I'm Torn Between Three (One Direction Love Story)

Chapter 11. I'll Wait For You...

Dev's POV:

My eyes fluttered open as the sun shone upon me. The faint sound of someone singing You and Me ringed through my ears. I smiled as the rememberance of last night hit me. I snuggled into Harry's chest as I thought. I thought about everything. "Goodmorning Sweetheart." Harry said. I sat up and stretched first. I turned around and said, "Goodmorning Hazza." "I've been meaning to ask you something." He said sitting up. "And that is...?" I asked. "Why do you smell like Niall?" He asked. I chuckled at him and gave him a confused look. Then it came me. My laugh turned hysterical as I clutched my stomach. "What?" He asked chuckling. "My perfume...It's...Someday by Justin Bieber." I said through laughs. He started in hysterics aswell and we both ended up rolling on the floor laughing together. After awhile of just laughing, we pulled ourselves together. "You have a bit of red lipstick on you." I laughed as I wiped his lips with my thumb. "Thanks." He said. "Oh, I forgot to give you something yesterday." He said. He fumbled around in his pocket till he pulled out a little box. He opened it up and it revealed an infinity ring. I silently gasped as I covered my mouth. I looked up at him and his smile was just as bright as the sun. "Harry, I-" He cut me of by putting his finger on my lips. "Shh...You don't need to thank me." He said. He took out the ring and slipped it on my ring finger. "It's beautiful." I muttered. "This ring means that I will always and forever be here for you no matter what and that it's a vow that I will never ever hurt you in anyway." He said cupping my cheek. I know that he wanted to kiss me now but my stomach churned and guilt washed over me. "Harry, we need to talk." I said seriously. I could feel him tense up yet his gleeful expression didn't change. "Okay. About what?" He asked. "Well, I've been thinking and yesterday was just an amazing day. But I don't think I can be your girlfriend." I said. I prepared for the worse. His face softened and he just looked so sad. "Why? Don't you feel the same way about me?" He pleaded. "That's the thing. I don't know how to love. I don't know this feeling of love for someone. I never had this happen before. This weird feelings I'm having are killing me. And I don't know what to do. Happiness and Love are all new and different feelings that I haven't felt. I don't want you to love someone who doesn't even know how to feel that." My voice cracked and my lip quivered. I was trying my best to stop the urge of crying. "Dev, I love you. And I know you've had it rough in the past. But I need you. I need you to be mine. We can take it slow if you want or something. But please...I-I can't risk losing you." He said. His eyes started to get watery while mine started to puddle at the corners. "I love you too Harry. And you are not going to lose me because I'm always going to be there for you. Let's just not make this official yet. Right now, I'm just really screwed up." He smiled at me. His eyes filled with hope and satisfaction. "I'm fine with that. I just want you to be happy. I respect your descision. And if you want to be with another guy, I'm fine with that. I'll wait. Just say the word and I'll be there." He said. A tear slipped from my eye but he quickly wiped it away with his thumb. "Thank you." Was all I could say. He pulled me into a warm embrace. I put my head in the crook of his neck as I clung to him. This was just one thing I needed. A nice hug to make me feel better. He then pulled back and stoked my hair. "Can I ask you something?" He asked. I giggled and nodded. "Can I kiss you?" He asked. I started to blush. "Yes, you can." I said. He took both my cheeks and crashed our lips together. We both kissed passionately like it was going to be our last kiss. And techinically it was. It was just slow and sweet. Then, of course, in the middle of the long kiss I had to smile. He started to laugh and pulled back. "Let's go home now." He said taking my hand. I nodded and we both stood up. I readjusted my dress and fixed my hair a bit. I grabbed my bag and heels and we skipped off hand in hand to his car. I turned on my phone and was surprised. I had many messages and calls from the gang. It was 9:00 and I was starving but I didn't want to eat.

