Don't let me go?

Chapter 20

Candice's POV

It's been nearly an hour since Harry dropped me off home but here I am, sitting on my bed, confused, numb, clueless and helpless. My brain was full of thoughts but unfortunately I couldn't decipher even one of them!

The only question stuck in my mind was —
Could it really be? Could I be falling for Harry? Could I be catching feelings for him?

My thoughts were scaring me so much. I've never felt like this before. I don't even know if what I felt when I hugged him were butterflies or not? Whatever that feeling was, I felt it for the first time. As much as I like it, I fear it equally.

I know things like Feelings and Love should make you feel on top of the world or cloud nine but for some reason it caused anxiety in me.

Should I tell him?
Should I ask him?
Does he feel the same way?
How would he react?
Did he have the same butterflies?
What if he doesn't like me?

My mind was running at an immeasurable speed. All these questions with absolutely no answer scared me.

What if I'm wrong and it's not what I feel it is? What if I feel like this because he's the only person who's been nice to me in so long? 

Most importantly, what if this all is just friendship? I don't wanna lose Harry by confessing my feelings to him. My biggest fear would be losing the only person I trust after so long just because of these stupid feelings I'm not even sure of.

I wish there was someone who could help me understand what's happening to me and my brain! Or specifically, my heart?

It was then an idea came to my mind and I rushed towards my cell phone.

Niall's POV

I was playing video games and having some snacks when my phone beeped.

I unlocked my phone and saw a message from some unknown number.

"Hey Niall. You there?" The text read.

"Hey. I'm sorry I don't have you in my contacts. Who's this and how did you get my number? " I responded.

"It's Candice here. And you yourself scribbled your number in my French notebook earlier, you amnesic human!"

"Hahahahah I feel so honoured due to the new nickname. Anyway what's up with you?"

"I need your help in a little something."

"Bring it on. Super maannn to the rescue!!"

"Haha but I don't wanna discuss things over text."

"Okay then, I'll meet you at your place in around 40 minutes. Just text me your address."

"It wouldn't take more than 10 minutes for you to reach my place. It isn't that far.

"I'm sure it isn't but I need to get some pizza and coffee on my way."

"How much food do you need Niall?! I see you eating most of the time hahaha."

"All of it. If I could have one wish granted, it would be to eat all the food available without getting fat."

"As if you're fat."

"I've got fast metabolism. Haha. Anyway stop making me imagine things or else I won't show up."

"Snap out of your food world and come soon."

"Be there in 40. Bye."

"Hahh! How will you reach without the address Niall. What even areeee you!? Hahaha."

She texted me her address which I realised wasn't actually far at all. I quickly changed my clothes and got ready.

I took the car keys and drove to the nearest pizza place and ordered two of them and coffee.

Next, I drove to Candice's place. It took me a couple of minutes to find her place but I finally reached.

"The pizza boy is here, madam."

"Gosh Pizza Boy. What took you so long?!"

"Let's just say madam, your place want the easiest one to find. Now can you let me in?"

"Ohh yes of course, I'm sorry. I'm not in my sense today."

"Don't worry. The super man is here now, he'll knock senses in your brain."

She giggled.

We ate pizza together and actually had a competition as to who would finish it first and obviously I won.

Suddenly Candice asked for a hug! Which was unusual because she's always been a bit aloof and doesn't like people intervening her personal space.

But obviously I didn't mind at all because I love giving and receiving hugs.

So I got up and hugged her tight.

Candice's POV

Niall hugged me tight and it felt nice, but it didn't feel like Harry's.

The sole reason I wanted Niall to hug me was this itself. I wanted to see if I get that strange ticklish feeling when he hugs me or not. But I didn't.

"What's up with you Candice? You're acting a little different today."

"Have you ever felt a ticklish feeling in the pit of your stomach when someone in particular touches you? Arghh I don't really know how to explain it."

"Hahaha do you mean butterflies Candice?"

Well then, butterflies it is. I didn't expect the feeling to be so evident.

"But hold on Candice. Does that mean you have experienced them lately?!" He asked me with a twinkle in his eyes.

"I might have." I responded in an unsure tone.

"Oh my God Candice, I'm so excited to hear it all out. I wanna know all about it. Who's the one giving you butterflies? When did it happen? More importantly, whattt happened?" His excitement was so prominent in his words and his body language.

"Gosh Niall. Calm down and stop making me nervous. You have no idea of the turmoil inside my heart, brain, stomach and what not!" I said.

"Well? That's what love is supposed to do to you?!" He said making air quotes with his fingers to mention "love".

"Love??? Are you kidding me Niall?"

It couldn't be love.

"I'm not kidding Candice. What else would you have butterflies for?"

I sat there silently, contemplating if this could be love.

"Would you please do the honour of telling me more about the guy? Or do you want me to die of suspense?"

"Umm.. H-Harry."