Another Bad Boy Story [Ziall]

Ch.18~Today Changes Everything

Niall's POV

"Niall you sure you're going to be ok here by yourself?"

No I'm not. I can't believe you're going to leave me just to see your girlfriend. What happened to being by my side at all times? To keeping me safe from Zayn? It's not fair.

"Yes Li, I'm perfectly sure. I have Josh to bother remember? And besides you're not leaving until next week. So there's no problem at all." I should consider being an actor after lying straight to Liam's face.

Normally I would get nervous and my voice would get high-pitched giving me away. I guess, I've changed a bit, nothing too noticeable. I don't want Liam all over me about changing myself. After all, the only things about me that are different are my feelings and lying ability. I guess, the dream I had a few days ago really got to me. It made me think.

A hand running through my hair distracts me, and I lean into the touch. It's one of the few things that calms me, that and being near Liam. His presence brings me out of my depressing thoughts even though I'll never tell him that. He doesn't need to know, it's my problem to deal with alone.

"Liam?" I hear myself asking.

He lays us back down on my bed cuddled up together, I smile. Used to be, being in this position with Liam would make me flustered and red faced, but now it's just a brotherly feeling that I get. I don't know wether to miss the old days, or be glad that they're over.

"Yeah Niall?"

I don't want to ruin the moment but I have to "Shouldn't we be getting ready for school? It's almost eight."

As a response, he gets closer to me, pulling my body tighter to his. I can feel him shake his head "Let's just stay like this for a while yeah?"

Frowning, I try to come up with a reason for why he would say that. It isn't like Liam to skip school at all, unless something is bothering him.

"Is something wrong Li?"

"Nothing Nialler. I just have this weird feeling that after today, things won't be the same."

My heart beats faster at his words. What? Why? I don't anything to change, even if it means that I'll still get harassed by Zayn, it doesn't matter. I guess Liam knows what's on my mind because he rubs my cheek softly.

"Forget I said anything. Don't worry about it, it's probably nothing, just me being paranoid. I think all that studying is messing with my brain." He tries to laugh it off but I can hear it in his voice.

Today will change everything. Wether for the best or worst is yet to be known.

"Go to sleep Niall. I set the alarm to wake us up three hours before school ends." Liam whispers sleepily and before I can reply, he's fast asleep.

Light snores filling the silent room, rays of morning light hitting my face. Annoyed, I turn around and bury my face in Liam's chest. He shifts around and I freeze, scared that I woke him up but after a few minutes, I realize he's still asleep.

I try to follow his example and fall asleep but I can't. Too many thoughts going through my head at once, too many feelings. So much confusion and sadness that I feel as if I'm drowning.

Drowning in my own despair. I don't know what to do anymore.

Why did I have that dream? That's the main thing that has been constantly bothering me. On the surface, I can say that I have no feelings for Zayn, it's simple. But if I think about it thoroughly, I find that I have feelings for him. Though I don't know where they came from, or why. The only explanation that I have right now is that I buried them deep down to spare myself the pain. They were definitely there when I hung out with Zayn. I acknowledged them, accepted them for what they were. But after he betrayed me, I unconsciously hid them. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of knowing that his plan worked. He was right, I do like like him, more than I should. He doesn't need to know that. If my feelings for Liam, which were far more intense, faded then these will too. I just have to give it time, soon they'll disappear just as Liam's did.

One problem down, many more to go. There's my depression, but there's nothing to it.

I'm not sure if it really is depression but it feels like it. I just don't have the energy to do anything anymore. Playing my guitar doesn't spark my interest like it should. Eating feels like a chore, but I do anyways just so Liam won't get suspicious. I feel so tired and alone all the time. Sometimes I randomly want to curl up in a ball and cry for nothing. But I don't, I have to keep going. I guess Zayn's bullying is finally taking its toll on me. Good job Zayn.

Liam's right. After today, nothing will be the same anymore.

Zayn's POV

Is it just me or does today feel different? I can't explain it, but it does.

Deciding not to dwell on it any further, I snatch my phone off the desk and leave the class. I haven't seen Liam or Niall at all. No worries though, there's still three more periods before the end of school. They're bound to show up, Payne wouldn't skip a whole day. Besides, I have someone they would love to meet.

Smirking I send a text message to the person.

'You coming soon?'

The reply comes quick.

'Yes.'

Good. I need some action, these past few days have been boring. Niall better be prepared. Because this time, I'm taking everything from him. And then use it against him.

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"What do you want Zayn?" Liam spits out at me angrily while pushing Niall behind him.

Instead of being angry like I should be, I'm excited. This will be the most fun I've had in years. I can see Niall's blue eyes full of sadness and tiredness. A twinge of guilt fills my thoughts before I can stop it. No. Not this again. I shove the feeling away to the darkest part of my brain and focus on the scene that's about to unfold.

With Louis and Harry on either sure of me, I smile at my two victims. Wait that's too mean, my playmates I mean.

"Oh nothing. Just wanting to ask you something." I say in a singsong voice. I can tell it scared them by the way they tense up.

Having the courage to look at me, Niall's asks in a shaky voice "What do you want to know?"

There's the million dollar question.

"Do you know this person?"

Hand behind my back, I motion for the person to step out of the shadows and join us. I watch Niall's and Liam's shocked expression. I was expecting it but it'a still hilarious to watch.

Finally Liam manages to choke out one word.

"Danielle?"