Try To Remember (Niall Horan Fanfic) [Completed]

Chapter Fifteen

MAREN

I broke away quickly and Jack's face was of utter shock. "I'm sorry," I mumbled quickly, my face hot and red. I turned to wear I thought someone had said "I thought you love me, Maren." I needed to know who it was. I needed to know who I apparently "loved".

"I'm sorry, I need to go." I whispered to Jack who had an understanding expression on his face. I bolted off, running down the stairs and away from the ruckus. I ran to a garden like area (I know right, sort of cliché) to gather my thoughts.

It could've been my mystery boyfriend who had said those words. I needed to know. The frustrating part was that I didn't know. I didn't remember anything. All I wanted to do was start over, if that was even possible. Live this whole new life and pretend I was this girl I actually wasn't. Pretend that Jack was my boyfriend and leave all of the past behind.

But obviously that wasn't possible. Obviously the past had to catch up to me. Obviously.

I didn't even realize that I was crying until I heard a gentle voice whisper, "Maren, why are you crying?"

I jerked my head up, wiping my eyes quickly. "Who is that?" I said, my voice crackly and uneven. Man, I hated crying.

He emerged from the shadows, clad in dark jeans and a cuffed-sleeved T-shirt. His hair was wildly messy but he looked beautiful.

"Niall. What are you doing here?" I asked in a hoarse whisper.

Niall strode over slowly, his hands stuffed in his pockets as he sat down next to me. His eyes were a little red and puffy, almost as if he had been crying himself. But why would Niall have been crying?

"I saw you run off. Thought I might check on you," Niall said. In the moonlight, his blue eyes were intense.

"Oh. Well, thanks I guess." I mumbled. I shifted so my back was turned to him and his blue eyes. Sighing, I said, "Things have gotten pretty messed up lately."

"Yeah." He agreed.

"I just wish that everything was easier, you know? I wish I hadn't lost my memory. I'm just frustrated. I'm angry. I can't remember anything. I can't be that girl I was a month ago. And I'm sorry for all the crap I've put you through especially because you're my brother's best friend."

"Crap? What do you mean, Maren? It's not your fault you got into this situation. You can't blame yourself."

I turned around to face him again, avoiding his eyes though. "You've just been really nice to me and I haven't been exactly friendly with you." I paused, expecting a response but since there wasn't any I continued. "I don't know if anything has happened between us previously and I realize it's not like it once was. I don't know the kind of relationship we had but I'm guessing we were a lot closer than what Liam has let on. But I'm just confused. Really confused at the moment and I have no clue what I'm doing. I just would like some kind of direction or something to go by instead of faking my way through it." I stifled a sob. Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry...

Niall's strong hand wrapped around my petite one. "You don't have to go through this alone. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm here for you."

Why was everyone being so nice to me? Especially Niall. All I did for him was ignore him and nearly kiss him. I was confused to begin with and now I... I just didn't know anymore.

I pulled my hand away and stood up. "I don't get it."

Niall gave me a bewildered look. "Get what?"

"Why you're so nice to me. Why, Niall?"

He looked surprise and scratched his head, uncertain of his answer.

"Just tell me. Please just tell me." I basically pleaded. I was tired of the guessing game.

"Because...." Niall began as his blue eyes bore into my hazel ones. "Because I'm in love with you."

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A/N Soooo this is kinda a teaser chapter or whatever because I haven't updated. Longer one coming super soon and i love you guys <33

xx Kellie