Rumor Has It (HIATUS)

Chapter 43.

-Harry's POV-

On our way back to the mansion, all I could think about was Piper, Lauren, and Niall. I couldn't even look at Piper, because if I did, I would most likely start crying.

And I never cry.

When we were all in the living room together, and Niall sat down next to Lauren and made her blush, I got so angry.

He doesn't care about her. Why doesn't she see that? Piper doesn't care about me, and Niall doesn't care about her. If they did, they wouldn't have done any of the crap that they did.

I sighed loudly.

"You alright there, mate?"

I cleared my throat. "Yeah, I'm good."

"No you're not."

I shrugged. We've only been here a couple of weeks, and Louis seems to know me better than anyone who has known me since birth.

"You don't want to talk about it?"

I shook my head.

"Alright. Let me know when you're ready."

I nodded. 

When will I ever be ready?

-Lauren's POV-

We all began to get ready when the boys left. 

When I was done showering, I went into my room to get my makeup bag, when I saw Maura and my mom wearing matching red dresses, which I thought was adorable.

"You guys look gorgeous!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, Maura looks 25 and Lisa (A/N: Lisa is Lauren's mom) looks 24." Said Piper out of nowhere.

"Oh, so you're calling me old now?" asked Maura playfully.

We all laughed.

I went back into the room, did my make up, and put on my outfit. I then styled my hair, and took a good look at myself in the mirror.

I wish I was skinnier. I hate my nose. A tan would be nice. 

My thoughts were interrupted by two different voices.

"You look stunning, Lo," shouted Kenzie.

"You really do," added Piper.

I didn't believe them, but I said thanks. "You guys look absolutely gorgeous too."

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"Aww, thanks!" they said in unison.

I nodded, and we walked out to the main room.

"Ready to go?" asked Maura.

"We were born ready!" said Kenzie.

I thought it was cute, how excited she was.

We got in the car, and drove about ten minutes to the O2 arena. When we got there, we got to go backstage and wish the boys good luck. I hugged all of the guys, and told them to break a leg. When I got to Niall he was just staring at me.

"What?" I asked.

"You look beautiful." 

My cheeks flushed. "You're so cute." I managed to get out, before he kissed me. 

By this point, my head was spinning. I love him so much. 

"I love you," he whispered, as if hearing my thoughts. "Now go enjoy the show." He said, with a wink.

"You mean, go enjoy staring at your gorgeous face? No problem."

We both started laughing. I hugged him one last time, and the other girls and I went to find our seats.

The show started.

"Welcome to X-Factor!" announced the host.

We got comfortable in our seats, watching act after act, waiting for the boys to come on. Finally, after two commercial breaks, they were on.

"And now, here's one of the groups, One Direction performing Viva La Vida by Coldplay!"

We got up and cheered our heads off.

The song started. 

"I used to rule the world

Seas would rise when I gave the word

Now in the morning I sleep alone

Sweep the streets I used to own..."

I was amazed at how comfortable and at home the boys looked on stage. They were interacting with the audience and just loving it. They are truly amazing.

When the song was over, I was the first one to start clapping and cheering. They did fantastic! 

After they got their comments from the judges, we all went backstage to congratulate them. Piper went to the bathroom, and Niall and Harry were nowhere to be found. I walked down the familiar stairs, and heard hushed voices in a small corner. Niall and Harry seemed to be having an argument. I leaned against a clothes rack and listened.

"You can't keep treating her like this, Niall! Your whole relationship is a lie right now!"

"I'm going to tell her, but she's too valuable to me to lose altogether!"

They were talking about me.

"You should've thought about that earlier. Either you tell her, or I will."

I took a deep breath, and walked up to them. 

"Tell me what?"