The Brunette

Chapter 27

Chapter 27(Niall's pov): Louis suddenly throws a crumpled up piece of paper at us. "Louis." I groan, annoyed. Louis turns to the refrigerator and opens the freezer, taking out the ice cream. "Well you where doing something." Louis responds while getting out a plastic spoon. "We were just..." I think of cuddling but thats something that only couples do. "holding each other." I finish.

"Im like three percent sure thats not something 'just friends' do." He said sarcastically, using air quotes when he said just friends. "Yes it is." Bella says indignantly, crossing her arms and pouting her lips slightly. Her pink, perfect lips...

"Im your friend," Louis says, bringing me back to reality. "Can we be 'holding each other' too?" He finishes with a smirk. "Of course, Lou." Bella says smiling and holding out her arms to him in an outstretched hug. "Nah, its fine, go back to your love, Niall." He says teasingly, smirking while taking a bite of ice cream. "No really," Bella says, getting up and walking towards him. Her accent is so pretty.

"Come on, Tomlinson." She hugs him from the side and leaning her head on his shoulder. He doesn't respond to her touch. "No, I was just kidding." He says flatly, not looking at her. His eyes flicker to mine for an instant. "Next time, can you get cookie dough ice cream?" He asks lightly. "If you cuddle with me." Bella says smiling and kissing his head softly. Why can't I be kissed like that? Maybe she likes Louis more than me...

Louis sighs and looks at her, smirking a little again. "When are you going to give up?" She giggled. "Never." She says, jokingly. He sighs loudly and puts away the ice cream with Bella still clinging to his arm. "Are you staying?" Bella asks, looking up at him. "I guess." Louis says, looking at me questioningly. I shrug slightly. He tried.

"Carry me." Bella demands, smiling. "If you insist." Louis sighs, looking at me while picking up Bella bridal style. She giggles as he walks to where Im sitting.

Why can't I carry her like that?

He set her down gently beside me and lays down next to her, his arms outstretched, reaching for hers. She lays down beside him and turns her back to him. She snuggles into his chest, just like she did with me.

I suddenly don't feel as special as before. I lay down with my back to them, disappointed. "Niall, what are you doing?" Bella asks, confused. I turn around, her arms are outstretched, waiting for me. I smile slightly. I return her hug, and hold her as tight as before. Out legs are intertwined again, our bodies as pressed together as before. I sigh deeply, smelling roses. I smile unconsciously, feeling her heart beat against mine. I fall asleep in our warm embrace.

(Bella's pov): I feel safe in the embrace of Niall and Louis. Louis held me loosely, his hands around my waist, his hair slightly tickling my neck, while Niall presses me close to him, making me feel protected. I want to go to sleep, but I can't.

Instead, I think.

I think about every mistake Ive made in my life.

I think about every time I did something stupid.

I over think things Ive said to people casually and wonder what they think about me.

I think about my current situation. I left Zayn. Im going on a date with someone else. Im in between two sleeping guys. Im away from Zayn. He sounded so upset in his voice message.

What would he think if he knew where I was or what I was doing?

Is this considered cheating?

Are we still girlfriend and boyfriend?

Did we break up when I left?

I stay up all night. After a while, theres a soft glow in the room. Daylight. Its morning. I shift slightly. Should I wake them up? No, let them sleep. I try sleeping again. I shut my eyes. Nothing.