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

(chp 19) Secrets Revealed

We got back to the house with my heart beating faster with each step. Running away from the situation wasn’t the best idea on my part, but it was the best I could think of at the moment. This situation wasn’t good and no matter what happens it’s not going to end well for someone. Whether it was Louis or Liam, or even Riley, I wasn’t sure but I was afraid to find out. Niall and I walked in the house hand and hand. He gave my hand a gentle squeeze and headed in the direction of the living room. I gave a shaky breath and started my hunt for Riley.

It didn’t take me long, because she was in her room lying on her bed, staring at her ceiling with a face full of emotions. I knocked lightly and slowly walked into the room.  She sat up and stared at me. “Cass…” She started.

“No let me start.” I interrupted, still fidgeting near the doorway. “I’m sorry I ran away like that, I just didn’t know what to do… under the circumstances. But I was afraid you were going to ask me to keep it a secret.” Riley stared at her hands. “That’s what you were going to ask me weren’t you?”

“I just need time to figure everything out.” She said looking stressed and grabbed a pillow next to her and cuddled it to her chest.

“Riley, you can’t ask me to do that!”

“And why not? You’re my best friend remember? We keep each other’s secrets and help each other out no matter what.”

“But Riley what you’re doing is wrong! You can’t just toy with two guy’s emotions and expect me to go along with it.” I said, crossing my arms over my chest.

Riley shot up out of bed. “Are you calling me a tease?”

I stared at her angrily. “If the shoe fits.”

Riley clenched her fists. “Oh you’re one to talk! You’re the one who’s dating Niall, but still hangs all over Harry like a little puppy dog!” I stared at her in shock. “I’ve known you for eight years and you don’t think I can tell when you like a guy. I also saw you cuddling it up with him this morning.”

“He was hurt and I was helping him!” I explained, trying to defend myself.

 Riley scoffed.  “Now you’re helping people? What about me? Where were you when I needed you these past couple of weeks? I needed help figuring things out with Louis and Liam and you weren’t even there for me!” She yelled, on the verge of tears.

“Oh yeah? Well who was there for me when I found out Harry had a girlfriend?” I yelled back.

“ME!!!” She yelled, exasperated.

“Yeah that talk on mcnuggets really helped.” I stated sarcastically.

“Well at least I was there for you and tried to help you! I even helped you with Niall…”

“What?”

“Yeah.  I’ve spent the last couple of weeks helping you and Niall get together, because I wanted you to be happy but all you care about is yourself!”

I stared at her in shock. So that’s why everyone was sneaking around and whispering when me or Niall entered a room. They were conspiring to get us together. “Well who asked you?!?!” I yelled back. “Why don’t you stay out of my life!” I stated as I started stomping towards the door.

“As long as you stay out of mine!” She angrily retorted.

“Fine!” I yelled as I exited her room.

“FINE!” She yelled back as she slammed her bedroom door.

I let out an angry growl and stomped down the stairs and out the door, slamming it behind me. Who the hell does she think she is?! I started pacing in backyard and with my arms crossed. I don’t toy with boys emotions! I thought back quickly to this morning with Harry. So what if I might still have some feelings for him. I love Niall and nothing is going to get in the way of that. Those tiny feelings for Harry are going to eventually pass…right? I let out a frustrated grunt and forcefully kicked a nearby tree.