You and I (One Direction FanFiction)

Chapter 17 Decision Made.

Haley's POV

"It was honestly one of the best nights I've ever had." I look at Lottie feeling crazy but excited and just.. happy.

"That's amazing!!! Oh my gosh I'm so happy for you! But wait.. what about Niall? Weren't you guys a thing?"

I was hoping she wouldn't ask that again.

"I'll talk to him. Niall just isn't.. Harry. I don't know what it is. Like I love Niall. I do have love for him. It's just not that kinda love. Harry, I'm not sure if I LOVE him yet, because this was like our first date, but I could see myself loving him in the future."

"This is just great. I love this. I knew you two would find each other. Louis owes me twenty bucks. But you have to tell me everything. From the beginning. FROM WALKING OUT THE DOOR I WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. DID HE OPEN THE DOORS FOR YOU?"

And we just couldn't hold it in anymore. What seemed like never ending laughter from two teenage girls continued to fill the room. And the hallway.

I was just so happy with where I was in life.

"So.. as soon as we walked outside it was just an immediate change of atmosphere with him.."

"Oh really??"

"Yeah it was just-"

We sat there for what felt like hours as I told her every detail from the "date".

It really was a great night.

///The next morning///

I woke up feeling so happy for the day. Even though I knew I had to talk to Niall. He wanted us to be something and really likes me and even went PUBLIC with our relationship. He obviously cares about me.

I got up out of bed, checking myself in the mirror. I pulled my hair up into a bun and checked my look one more time.

Walking out of my room, and starting towards the stairs, I heard some arguing from downstairs. I waited at the top of the stairs for a second, hoping I would be able to hear what was going on.

"How could you do that to me? You know I'm in love with her and I JUST went public with her. How do you think everyone is going to feel about you after they find out you took her from me? How do you think they're going to look at her?" I could hear Niall obviously telling Harry.

I heard Harry sigh. Then all I heard was, "Well I love her too, and you can't change the way that she feels. Whether she chooses me or you."

I started to hear footsteps coming towards the stairs. I turned around and ran back into Lottie's room. I heard knocking at the door, which startled me because I thought no one had seen me.

Opening the door, the last person I expected to see was standing there.

"Hey um, do you mind if we talk?" Niall said looking a bit uneasy from the conversation him and Harry just had.

"Uh sure, do you want to come in or do you wanna go somewhere to talk?"

"We can just talk in here. I've got a lot on my mind that I need to say and I don't want to lose focus."

"Oh well.. You talk and I'll listen." I said sitting down on the bed, tapping next to me signaling for him to sit too.

"I really like you. I do. I can't help my feelings, and I know me saying this probably won't affect anything. Let me take you on one date. Lemme show you how good I could be for you. If not, I'll leave you alone. I just want one shot to try with you. I saw how happy you were last night when you got back from your date with Harry. And I just think you should go for it if you choose to not try one last time with me. He's a really great guy and you're a really great girl and I think you could actually work out."

"Listen... Niall I really liked you. I did. I just think we're better as friends. I'm sorry I let you think we could be more. And I'm sorry that you decided to go public with someone for nothing. I really messed up going on that date with Harry. But I don't regret it. I already tried with you once and the connection just isn't like me and Harry's. I'm sorry, but no, I won't go out with you again."

With me saying that, I could see the hurt in his eyes as he stood up to walk out. But he needed to know my true feelings.

"I understand Haley. This is going to be really good for you guys. I mean, yeah it sucks for me. I'll have to see you two together everyday and whatnot.." He said looking down. "But I'll get over it. I'll find someone for myself. And then maybe we can go out together? On a double date or whatever." He continued walking out of the room but turned around as soon as he got to the door. "Oh and Haley, I'm really proud of you for telling me that truth. Thank you for that. I really needed to hear it." Then he just walked away.

That was honestly like the best break up I've ever been through. He just made it so easy. I know it hurt him and it hurt me to hurt him like that. But like he said.. he needed to know.

I got up from my bed after sitting there contemplating everything that had just happened. Finally getting to walk down the stairs, I head towards the kitchen to make some lunch.

I'm standing at the counter now, opening a meal to microwave, when I feel a pair of hands slide around my waist and a head fall to my shoulder.

"Niall what did I just tell you?" I snapped at him, turning around to see Harry there with his hands up.

"Uh.. my bad. I was trying to surprise you. Wait, what did you just tell Niall?" He said looking at me with confusion spread across his face.

"I told him that it was over." I said as I stood at the counter, waiting for my food to finish cooking. I felt him walk up next to me.

"You did? Why?"

"Why do you think?" I said as I looked to him. I noticed the expression on his face. Worried but a sense of relief.

"So you chose me..?"

"You thought I wouldn't? I mean yeah, I was with Niall and we seemed to be doing great. But it just feels different with you. I knew the moment we walked out the door."

He looked so happy. A big smile spread across his face as he picked me up. "You're incredible ya' know?"

"I do now. Will you put me down so I can eat?"

"Oh yeah sorry. I just go excited." He said with a chuckle. "I'm really happy with your decision." He said before turning and running up to his room. To tell Louis I'm sure.

I'm really happy with my decision, too.