Taken and Torn [Niam/Narry/Nouis/Ziall]

Chapter 6: Game On

Niall's P.O.V 

I woke up feeling unusually great. I was psyched about something I cannot put a finger on. Was it because Zayn stopped the schedule? Was it because Zayn has finally become soft? Was it because Zayn finally said yes about me going to school? - Maybe.

I stood up and looked at the mirror. The bruises were starting to heal, thank goodness. I walked out of my room and down the stairs. I saw the boys chilling by the sofa watching a soccer game.

"Wooooo! Let's go! C'mon, kick it, kick it!" Harry cheered. 

It took a minute or so before Louis noticed me. "Oh, look who's up." he said as the other three boys shifted their attention to my direction.

Everyone was giving me welcoming smiles except for Zayn. "Hey Zayn." I smiled. 

Zayn's eyes bulged. He stood up and walked towards me. He doesn't look very happy nor soft. He grabbed me by the arm harshly and started pulling me to who-knows-where. "Where are you taking him Zayn?" Liam asked, concern evident in his voice.

"I'm just gonna have a little talk with little Nialler." Zayn answered.

He opened a room and shoved me in. The room contained nothing but a small closet, a bed and a bedside table. "W-What's going on Z-Zayn?" I asked, trying to plaster a smile.

"Listen. Let's get this straight." he cleared his throat, "I'm pretty sure you still remembered what happened last night. All the things I did and all the words I said. Right?"

I hesitantly nodded my head.

"Well let's settle some things. I cancelled the schedule and told the boys about it just this morning - but, I never told them it was because I felt guilt for you. Face it Niall, I'm still and forever will be your master. I can be nice, Niall. But never cross the lines. Never tell anyone about everything last night. Understand?"

I looked at Zayn with teary eyes, "So...all of that...all you said last night about you feeling bad for me and trying to change for me...th-that was all a l-lie?"

Zayn didn't answer. He was just there staring at me while I'm in the midst of breaking down.

I sighed. A tear found it's way down my face. "Niall.." Zayn started but my hand was already on the doorknob. I opened the door and stormed outside. I ran through the living room to the staircase.

"Niall!" I heard Louis call out but I didn't bother looking back.

I ran up the stairs and to my room. I went inside, locked it and slid under the sheets. I can't believe Zayn lied to me. I thought he was finally changing; that I finally changed him. I let drops of tears fall till I can feel my pillow getting soaked with it.

Zayn...Just when I was starting to fall for him.

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"..Niall..Niall, wake up.." I heard someone call out.

I slightly groaned and slowly opened my eyes. There I saw Louis sitting right next to me. "L-Louis?" I asked.

"Are you okay?" he raised his eyebrows.

I slowly sat up. I sighed and forced a smile, "Of course. Why wouldn't I?"

"You're lying." he said accusingly.

I sighed, "You're right.."

He plastered a smile of victory, "I knew it. I can tell you have something at the back of your mind. So what's wrong? Why'r you sad? You know, I never would want to see you upset. It breaks my heart. Every single tear that falls from your eyes, a couple of them fall from fine."

"Cheesy yet effective." I teased.

He just gave a short chuckle. "Seriously though, what's in your head?"

I sighed, "It's just that Za--" that's when I remembered. Never tell anyone about everything last night. "..Nothing." I finally said.

Louis just stared at me, "It's Zayn..isn't it?" he concluded. I looked at him with tears welling behind my eyes. He sighed, "Niall...why'r you afraid to tell me that?"

I can't hold it in, the tears stinging at the back of my eyes were unbearable. "C-Cause...I'm af-fraid he w-would hurt m-me.." I sobbed.

Louis opened his arms, "Come here.." he said. I gladly entered his embrace. I just let myself sob with his arms all around me. "Sshhh..don't cry, Ni. I promise, from now on I'm gonna be here to protect you in any possible way I can." he kissed the top of my head. "Now lie down, you have to rest."

I obeyed Louis. I lay down but I was still holding his hand. For some reason, I don't want Louis to go away. I want him beside me. I want his arms around me. I want him to be here, always ready to protect me.

"L-Louis..?" I called out softly to which he hummed in response. "Please lie down with me tonight." I said weakly but enough for Louis to hear.

He just smiled, "Sure, love." he said before lying down beside me. He slid one arm under me as I moved closer to him. He wrapped his other arm around me pulling me into a hug. And there, I felt comfortable and safe. And before I dozed off, I heard Louis whispered the words, "I love you."

Liam's P.O.V 

I heard everything. From Niall's sobs to Louis' comforting words. I heard Niall ask Louis to sleep beside him for the night and even heard Louis whisper the words "I love you."

Was I jealous? Yes. I mean, who wouldn't be?

Louis is there, living my dream. Why can't I experience that? Am I not good enough? As far as I'm concerned, I love Niall as much as Louis does - probably more.

Then there it just clicked. We're not after Niall for sex anymore. No. We love him. Each of us want him to be ours. It's now becoming a game - a race. And now, Louis is in the lead. He's making a move and it's obviously working. I have to be more strategic. I have to find a way to make Niall fall for me. I'll do whatever it takes to make Niall love me as much as I love him.

"Game on." I mumbled before going back to my room.

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Hello! I just wanna say sorry if this chapter isn't good. I'm still having a horrid problem about different things. So, I'm sorry.

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