The Ride Of My Life - Book 3

Chapter 1

Hey!! Sorry if it's short x

I crept into the house, holding onto my clothes from the night before with a tight grip. I winced gently at the creaking on the floor as I tried not to wake anyone up. It was everyone's day off today. Mine, James', Liam and Scarlett's and in all honesty - that scared the crap out of me. I bit down on my lip, looking through the window to see Zayn's bike get driven away.

"Shit." I murmur out as I bump into counter. I just sigh, placing the flowers from Zayn and my suit onto the table as I manoeuvre around in the loose jumper Zayn had given me to go home in. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know how to explain it. There was absolutely no excuse for me at all - besides the fact... I fucked up. I was just trying to find out; on which side?

I left my graduation last night with Zayn and here I am, arriving at 9 in the morning home. Fuck.

"Niall?" I hear Scarlett whisper out as I snap my eyes up, seeing her at the doorway with her leather jacket on - hair up.

I just lean on the counter... so glad it was her than the others. She was far more understanding.

"Scarlett." I nod, keeping my eyes down.

"You just got home now... didn't you?" She gets out slowly as I glance up at her - my lip bitten. I just nod slowly, taking in a deep breath.

She just sighs and shakes her head - looking around. "Come with me," she gets out, ushering me over to her, "we're going to go somewhere else."

"Where?"

"Anywhere but here. It really isn't a good idea." She huffs. "I'll take you to Declan's-"

"No!" I protest immediately.

"No?"

"Zayn said he was going there this morning." I mutter out, knowing it would be the worst thing for me, seeing him after our stunningly eventful night - especially when I was trying to sort out what was happening.

"Fine. We'll go for breakfast." She nods firmly, grabbing out here phone. "I had plans with Max today - but I'm willing to bloody cancel." She huffs.

"No. Tell him to meet us." I breathe, knowing that he helped in bad situations - with his bad humour and twisted ability to make me feel so much better for myself.

"Okay I will." She nods, dropping him a text.

"Go to your car, I'll just tell Liam that I'm going out earlier than usual." She breathes.

"I-Is Liam up?" I gulp.

"Yeah, he's about to shower. I won't tell him you're here either. You're lucky I love you Blondie." She huffs, sending me a playful wink before she makes her way into her and Liam's bedroom.

I just sigh, walking down the hall to see that James and my bedroom door was slightly ajar. I peek through, seeing James shirtless in the bed, the covers covering up to his waist - exposing his effortless back muscles.

I frown, drawing my eyes away before I shut the door fully - my heart absolutely breaking in my chest. I found my way to the car and not long after that - Scar joined me.

"Thank you Scarlett." I mutter as she does her seatbelt up. She just shakes her head, giving me a small smile as I start the car up. "You know I'll always be on your side love, I'm not going to blame you for anything." She huffs.

"What am I supposed to do?" I mutter, grimacing to myself.

"Wait until we get there Blondie - you need to concentrate while you drive." She huffs, sending me over a small smirk and I knew... I knew she would get every single answer out of me.