Possession

four.

"No of course not. Niall loves me and I love him. He would never lay a hand on me!" I cross my arms like I was offended. I was surprised on how offended I actually sounded when I knew I was lying. Harry just sighed,

"Liam said.." He paused for a moment, thinking about his words, "Liam said he's worried about you."

"Why would Liam be worried about me? I'm perfectly fine." I continued the lie.

He shrugged,

"He said the same thing I did. The way Niall looks at you, when he yelled at you at the party..it's all signs of abusive behavior.."

"Well you can tell Liam that me and Niall are great and he would never lay a hand on me, we just fight sometimes it's no big deal." I took a drink of my drink and looked anywhere but at Harry. I couldn't bring myself to look at him. I was scared if I looked at him I'd lose control of my mouth and just spill everything.

After about 5 minutes of silence Harry's phone started making noise through the whole store and he quickly pulled it out and answered it. I looked away acting like I wasn't listening but in reality I was."

"Hey Thea." I turned my attention back to Harry,

"Yes?"

"I have to go. My mum needs help with something. Is that okay?" I nodded,

"Yeah of course, what kind of girl keeps a boy from his mama." I said laughing softly and he did the same,

"You're the best. See you Monday?" I nodded,

"Yup!" I stood up following Harry's action and we hugged. I breathed in his scent and we lingered in the hug a bit before pulling away. He looked at me and smiled a bit,

"Um, Liam.." He stopped and shook his head, "never mind. I'll see you Monday." He turned and left and I sat back down on the seat and sighed. I pulled out my phone from my hoodie pocket. I checked my notifications. None rom Niall. Thankfully he's still asleep. I gathered up my stuff and as I was walking out I saw a tall, darker skinned man with a sleeve of tattoos and dark brown/black hair. I couldn't help but to smile when I realized it was Zayn.

"Zayn!" I said and he turned to look at me. His face lit up when he noticed me and he ran over to me and hugged me. I laughed and he set me down from the hug.

"Thea! It's been ages!" I nodded,

"Indeed it has!"

"I saw Niall earlier today, he said you two are still going strong!"

"As always! Where'd you see Niall?" I was a bit confused not remembering where Niall had gone today.

"Oh he came in for a interview to work at our building today. He didn't tell you?"

"Oh, I knew he went there but I didn't know you worked there!"

"Yeah I do. I hear you work for Mr. Payno." I nodded,

"I'm a secretary on the highest floor. Prettiest view." Zay nodded,

"I see something like that all day although my office is in the back of the building so I don't see much but the sky is always doing interesting things!" He said jokingly and I laughed,

"Yeah- well I should get back to Niall before he gets worried. He doesn't know I left so"

"I understand. I'll see you around?" I nodded,