Competition- X Factor 2016

Chapter 20

Katie's POV

Next day.

After yesterday's events, I really couldn't be bothered to do anything today. I put on a hoodie and leggings and had my hair in a messy bun with no make up. I walked downstairs and went straight into the kitchen where Gifty, relley, freddy and Matt were.

"Morning sleepy head" Matt joked. I rolled my eyes and gave him a morning hug. I made myself a drink and sat on the counter like I usually do as the four of them spoke. After their conversation relley, Gifty and Freddie left the room but Matt stayed with me.

"Where'd that ring come from?" He asked pointing to the ring on my middle finger.

"Oh, Nash and Hayes bought it with them yesterday. It was the ring my dad used to propose to my mum...they let me keep it" I said looking down at it.

"It's nice" he smiled.

"Thanks" I chuckled. Matt rinsed his hands under the water and then flicked it all at me causing me to screech. I ran my hands under the water and flicked some back. We kept doing the same thing for a good five minutes until we got interrupted by a familiar voice.

"Am I interrupting?"

"Roman..." I said. Relley followed in behind him.

"I'll leave you two alone.." Matt said.

"When you're done Katie, you and Matt can clean up the mess you have made" relley scolded leaving us as well. I looked at the floor and saw it was covered in water.

"I was hoping we could carry on our chat we was on yesterday" Roman spoke.

"Yea...come on" I said grabbing his hand and walking up to my room.

I closed the door and we both sat on my bed. I sighed.

"Roman...you know, I love you so much. But your being so distant lately that so many thoughts have come into my mind. What have I done wrong? Do you still love me? I-t hurts seeing you ignore my messages. It hurts seeing you in person and you don't even talk to me. What's going on?" I asked as a tear rolled down my cheek.

"Katie...I didn't know you felt this way. I didn't know I had this much of an impact on you with my behaviour. You should have just told me you felt this way." He said calmly.

"I couldn't because you were avoiding me." I snapped

"I wonder why!" He suddenly snapped. I was taken back by his outburst and more tears rolled down my cheeks.

"Can I see your phone?" I asked. He passed it to me.

"Okay, I'm going to go on your phone. I'm gonna go on your messages and look at one of your friends messages. I can guarantee you I have been spoken about some how. And something makes me think there is a girl on here." I said. He didn't say anything, he just allowed me to continue. I unlocked his phone and clicked on his messages. I clicked the contact joe and scrolled through and a certain conversation caught my eye.

Joe- wanna come out with the boys tonight

Roman- yea sure

Joe- wait what about Katie

Roman- what about her

Joe- wouldn't you wanna spend time with her

Roman- nah, Cba for her atm

Hurt.

Joe is a producer on capital and works with Roman.

"Yep...your conversation with joe. You can't be assed for me at the moment" I cried. I continued down his recent messages and clicked the contact.

Hollie.

I swear this is his ex from 2 years ago?

I scrolled through the messages and threw his phone at him in pain and anger. They've been talking, that's all I'm saying.

"Do you still love her?" I asked pacing my room.

"Katie, calm down." He told me.

"CALM DOWN? How can I fucking calm down when you're talking to your ex gurlfriend?" I asked.

"I don't know...we've not been talking long." He said defensively.

I stayed silent a moment. But the next thing I said was for the best.

"I think you should leave." I said wiping my tears.

"Katie..."

"I'm sorry Roman. I just can't do this anymore. I don't want a boyfriend who doesn't care about my feelings or, myself in general. I want a boyfriend who cares, and shows that. Who loves me and shows it. Who can actually spend time with me...I'm sorry Roman. We're done" I said crying so hard. He took a moment to process but slightly nodded. He stood up and slowly walked towards the door. He opened it and turned back to me.

"I know I never really showed it but, I really do love you. I'm sorry I fucked up" he said quietly before walking away.

I threw my head in my hands and cried so hard.

Is this what a broken heart feels like? Did I really love him that much?

Matts POV

Roman walked down the stairs and stood in the door way of the living room where the rest of us were. He looked upset.

"Guys I'll probably pop in on Tuesday. Katie and I broke up..." He said.

"Oh no!" Everyone said sympathetically

"I better go...see you guys on Tuesday" he spoke before leaving.

A couple of minutes after he left we heard a crash from upstairs.

"What was that?" Emily asked worried.

"Was that Katie?" Gifty asked.

"I'll go" I said walking up stairs. The door to the girls' room was wide open. I stood in the door way and saw Katie crying on her bed.

"Katie" I whispered running towards her and pulling her close to my chest. She cried, and cried and cried.

"He was talking to his ex so I ended it. He never treated me right. It hurts" she cried. I rubbed her back.

"It's okay. No he didn't treat you right. You can do so much better and any guy would be lucky to have you. Please don't cry" I told her. She eventually calmed down and her eyes were red and puffy.

"Did you mean that?" She asked.

"Of course I did" I told her.

"Thank you" she whispered.

"Katie!" Gifty and Emily suddenly said pulling her into hugs.

"I'll leave you guys alone" I told them.

"No! Please stay" she said.

I half smiled and sat back down next to her as the three girls chatted. I didn't join In as I just couldn't keep my eyes off of Katie.

She's stunning.

But the hurt in her eyes hurts me as well.

I know what a broken heart feels like. It's horrible. But no girl like Katie should ever have to experience it.

The way her dark brown her falls down her back, her deep brown eyes still glimmer in the light and her smile can brighten up anyone's day. She's beautiful.

I'm not afraid to admit this,
I, Matt terry. Am slowly falling for Katie Grier.