He Can't Remember

Chapter 16

I walked back upstairs, not looking at anyone who passed me, bumped into me, or yelled at me for not paying attention. I hurt Niall and that was I could think about. The walls seemed to last forever; the endless corridor.  I finally made my way up to the room, peeking in through the window. 

Harry, Zayn, and Liam, were smiling and and laughing, trying to harmonize Moments but they kept joking with Liam, seeing if he could remember any songs. He shook his head, happy all the same. Paul stood in the corner, laughing along, a smile on his face. Something we hadn't seen for a long time.

I push the wood door open, startling the boys. Harry and Zayn frown when they see me. Liam not sure on what was happening grinned widely up at me. I flashed a small smile and sit down next to him. Harry and Zayn continue to frown and Harry goes so far as to scoot away from me. I sigh looking at the ground.

"So..... " I say, the awkward word, hanging in the awkward silence.

"So.... " Liam says still happy and clueless.

"What have you boys been up too? " I ask looking between the faces.

"Oh, you know. Singing... having fun... Not breaking hearts... " Harry says the last part coldly and only above a whisper. I could just barely hear him. Liam eyes Harry confused.

"What? " He asks

Harry turns to Liam and smiles again " We aren't eating tarts" Wow.. nice lie.

Liam continues to be confused but shrugs it off. " No we aren't... I want one though." Just as he speaks his stomach lets out a low growl. Harry and Zayn chuckle and I giggle a bit. but once that was over the awkward silence filled the air again.

 The silence though is cut short by the happy jingle of a phone. Everyone's hands instantly go to their pockets. When we realize it isn't any of ours, our gaze looks over at Paul who is oblivious to everything that's going on.

"Uh... Paul?" Zayn says, trying to get Paul's attention.

Paul's head snaps up" What? I wasn't sleeping." I stifle a laugh, but Harry glares at me and I quiet down.

"Uh. No, your phone's going off. Or was." The jingle had ended and left the room noiseless again. Paul's hand goes to his pocket and he hurries out of the room to call back. I really wish he hadn't left the room, because as soon as he left it was just awkward looks between Zayn, Harry, and I, while Liam just hummed.

Harry is the first to break the silence but it isn't a pleasant starter topic. " So what's it like to break someones heart?"

" Shouldn't you know? You've been with enough girls."

"You know that's not true." He hisses. " I at least don't listen to private conversations they have"

I was instantly taken aback and Harry noticed " Oh really? You didn't think I noticed when you came in with the one douche and his friend?"

" Skye is not a douche! And I was not listening."

" I saw you standing there!" Harry's voice rises.

"Then why didn't you stop him from talking!"

"Because I was hoping you would realize he was right for you!" This comment stops you short. Harry on the other hand continues, despite the looks from Zayn and Liam.

" I actually thought he had found someone! He smiles more around you, he's happier. And than you turn around and end up being a bitch"

"Harry!" Zayn says from his seat, That cut deep and I felt like dying.

" Then why did you say you loved me!' I try to hold the tears that are forcing their way to my lids.

"You know. I thought I did. But, then I saw Niall and I backed down for once. Turns out I saved myself from being hurt." He looked at the ground almost calming down.

"But then you hurt Niall. " Or not. He looked back up rage in his eyes. He was about to say something else when Paul comes back in.

" We need to go." He says. He doesn't look all too pleased.

" Why? Where are we going?" Zayn asked.

" To the studio. Liam needs to come."

"What? Why?"

"Because he has to practice for the tour." Everyone stops.

"What?! He only just remembered Moments. How the hell is he suppose to remember the other songs before tour!" Harry says turning his anger from me.

" Management says if he doesn't," Paul sighs and doesn't look at anyone." If he doesn't he is going to be kicked out of the band."