They Don't Know About Us

Drops of Jupiter

*Niall's P.O.V.*

"Okay, before I go searching... well everywhere, does anyone know where Nicole is, and is hiding it?" I asked.

"U-" I turned around, and saw Rachel. She was sitting next to Zayn, and Zayn was looking down at her, waiting for her to continue. Rachel just looked around the room, innocently, like she said nothing. Everyone was now looking at her. She looked nervous, "U-Um, what is it guys?" She asked, nervously. I frowned, "You just said something."

Rachel looked at me innocently, "I didn't say anything."

"Yeah, you did," Harry argued.

"I bet she knows where Nicole is!" I exclaimed. I ran over to Rachel, "Tell me where she is!"

"I-I don't know!" Rachel argued. Louis gave her a sassy look, "Give it up, we all know you know where she is!"

Rachel crossed her arms, "I'm not telling!"

"Why not?" Liam challenged.

"I-I promised her I wouldn't tell!" Rachel argued. I frowned, "Okay, you're gonna play that way? Well, we can play hard."

Harry laughed, "Wow, that sounds dirty!"

"Shut up, Harry," I mumbled, "Rachel, if you don't tell us, we'll ban you from the house."

Rachel shrugged, "Your house is messy anyways."

"We'll take your phone!" Liam suggested, happy that he came up with an idea. Rachel frowned, "Well, it will be hard for you to take my phone when I know you're going to."

"Oh, right..." Liam muttered, sadly.

"Harry will make out with you!" Louis yelled. Harry looked at him oddly, "I don't want to do that!"

"Well, I can't!" Louis protested, "I have a girlfriend!"

"I do, too!" Harry argued.

"I'll hit you!" I yelled. Rachel rolled her eyes, "Yeah, like little Niall would hit a girl."

"Wait, I guess I could to the make out thing...." Harry mumbled. Rachel looked suspiciously, "No!"

I grinned deviously. I have the perfect idea, "Okay, then, we'll beat up Zayn."

Rachel's eyes widened, "You wouldn't."

I grinned, "Oh, I've done it before."

"Wait, why am I getting involved?" Zayn, asked, confused. I ignored Zayn's last remark, "Liam, hold Zayn back."

Liam nodded, and walked over to Zayn, and yanked him upwards. He held back Zayn's arms, so he couldn't move. Zayn looked really confused, "Guys, you aren't actually going to do this, right? I didn't do anything!"

"Zayn, I think we all know I will," I replied. Zayn looked worried, "Rachel, tell him!"

Rachel nervously bit her lip, "Um, I-I can't tell you!"

I walked over to Zayn, and pulled my fist backwards, in preparation to hit Zayn. Rachel gasped, "Don't hit him!"

"So, you'll tell us?" I challenged. Rachel finally gave up, "Fine! I'll tell you!"

I let my arm drop back to my side, and Liam let go of Zayn. Rachel sighed, "Nicole works at that one restaurant that Zayn and I went for a date. I saw her there, and promised to not tell anyone."

"Why would you do that?!" Harry asked.

"She was crying," Rachel replied. I felt my expression soften, "W-Why was she crying?"

"Nicole didn't know who she loved," Rachel answered, "She didn't think she could go back. She said she wasn't ready to talk to you guys again."

I looked over at Harry, his gaze was on the floor. He looked guilty, probably because he's dating Marie, and didn't tell Nicole. She doesn't know that she can't date Harry anymore.

"Please, don't go!" Rachel begged. I shook my head, "I have to go see her. You would do the same if it was Zayn, right?" I asked Rachel. Her head fell to the floor, and she nodded, "Yeah... I guess....."

"I'm going to go alone," I replied, "Zayn, where is the place?"

Zayn got up, and wrote down some directions, and then handed it to me. I thanked him, and walked out the door. I got in my car, and pulled out of the driveway. Time to go see the love of my life, the person I haven't seen in over three months.
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*Nicole's P.O.V.*

"Are your bruises starting to fade?" Aislinn asked, as we walked along the sidewalk. I nodded, "Yeah, they are starting to go away," I replied, "The only problem is that there are so many. And, my lip doesn't look to great either."

