Fate Chooses

Chapter 30: Jimmy the Goldfish

LIAM'S P.O.V.

After saying good bye to Sam, we all got back into the van. It is pretty much quiet except for the little sniffles coming from Niall and I. I am so angry. Angry with myself, and Zayn. I can't believe that I let Celia get to me. I like Allana so much.... But I was pulled in by Celia. I feel so stupid right now... And then Zayn. She trusted him and he back stabbed her. I just can't believe that. I just can't-

"I know what you guys are all thinking." Zayn says breaking the silence. We all look at him. "Just say it." It is silent until Louis speaks up.

"You are a total arse." Louis says and we all look at him.

"I think that's a little harsh there, Lou." Niall says but Zayn cuts him off.

"No." He says and looks at me. "I am. They left because of me."

"You're darn right." Harry says crossing his arms over his chest, looking out the window.

"Liam?" Zayn asks, catching my attention. "I'm sorry I ruined your chances with her. You deserve to be with her. Not me. But just to let you know, Perrie and I weren't dating and I did like her, a lot. Then Perrie came and she said that she needed to talk so I left with her and she pushed me. She got me drunk and pushed me. I'm sorry. I do truly like Allana." He says and I just stare at him.

"It's not me who you should be apologizing to, Zayn. Not me." I say and I look out the window. "Just to let you know, this isn't over. Not by a long shot." I say and look back at the lads. They all have grins on their faces. I turn to Paul, who is driving.

"Paul, call Simon. We are going back to them as soon as we can." I say with a smile on my face.

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ALLANA'S P.O.V. (2 1/2 MONTHS LATER)

"Here is your change, Sir. Good luck fishing. Tell me how the Perch are doing this season when you get back!" I say cheerily handing the old man's change to him.

"Thank you, young lady. You are very kind. Your boyfriend is very lucky." He says and I just grin some more.

"I don't have a boyfriend." I say fidgeting with my shirt.

"Oh. What a shame. Well, enjoy your August!" He says leaving the shop. It has been 2 and a half months since I stayed with the lads. Sam and I have been hanging out as usual, and I have talked to Niall a few times with Sam. I lean on the counter, watching the fish in the tank. I have always liked fish. They are so calming and peaceful. I wish I was a fish.

DING!

I hear the familiar bells ring and I turn around to serve the customer.

"Hey Al!" Sam greets coming up to the counter.

"Ugh. You again." I joke making a stink face. She gently hits my arm and laughs.

"You love me!" She sing-songs and I just shrug.

"Eh."

"Hey!" She laughs more, and I crack a grin. My boss, Walt walks in. He is an older man, mid 40s. Really nice and really chubby. He is balding a bit, but he always wears his NASCAR hat to cover it up.

"Morning Al, Julia." He says passing us.

"It's Sam!" Sam exasperates, and he turns around and looks at us.

"You look more like a Julia." He says and laughs deeply. I smile at him, and nod. He is basically like a 2nd father to me.

"I agree." I say looking at Sam. She groans and puts her face in her hands.