Chapter 36

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I looked up from strumming my guitar to see Niall, who was looking at me with sympathy in his eyes. He sat down next to me, and I just continued to strum the chords to some other Ed Sheeran songs. Niall finally spoke up.

"Megan... I heard everything Louis said to you in the lounge room."

I cringed. "How...?" I asked impulsively, and my question came out in a rather weak tone. Niall looked at me, sadness present in his eyes. "That's something that you'll find out later... I just wanted to make sure you were okay." I looked up at Niall and slightly smiled, trying to seem genuine. I was thankful that Niall had come to check on me, but I was numb to emotion. He looked at me and said, "Megan, don't say you are if you really aren't." I stopped strumming and stared blankly into the firepit that I had relit when I came out earlier, after my confrontation with Louis.

"I'm just... Shocked. That's all. I need some time." I squeaked quietly, and Niall nodded respectfully. "You know where to find me if you need me, Meg." He said, smiling sincerely. He turned to walk back to the house, but he stopped and said, "Please don't do anything you're going to regret..."

I nodded, and Niall walked away again. I was at the campfire, all by myself. I feel my iPhone vibrate, and I saw a new message. I opened them and saw one from Liam... And Zayn, and Harry. They were all worried about me.

But nothing from Louis.

When would I wake up from this horrible dream? When would my relationship with Louis be back to normal? When will I be okay...?

Those were all questions I wish I could answer.

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