After The Storm

Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

*Kim's POV*

Let me tell you all a story.

I haven't had a great past with dating. I've had my heart broken more times than I'd like to remember. Every time it happened, it nearly killed me. I guess I just always fall for the wrong type of guy, and believe them when they say they would never hurt me. That they've changed, and want to change their ways.

They never did though. At least not with me.

Because of that, I try not to fall for anybody anymore. The pain isn't worth it. It's too much for me to handle. Anytime I've felt like I might be falling for someone else, I push away the feelings, constantly denying them, until they actually do go away.

It's just easier and safer for me that way.

I guess that's why I'm so reluctant to admit for falling for Harry that way. He's a pop star, and I'm just me. I can see the outcome of that clearly. He gets bored, and leaves to find someone more glamorous.

But I definitely like him. I've been up half the night thinking about it, and I can't deny it this time. I do like him.

So now comes the time when I push away the intense feelings I have towards him. I don't care how long it takes, as long as I'm around him, I won't give in to these romantic feelings. I've done it before, and I can do it again.

Anything to keep from being hurt.

It's better like this.

*Audrina's POV*

I woke up still wrapped in Niall's arms, but it wasn't comfortable like it was last night.

For one, I was incredibly hot. I felt like I had on layers upon layers of clothing and was standing outside in the middle of summer. Secondly, I was nauseous.

'Go back to sleep, Audrina. Sleeping fights sickness' I told myself.

I rested my head on Niall's shoulder, who was still asleep, and closed my eyes.

'Think only of sleep. Go to sleep.'

But no matter how hard I tried to fall asleep, it wouldn't come. It helped relieve the relentless state of feeling like I was going to puke any second though, which was good.

But still, I was hot. Very, very hot.

And eventually, I couldn't stand it any longer.

I lurched to my feet suddenly, after removing Niall's arm from around my waist, and ran out of the coat room. The persistent nausea had finally caught up with me again, and with a vengeance. I was going to puke, most likely within the next ten seconds. I made it to the staff bathroom alright, only to find it was closed. I pounded on the door, and tried to shove it open but it was locked.

Okay, bathrooms out.

I didn't bother to wait for a reply from whoever was occupying the bathroom and looked around frantically, trying to calm my twisting stomach. My head also throbbed with an impending headache.

At the last second, I found a plastic bucket on the ground and heaved.

*Niall's POV*

I woke up with my arm being moved around. I opened my eyes groggily to see Audrina rushing out of the coat room. I yawned and rubbed my eyes. She probably just had to use the loo.

I was about to close my eyes again when I heard pounding, like someone hitting a door with their fist.

Slowly, I got up to see what all the fuss was about. I checked my phone on the way and groaned. It was only 5 in the morning!