Right Now

Chapter 45

"Get your filthy american hands off my Belly!"

Niall emerged from Lincoln Center with a sweaty forehead and tensed hands in fists.

Dylan stepped in front of me protectively. "You had your chance bro, but you went and fucked my cousin. That's uncool." Even when he was mad, Dylan knew how to out wit anyone.

Niall's jaw clenched visibly. "Get away from her before it gets violent." He took a step towards Dylan.

I in the meantime hid behind Dylan. I've seen Niall angry. It ain't pretty.

"No, you want to hear it in spanish? 'Noh!'" Dylan sassed.

I couldn't take it anymore. I stepped out from behind Dylan.

"Alright you little shits that's enough." I shoved them away from each other and turned my attention to Niall. "Thank you for stepping in and helping me with the performance. It was very kind of you, but you know I'm with Dylan now. Like he said, you had your chance. And I was in love with you, Niall. I gave you everything I had. I was planning on marrying you. *I only said this to give emphasis* But now, I found someone who treats me like a queen and I love him." I stopped myself, seeing as though I have never said that to Dylan before.

Dylan looked shocked. He whispered back, "I love you, Belly."

Niall looked like he was gonna have a seisure. He bellowed, "You are supposed to love me!"

Niall stepped towards me, grabbing my wrist hard.

I shut my eyes, whispering, "Chase, please don't."

I felt Niall's clasp on me release as he looked guilty.

"Belly, I-"

"It's ok." I smiled at him.

He smiled back.

Dylan looked like he was gonna have a seisure. He looked at me.

"Can I beat him up or?" He wriggled his eyebrows playfully.

I chuckled and kissed him on the cheek.

Niall nervously looked to the ground.

I walked over to him and place my hand on his shoulder, causing him to look up. "Friends?"

He smiled at me, "I'd like the sound of that."

Niall turned to find Julia to take her back to their hotel.

I looked to Dylan and started to cry. I knew it was the right thing to do: forgive him. But something told me that this was going to be very hard. Friendship is built on trust and I have zero trust for Niall at this point. Part of me can't even look at pictures of him without thinking of the Charlie situation.

Dylan just held me and told me I was going to be ok.

But was I?