For Now and Forever (Completed)

Chapter 16

It has been two days and Niall hasn't called me, texted me, or tweeted me yet. The boys have though, saying they missed me and Niall just needed time to think. I feel bad admitting this, but I don't regret saying what I said. It needed to be said. I regret it getting out of head and ending up us not speaking, but I don't regret telling him about what I felt. 

I did miss him, terribly. I would look down at my neckalace and start crying my eyes out. Jess visited me yesterday and we talked about everything but Niall, she knew I would start crying if I talked about him and Jess wasn't really good with criers.

Today I decided I would actually go out and go shopping or something. I got a shower and put on ripped jeans and a Hollister shirt with sandals.

I got my Aviators and my purse and left out the door, telling my mum that I was going shopping and I'd be back later.

I unlocked my car and hopped in, starting it up and driving to the mall.

I parked the car and made my way to the mall entrance. When I got near the Jack Wills store people were in a big crowd around the store. I stopped in my tracks when I saw five familiar lads. No way was I going in there. I quickly turned around as I saw them on their way out and tried to quickly but casually make my way to Hollister Co. 

I tilted my head down, hoping the boys wouldn't notice me and walked in the store. I exhaled, realizing I had been holding my breath. 

I went to the rack where they had their shirts and started searching through them. I was interrupted by a tap on the shoulder and looked back and saw Harry and Zayn.

"Oh, God," I muttered then smiled. "Hey, guys."

"Lindsey! We missed you!" Harry yelled, hugging me. I hugged him back, tightly. I had missed him too. I quickly turned to Zayn and hugged him also, he hugged me tight as well and rubbed my back. 

"How you been doin'?" Zayn asked.

"Uh, alright, I guess...life has been pretty quiet for the past 3 days." 

"I bet it is," Harry smirked. "Well we saw you walking to Hollister and stopped by to say hello. Um, we don't mean to be rude, but we have to go now, tight schedule and all." 

"Oh," I said disappointed. "Well, I understand, of course. Big popstars and all. Bye guys." I smiled. 

"Bye, love. I'll text you, 'kay?" Zayn said, hugging me again. 

"Sure, yeah, okay." I nodded.

Harry hugged me and gave me a friendly kiss on the cheek then walked away. I turned around and saw Niall watching me from the mirror that was turned in the direction of the entrance. He walked away, hands in his pocket and head down. 

I turned around and he was gone. My heart ached for him, for his hugs, his kisses, his laughes, his cuddle, his smiles, his everything. I honestly didn't know what to do. I got two shirts and left, I wasn't in the shopping mood anymore and went directly home. 

Through blurry eyes I made my way upstairs to my room. Hugging my pillow tightly, wetting it with tears. I needed him now, wanted him. My fear of calling or texting him was mainly the reason why I was still at my mum's house and not me and Niall's. I sighed and turned on the TV. 

My phone chimed a familiar ringtone, it was the ringtone I had set for his texts and calls. I hesitantly picked it up and looked at the illuminated screen.

Niall: Meet me at the 24 hour Starbucks at 2:00 am. 

Me: Ok.

My heart was beating so fast, he texted me, it was a sign. But I wasn't sure if it was good or bad news. It was only 7 right now so I only had 7 hours to go.