The Band I Thought I Knew // Liam Payne {Book 1}

Chapter 28

(Harry's POV)

"Hey Harry" I can barely even speak. She looks so different, her hair is dark now and she seems almost shy. While we were together she was never shy in any sense of the word. I just stare at her, I can't seem to form any words to give any indication of my feelings. I am completely shocked that this girl I dated is no longer the same girl

"Wow" She just gives my whole appearance an up and down before kind of taking a step back. She holds her arm awkwardly as I just raise my hands and slam them back down on my thighs "you look. . ."

"I made some changes" she admits. Yes I guess that would be it. I mean everything about her, it's all different

"What happened"

"I learned from my mistakes and I grew up" she nods, she lets out a small giggle. "Dating and breaking up was the perfect lesson"

"I can't believe I am saying this but do you have plans for dinner tonight?"

"I don't" she sighs

"Would you maybe wanna get something"

"Uh sure, we can catch up"

"I would really like that."

"Cool, Uh if you still have my number blocked it's the same so just unblock and let me know-"

"You still live in the same place right"

"Yeah,"

"Listen. . .I want to apologize for. . .everything" she just nods her head and gives me a small smile. I hurt her, I really did, I mean what with calling her crazy and the interviews admitting she was. It wasn't one of my finer moments obviously. It I am human I do make mistakes as does everyone. . .

"I actually went through this in my therapy, I had to admit that we all make mistakes and we are all human. Calling me crazy and doing interviews and saying things about me was very wrong of you but I forgive you"

"I- it was-"

"It's okay Harry, we all make mistakes and I have made quite a few up to this point, but I forgive you and I hope you have forgiven me, we can't be grownups if we never face the mess we made"

"I completely agree" I have to be honest, I am really looking forward to this second chance. I know that this isn't how I ever thought it would go but I have this incredible feeling inside.

(Niall's POV)

Janelle, it has been a few hours since we have met, its so weird to have so much in common with someone like this. We have actually migrated from the copy place to my house, she has been pretty calm this entire time I'm not sure if she is expecting anything to come of this. I though maybe we should hang out and talk a bit, maybe get some dinner later. I watch her eyes scan me while we sit facing each other.

She has told me a lot about herself tonight which makes me feel special and important. She is in college right now, her freshman year of a bachelors degree in Mathematics. She isnt sure why she chose that but it seemed like the only thing she was interested in. She is minoring in photography though which is actually really cool because then she can do outsourcing and things like that, not just mathematics.

"So you and Harry huh?" I ask as if I really want to know. Harry never even mentioned her to us. The only on that ever actually mentioned a significant other is Liam, well and Louis who brought Kessler around a few time but that was pretty much just a booty call.

"Yeah I kinda figured that wouldn't work out" I watch her exhale, she s me nervous before I know it she lunges toward me catching me off guard. Her lips are on mine