One Step Closer

Chapter 12.

Chapter 12.

Thursday 23rd October 2014

Holly’s POV

So, Harry and I are visiting my family in Corby. I wake up in my old bed and look around my room, Harry is lying next to me. It feels so weird to go back here. Harry and I are going to the town centre today to go shopping. Harry wakes up and lets off a yawn. I roll out of bed and push myself to my feet, I sigh. I just can’t understand why Niall had to hang up on be because Jasmine had woke up. Why can’t he speak to me?

Harry and I get into town; we walk into the Superdry shop and start to browse. Harry picks out a jacket he likes and takes it to the till. I stand and wait for him to pay, still trying to clear my mind. We walk through town trying to decide what shop to go into next.

I could swear I just seen Niall, maybe I’m seeing things. We walk round a corner, towards Starbucks. “Harry!” I hear someone shout, I didn’t think much of it as I thought that it was more than likely just a fan. We turn around and look to see who it was; I see Niall and Jasmine approaching us. Jasmine has a face like a slapped arse, I wonder what is wrong with her, maybe they’ve had an argument? Harry and I smile and wave, Jasmine gives me a half cut smile.

Niall’s POV

Today Jasmine and I decided to go shopping, before we headed home. We were walking through town; I was looking around deciding which shop to go in. My eyes ran around town looking at all of the shops, before they passed Harry and Holly. Without even thinking about what Jasmine and I had fallen out about the night before, I shout Harry’s name. “Harry” He and Holly turned around to see me standing there with Jasmine. Jasmine and I were holding hands, when I shouted his name she squeezed my hand as tight as she could; she was clearly pissed off.

Harry and Holly turned and started to approach us. Holly started to run and gave me a big hug, then turning to Jasmine and hugging her. “What are you guys doing here?” Holly asked us both, smiling with excitement. “Just visiting Jasmine’s mum” “Yeah and we really must go” Jasmine butted in, trying to pull me away. “Oh don’t rush off, come for a coffee with us?” Harry gestured over towards Starbucks “Okay!” I said and started to walk, Harry and Holly walked in front of us. Jasmine pulled me back “What the fuck are you doing?” she whispered in a controlling tone. “Jasmine stop being so sour, come on” “Fuck sake” she said angrily under her breath.

We all sit in Starbucks; Holly has a caramel latte, as they are her favourite; why do I know this? Jasmine is silent most of the time. She’s barely spoke to Holly. Poor Holly is probably sitting there wondering what on earth she has done. As soon as Jasmine finishes her coffee, she stands up with her bag in her hand “Come on Niall, we need to get going” I haven’t even finished my coffee yet. I roll my eyes and stand up “Sorry guys, I’ll see you soon it was nice catching up” I sigh and look at Holly before I leave.

“You fucking idiot” Jasmine hits me in the arm and starts to storm off “Jasmine, how many fucking times? I don’t like her!” She turns towards me with tears in her eyes. “Yes you do, I’m sick of feeling second best Niall” I look at her and wipe the tear that’s sliding down her cheek. “Jasmine, I love you” I pull her into a hug; she starts to cry into my chest.

Holly’s POV

What the fuck was wrong with Jasmine? I have never seen her so off with me in my life. She seemed pretty pissed off with Niall too. I turn to Harry; I seriously want to cry, taking in a deep breath I lean back in my chair. “What’s wrong Hol?” I look to Harry and swallow “Why was Jasmine so off with me, I’ve known her for years and she has never once been like that?” Harry sighs and puts his hand on me knee “I don’t know Holly bear, her and Niall seemed pretty tense too, maybe they had an argument?” I look at Harry trying to keep my tears in. “Maybe, but why would she take it out on me? she should talk to me instead” I look down to the floor, trying to look for an answer “Give her a call later” Harry starts to stand up and grabs his jacket “Come on let’s get home, your mum is making dinner” He offers me his hand, I take his hand and pull myself to my feet.

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Everyone is sleeping; I’m lying in bed half asleep, until I feel my phone vibrating. I pick up my phone and see Niall’s face lighting up the screen. I quickly get out of bed and run down the stairs into the kitchen. I slide the answer button and put the phone to my ear “Hello?” I say whilst rubbing my eyes. “Holly, I’m sorry about earlier” “It’s cool, what’s going on with you and Jasmine? I haven’t spoke to her in ages” I hear Niall sigh “We just had an argument” I knew he was lying “Oh right, okay” I keep playing along as I didn’t want to get involved in whatever was going on. “Look i…I have to go” he hesitates “Niall wait…” “What?” I can hear him starting to sob “What’s going on Ni?” “I can’t tell you” “Yes you can…you can trust me with anything” He sighs, holding in a sob “I know I can Hol…that’s the problem” He hangs up before I even get a word in. How is that a problem, I don’t understand. 

Author's Note

Hello my wonderful readers! I'm so sorry that this chapter is so short! the story is rising i promise. Please Please let me know what you think, it would mean the world! Vote, comment, message me! Stay beautiful!

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-Ally