Crimes and Punishments [N.H.] (AU) #Wattys2022

XII

Twelve
Song Selection:
'Thunder' RY X
'The Labyrinth Song' Asaf Avidan
'Joel' Apparat

'Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.'

It was inevitable for this to simply happen. Maybe he was Conor number two. Niall decided even in his happy place, he couldn't get the damn golf ball in the hole, because his happy place was being with Roisin. Seeing her broken last night was all that ran through his head, so he decided fuck golf, he was going to go home.

Why did she come to that classroom last night after he told her he couldn't be near her? She could've waited til Monday and gave Delilah the note. The tear that ran down her face was like going back to his birthday party when he stupidly brought up the baby. He still doesn't know what happened to the baby.

He went back to his place and showered. He dressed in a white t-shirt with some black font and some white trousers with matching Supra's. Surely, Delilah had some answers. He just had to make sure he was clear of both Roisin and Amanda. He drove to Roisin and Delilah's flat and pulled in the driveway. He walked to the door and before he could knock, Delilah opened the door.

'What are you doing here, asshole,' she bitterly asked and he sighed.

'Is Roisin here?'

'No, she's out with Liam. Now, fuck off.' She tried to close the door, but Niall stopped her.

'I'm not here for her. I'm here, because I have questions that hopefully you'll answer for me.' He heard her sigh and then, she opened the door.

'And why the fuck would I do that after what she witnessed last night?'

'What?' Niall yelled. 'You think I just planned that? She came to me. I didn't fucking know she was going to come there to give me a note when I told her all further correspondence would be through you. So, what the fuck happened with you and her last night?' Delilah groaned and opened the door wider, stepping aside.

'Come in and show me the note.'

—

'So, that was her plan. She tried to tell me last night, but I was so in despair about my break up with Harry, that I went off on her.' Delilah further regrets what happened last night. She realised it was her fault that Roisin saw what Niall had done last night. She looked up and saw the light of the front door open.

'Hey, Deli!' Roisin came to the living room holding hands with Liam. Then, her face fell when she saw Niall. 'We're going to be in my room if you need me.' Niall's fists clenched at the sight and Liam smirked. There was no doubt that Niall was pissed off at the sight of her and Liam holding hands. The later sounds of her moans didn't help either. He decided to go and stood up.

'Um, she's here. I should go—'

'No! Please stop!' He heard Roisin's voice and ran to her room where he saw Liam hold her down while trying to take his pants off. Niall jumped forward and pulled him off.

'Come on, Roisin, you brought me up here for one thing and it wasn't just to hang out, was it? You liked the way I fingered you. Just admit it, you want to me to fuck you.' Roisin backed against the wall and curled up in fear as Niall dragged Liam out. Tears started to stream down her eyes as Delilah stepped forward.

'Are you okay?' She bursted out crying.

'What do you care? All you care about is your break up.'

'Roisin,' Delilah sighed. 'I'm sorry for what I said last night. I didn't mean to drive you away. You could've handed the letter to me and I would've given it to Niall, Monday.'