The backyard

Chapter 6

Decided to write it today instead of Tuesday. May write a Miracle on Tuesday instead. <3
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Kristina's POV
I wake up in the arms of Zayn. I look around the room and see Harry on the other couch all spread out and Louis on the floor in a little ball. I don't spot Liam anywhere, though.
I get up, careful not to wake Zayn or anyone else up.
I head over to the kitchen and make some waffles.
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(Niall's room is right next to the kitchen. Just FYI)
Niall's POV
I wake up to something cooking, waffles?
I get up, open my door and walk out.
I see Kristina standing there in, Zayn t-shirt?
I take my eyes off of her and look at the food. That's when I realize a pain in my stomach.
I head over to the kitchen, not making eye contact with her.
"Oh, hey Niall."
"Hey." I don't look at her.
"Would you like something?" she asks.
"Food?"
She says nothing and continues to make the waffles.
I open the fridge and take out apple juice.
I try to find a cup but realize it's on the other side. I sigh.
"Excuse me."
She turns her head toward me and steps forward, leaving me room to let me move past her.
I squeeze past and grab a cup from the cabinet.
She's in the same position, I move past her again. I'll admit, it was awkward.
I pour a cup of apple juice for myself.
"Why do you hate me?" she asks.
"I don't hate you."
"Yes you do."
"I never said I did?"
"You never talked, texted or even looked at me since me and Zayn started talking."
I look down at my cup.
"I-" I don't get to finish.
"Hey! I smell waffles!" Louis yells.
He runs into the kitchen, tripping over his own feet, falling.
A couple laughs come from the living room and only two from the kitchen.
I stand there, cup in hand, leaning against the counter.
"Oops."
Harry and Zayn walk in.
"Just in time. Waffles are ready!" Kristina says.
Everyone makes their own plate, but I don't.
I look over and see Kristina and Zayn whispering something and smiling, bodies almost an inch apart. I turn away, getting a plate.
I take a waffle and turn, walking to the living room.
I sit on the couch and place my plate on a small table next to it.
"Lads! Let's go wake Liam up!" Louis says.
I turn around and see Louis, Harry, and Zayn. Leave.
I sit there, not eating even though I'm very hungry.
I pick at my waffle with my hands, not even bothering to get a fork or knife.
"You need this?" I look up and see Kristina with a fork and knife in her hand.
I take it from her, her cold hands touch mine.
"T-thanks." I look down.
She walks away.
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Everyone is done eating breakfast and decides to take a walk.
I decline the offer when Liam asks me.
He looks at me worried.
I shoot him a fake smile and he heads off with the others, leaving me in the hotel room all alone.
I decide to call Layla and see if she's doing anything.
"Hello?" She answers after 2 rings.
"Hey, Layla its me, Niall?"
"Oh hey! What's wrong?"
"Oh, N-I mean. Can we talk?" I ask.
"Uh, sure. where?"
"The mall maybe? We could just walk around." I say.
"Sure."
"Okay. 10?" I get up and head to my bedroom.
"Yeah."
"Okay, see you."
She hangs up. I get dressed and walk out early, not taking my car. Just walking.
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I wait near the entrance of the mall. She walks up minutes later.
"Hey." I say.
"Hello, cupcake! What'd you want to talk about?"
We walk inside the building.
She sighs. "Is this about Kristina?"
"How do you know?"
"Dude, I've known you for, what? 7 years?"
I stay silent.
"Liam knows." She speaks up.
"Knows what?" I ask, confused.
"You love, Kristina."
I stop, standing there in shock. "How-"
"We've seen the way you look at her."
I look down, blushing.
"Yeah, well. She obviously doesn't feel the same way." I say throwing my hands around.
"I think you need some food, yeah?"
I sigh. "Yeah."
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Kristina's POV
Me and Zayn walk behind Harry, Liam, and Louis. We've been walking for like 2 hours.
"Let's race!" Louis shouts.
"Join us!" Harry motions us to them.
We get into position, like they are.
"3, 2, 1, GO!" Louis yells.
We all start running.
Louis takes the lead, followed by Liam and Harry.
After about 2 minutes I start to slow down. I stop and put my hands on my knees.
I take a deep breath in and out.
"You okay?" A deep voice asks, catching his breath too.
"Yeah." I look up and see Harry.
"Where's everyone else?"
"They kept going."
I stand up straight.
"Louis plans on having a party later on tonight. Wanna come?"
"Sure." I smile.
He smiles back and we walk in the direction they ran in.
"Have you heard from Niall?"
"No. We talked this morning but not for very long."
"Oh."
"Why do you ask?"
"He's been down since.....forever. He's gone 1 week without eating, he's always in his hotel room. He never comes out unless he wants to."
"Do you know why?"
"No."
***
We catch up to them.
"Where have you guys been?" Louis asks.
"Uh, walking?" Harry says.
I chuckle.
I look around and spot Layla. I almost go over but that's when I see Niall with her, laughing?
My heart sinks at the sight. I look away and focus on whatever Louis is talking about.
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