Stole My Heart (A Ziall and Larry Love Story)

Chapter 14 - Awkward Moments

*Author's Note*

Just a little filler because I felt like updating but I didn't know what to write. Please read, vote, comment, review and follow. I love all of my readers. This chapter is dedicated to @Simba_11_05. Enjoy - Scott xx

Niall's POV

Sitting at home on my own watching the TV really isn't helping to take my mind off things. I've always been known as the most vulnerable member of the group, but today, it was my turn to worry about the other boys. My mind kept bringing up the image of Louis in that hospital bed with all kinds of wires and tubes sticking into him. At least I can rest easy knowing that he is in safe hands. I'm actually more concerned about the other boys at the moment. There has been a lot of tension between Eleanor and Harry recently. Neither of them wants to leave Louis' bedside but they both don't want to see each other either. It gets pretty awkward on the rare occasions that Helen, Louis' nurse, needs to give us all an update on his condition because El just gives Haz death glares the whole time which leaves Harry squirming uncomfortably, maybe even guiltily. But why would Harry be feeling guilty? It's not like he's done anything wrong. Not like Liam...

Liam. Liam who has been cheating on Danielle. I still need to speak to him about that. He's my best friend and he needs to know that I know his secret. That way I can give him some honest advice if he wants it. I know Liam and he wouldn't just hurt Danielle like this if there wasn't more than what meets the eye. I was planning on confronting Liam today but apparently he had 'plans with Danielle' the poor girl. Either he was lying and he's really off having sex with that Beth chick or he is with Danielle acting like he loves her. One way or another, he's still hurting her.

I hear the door slam shut for at least the eighth time this morning signalling that Zayn is back inside again after yet another fag. Naturally he goes straight upstairs without even acknowledging my existence, no doubt locking himself in his bedroom again. I'm really worried about him too. Since our 'encounter' when he came home from the club he's been really distant with everyone, making extra effort to avoid me at all costs. When he is at home he spends all of his time in his own room, only leaving to go for a fag or have something to eat and he only leaves the house to visit Louis or in emergencies. The rare moments when he is in the company of other people he looks really uncomfortable, avoiding eye contact with everyone, fiddling with his sleeves and rubbing his arms. I'm worried that he might be ashamed of what happened between us and if that's true then it's my fault he's in this state. I'm a monster.

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I hear the door open and someone steps into the house sighing deeply and I hear them wiping their shoes on the mat. Liam.

“Li? Is that you?”

“Yeah, it's me Ni. Do you need me?”

“Can I talk to you for a minute please? I'm in the living room.”

“Can I go and shower first please Niall?”

“No. Liam, I need to talk to you now. I have to get this off my chest sooner rather than later.”

I hear him groan and he enters the room.

“What is it Niall?”

My eyes widen in shock as he steps into my range of vision. His hair is soaked with what looks like coffee and his shirt is stained with something dark.

“What the fuck happened to you?”

“It's a long story Niall and I don't really have the time to tell it at the moment. What did you want to say?”

I take a deep breath to summon up enough courage to utter these next words. Once I tell Liam this our friendship could change completely. He might not want to talk to me any more for getting involved in his personal life. On the other hand, it could bring us even closer together. I could be his rock in times of need, a shoulder to cry on. I could finally pay him back for all those sleepless nights where he'd try and calm me down after another nightmare about Zayn.

“I know you've been cheating on Danielle.”