Niall's Pov:

As I walked down the hallways to meet with Tina, I started to feel nervous. I knew that this was the only way to get my friendship with Taylor back, but I still felt nervous. This was it. Either my popularity, or Taylor. I don't know why this was so important to me. I mean, I had never even talked to Taylor before all the tutoring, but yet here I was. Choosing her over everything else. Weird, I know.

"Tina?!" I asked, shocked at what I was seeing.

She suddenly pushed the guy away from her.

"Ugh...uh what the heck is wrong with you?" She said, pretending it was the guy who kissed her.

"Yeah, I'm not going to fall for that Tina. I saw you." I said, folding my arms over my chest. I can't believe her. First, she tells me that  I have to stay away from Taylor and that we have to stay in a relationship, but then she goes and cheats on me. Ha. Yeah, this is not how it works.

"Yeah..well uh..." She tried, but it was obvious she had no explanation to this, and the funny thing is, we were in front of the whole school now.

I guess she's just getting a little bit of her own medicine...

"Yeah what? You have no words to explain this. And you know what? This is over." I said and she just stood there, her mouth open wide in disbelief that she had just been humiliated in front of the whole school.

"And close your mouth. Don't want any flies to get in it..." I said with a smirk and she just rolled her eyes.

"Ugh! You..you stupid jerk! I thought you said you wanted to keep your popularity!" She said and I humphed.

"Me? I'm not the cheater. And no, you threatened me so I stayed with you! I could care less about popularity." I said and walked away, leaving her completely dumbfounded.

I kept walking to my locker, and I was kind of happy that I had finally gotten rid of Tina and finally faced her. But there was the other part of me that was still upset. Taylor is still not going to forgive me. I hate it, because this was all Tina's fault. And the worse thing is that she has Josh. 

Taylor's Pov:

After I saw the fight Niall and Tina had, along with the rest of the school, I felt like a total biscuit. (A/N: Sorry, I don't really cuss so just deal with my stupid words. Lol) But I don't know if I should forgive Niall that easily. I mean, he was kind of a jerk to me so I guess I shouldn't forgive him that easily. Maybe I'll test him. Yes that's what I'll do. If he really wants to be my friend he'll do something about it, if not then why should I care either right? Yup.

"Hey Taylor!" Josh said, walking over to me.

"Oh hey! There you are!" I said and he smiled,

"Yes. Here I am. are you gonna be at the party tonight?" He asked me.

"No." I said, with a straight face.

"What? Why?" He asked, slightly pouting. Awh, cute.

"Because. I don't want to hang out with you." I said, trying not to laugh.

"But...why?! What did I do?"

"You should know..." I said, and I officially decided I was and amazing actress. Hehe.

"I'm sorry for not bringing cookies and cream ice cream the other day! I thought you wanted chocolate!" he said and I just couldn't help myself.

I burst out laughing at what he just said. does he really think I'm mad because of ice cream? Oh that boy..

"Why are you laughing?" He asked me and I just shake my head while smiling.

"I am going to the party! I'm laughing because you said the ice cream thing! Did you seriously think I was mad because of the ice cream flavor?!" I ask, still laughing a little and he just shrugged.

"You never know what girls do these days.." He said, and I just giggled.

"True that.." I said and he chuckled.

We got to his car and started driving to his house.

My parents actually loved Josh. They also loved Niall, but Josh is my brother and Niall is just...was just my best friend.

"I still can't believe Niall and Tina's fight." Josh said, not taking his eyes off the road.

"I know! I was shocked. I can't believe he actually did that! Or that she actually cheated on him..." I said and he agreed.

***

"But what if they don't like me?" I asked Josh, right before going inside the party.

"Taylor...you already met Harry, don't worry! You'll be fine!" He reassured me and I sighed, finally giving in.

He took my hand to comfort me and I smiled. Even when it was cold, his hand always seemed to be warm. I swear guys have some magical power where their hands are never cold! 

We walked in and Lizz came over to us and looked down at our hands and raised an eye-brow.

"Are you two...?" She said and we looked down and quickly let go of each other's hands.

"Oh no! Taylor's just my best friend...almost like a sister." Josh said and Lizz just nodded.

"Hold on...Taylor? Aren't you the girl that fell in the rain?" She said and I felt myself blushing.

"Well...when you put it that way...yes. I'm the girl who fell in the rain." I said, and she giggled.

"I'm sorry, that's the first thing that came to my mind." She admitted and I just smiled at her.

"Nah, it's okay. " I said, waving my hand dismissively.

"Hold on...you guys met?" josh asked, confused at how we knew each other.

