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Nineteen

Lauren's P.O.V.

I watched Marcel's eyes widen in shock as he released the hold he had on the man he was holding up against the wall. He dropped the man by his collar and the man groaned as he fell onto the concrete.

I couldn't believe my eyes. Marcel was actually a punk? He grabbed a head full of hair with his hand and yanked the man upward unto his feet. "You better pay me back by the end of this week, got it?" He growled poking at the man's chest when he mentioned 'week'.

The poor man nodded weakly and Marcel dropped him. The man scrambled to his feet and ran out of the alleyway. Marcel turned to me and strolled over.

"What a pleasant surprise to see you here, babe." He said smirking.

"Who are you? I thought you were-" I said getting interrupted by Marcel.

"A nerd?" He finished off and scoffed when I nodded.

"Newsflash babe, I'm not who you think I am." He said and got closer to me as I felt Niall pulling me closer to his body.

"So, we aren't friends?" I asked like a little kid that just got scolded.

"I'm too dangerous for you. We had a nice time, though." He said and winked.

"I can't believe you fooled me like that. Niall, can we please go?" I asked looking up to Niall's eyes. He nodded stiffly.

"Whoa, where do you think you are going Horan? Can't say hi to your best mate?" Marcel said tauntingly.

Wait, Marcel is Niall's best mate? The one Sofia cheated Niall with? The nerd that couldn't defend for himself at school was actually a punk in the streets.

"Marcel, you know what you did. Now leave us alone." Niall said gritting his teeth.

"That was years ago, mate. How about you give me a second chance?" He said suggestively.

"Niall, I think he is right. Maybe you will be able to move on from the past you've dwelled on for the past few years." I said agreeing with Marcel.

"Fine." Niall agreed hesistating at first. Marcel's smirk grew wider.

"Great it's settled then." He said and walked away like nothing happened.

Niall and I took a small walk in the park but, decided to leave before things got out of hand. We walked to the car and entered our apartment. Oh, how wonderful it smells when you enter.

Niall grabbed my waist and spun me around. He started singing to me when I heard my phone go off. I saw a text message pop up from Marcel.

From Marcel:
When can we hang out? x

To Marcel:
You can come over tomorrow if you'd like?

From Marcel:
Alright. It was nice seeing you again, babe ;) xx

I ignored his last text and sent him our address dismissing his little sly comment. Niall and I decided to sit back and enjoy a movie. Three movies later, and we were knocked out on the couch.