Torn Apart (1D Fanfiction)

Chapter 8

ARIANA’S POV

About one week has passed since Liam and 1 confessed our love to each other. I didn’t tell anyone yet. We talked every day and people were starting to get curious. I was happy, for once. Someone finally understood me. You see, being a twin isn’t always easy. I was always the one who got lower grades, detentions and calls from the school. I had only two interests: arts and music. Ali was the smart one, top of the class grades, tons of friends, athletic, everything I was not. I practically lived in her shadow. We didn’t even hang out at school, she had her friends and I had mine. I spent most of my time in the music class practicing piano while she was at the library studying. I felt ignored, worthless, and insecure. Tyler had managed to make me feel a little better but deep down I was still having a bad day. He was good to keep my mind off things and I never felt bad while we were together. That was until he cheated on me. I saw him at school every day but he didn’t dare look at me, which is probably a good thing because I would burst in tears.

 Today was June 21st, the first day of summer. I didn’t know what Ali was up to today. Frankly, I barely see her anymore. She hung up with me and the guys a lot but since Harry told her that he was not interested, she kept her distances. I was on Twitter going through my new followers when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I looked at who was calling: it was Niall.

LIAM’S POV

Being in One Direction is the best and worst thing that has ever happened to me. I loved performing for the fans but the hate and the paparazzi sometimes were too much. I needed privacy. I needed to be alone sometimes. I can’t even take a walk outside alone. It sucks. Sometimes I wish I could be normal again. I just wanted to be me, old Liam Payne. 

You’re probably wondering what the hell was going on with Ariana? Well, I am too. Last week, I spilled out my guts and told her I love her. It was probably the hardest thing I ever had to do. Surprisingly, she didn’t reject me. No, she said she loves me too. However, I was still confused? Does that make us a couple now? I was so confused…

Lost in my thoughts, I didn’t hear what the boys were up to. I closed my laptop and got up from my hotel bed. I ran into the living area and what I saw will probably haunt me in my dreams. Zayn was playing Call of Duty in his corner, swearing at the TV, and Harry and Louis were dancing on the tables. Did I mention Harry was naked? Yeah. Niall was nowhere to be found… I think he’s hiding from them, which, in my opinion, is a rather good idea.

-Harry! Get clothes on, please! I scream.

He runs off to his bedroom, surprised. I decided to call Ariana. We haven’t seen each other since last week and I missed her. I dialed her number but it was busy. I hung up and got to the kitchen to find something to eat. Paul was in the kitchen, eating Nando’s. Niall must be around, if there was Nando’s on the table.

-Hey Pauly, I say, rather calmly.

-Hey kiddo, what’s up with you?

- I don’t know man, I’m just… I don’t know.

-Is it about that girl?

He was right on the spot. I didn’t feel like talking to him so I just nodded and left the room with some leftover salad and a bottle of water. I regained my room only to be greeted by Niall.

ARIANA’S POV

-Hello? I answered with a concerned voice.

-Hey you, how’s it going?

-I’m good, and you?

-I’m good, but I worry about Liam. Something’s not right.

- I know… and it’s my fault. Last week at the graduation ceremony he confessed his love to me and we haven’t talked since.