After a bit of talking and just jamming out to some tunes, we got back to the hotel. Harry, being the gentleman he is, opened the door for me and led me into the hotel. We got back to my room. I put my things down and went into my bedroom with Harry following closely behind me. I opened the door to my bedroom and found something that you probably wouldn't see in awhile. "Give me sometime alone just for right now." I whispered to Harry. He nodded in understandment and left my room. I tip toed to the bed side and sat on the edge. Niall was comfortably sleeping in my bed. But something wasn't right about him. I took a look closer at him. His face was red and his cheek were stained with tears. I gently and softly stroked his hair. I put my hand on his cheek and traced his skin in small circles. I felt a shiver go down his spine. "Niall." I whispered in his ear. I guess I startled him awake because he practically jumped in his spot. He turned to me in a second and let me tell you, he did not look good. His eyes were red and you could barely see the blue in his eyes. "Oh, erm Dev. Y-you're b-back." He scrambled on the bed like he was trying to hide something. "What do you got there?" I asked trying to peek behind his back. He sighed and handed me my beanie. "Were you sleeping with this?" I asked. He only nodded. He didn't even want to look me in the eye. "May I ask why?" I asked slowly. "It smells like you." He said. I bit my lip so I would laugh. I couldn't help but remember the joke me and Harry had. "Are you okay Niall?" I asked putting a hand on his shoulder. "Yeah, I'm just tired." He said. I know that lie very well. He is hiding something big and I know how to get it out of him. I pulled him in a hug. He clung onto me like he was about to lose me and he cried in my shoulder like I was his teddy bear. I stroked his back and rocked him back and forth. "Shh...Shh. Niall. I'm here. You can tell me anything." I whispered. He sniffled and pulled back. He looked me in the eyes. "You look so beautiful."He croaked. "Why, thank you. But what's wrong?" I asked. I wiped the left over tears that rolled down his cheeks. "I-I'm just really homesick. I miss my friends and family. And I want someone to fill that void." He sniffled. "Awe. Nialler. Trust me. I felt the same and I guess I have no reason of feeling that because I have no friends or family anymore. But just know that you have me and the boys. C'mon maybe food will make you feel better." I said with a wink taking his hand. He chuckled and stood up with me. "Did you barely get back from your date?" He asked. "Yeah, we had a picnic and I fell asleep. Nothing else happened." I said. "Oh, cool. Can I ask you something?" He asked. "Yeah sure." He stopped walking which made me stop. I turned to him and smiled. "Do you want to like ermm...go out with me?" He asked rubbing his neck anxiously. Something hit me in my gut. Maybe it's nothing. It's probably just something friendly. "Yeah. I would love too." I said. "Really?!" He practically jumped out of his skin. "Yes." I giggled. "Oh my gosh. Thank you!" He said pulling me into a tight hug. I laughed as he twirled me around. "Niall." I said through my laughs. "Sorry." He chuckled putting me down. "I'm going to take a shower. You go get breakfast." I said. "Okay, I'll see you later." He said with a skip in his step. I nodded and he ran off to his room. I went into the bathroom and took a quick shower. I dried myself off and grabbed some random clothes from my suitcase. I wore my distressed looking jeans with my red converse and grey knit beanie with my high low red shirt that said LOVE on it. It had a silver heart going through the words. I wore light makeup and left my hair in its wavy state. I went into the living area and called Danielle first out of the line of girls. She picked up at the last ring. "Hello." She said in a perky voice. "Hi Danielle. It's me Dev. Just wanted to know if you wanted to go shopping with me today?" I asked. "Yeah! I would love too! I'll be there in 10. Bye." She said. "Bye." We ended the call and I ringed up the rest of the girls. They couldn't make it so it was only me and Danielle today. I went back with the boys. "Hey." I called out. They all looked up from their plates.They gave me a smile and wave. "So how was yesterday Dev?" Louis said swallowing a bite of toast. He winked at me like I was guilty of doing something naughty. "Great." I said jumping onto the sofa. "Glad to here that. Are you going to do anything today?" Liam said. "Yeah, I'm going shopping with Danielle." I said. "Shopping again? Each day you turn more like Louis!" Zayn said chuckling. Louis gave him an unamused look. "It's not like I want to. She wants a shopping buddy and the rest of the girls are busy." I said defending myself even though it was a lie. "Ah. I see. Well, don't take to long." Niall said. "Yes, father." I said sarcastically. After talking for a bit, a knock came at the door. "I'll get it." I said. I ran to the door and swung it open. There stood the lovely Danielle. We both greeted each other wih hugs and Liam greeted her with a kiss. "All set to go babe?" She asked. I nodded and gave my goodbyes to the lads before skipping off to the lift and down the lobby.