Breathe

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I stand there, frozen, my body starts to heat up. I blink twice and swallow.

" Say something" He whispers, I register what has just happened in my head, Niall said he loves me.

" We should get back to the group" I rush over to the till and pay for the waters.

I replay what just happened in my mind over and over again, Nialls voice saying I love you ringing in my every thought. I cringe.

" I know you don't feel the same" He speaks sadly

" I love Harry, Niall I'm so sorry" My voice is barley a whisper

" He doesn't deserve you" Niall says annoyed

" Why do you say that?" I tilt my head, and re adjust the three waters that are sitting uncomfortably in my hand.

" I could treat you so much better" I steps closer to me and I step back.

" Lets go back" I say before walking towards the door quickly

" I'm going to try my hardest for you" He says loudly

" Shhhhh" I slap his arm and continue walking ahead of him

" Niall, I'm with Harry and if you do anything to ruin that I will never speak to you again" I warn him and he puts both his hands up as in defeat

" Can I hug you?" He stretches his arms out, I roll my eyes before wrapping one arm around his neck as his arms go around my waist, gently squeezing me. I remove my arm to notice him still hugging me. I try to step backward but am met with resistance.

" Sorry" His face goes red as he lets go of me, I look at the floor and smile before continuing the walk to Dani's room. Niall lurked behind me quietly.

" Took you guys long enough" Louis huffs as I enter the room, I can feel awkwardness hit me as soon as Niall joins us, shyly I hand Liam a bottle of water and he thanks me silently. I notice Dani out of bed.

" We can leave, we were just waiting for you guys" She informs me, I nod and walk to stand beside Harry, he looks down at me confused as I avoid his eye contact.

" What took you guys so long?" Zayn crosses his arms

" Yeah and Niall weren't you getting food" El turns and looks over to Niall who stares impassively at me, I notice Harry glancing between him and I - shit.

" What was the hold up?" Liam asks annoyed with us not responding. Niall opens his mouth to talk

" Fans" I quickly say before he has the chance to speak, the group visibly relaxes.

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" What's wrong" Harry frowns as he gets into the drivers seat of the car. I shake my head as he sets off towards the complex

"Nothing" Maybe I should tell him Nialls in love with me now while we're in the confined space of his car.

" Is everything okay back in New York" He continues to probe

" Yes. Fine. Thanks"

" Nina what's wrong" His tone is more forceful, I shift uncomfortably in my seat.

" I was just really worried about Dani that's all" I give him a weak smile. He relaxes, clearly relieved with my response.

" I want to take you out tonight, for our two month date and our one month, since we never got to do anything" He smiles as he talks

" Oh, okay" I mutter quickly and he flashes me a look. He shakes his head in frustration his lips press into a hard line but he says nothing. We pull up to the complex and Harry leaves the car to open my door, I step out of the car and am caught in his gaze, I blink and break the eye contact quickly. I rush past him and enter the building, I walk down the hallway and knock on Harrys apartment door, not wanting to wait for Harry to come open it with his key. El answers and relief runs through me.