Strong (Niall Horan)

Chapter 1

Chapter 1-

  We all are known for different things and we all have a different purpose. Some people are smarter than others, some are more athletic and other are better looking. Me? I have been blessed in all three categories. I have never really understood what I want to do. Actually I have never been able to have the choice, all my life I have been pushed and pushed to do things. I can still remember that breaking point in my first year of high school. It just grew to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of the constant pushing and the always having to be the perfect daughter. Taming an outgoing, carefree person is like taming a lion, it isn't going to work. I have a lot of patience but they just pushed me past my breaking point. I love my family I really do but there is a line that needs to be drawn. It was the first time in all my years I had ever put my foot down to them but it was the first of many. Even after my break down they didn't get the point and kept pushing me to be what they wanted. I didn't want to be one of those popular blond girls who always talk about guys and sex, it isn't who I am. Not even to this day have they accepted who I am. The problem is that I have been this person for nineteen years and I haven't changed so why would I start now?

 College is suppose to be the best time of your life and I understand that. I have been living it to the fullest and completely enjoying what college life has to offer. I left  Ireland and came all the way to London to go to college. Sometimes in order to be happy you need to make decisions. I still visit my family between college and work but it is not as much as I used to. “Hey Kasey” I spin around hearing my name. “Oh hey Nick” I reply. “Practice ended an hour ago what are you still doing here?” he asks with an eyebrow raised. “Are you suddenly my mum now Nick?” I ask sarcastically. He chuckles. “No but the guys are going to be here soon and I don't think you want to be here when Matt gets here. We all know it wont end well” he explains himself. “Are you worried about him or me?” I ask grabbing my bag and water. “Him of course” he replies grinning. I raise an eyebrow at him. “We all know you can handle yourself” he explains. “Thanks Nick” I tell him sincerely. “Anytime Kase” he replies giving me a side hug. “See you later loser” I call over my shoulder as I get to my mustang convertible. I could hear his easy going laughter as pull out of the parking lot.

 I get to my flat and stumble my way in. “Hey Kase” I recognize Brie. “Hey Brie” I reply looking at my little blue eyed, brunette friend. “How was practice?” she asks. “Pretty good. How are you?” I ask throwing my sweater, keys and phone on the table. She wasn't at practice but she was here. That is weird. “I'm okay” she replies but I could see sadness in her eyes. “So want to explain to me why you broke into my flat?” I ask. Tears well up in her eyes and start flowing down her cheeks. “I caught him cheating on me” Brie sobs. I immediately go over and hug her tightly. “Shh its okay Brie he isn't worth it. You deserve so much better” I whisper. I knew she would believe me eventually. I know she didn't want to believe he was cheating even though I had told her multiple times. She believed he loved her and I know he had told her multiple times. “Cole is not worth it Brie. You can get someone so much better who will treat you better” I whisper. I have known Cole for a year. I knew he was no good. He had hit on me multiple times including when he was dating Brie and tried to kiss me. I had of course rejected him and told him to clean up his act. He had told me to stay away from Brie or I would regret it after I threatened to tell her what he did. I had ignored him and continued to spend time with Brie when I had a chance and I had told her he was cheating though she refused to believe me. Brie was that adorable girl that sweet guys loved and other guys tried to take advantage of. She was short with blond hair reaching a little past her shoulders and bright hazel eyes. She held an innocence that few people in college have. She is so naive and trusting. I have become very protective of her and I don't let many people near her. When she started dating Cole almost seven months ago she convinced me to go out on a few dates with Cole's brother Travis. I did and I thought he was a great guy. He had seemed easy going and sweet. We were between casual and a couple after a month and then I met the person Travis was really. Travis was abusive and very violent. He had hit me on numerous occasions and tried to stop me from being with my friends. A girl like me doesn't take that very well. I don't enjoy being controlled. For a good amount of time I stayed in the relationship because I was afraid of him. I dated him for four months before I finally got the guts to break up with him two months ago. I have been wary about where I go and my surroundings ever sense. He is absolutely crazy and it scares me. I am not one to be scared of just anything either. “I thought he loved me” she whispers. I hate seeing her so vulnerable and sad. “I should of believed you” she whispers. “Your my best friend but I didn't believe you and I believed him when he said he would never do that” she sobs. “Shh its okay. I'm here. Shh” I tell her soothingly. It takes a while but I manage to calm her down. Her phone starts playing our voices saying the craziest things. I let out a giggle hearing it. I check the caller ID and see it is Cole. “Its him” she whispers. I glance at her worriedly. “Answer it please” she whispers. “Hello” I say into the phone putting it on speaker. “Kasey? Why are you answering Brie's phone?” I recognize Cole's deep voice. “She is busy and can't” I reply shortly. “Have you thought about what I said?” he asks. Confusions goes through me. “What are you talking about?” I ask. “Us. Have you thought about the two of us?” he asks. I roll my eyes. “NO and I don't plan on it. There is never going to be an 'us' Brie is my best friend and I would never do that” I retort. “Come on baby-” I cut him off. “You are a sick bastard it is over between you and Brie” I snap. “She keeps coming back doesn't she?” he scoffs. “Sweetheart it ain't gonna last. She's done” I retort. He doesn't reply but I could hear him scoff. “She's right Cole its over I'm done with you” Brie speaks up. I look at her as she bites her lip. “You think you can get away that easy? We are done when I say so. Travis isn't done with you either Kasey-” I hang up the phone before he could finish. Brie flings herself into my arms and I hold her tight. I am strong, I am unstoppable, nothing can touch me, no one will control me I chant in my head. We spend the rest of the night watching movies and eating ice cream. The regular post break up things.