One Way or Another (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 24

I woke up to the startling sound of thunder just beyond the window. My clock read that it was 8 o'clock in the morning. That's a bit later than usually, but I guess I needed the rest. I've been stressing all night, and since it's morning, I'd have to make that phone call to Niall. I wanted to put off that moment for as long as I could, but it'd be best to get it over with.

I dialed his number. It rang a few times before I heard his thick Irish accent on the other line. I skipped the small-talk and told him absolutely everything that happened within the past 24 hours.

There was no silence before Niall started to speak. "Anna, are you alright? Where are you now?" Worry filled his whole voice.

"I'm alright and I'm at Louis's. It was just really frightening, Niall." I confessed. I told myself that I wasn't going to shed any more tears on the situation, but that didn't happen. I broke down over the phone.

"Stay there, alright? I'm coming home." Niall said.

"No, Niall! You can't leave! The tour just started. Think about all the fans. They would be so disappointed and sad if you left now." I tried reasoning.

"Anna, I want you to be safe, and the fact that I know that you aren't and that you're scared, drives me insane." Niall told me.

"Niall, don't do that to your fans."

"Why don't you want me to come back? I want to be there for you! That fucking insane guy is still out there, and apparently hunting you down!" Niall's voice got louder. He was shouting.

"I know, but-" I started.

Niall interrupted, "But what? I'm not going to be able to live with myself if I just leave you there! My personal relationships are more important than my job sometimes, Anna."

"Alright. Just talk to Louis about it first! He said you guys would talk it over first." I said.

"Louis? How does Louis already know?" Niall asked.

"I told him," I paused, "yesterday."

"You told Louis before you told me?" Niall questioned me.

"Only because I didn't want you to worry." I defended myself.

"Too late. Look, I'll talk to you later. Stay safe." Niall hung up the phone before I got to say goodbye. He was angry with me. I could tell. He was mad I didn't tell him everything when it happened. I felt like shit after that phone call.

I tried to shrug it off, but that was no use. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I just went to go watch TV, considering that is the only thing I can really do. I'd be confined in this house for a while.

Niall's POV:

I didn't know what to do. Anna needed someone to be with her. She was in danger, and even though she's hidden, she's still scared. The thought of her being alone with that asshole hunting her down disgusted me. I needed to go to her. I just wish she would've told me earlier.

I left the hotel room and went down the hall. I knocked on Louis and Harry's shared room. Harry answered the door.

"Hey, Niall! What's up?" Harry said motioning me in to enter the room.

"Nothing much. Where's Louis?" I asked looking around. I couldn't see him anywhere.

"He's in the toilet. Why you looking for Louis?" Harry asked me. "Did he steal your chips or something?"

I rolled my eyes. "No! There's more important things than food, Harry!" I practically shouted at him. I scratched my head, and ran my fingers through my hair.Harry stared at me wide-eyed like he had been offended. "Sorry. I'm just a bit stressed out, that's all." I apologized.