Music Saves Lives

Chapter Sixteen

When Kyle’s parents left after talking with me for a little bit I went over to my friends and gave each of them a long tight hug. Flora brought over the food I had ordered when I came in and I hugged her and said thank you. I sat back down and popped a fry into my mouth.

“(y/n), what happened with Niall? You guys were so happy and then shit hit the fan. Then, you travel the world and release a single and everyone know who you are, yet here you are sitting in the diner like nothing has changed.” Heather said.

She didn’t really know much about why Niall and I broke up. I just sort have told her he treated me poorly. She didn’t know about the sex thing or about me almost leaving the day I told him about my pregnancy. Hell, she didn’t know about the pregnancy at all.

“Heather.” I was about to tell her to not talk about it, but I broke down again.

She held me tightly to her side and I sobbed into my hands. Mira, Ryan, and Zack looked concerned and scared. No one has seen me this bad before. Just Kyle and my father and I guess Niall.

“(y/n), use your words.” She rubbed my arms.

“I wouldn’t sleep with him, so he stopped caring, we broke up.” I felt a lump in my throat.

“That asshole, (y/n). I’ll beat his ass.” Zack said, trying to see around Heather to show me how serious his face was.

“Don’t Zack.” I said putting my hand up. “I’m the asshole. I slept with him when I was in Australia. He wanted me back and I didn’t want that.” I sat back into the booth.

“Why didn’t you want him back?” Ryan asked leaning on the table.

Mira smacked his shoulder. “He was clearly using her for sex.”

“No, that’s not why.” I sighed. “I was afraid, I guess.”

“Afraid of love, (y/n)?” Heather asked.

“I guess.” I sunk into my seat.

“Listen, we admit. It was weird seeing you with someone who wasn’t Kyle, but (y/n) he’s gone. You’ve got to learn that you have to let someone in.” Ryan said. “Y’know what (y/n)? Can I talk to you for a sec?” he stood up and I followed him.

Ryan led me to the hall by the bathrooms. “What is it?” I asked, rubbing my arm to ease nerves.

“Listen, Kyle was my best friend and I know better than anyone how much he loved you.” I lowered my head and watched my feet. “(y/n).” He put his hands on my shoulders and searched for my gaze. “He told me once that, if you and him were to ever break up, he would want you to find someone who treated you right. If this pop star, Niall guy, treats you like shit, you shouldn’t go back to him.” I nodded. “Did you love him?”

“Who” I looked up.

“Niall.” I shook my head no.

“He was sweet but it wasn’t love, at least it wasn’t yet.”

“Do you think it could have been?” I nodded again. “Did he?” I shrugged.

“He kind of ruined my career, so probably not. He probably wanted me because I’m a good fuck.” I joked trying to lighten the mood.

“(y/n), why do I get this feeling he said something to you?”

“It was nothing.” I looked back down.

“(y/n). Tell me.”

I sighed and leaned closer to his ear to whisper, “Called me a whore.”

Ryan’s face got red and his jaw clenched. He was a lot madder than I thought he would be. “Did he know, (y/n)?” he asked tightening his fists.

“What are you talking about?” I hissed.

“Kyle told me, (y/n). He didn’t know what to do when you told him about your past, so he came to me. I’ve never told anyone.”

“He told you.” I felt ashamed.

“He did. Now, did Niall know?” I simply nodded. “I’m going to kill him.” He raised his voice causing me to jump. “So that video was about you?” he asked and I nodded confirming the rumors. “I’m- grr“ he puffed.

“Ryan calm down. I was a bitch to him.” I sighed.

“That’s still no fucking excuse, considering.” I took a step back. “I’m going to have to calm down. Tell them I’m going to the bathroom.” I nodded.

I walked back to the table and took my usual spot. “What was that about?” Mira asked.

“Just being brotherly.” I said, clearing my throat. “I’m gonna go home guys.” I said standing back up.

Heather gave me a tight hug and sat back next to Zack. I gave them all a smile, grabbed my new guitar and walked home.

Once I made it home I ran up to my dad and hugged him tightly. He wasn’t sure want to do until he saw a smile on my face. He laughed and squeezed me closer.

“What’s going on?” My stepmom asked walking into the room.

I ran to her and gave her a hug too. “I sang again today, at the diner. I talked to Kyle’s parents and my friends. Flora gave me a guitar.” I explained as my face lite up. “It was an emotional day, but as I was walking home I realized they were all right. I need to move on. I figured out exactly what I should do. No giving up this time. I can’t let anyone get in the way.” I grinned.

“Well, what are you going to do?” my dad asked.

“Do you still have Simon Cowell’s business card?” he nodded.

“Is that a good idea?” he questioned, getting his wallet out of his back pocket.

“It’s the only way. He’ll know what I can do.”

A/N: I said I was going to post the next chapter so here it was :) Comment and Vote. I'd love to hear what you guys think :)

-Em xx