"It's not too bad," Aislinn replied, "It should fade soon."

"I hope so...." I muttered. We continued walking along the sidewalk, I watched the cars pass down the road. Everything was peaceful. The birds were chirping, and you could hear the wind slightly blowing the trees.

"I wonder why people are so mean...." Aislinn mumbled to herself. She probably wasn't expecting an answer, but I answered anyways, "I don't really know. Those fans just thought they knew everything, but they were only believing the stupid paparazzi. The paparazzi just makes money on people's suffering. Sometimes, I wonder if everyone hates me..."

"What about Niall?" Aislinn asked. I immediately looked up at the mention of his name. Aislinn giggled, "See? I knew you loved him!"

"You don't understand...." I mumbled, "I love Harry, too.... At least I think so...."

"You tell me all the memories that you had with Niall," Aislinn replied, "You two dated for over a year... Are you sure you'll ever be able to let it go? Maybe you were just sad over losing Niall. Maybe that's the only reason you dated Harry."

"That might be part of it," I replied, "But, when I kissed him, I'm almost positive that that feeling was love."

Aislinn sighed, "I guess so, but I still think your love with Niall was stronger."

"Maybe...." I mumbled, "Oh, look, we're here."

Aislinn looked up to see the grocery store. We walked inside. I grabbed a cart, and pushed it through the aisles, Aislinn walking beside me. She grabbed some cheap food, and tossed it in. We bought the generic brands, because they were cheapest. We didn't want to waste any money. Aislinn thought it was important to save every penny, I didn't care if we spent a little extra money. I did have quite a bit of money from writing. I've tried to tell Aislinn, but she's very stuck to the idea that she needs to work her fair share, and help pay for everything.

"That enough?" Aislinn asked, snapping me out of my thoughts, "Oh, yeah, that's great."

"We started to walk towards the cash register. I looked out the window, to see gray clouds forming. I groaned, "Crap, it's going to rain... We better hurry."

Aislinn nodded, and I wheeled the cart towards the check out line. As we were in line, I glanced at the magazines. I gasped when I saw the front cover of one of the magazines. On the front cover it said: Niall Horan's Girlfriend Disappears? Did She Break his Heart?

I felt tears brimming at my eyes. Why does everyone think that? They have it wrong! Why can't people just get things right? I looked over to see people staring at the magazine, then at me. I turned to Aislinn, "I-I have to go... I'll wait in the parking lot... C-Can you check out yourself?"

"Sure," Aislinn replied, "I'll be out soon."

I quickly rushed out the store, and into the parking lot. And, of course, it was now raining. The rain came down in small droplets, and soon, it started pouring. I saw a car pull up into the parking lot. I squinted through the rain to see who was coming out. I gasped when I saw a familiar pair of bright blue eyes, and dirty blond hair.
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*Niall's P.O.V.*

I looked at Zayn's directions as I drove on the highway. It was the next exit. My stomach was filled with anticipation. I really want to see her. I've missed her so much, that words can't even describe. I just want to see her again. I'm worried how she'll react, though. Will she get mad? Or will she tell me to leave? Please, let her take me back!

I saw the exit, and turned into the small town. There weren't many cars in this town. I took a right turn, driving down the small road. A few cars passed by. I felt my hands clench against the steering wheel, as I drove down the road. God, I'm as nervous as hell. What will she say when she sees me? What if I don't see her? I tapped my finger against the steering wheel, trying to let out some of my anxiousness. I turned onto another road, a bit unsure of where I'm going. I saw a small grocery store as I drove by. I squinted through the rain, and saw someone standing in the barren parking lot. It was a girl with curly brown hair, as I got closer, I saw who it was.... Nicole! I quickly pulled into the parking lot. I parked, and quickly got out of the car. I saw Nicole look over at me surprised, once I got out of the car. I took a deep breath, and started walking down the parking lot. I-It's time.
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*Nicole's P.O.V.*

I saw Niall starting to walk towards me. No! I-I'm not ready! What should I do? Should I walk over to him? Should I wait? Or, should I run? I felt tears threatening to spill. I can't talk to him! I ran down the parking lot. I tried to wipe away the tears falling from my eyes. I can't speak to him! After all that's happened, it's just too much. He can't just randomly appear here, and expect me to be okay with this! I haven't decided who I love yet. I-I don't know my feelings....

