Chasing Ari (a 1D Fanfic )

Chapter 29

***Ari's Pov***

"Oh! Get a room, would ya?" Louis snaps at Nicole as she attempts to kiss Niall on the cheek.

I am so glad Louis said something when he did. That girl was hard to handle. And she got more annoying as she went on with her little game to provoke me. Plus, with Louis' little outburst, I do believe I just beat her at her own game. Well, in my book anyway.

Nicole was still shocked Lou would say something so bluntly. She must not know Lou's reputation very well.

"Maybe she will!" she eventually roars at Lou in return. She takes a fim grip on Niall's wrist as she pulls both him and herself up front the couch and stalks off the porch. 

"Someone should go save him, before she bites someone's head off." Zayn jokes. 

Lou pops up from his seat on the couch. "Do not worry! Super Louis is here to save the day!" he shouts.

"Zap!" Zayn adds, mimicking Lou's stance. The both makes a fist in the air and run off towards the door in hopes of saving Niall.

"And then there were four," Liam whispers, sounding like a voice-over in some reality show.

Sydney adds her version of dramatic music, "Duh-dun -dun- duhhhh."

"Find out who will be the next to leave, next time on Survivor: Corey's Porch Edition." Harry jokes in the same television announcer voice Liam had used before.

My mind had slipped away from what was happening in front of me. I replayed a scene in my ind from earlier tonight. The one where Niall had save me from the promiscuous jerk in the hallways. It felt like ages ago. Its amazing how much can change in such a short period of time. The power had gone out, Niall and I had share some moments, he even sung sweetly to me. But when you add in that Nicole character, everything begins to turn sour. Where did she even come from? She was all over him. 

I mean, sure, Niall probably wasn't  that sober right now. But, we did just kiss an hour or so ago. And I definitely felt something. As cliche as it sounds, butterflies had erupted in my stomach and fireworks exploded on my lips. So, maybe Nicole didn't know about that, or the full situation between Niall and I, but that does not give her a reason to throw herself at Niall. Why didn't Niall even say anything to stop her?

I inwardly sighed as I tried to forget about it, but the thought lingered on my mind like that bad smell that linger in your mouth in the morning.

A slight sound of crinkling paper brought me to my senses. I looked around, taking in my surroundings once again. Both Sydney and Liam were staring at harry who was holding the source of the sound. A magical Milk Chocolate Hersey's Bar that appeared from who knows where.

I focused on the Chesire boy just in time to watch him pop a chunk of chocolate into his mouth and chew. Liam chuckled and I turned my attention to Sydney, who I personally believe has a sixth sense for anything containing chocolate. She was staring intently at Harry chewing, slowly licking her lips. Here we go, might as well strap in, Sydney has a plan.

"Watchya got there, Haz?" Sydney aska sweetly, already fully aware what Harry was holding in his hand. Ultimately, her target.

"Just some chocolate," Harry answers her, taking another bite from the bar.

"How does it taste? I bet it tastes yummy." Sydney pushes, twiddling her thumbs.

Harry shrugs and continues chewing. Sydney purses her lips, her scheme obviously not going as she previously thought.

Harry swallows the piece he was chewing and stares at the chocolate bar, unsure weather to take another bite or save the rest for late. During this small indecision, Sydney stood up and arranged herself on his lap, throwing her arms around his neck. Their eyes connect for a moment before Sydney leans into what I thought was going to be a quick kiss. You know, a short, sweet little peck. But, nope.  Sydney and Harry continue to kiss... and kiss... and kiss. Her fingers were now tangled in his curls. His hands were around her waist, mindlessly toying with the lace on the back of her little black dress.

Eventually, Harry pulles away, and I thought it was all over. But once again, nope. I was wrong. Harry started to make a line of kisses from her neck back to her lips. I looked away, a little more than uncomfortable watching my best friend make out with her boyfriend. 

Liam and I made eye contact as we both died of silent laughter due to the awkwardness in the surrounding area. I mouth an  "Oh my gosh," before risking a peek at the lovesick couple.

I turned back to see Harry and Sydney still lip-locked. Sydney's hand was slowly moving down Harry's chest, and I think she's reaching for the buttons on his crisp, white Button down shirt. Thank goodness I am wrong once again. Sydney instead reaches for the chocolate bar sitting helplessly on the couch. Without anyway warning, she snatches the bar and leaps off of Harry's lap.

"Hey!" Harry attempts to protest.

"Payback for my grapes!" She yells as she opens the door and runs into the safety of the house, giggling like a maniac. I rack my mind for what she could possibly be referring to when it hits me. The memory of Harry kissing Sydney a little longer only in efforts to steal her grapes.

Harrry lets out a slow sigh and stood up solemnly from his seat. "Do you see what I have to deal with?" he tells Liam and me as he passes up to get his chocolate back. He quickly picks up his pace when we can make out Sydney yelling about a chocolate fountain.

 Somehow, Liam's arm managed to stay around me since Nicole's little antics. He turned a little to face me more properly as he spoke.

"I thought they would be the first ones off the island." Liam announces.

A small giggle escapes my mouth, much to my surprise.

Liam smiled down at me sweetly, "You know, Ari. Maybe I should take you out some times."

His offer keeps me quiet for a moment debating the pros and cons of my situation.

Pro: Liam seems like a genuinely kind person.

Con: Niall already asked me on a date

Pro: Niall and I haven't officially went on the date yet. So, it wouldn't look as bad if I said yes to Liam.

Con: I can't go on a date two band members at the same time.

Pro: Freindzone is still an option.

Con: Do I friendzone one or bother of them?

I open my mouth to begin to respond to Liam's suggestion but the sound of a door crashing against the wall then rattling on its hinges breaks my concentration. My head snaps in the direction of the sound.

Standing there, in the now open doorway was a dismal, distressed, broken hearted Niall with a look of pain written all over his face.