Clary's POV
I woke up and felt someone's arm around me. I quickly open my eyes to find myself in some random guy's apartment. How the hell did this happen?! I turn my head to look at who the guy is and I almost die when I see who it is. What the hell am I doing in Niall's apartment? Not to mention what am I doing in his bed with him? My head is killing me. Niall mumbles in his sleep again. I have got to get out of here before he wakes up. I quickly look under the sheets. Whew thank god I am still clothed. Okay think…somehow I have got to get out of here without waking him up. I try to roll over like how one would do while sleeping………and it worked. I am out of his arms. I fly out of the bed like its on fire. Then I trip on something jutting out of the bed. Son of a bitch that hurt. I peek up to see Niall still sleeping. What the hell is a box doing here? Just one peek then I will leave. I pull is out so I can open it. I make sure to be quiet so I don't wake him up. I open it and I let out a gasp. Niall stirs a bit in bed. I peek over the bed and see that he's trying to find me. "Clary?" He mumbles a bit before sitting up. I slid the box back under the bed and I stand up. He looks at me, confusion all over his face. "What are ya doin' on the floor?" God I forgot how sexy his morning voice was. I sit down on the bed, my back facing him, trying to come up with an answer. Stupid box…if I hadn't of tripped over it, I would have been on my way home right now. "Um…just looking for my shoes." I hear him move, then I feel arms wrap around my waist.
"Why? Stay…" I take a deep breath after he says that.
"I can't. I have to go." I try to move but just like usual he doesn't let me. HOW DID I EVEN GET HERE? The last thing I remember is play Just Dance with the girls at Nicole's apartment.
"No please Clary…I'll make breakfast! Just don't go yet okay?" Ugh…I can't think straight with his arms around me and whispering in my ear. I sigh and nod though. I was hungry…and nobody said we would have to talk. He kisses my cheek and gets up to go make breakfast. Stupid body…I hate you, you traitor. I hear him go down the hall so I seize this opportunity and look at the box again. There were pictures of us and some of my old clothes. Then there was this necklace box. Huh? I don't remember getting a necklace. "CLARY I'M ALMOST DONE BABE!" Ew…we are not a couple now if that's what he thinks. I swipe the necklace box and I find my purse. I throw it in there and then shoot off a text to Nicole.

Me: I'm being held hostage at Niall's…help. Also how the fuck did I end up here?

Before I head out of his room I shove the box back under his bed. I grab my purse and head on out. I still have no idea where my shoes are. I smell bacon and pancakes though. Let's hope they taste as good as they smell. I find the kitchen and sit down at the island. I still have no idea what happened last night. My phone buzzes and Niall turns around with food for me. He looks at me and smiles. I just grab my phone not looking at him.

Coley: YOU'RE AT NIALL'S?! How did this happen?!?!

