Lizzy’s POV
I walked to the edge of the waterfall sick and tired of everything. I can’t trust anyone without them hurting me. No one like me at all they only act like it. All they want to do is hurt me and laugh at my pain. “You win.” I yell as I get ready to jump but I feel arms wrap around me pulling me back. I started fighting trying to get free but it wasn’t working.
“Why would you want to do this?” an Irish accent rang out angry and hurt in my ear. I turned in their arms to see Niall Horan. The boy who I had crushed on for as long as I could remember and I still do. I just stared at him not sure what to say. “Tell me.” He said anger showing in his voice causing me to flinch. “I’m sorry.” He whispered. “I didn’t mean to scare you. I won’t hurt you.” He said tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear.
“It’s okay.” I mumbled still trying to get out of his grasp afraid that he’d hurt me. I guess he noticed because loosened his grip but didn’t let go completely.
“Please tell me. I won’t to help.” He said.
I looked at him hesitantly but decided to tell him. I mean honestly what do I have to lose? A crush I know will never happen? “No one truly cares all they want to do is get close to me so they can hurt me. What’s the point in living if all I do is get hurt?”
“I care.” He said quickly kissing my lips. I looked up at him shocked blushing. “It will get better I promise.”
Let’s see how much he truly cares. One simply test is all he’ll have to do but I can’t let my guard down. “I have to go but meet me back here tomorrow same time.”
“Okay. I’ll see you then.” He said letting go of me. I felt his eyes on me as I walked away and headed towards the house or as I like to call it hell.
Niall’s POV
I watched her leave and soon left as well. I don’t understand why she feels like that. She’s such a sweet and beautiful girl. Why would people want to hurt her? It doesn’t make any sense. I walked into the house still confused about the whole situation. It’s really sad that she feels this way but I’m going to change that. I’ve liked her for a while and haven’t done anything about it. It’s time to grow up and tell her how I feel. Maybe I can help her feel loved.
“Hey mate, you alright?” Liam asked and I just nodded my head walking to my room. I needed a nap. Maybe I’ll think better after that.
Lizzy’s POV
I stood looking out over the waterfall when I felt a pair of arms hug me from behind. “Hello Love.” I heard Niall’s Irish voice say.
“You came?” I stated as if he weren’t really there like I was staring at a ghost.
“Of course I did. I told you I would.” He said hurt evident in his voice. “Why don’t we back away from the edge.” He said gently tugging me back away from the edge pulling me down as he sat on the grass.
***
We had talked for hours that day and every time I asked him to come back he did. Today we were going to meet at Friendship Café. It’s this really cute café where not a lot of teens hang out at.
“Hey. I got you a peppermint hot chocolate is that alright?” Niall asked as I went to sit down on the table.
“It’s perfect. It’s my favorite one around Christmas time.” I said smiling.
“I thought it would be.” He replied smiling.
“Why did you think that?” I asked curiously.