I ran across the parking lot, running as fast as my two feet would take me. Each step jarred my feet, and I could feel the warm tears running down my cheek, and flying off my face, joining the rain. I didn't turn around. I can't look at him! The rain drenched my clothes and hair as I ran. I was close to the end of the parking lot. I just need to run all the way to my apartment, and lock the door. He can't talk to me then. Can I make it all the way?

My thoughts were interrupted as I felt something grab my arm. Everything froze, as I felt someone's hand grabbing my arm. I didn't breath.... Because I knew who it was.... Niall. I felt the tears pouring down my face in bucketfuls. I can't turn around. No, I'll break inside, and I can't stand to let him see me like this. I just need to get out of here!

I tried to yank my arm away from my grip.

"Nicole, you can't keep running," Niall whispered. I didn't move, because I remembered those words.
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I gasped and dropped the note. I ran to the back of the house away from the others. I got to get out of here! I don't want to get them hurt! I tried to run away, but Niall caught up to me. He grabbed my hand and pulled me back.

"Nicole," He said sternly,"You can't keep running away."

I stared at the ground. I knew he was right. No matter what, Father will eventually find me. I can't keep running. Eventually I'll have to face my fears, but I'm not alone.

"No matter how many times you'll run, I'll always catch you. I don't want you to leave me. I've almost lost you once. I don't want to lose you again," Niall told me. I looked into his eyes. I know he cares for me. I have someone who does. If I left, it would be like when Mom left me. Nobody wants to experience that. I grabbed his hand and showed him a small smile. He smiled back. We walked back together, I was still holding his hand.
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I felt tears spilling over my cheeks. I closed my eyes, and looked at the ground. I can do this. I turned around, and opened up my eyes. I saw Niall looking into my eyes. I stared into his brilliant blue eyes. Everything froze.... I couldn't even feel the rain pounding against my skin. All those amazing memories with Niall, came back to the surface. I didn't think about who I loved, or how he hurt me. All I could think about was how much I loved him. I started to silently sob, unsure if I was happy or sad. Niall looked down at me. He wrapped his arms around me, and pulled me close to him. I cried into his shirt, as he hugged me. God, I've missed him so much. I stopped crying for a moment, to look into his eyes. We stared at each other for a moment, then I saw Niall leaning in. I found myself leaning in, also. When our lips were only centimeters away, I saw Niall close his eyes, and I did the same. Our lips touched, fitting together perfectly. We were meant for each other. I felt sparks on the top of my lips, and then fireworks went off in my heart. Everything is finally perfect, this is what I've been missing for so long. The feeling of his lips against mine.

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CELEBRATION TIME NIALL FOUND HER! BE HAPPY CUZ I AM CAUSE YOU GUYS WON'T HAVE TO COMMENT SAYING GET NICOLE AND NIALL BACK TOGETHER. THAT WAS REALLY ANNOYING ME CAUSE IM LIKE I CAN DO WHAT I WANT! Okay, well I named the chapter Drops of Jupiter, because it's a song by Train. I think it fits perfectly because it's about this one guy who gets to see this girl that's been away for a long time. He's missed her, and thinks she will no longer love him, because she's been on such an amazing trip away from him. Fits, right? Btw had to fix the name errors in chapter 24 i made a ton of u guys pointed it out so i thought i should fix it so all of yall dont have a spazz attack. sry for giving u a notificatio but YOLO! u guys dont know how long i've been wanting to say YOLO. COMMENT, follow, and fave! Bye lovelies -Madison