Only Now Exists (One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter 24

Kate's P.O.V.

Ever since Stephanie 's smart ass comment, I've been out walking around the streets of Chicago. Our fight was about four hours ago making it about six or seven. The sunset was completely beautiful as it  reflected from the buildings and painted the sky an orange-pink color.

Surprisingly I haven't had as many encounters with fans as I thought. An hour or so ago, a group of girls were pointing and taking pictures at me. Having lacking patience, I flicked them off an continued walking. I know it wasn't very mature but at this point I don't care. Now no matter what I do, people are going to twist it into something bad. Hell, I could save a kid from drowning and they'll change it to where I was drowning them.

The whole point of this walk was to clear my mind and yet I can't stop thinking about it. Niall and Zayn explained everything that happened in their apartment. Including some of the insults Harry threw my way.

I shiver as a gust of wind engulfed me. I was in such a hurry to leave I didn't bother to grab my jacket, leaving me in just a tank top. I looked around and saw all the people walking to their destinations and all the cars. From the whole time we were here, I never got to appreciate the city.

Sure we went on that tour and everything but I never really appreciated all the people and how everything worked differently here than it did in Texas. It was now night time and I decide to get back. Not that anyone would care if I did or not.

After a couple more blocks I was  in front of my building. I was tempted to just find a hotel and spend the night there but my wallet was in my room.

Walking into the lobby, my phone dinged signalling I had a text message.

From: Unknown

Come back to the roof. I should thank you for all your help :)

I sighed. I knew it was Joey and I really didn't want to deal with him, or anyone for that matter, but I really want to know what he wants to thank me for.

Walking up the back stairs I stop at the door entering the roof. Before I could talk myself out of it, I open the door and walk out.

There he was, leaning against the wall.

"Hello, Kate." he smiled.

"Cut the crap. What the hell are you thanking me for?" I asked bluntly. He turned to face me and smiled.

"For helping me break up Stephanie and Harry of course!" he exclaimed. I tilt my head in confusion and furrow my eyebrows.

"Excuse me?" I ask.

"Yeah. You see, I knew you would tell Stephanie about our encounter on the roof and make her feel bad resulting in her confronting Harry. They fight and break up and now Stephanie is hurting." he explains.

"You ruined her relationship with Harry, and possibly ours, just because you want her?!" I exclaim.

"Love can make you do crazy things." he says slyly.

"Well there's one problem dumb ass. She knows that this is all your fault, what makes you think she'll confide in you?" I smirk.

"Simple. I denied the whole thing."

"What do you mean denied?" I question.

"I mean while you were gone I stopped by. It took a little persuading but she believed me and now she thinks you lied to her because you were just jealous."  he proudly shares.

"Stephanie 's my best friend. She will never believe that. You're lying." I state shocked.

"See for yourself." he provokes, gesturing to the door. I glare at him and leave heading to the apartment.