Revenge (Punk Niall Horan)

Chapter 18

*Bailey's point of view*

When I got into my house, I was still blushing. There was no denying the shock on his face as his cheeks got red. I had made him blush. I have to admit that I am pretty proud of myself for being able to do that. It took a lot of guts.

I had seen the goofy smile on his face as he drove off, which only made my smile get wider.

I avoided my parents when I walked into my house simply telling them that I had had a good time and I was tired so we could talk more during dinner.

When I got into my room I looked around my desk for my phone. Then I realized something.

It was in the bag that I had brought with me on the "date" I had gone on with Niall. And the bag was now sitting in his car on the way back to his house. Hopefully he didn't go through my purse, I mean it's not like there is anything bad in there it's just like I don't like the thought of people going through my stuff. He could just give it back to me in school on Monday. Hopefully no one important tried to get a hold of me.

I sat down on my bed and set my laptop on my lap. It warmed up my legs as I scrolled through Twitter. Honestly there wasn't really anything interesting. It was just guys talking about sports and drugs and girls quoting song lyrics.

I tried searching Niall Horan but nothing came up. He didn't seem like the social networking type anyways.

Dinner passed exactly the way I thought it would. My mom made some special recipe chicken and I was bombarded with questions. Where did you go? Was it nice? Did you have fun? Do you like him? Is he your boyfriend? The questions went on and on, my mother spitting them out one at a time, rapid fire. My dad sat quietly and just listened to my answers. He was taking this whole a boy covered in tattoos and dressed like he plays electric guitar taking me out on a date thing pretty well. I think he was just curious as to what I saw in him.

After many attempts, I finally managed to change the subject.

"How's work dad?" I asked.

"Mm," He grunted while chewing the last bit of food. He swallowed and put his fork down. "It's been so much more busy than normal. I mean with flu season starting, everyone is catching viruses left and right." He went into a long speech on how I needed to make sure to wash my hands and make sure all of my food is cooked and that I stay way from sick friends. I think he gives me this same speech at least once every two weeks. I don't think it's possible to not be a hypochondriac when you are a doctor. I mean you see what all these germs can do to you. That might be why my mom makes such a big deal about keeping the house clean. She does it because she knows it bothers my dad if it isn't clean.

After dinner, I went back into my room and looked at the time. It was only about 6:30 so I decided that I could start reading. I pulled out Abundance of Katherines by John Green and sprawled out on my bed. I was content reading, though I have read it about five times, when I heard a quick knock at my bedroom door.

Before I could tell whoever it was to come in, they had already opened the door and were standing in the doorway. All of that content feeling melted away when I looked up.

Caroline stood in my doorway with her arms crossed over her chest as she stared at me.

I stood up and put my book back on my shelf since I had a feeling she had something important to say to me.

"You weren't answering my calls." Caroline stated, almost monotone.

"Hello to you too," I said, my back turned to her as I rolled my eyes.

"Seriously, are you really going to try and pull this shit right now? I'm here because this is important. Do you know how many people are talking about the fact that you left with Niall? I'm here to help you. Everyone is saying that you're fucking with him and you're like his new toy. Honestly, I have every right to be pissed at you right now. You left me standing in the parking lot after chasing you like an idiot. And out of all the fucking guys. I thought we talked about him. I thought we were clear on the fact that we were not going to give him the time of day." Caroline had now walked into my room and closed the door behind her. 

If anything what she had just said dug her into a deeper hole. "You have every right to be mad at me? How does it fell to be humiliated in front of everyone and not have your friend there to help you, huh? Fucking sucks doesn't it. You stood there and laughed at me with everyone else and Niall was the only one that was willing to help me. What did you want me to do, say no and just accept the fact that everyone could see through my shirt because you don't like Niall?"

"No. We don't like Niall." She corrected me, making me feel like she hadn't listened to a word I just said.

"About not answering your calls. I lost my phone so I never got your messages." I lied.

"I guess that's okay, but you better find it soon. But anyway, you need to start making sure that you are extra careful about this, this thing, now. I don't know what his intentions are, but there are people who I am keeping at bay for you that have been waiting years to finally get revenge on us. Don't ask me way, but some people seem to have grudges over stuff we did which is fucking stupid, like just let it go." She rolled her eyes at the last part.

I thought for a moment. "What would they do?"

"Well I mean they are already spreading fuck buddy rumors so you have to deal with that. But I almost got them under control. All I have to do is pretty much indirect tweet about it and people will get the message to shut their mouth. I don't know about you but it's making me want to throw up. I mean just the thought of you to ever even being friends is practically repulsing." She pretended to gag as she sat down on my bed and started to inspect her nails.

I didn't say anything.

She sighed and looked up at me. "Listen, I should have helped you but I got caught up in the moment. It won't happen again. I'm really trying to help you here. You just need to start cooperating with me."

I looked back at her. "Thank you for letting me know what people were saying and sticking up for me."

She smiled as she stood and walked over to me, arms stretched open. She wrapped me in a hug. "I knew you couldn't stay mad at me. Now all you have to promise is that you're not gonna pull stunts like that again. Although I will admit it was defiantly a drama starter. It made my life a little bit more interesting, but I don't want it to happen again. You promise?

I sighed and weighed my options here. I had such a great time with Niall today, but you would have to be insane to think that I would tell her about it. If I did then she would be the one spreading fuck buddy rumors, and the whole school would hear about it ten times faster. But Caroline treated me like shit all the time and maybe it was finally time to stand up for myself. I could finally tell her no and she how much she liked it. 

It was a choice between Niall and Caroline and I pretty much knew what it came down to. I could risk everything and tell Caroline to go fuck herself and see if Niall will help pick up the pieces. The problem though is what if he doesn't? He could completely ignore me and become the jerk that I first met again. Then I would have no one. Or I could stay with Caroline and take the mild abuse that I got from her. There would be no real consequences, it would just go back to the way it was before. She would run the game and I would follow with a frown on my face. There wasn't any risk in that choice.

And I'm not a risk taker.

"I promise," I said forcing a smile at her.

Author - Aw Bailey, pier pressure is a terrible thing. How do you feel about Caroline? Do you think that Bailey means her promise or she is just saying it to make Caroline happy? Sorry this chapter is a little shorter, it's 2 in the morning and I had to end it lol. Hope you all enjoy! Don't forget to read, comment, vote, and spread the word of Revenge! :)

-Carly