I let out a groan…great she doesn't know either! Were we all that shit-faced to not remember? Niall sits down by me. I just decide to eat then get the hell out of here. It was already noon and I performed at 3 today. "Clary what are you doing today? Do you want--"
"No. I have something at 3." I still haven't looked at him. I wonder if Eleanor and Perrie are still at Nicole's? I hear him put his fork down then my chair spins so I face him. I cross my arms and look at him.
"Are you performing again at 3? I…could I go?" He was look at me for an answer but all I could focus on was his hands on the side of my chair. He was so close…I lick my lips and look at him. Focus, you can't get involved again. I sigh and shrug. "It's a public thing Niall. So no one will stop you." I know that wasn't the answer he was hoping for.
"So I could go? You wouldn't mind? I want…I miss hanging out with you." God this is like torture. Why is he still so kind and caring. He should hate me…I did rip his heart out.
"Niall…if you come I won't rip your head off. But I don't think that hanging out is--" Then his lips crashed onto mine. He broke it off after a couple of seconds, then leaned in by my ear.
"Please stop saying no. Do you remember last night?" His breath was hot on my neck and my breath quickened really fast. I just shook my head 'no' then he sighs and pulls away. I don't like that. I want him close…wait no I don't.
"That’s what I figured…finish eating then I can take you home." He turns back to his plate and starts eating again. Something inside me went haywire. I started to panic. What if this is it? Does he no longer care about me…but isn't that what I wanted? No that isn't. I can be friends…we could do it.
"Niall…so you're going to come to my show?" He shrugs but I can see a smirk forming on his face. I just turn and go back to eating. I finish before him because I think he was staring at me for a bit. I put it in the sink then go and look for my shoes. They have got to be around here somewhere! I look around the living room and nothing. Then I look in his room again. I hear him laughing behind me. "Where are my shoes Niall?" He smiles then motions for me to follow. I follow him and he leads me to the front hall area…aand there are my shoes, nicely placed on a mat. Well now I look stupid. I just go and pull them on, Niall is already waiting for me by the door, casually leaning on it, twirling the keys around his fingers. "Shouldn't you have your crutches Horan?" He winces at my words but goes and grabs them. I smirk and walk ahead of him. We get to his car and we both slide into the back…then some guy hops into the driver seat. "Where to Mister Horan?" He looks from me to Niall then waits for an answer. I don't like the way he was looking at me, like I was some hooker or something. Niall prattles off my address and we start to drive. I look out the window at all the little shops, at all the people walking about looking through the windows. Finally we get to my building and I fly out of the car, not even looking back. Niall rolls down the window and yells my name. God I just want to go home, but I turn around. "What now Horan?"
"Be safe okay Clary…and I'll see you later babe." Then he rolls up the window while I throw a snowball at his car. I am not his babe. I grumpily go up to my apartment. When I reach my floor Nicole's door flies open and an arm yanks me inside. "What the fuck?!" I whirl around to see the girls…not looking any better than me.
"How did you end up at Niall's?" They all said at once.
"I don't know! Either Eleanor or Perrie told me! But why would I go over! Now I have made a huge mess of--" Nicole cuts me off.
"Please tell me you guys didn't have sex." I roll my eyes at her while Eleanor and Perrie just giggle.
"No we didn't. But now he thinks we are like friends. He invited himself to my performance which is in 2 hours! I have to go…" Eleanor stops me though.
"Um…are we all invited to see you?" She smiles at me and I just nod then I get a hug from her and Perrie. I leave and tell them I will see them later. I think they leave shortly after me. When I get inside my place, Ryan and Penny are in there, making a poster. "Wow you look like shit."
"Wow thanks Ryan…Excuse me I'm going to my room." I flip Ryan off but smile and wave at Penny. I get to my room and plug in my phone. I go and shower then look through my closet for something to wear. I feel better though, having showered, but I still don't get how I ended up at Niall's. I frown again but just shrug it off. I change into my outfit. It’s a bit more casual since I perform earlier today. I get out and see that Penny and Ryan have moved to the couch. "Ahh there's the Clarissa I know!"
"Ryan I will kick you in the balls." Penny giggles at me while I go to the fridge looking for food. I grab a soda and an apple. I headed back to my room and grabbed my phone. I head back out throwing on my coat and purse. "See you guys in a bit! I have to go set up." They wave good bye to me while I head on out.

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Niall's POV
I get there and I spot all the people who I know Clary invited. I sit down on the other side of Nicole. "Niall! You came! How lovely…I'm sure Clary will be thrilled." I can sense her sarcasm and I do not appreciate it.
"Speaking of her…where is she?" Nicole just point to the stage and I spot her. And she looks amazing just like always. But there is some guy leaning on the stage talking to her. She is smiling and shaking her head. I poke Nicole and point at the guy. She just shrugs then Penny speaks up. "Oh that’s Matt Davis…Clary's stalker…okay not really but he totally fancies her. Been to almost every gig." Penny sits down and Ryan sits next to her. I look back up and see Clary is looking at our table. She smiles and waves. Matt looks back and frowns, then goes and sits down at the bar. I was busy giving this Matt guy the stink-eye until Clary's voice rang out. "Hey well welcome! I'm going to play a few songs for you guys…thanks to everyone who has came back to see me…it really means a lot. Alright well lets get this thing on the road." She sang a couple of songs but the last one hit me hard.

