Breathe

47

Nina's P.O.V

" Happy birthday Harry !" We all coursed as the clock hit midnight. Dani walked in slowly with a glowing cake in her hands.

" We know your party is tonight but we thought we should get you a cake" She explains while sitting it in front of his gleaming face.

" Thank you everyone" He nervously glances over at me before blowing out his candles

" Awe one girlfriend Harry !" Louis shouts at the last remaining candle. I gulp down the lump forming in my throat.

Harry gives him a cheeky grin before blowing it out.

Dani yawns and instantly Liam moves across the room " Come on, better get you two too bed" He says gently before placing his left hand on the small bump on her stomach. I cant help but smile at his cute gesture.

She gives him a weak tired smile before they leave the apartment.

The next yawn was Tia, as she took her last bite of cake. She looks up at Niall with bags under her eyes, he smiles down at her.

" We should get going to, we'll see you in the morning"

I stand up and quickly give Tia a small hug, it's weird being here and not staying with her.

" I'm going to Perrie's and I promised her I wouldn't be too late" Zayn divulges, Harry gives him an understanding smile.

Lou, El Harry and I were left. I felt awkward under Harry's green gaze.

" Well I shou-" Lou cuts me off

" Lets go to bed El" Quickly he picks her up, earning two slaps and a couple squeals from her. " Goodnight Harry, night Nina" She yells as Louis' runs down the hall.

" I should get going to" I say quietly. I avoid eye contact with him but I can feel him burning holes in me.

He clears his throat " I'll drive you" He stands and produces a set of keys from his pocket.

I shake my head " No, the hotel is only a few blocks away" He doesn't seem pleased with my answer, his mouth pressed into a hard line.

" Please let me drive you, it's late" He proclaims, voice soft.

" I can walk Harry I'm not a child" I reluctantly refuse his request once more.

" For fuck sakes Nina, I want to make sure you get to the hotel safe since you decided on your own you wanted to stay there without telling me about it" He shouts desperately, I flinch at the noise level.

" I don't need to tell you those things anymore Harry, and you don't need to worry about if I get there or not, I'll call Tia" I reply, my voice cool and clipped completely emotionless.

" What are you saying..." He whispers, running his hand through his hair.

" I don't want to argue with you Harry, especially on your birthday, I'm not here to ruin it"

He steps closer to me and takes hold of my wrists

" What are you saying Nina" His voice is persistent, he stares down at me, his eyes glossy, face creased.

" Please let go of me" I try to struggle out of his grab.

" Nina what are you saying?" He's reluctant, he shouts loudly making me jump. I can feel tears forming in my eyes.

" I can't think when you're around me, what you did really hurt okay" I shout back in his face. He lets go of me and backs up, as if he was wounded by words.