It's Better In Black & White ✎ n.h.

Chapter 19

A/N: I had trouble writing this, I don't know why. I hope it doesn't suck! If it does, please forgive me :/

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Chapter 16

Niall's POV

I had trouble sleeping.

I wasn't having any nightmares or anything. I just couldn't sleep because I couldn't stop thinking about Paige. The image of her face was captured in my mind and sleeping would only take that away for a few hours, and for once I didn't want to. 

I yearned to kiss her. I longed it like I've never longed for anything before. All the events of the day and all the teasing of the night only convinced me that I wanted to be with her and that I would do whatever it takes for that to happen. 

But she had to talk to her boyfriend. The way she described Derek only gave me an idea of what he was like. She was afraid of him. If he were as sweet, caring and amazing as she says he is, then why is she scared of him?

It didn't make sense.

But what I knew for sure is that I would not let him or anyone for that fact, make her feel uncomfortable. I would protect her from the whole world if I had to. 

With this in mind, I drifted off into a deep sleep.

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When I woke up, the first thought that rushed through my mind was Paige. 

I sat on my bed, yawning and stretching my arms. I checked my phone which read 9:30am. 

I wonder if Paige is awake.

I clicked on her name on my phone's screen and typed a short message.

"Morning' beautiful :) - Niall"

I placed my phone on the night-stand and stood up. When I looked at my side I realized Harry's bed was empty. That was weird, where was he?

I didn't have enough time to dwell on it because there was a knock on my door. I went to answer and found Liam and Zayn standing in front of me.

They looked troubled and it made me nervous.

"What happened?" I asked, not bothering with greetings or anything. 

"It's Harry" they both said at the same time.

My heart sank.

Paige's POV

It was around nine o'clock when Harry and I, were taking the elevator down to the first floor. I was supposed to meet with Derek in a cafe located about ten minutes from here. I had called a taxi. I was taking the taxi and Paul would drive Harry to the cafe. No one was supposed to see us together, especially not One Direction fans; I had more than enough with them freaking out about Niall's "mystery girl".

"Remember, you have to leave the hotel a few minutes after I do. When you get to the cafe, you don't know me okay? Just sit far enough to not attract attention but close enough to know if something is wrong" I said for like the fourth time.

"Yes, Paige. I got it the first three times you explained it" Harry said with a smile. 

I sighed.

"I know, I'm sorry. I'm just nervous" I said shakily.

"Everything is going to be fine, I promise" Harry grabbed my arms and squeezed slightly. It was supposed to be an "it'll be fine" gesture but his gaze was too intense for me to relax.