Damaged - N.H.

21

"Knock knock." I said, grinning at Liz as she stuffed a few last minute items into her suitcase.

"You all packed?" She asked, glancing up at me.

"Yeah, everyone will be here in an hour." I replied, sitting on her bed. "I wanted to talk to you before they get here."

"What's up?" She asked, flopping down on the bed beside me.

"So..." I sighed. There was no way to sugar coat it. "I've been talking to Niall and my therapist and...I decided to go with Niall on the rest of his tour after the wedding."

Her eyebrows rose in shock, then she smiled. "That's awesome!"

"It is?"

"Yeah, of course! I know how much better off you'll be with him. And happier. I think it'll be good for both of you." She replied, totally nonchalant.

"So...you're not upset with me?" I asked hesitantly.

"Why would I be upset?" She asked, an amused smile on her face. "I think this is great."

"I just hate that you moved in for me and now you'll be moving back out. I mean, not that you have to. I'm not forcing you out. You can stay if you want--"

She started laughing. "Jules, chill. I'm not upset! I moved in here for you. You don't need me anymore, so I can go now."

"I'll always need you..." I muttered.

She smiled, gripping my hand. "You don't need me HERE anymore. I'm glad you're going with Niall. I think you'll be happier."

I nodded, a smile forming on my face. She was right, I knew I would be happier.

"Alright, enough of this sappy shit. I have to finish getting ready to go!" She said, jumping up from the bed.

By the time we got everything together and ready to leave, everyone had arrived, including the small bus Niall rented to take us all to the airport.

The flight was around 7 hours and everyone was pretty tired by the time we left the airport, but we all seemed to get a second wind when we arrived at the resort. Once we checked in, it was agreed that we would meet up for dinner after we freshened up in our rooms for a bit. Harry and Liz were sharing a room, as well as Dan and Stacy, then Liam and Louis were also sharing.

We packed into the elevator with all of our luggage, and everyone began getting off at different levels until Niall and I were the only ones left. We finally got up at what seemed like the top floor and it didn't hit me until we were walking down the hallway and I noticed the double doors.

"Did you book a suite?" I asked curiously.

He smirked, turning to look at me. "I told you this trip will just keep getting better."

He slid the key card into the slot, pushing open the door and gesturing for me to go in first. I walked in slowly, dropping my bag to the floor as I looked around in awe.

"This is amazing!" I said happily, rushing to the balcony to see the view of the ocean.

I heard Niall chuckle at my excitement as I slid the patio door open and stepped outside. The view was beautiful as the sun set over the open ocean. I could feel the breeze and smell the ocean air and I didn't think I could be any happier in the moment. Niall joined me a minute later, wrapping his arms around my waist as he stood behind me. We watched the sunset in silence for a few minutes before I finally turned around in his arms, planting a kiss on his lips.