Car is parked, bags are packed, but what kind of heart doesn't look back
At the comfortable glow from the porch, the one I will still call yours?
All those words came undone and now I'm not the only one
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns

All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again

Open up next to you and my secrets become your truth
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Hang my head, break my heart built from all I have torn apart
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore

All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again

It hurts to be here
I only wanted love from you
It hurts to be here
What am I gonna do?

All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching
All I have, all I need, he's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in his hands, still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again

Throughout the whole song her eyes were locked with mine. I could barely breathe to be honest, after she finished that stupid Matt guy gave her flowers. I stood up and went over to her. "Thanks Matt, very sweet of you." Sweet my ass…her eyes flicked to mine.
"Clary…you look like you could use some air yea?" Matt looked at me while I looked at Clary, she nodded and followed me out the back.We get outside and are greeted by the cold air. She walks over to the dumpster and chucks the flowers inside. "What you don't like flowers?" I say to her while she comes walking back.
"Not from him…besides roses are so stereotypical." I laugh at her, she really hasn't changed that much. I look at her while she tucks some stray hairs behind her ears. I feel my heart speed up out of habit. Everything she did was the same. The way she would bite her lip when she felt uncomfortable or nervous, the way her eyes light up when she sings, the way she captivates me with the simplest of movements.
"What? Stop staring…its rude."
"Sorry…its hard not to you know…" She finally looks at me with those eyes. I've gotten used to the darker shade of them, somehow I think our breakup had something to do with that. Clary moves over towards me and plays with my fingers. My breath catches, just like how it always does when she gently touched me. "You came…"
"I said I would…couldn't disappoint you again." I look down and watch her fingers play with mine.
"Niall…look at me…" I lift my head and she is gazing at me. "You will never disappoint me. Come on lets go back inside." She stops touching my fingers and goes back through the doors, leaving me outside stunned. But I did…somehow I did disappoint her that day our relationship ended and at the BRITs. She was just guarding my feelings…like she always did. I go back inside and see that everyone has cleared out minus me, Clary, and Matt. I really don't like this guy. Clary was onstage cleaning up so I went and leaned against it. I felt her behind me, "Did I ever tell you that crutches make you look even more sexy?" then she left. I smiled and shook my head at her. Matt came over and asked her what she was doing after this. "Ummm…I am hanging out with that doofus leaning on the stage tonight…raincheck?" He agreed and left but not before glaring at me. Good riddance. She finally finished then put on her coat and got her purse. Then we headed outside. Clary went to her car and I got into the passenger side. I'm shocked I survived…Clary absolutely sucks at driving. "Well what do you want to do?" She looks at me and shrugs then I saw Matt in a car across the street. Man that guy in weird. Clary starts to head on into the building so I follow. About 30 minutes later we get to her floor. 6 flights is a hard thing to do with crutches. I collapse on her couch. "I am not moving ever again. You will have to tear me off of this couch." I hear her sweet laugh from her room. I smile, glad that I can still make her laugh. She comes out in yoga pants and her dad's army shirt. Her hair was thrown up into a ponytail and I noticed her dad's dogtags hanging from her neck. She sits down next to me and turns to look at me. "You like rugby right?"
"Um hell yes…you got beer Wolf?" She smiles and springs off the couch and comes back with two for each of us. She turns on the TV. It felt like old times…back when we were just good friends, laughing and joking around, yelling at the TV. I feel like I'm making some sort of progress…

Notes

Here's an update for you guys!! Sorry it's a bit late...but I was super busy this past weekend. Anyways please comment your thoughts so far! I love hearing what you guys think/want to happen. :)

So guys Eliza and I got cutouts....and the one I have at my house is in my room and it scared my mom so badly I almost died laughing. Ahh good times. So that's all I got today...haha

Love you guys!
~A xxxxx