A Twist of Fate (Harry Styles/Niall Horan love triangle)

(chp. 12) Confused Feelings

Cassidy’s P.O.V.

For the past hour I’ve been laying on my bed try to conjure up sleep; but still here I lay thinking of all that has happened today and deciding on a plan of what to do now.

After much deliberation I finally came up with a plan. I’m just going to go about my summer as if nothing ever happened. As if I don’t like Harry; and better yet like he doesn’t exist…. ‘Okay maybe him not existing is a little harsh’ I told myself and decided to change my plan. As if he’s an acquaintance… there that’s better.

I smiled to myself and got out of bed, giving up on sleep. I think this plan might actually work. I headed out of my room and down the stairs trying to find one of my friends. I finally heard yelling coming from the parlor.

“ANCHOVIES!!!” I heard Louis yell. I giggled and walked into the room. Everyone was crowded around something, while Liam had his cell in his hands, waiting patiently.

“Eww!” Riley looked at Louis in disgust. “Pepperoni!”

“Why don’t we just get an anchovy pizza and a pepperoni pizza.” Belle said, trying to resolve the problem.

“Great idea, babe.” Zayn said kissing her on the temple. “And have it delivered.” He said to Liam.

Liam looked over and saw me in the doorway. “Cass! We were just deciding on a pizza. What kind do you usually eat?” He asked, smiling kindly at me.

“Cheese” Niall and I stated simultaneously. I smiled at him.

“Okay so we’ll get one cheese, one pepperoni, and one anchovy for the seven of us.” Liam said out loud as he started dialing the phone.

“What about Harry and London?” I asked nervously, then mentally slapped myself. It’s only been five minutes and I’m already not sticking to my plan.

“They went out to a restaurant for dinner.” Belle replied from her spot on the love seat.

“Yeah, because apparently pizza is ‘a circle of grease and carbs’” Riley mockingly replied as she used her fingers to show the quotation marks, repeating what London must have replied earlier.

“So now Harry has to drive 45 minutes to the nearest restaurant where he will be spending $100 on two pieces of lettuce and a tomato.” Louis said in a fancy accent while holding his pinky up.

“Well that’s okay, more for us.” I said smiling, realizing that all I had was a chip all day.

“Pizza will be here in a half an hour.” Liam announced as he hung up the phone.

“So what are we going to do till then?” Belle questioned.

Louis smirked. “Manhunt indoors!”  Everyone laughed and got excited.

“What’s manhunt?” Belle replied, completely confused.

“It’s like hide and go seek but an adult version.” Zayn explained.

“In the dark!” Louis stated dramatically.

“Alright let’s play!” I exclaimed excitedly. I started to shut off all the lights and the others joined me. I stopped. “Wait, won’t the pizza guy think no one is home?” I asked.

“It’s ok, we’ll keep the porch light on.” Liam called by the door and switched on the porch light.

“So who’s it?” Riley asked when all of the lights were shut off.

“Not it!!!!” Everyone screamed except for Zayn.

“Damn!” Zayn teased. “Okay I’ll stand here and count to 50.” He stated and started to count.