Together [Sequel to Love Actually]

Chapter 17

               As we walked in the building, there were fans everywhere, they were screaming, and running at the boys, only to be violently shoved away by cops and security guards.

               I laughed a little as two girls started fighting over who Harry looked at.

“They get really into it.” I said with a smile.

               Harry nodded, and pulled me inside.

“They are crazy.” Paul said admiring the scratches on his arms.

               We all laughed, except Niall. He looked so sad. I wanted to run over and hug him, but I knew that would give him and Harry the wrong idea, so I just nestled tighter into Harry’s embrace.

               Harry kissed the top of my head, and I giggled softly, totally losing myself in Harry’s eyes. I could tell he felt the same way, because we both stood there, staring at each other, not breaking eye contact for a second.

“Guys, you’re going to make poor little Niall over there cry want to calm down the lovey dovey?” Louis whispered, quickly snapping Harry and I back into reality.

               I looked over at Niall, who’s eyes were growing red.

“Should I say something?” I whispered to Harry.                                                                                  

“No, stay with me.” Harry replied.

“Harry, he’s a mess.” I whispered back.

               Harry rolled his eyes and motioned for me to go check on Niall. I walked toward him slowly.

“Niall?” I asked softly.

               He looked up at me, and tried to blink back his tears.

“Do you want to go talk somewhere?” I asked.

               He nodded slowly, and I motioned him out of the room. We found a quiet little office room, and closed the door behind us.

“What’s wrong?” I asked knowing the answer.

“I just wish that you could love me like I love you.” Niall whispered.

“Niall, you deserve so much better than me. I can’t give you what some other girl can.” I said trying to convince him to move on.

“I just want you though.” Niall said.

“It’s hard, to want someone that doesn’t really feel the same way, but I love you as a best friend. You know that.” I said.

“I don’t want to be friend zoned.” Niall said his voice now above a whisper.

“But Niall, that’s all I can offer you. I have a boyfriend, who is your best friend, and we aren’t made for each other.” I said, trying to remain calm, and be nice.

“I don’t believe you. I know you feel something too.” Niall said.

“I don’t though.” I answered.

“Prove it.” Niall said.

“We can’t do this now, you have an interview. When we get back after the concert we can talk more or something, maybe with all the boys.” I stated, and walked out of the room.

               I walked out, and straight into Harry’s arms.

“Harry, Niall is going crazy, he thinks that I have feelings for him, and he wants me to prove I don’t, and I don’t know what to do.” I said quickly.