The Rant (One Direction)

Chapter 17

Katerina's POV

To say I was confused was a complete understatement, but I did as Niall said and packed a bag with a few things that I would need. He did say we would go shopping after all, so I didn't pack much, just as he instructed me to do so. And sure enough, twenty minutes later there was a knock on my door. I scooped up my bag and ran to the front door, opening it, and the boy I had become best friends over a short time was standing there, sure enough. Of course, I was happy to see him, and I immediately threw my arms around him, hugging him.

"Niall, I've missed you so much!" I said happily, burying my face into his chest, and he laughed, wrapping his arms around me. He cheered me up so much more, and that was exactly what I needed right now. Cheering up.

"I've missed you too, and I hate to ruin the moment but we have really got to catch a plane." Niall said in a hurried tone, taking my bag from me. "I'll explain on the way." He said, answering to my confused look.

"Hold on, Horan. What makes you think I'm going to live with you?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him.

"Um, the bag in your hand?" Niall said, smirking proudly at his smart response, and I shook my head in amusement. "We're going to be late, come on." He said, practically shoving me into the car since I kept fighting against him, and then he went around and got in the drivers seat, locking the doors.

"This could be considered a kidnapping. I could press charges against you, mister." I said sternly, keeping a serious face on.

"Ha, you wouldn't do that to me." Niall said, turning and glaring at me playfully before quickly looking back at the road.

"Actually, I would." I said, taking out my phone and pretending to dial 911, but as soon as I saw the panicked look on his face, I burst out into laughter.

"Oh my god! You actually fell for that? I wasn't even trying!" I said through my laughs, and Niall eventually joined me, laughing as well. I couldn't help but let the thought cross my mind of how adorable his laugh was. As soon as I did though, I immediately shut it down, shaking my head. Weird.

"Okay, anyways.. Explain." I said, controlling my laughter and looking at him expectantly with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, you need to get out more. And I know you've been struggling on paying your apartment, considering you don't have a job, so I decided to let you live with me." Niall explained shortly. "And I miss you way too much, I'd love it if you lived with me." He added, grinning at the end.

"Aw, Niall. Thanks, but... What about.. Him?" I asked, still not able to say his name, because I was incredibly pathetic.

"Well, he's barely around the complex we all live in." Niall said, biting his lip. "And we're on tour at the moment, but you won't really have to see him. On the bus he's usually in his room, and other times you won't see him around. During concerts you can just stay on the bus if it's easier for you." He suggested, and I nodded hesitantly, looking out the window.

"Alright." I said, closing my eyes and pushing away all thoughts of him. But in the process, I dozed off.

I was half awake whenever I felt someone carrying me, and I automatically snuggled into their chest, exhausted. It's been ages since I got any sleep at all. And when I woke up, there was only about half an hour left of the flight, which shocked me. Had I really slept that long?

"Hey, sleepyhead. I was starting to think you were never going to wake up." Niall laughed, shoving me playfully and I glared at him, but smiled and yawned.

"Shut up, I like sleep. Sleep is good." I laugh, grinning widely at him, and he responded with the same smile that many girls had swooned over. To be honest, it kind of affected me a bit too. But I simply shrugged it off. I couldn't like him. No. He's my best friend.

But maybe it'd be smart to get over him.

No, that would be cruel, using Niall to get over him? That wouldn't be fair at all, besides I doubt Niall likes me.

Before I knew it, we were off the plane and headed outside of the airport into the chilly weather of London. I'd been here once, and I hadn't really gotten to know the place, considering it was huge. One thing I didn't miss was the harsh, cold wind. God, it was killer.

"So, we're headed to my place, we've got a bit of break before we start up tour again." Niall said, opening the door for me and helping me out, allowing me to see the apartment complex that consisted of five apartments all linked together. One for each boy.

"Alright, sounds good to me." I said, smiling at him and he took my hand, I assume in a friendly manner. Of course. It wouldn't be in any other way except for friendly, I need to stop overthinking this.

"Great," Niall smiled, unlocking the door and stepping inside, me behind him.

"Niall, mate, where the hell were you? We were worried." Zayn said, standing up from the couch in the center of the living room.

"Yeah, you kind of just disappeared without telling us anything." Someone said, standing up as well. But oh, I knew that voice too well, and I felt my heart break once again as I made eye contact with him, my eyes immediately watering. Harry.

"You said he wouldn't be h-here.." I said quietly, a few tears spilling out of my eyes as I looked at Niall, who seemed a bit angry for a reason. Even Harry looked slightly angry, though I'm not sure why.

"Mate, I think it'd be best for you to leave." Niall said coldly, glaring at Harry, his expression emotionless.

"Whatever." Harry muttered, pushing past Niall and walking out of the door.

What the hell is up with the two of them? Did something happen that I wasn't informed about?

Or was it because of me?

That last one was most likely the cause of this sudden hatred and tension between Niall and Harry.

Me. Because of me, Niall and Harry practically hate each other.

God, I ruin everything.

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Oh god, this is a terrible chapter. I was in a rush, and I meant to write more for this chapter but I forgot all of my ideas. ._.

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