"Yeah, the day that...you got me ice cream." I said and he quickly caught on.

"Ohhh." He said and I nodded.

"Well, go ahead and grab food or whatever! Just have fun!" She said and we thanked her.

I started looking around, to see if I could spot Harry. Suddenly, I spotted the familiar green emerald eyes and the dimples.

"Harry!" I said and he smiled. He walked over to me and hugged me.

"Taylor! You came!" He said cheerfully.

"Indeed I did!" I said and he smiled.

"Wanna dance?" He asked me and U nodded.

"Sure!" He took my hand in mine and dragged me to the dance floor.

We started dancing and just having fun.

"Hey, I'll be right back. I'm just gonna get something to drink." I said to Harry over the loud noise from the music. He just gave me a thumbs up.

I started walking over to get a drink when I saw a guy with blond hair from the corner of my eye. I looked over to see Niall. What the heck is he doing here?! I kept on walking and spotted Tina on the the other side of the room. How are they both here?! Ugh.

Before I could turn away he made eye contact with me too. I looked away quickly and kept on walking over back to Harry.

"Weren't you gonna get a drink?" he asked me confused.

"What? Oh, no. I'm not really thirsty anymore." I lied. I just wanted to come back with Harry because I knew if I was with him, Niall woudn't come near me.

After dancing with Harry, I decided to go hang out with Josh, since after all, it was him who invited me. I started looking for him, but there was way too crowded in here. Ugh.

Suddenly, I felt someone grab my wrist. I turned around to be met by a pair of crystal blue orbs. 

Niall.

"Taylor.." He said and I rolled my eyes. I still wasn't in the mood to be with him.

"What?" I asked him,not meaning to sound as mean as I actually did. Ooops.

"Can we please talk?"

"We're already talking. Duh." I said.

"You know what I mean..." He said. "Please." He begged and I sighed, giving in.

"You have five minutes." I said, though I had the feeling our conversation would last more than ten minutes.

He guided me to a small room, where no one was in so we could be in private you could say...

It was a small nice room. Some red couches, a TV, and a pool table. Typical chill out room I guess.

"Ok, speak." I said, placing my hands on my lap.

"Ok, look. The day we were at my house...Believe me, I could care less about popularity, it's just something that happened when I became a soccer player. It's not like that's what I was hoping for." He started and I just nodded and gave him a look.

"That still doesn't explain why I ignored you. I know. The reason is because Tina told me that if I ever broke up with her because she was jealous that we always hung out, that she would do something really bad to you. And believe me, she's capable of doing really bad things." He said and I just stared at him with a blank expression.

So he was just trying to protect me? Wow. Now I really feel like a complete idiot.

"And yeah, I really don't even know why I dated Tina in the first place.I was stupid. But I'm glad it's over." He said, mumbling the last part.

"So uh...you weren't ignoring me because you were embarrassed to be seen with me?" I asked, feeling guilty about this whole thing.

"Of course not! Why would I? You're nice, funny, talented, pretty! Why would I be embarrassed?" He said, with a smile on his face.

"I'm not pretty..." I said, ignoring all the other compliments he had given me.

Wow, way to go insecurities...

"Taylor. Have you ever looked in the mirror?" He asked me and I felt myself blush.

"Yes, I have." I said and he just nodded.

"Of course you're pretty!" He said and now my cheeks were burning. Ugh, why do girls blush so easily?! It's just a compliment!

"R-really?" I asked him, and he scooted closer to me.

"Really." He said, and stared right into my eyes. He put a strand of hair behind my ear and our faces were just inches apart. He eyes flickered down to my lips and suddenly I started feeling extremely nervous. No. Don't kiss him. You don't like him! 

But then why aren't you moving?!

Taylor! Move! Don't!

Just as our lips were about to meet I scooted back.

Why did you just do that?!

Wait, because you didn't want to kiss him!

Yes you did!

No!

Why am I arguing with myself? Ok I need to stop.

Ok maybe...

Fine yes...maybe I kinda did..

Oh who am I kidding! Of course I wanted to kiss him!

I said to stop. Ugh just speak!

"Uh...I..I'm sorry." I said, breaking the silence. Well this is awkward..

"No..uhh..it was my fault.." He said, and I swear i wanted to punch myself in the stomach. Why didn't I kiss him?!

Wait. Oh no.

And that's when realization hit me.

Niall liked me. And I think I like him. Oh no...

"Wait...we were actually going to kiss..." I said and looked over to him. Yup, this is awkward.

And that's when the room was filled with silence.

A/N

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