her. Well, I regret breaking up with her.” He thought for a minute. “Why did you break up with her in the first place.?” I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. “My mum. She got in a stupid fight with Isabella's mum and made me break up with her. But, I never wanted to.” He looked surprised at what I said. “Your mum did that.?” I nodded. “I won't believe it. You're mum is a total sweetheart.” “She can be. But when she doesn't like someone she doesn't want anyone she knows around them or their family. And it's not only the fact that I want her back. But, I want my friends back. Harry hates me because Izzy's is his cousin. Ashlyn hates me because I broke her best friend's heart. And Zayn is really starting to get on my nerves trying to push me to date someone else. But, I can't. I just can't.” I bowed my head as Louis spoke. “Well, mate. The way I see it, you have a couple options.” “Go on.” He continued, “Well, you could try to get your mum and her mum to make up and do everything you can to win her back. Or you could just move one and forget her. But from what I've seen. You can't.” We sat there for a minute letting his words sink in. “Well, I have to get home. I'm sorry mate.” “It's fine. Thank you. You really did help. I know what I'm going to do now.” He smiled and patted my shoulder. “Well, let me know how it works out.” “ I will. Goodnight.” “See ya later.” He walks out the door and I'm left alone again. I just have to win her back, the same way I got her in the first place. By showing her how much I care about her.

~ ~ Flashback ~ ~

“You've got this Niall.” Harry encouraged me patting my back. “Yea, there is no way she can say no.” Liam added. “Okay, here goes nothing and everything.” I am shaking as I walk to the front of the cafeteria. Almost everyone in the 8th grade knows what I'm about to do. Even the teachers and staff are helping making sure she was in here at the right time. I walk up to the head lunch lady who hand me the microphone. “Can I have you attention please.?” But no one got quiet, so Ashlyn takes the mic from me. “Hey.! Little Nialler as something he wants to say.” Everyone got quiet. “Thank you Ashyln.” She nodded and sat back down. “Well, first Happy Valentines Day everyone.!” Everyone cheered causing me to nervously laugh. “Okay, I would like a Miss. Isabella Hampton to come up here please.” She looked so confused, but she got up and walked over to join me. “Hey guys.!” Her cheerful voice booming through the speakers. I took a deep breath. “So, you are probably wondering why I brought you up here.” “I actual kind of am.” I smiled. “Well, put this on and you'll find out.” She hesitated at first but she put the blind fold on. I nodded and Ashlyn, Harry, Liam, and Mesha stood up grabbing the sign. It said. “Izzy, will you be my Valentine.?” I spun her in the direction of the sign and stood behind her holding a single red rose. “Okay, you can take off the blindfold now.” I watched as she slowly untied the knot on the back of her head. She took it off holding it her hand as she read it. I could tell she was smiling and her face was turning an adorable shade of pink. It took her a second to process what was happening and then she turned and faced me, a big smile on her face. I rose my eye brow. “Well, what do you say.?” I asked handing her the rose. She pulled her hair behind her eye and nodded. “I would love to.” Everyone cheered and I pulled her into our first kiss. I didn't even care there were at least 200 people watching. It felt like it was only her and I, no one else.

~ ~ End Flashback ~ ~

If only she knew I still feel that way about her. If only she knew that I would do anything and ever in my power to make her mine again. But, I will show her I care. I will win her back. I just have to get out mums to make up. How.? I have no Idea. But if I don't get her back I don't know what I'll do.