An Unexpected Turn

I knew that it was difficult for Harry to set me free. Like I've said before, I never doubted he loved me. It's the fact that a tiger never changes it's stripes that ended this. He couldn't stop lying, possibly cheating, because it's who he is. He isn't one to settle down so easily.

I now sit in terminal D of LAX waiting to board my plane to Houston. I packed some clothes in a carry-on and told Harry to get rid of everything else. He could donate it or burn it. Whatever fit his mood. He pleaded once more for me to stay, but I know he knew that his pleads weren't going to work. He still insisted, he didn't want to let me go and deep down inside of me I didn't want to leave either. Yet, I had to because it wasn't Harry who I wanted to be with. I was so stupid all this time.

Hannah and Louis were still in England. They were visiting Louis's family since they were there for Liam's wedding already. I was so happy that Hannah found Louis and secretly jealous she didn't make the same mistakes as me. I hadn't had a chance to tell Hannah I was going home so I decided to ring her.

"Hey, Mel! Why didn't you tell me you and Harry went back to LA so soon?"
"Hannah... I'm at LAX right now. I'm going home to Texas." I respond, telling Hannah made this even more real.
"What?!"
"I broke up with Harry and I just want to get away from it all. I want to go home."
"Mel... I'm sorry. I love you, you're like a sister to me, I never wanted this to happen."
"I love you, too, buttercup. It is what it is, sadly."
"I guess home is where the heart is after all." she says with a sigh.

-.-.-

I inhaled deeply as I was stepping off the plane at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. It's been a while since I'd been here. I felt at ease but a sudden wave of sadness overcame me as I remembered all that's happened in the past year. Everything that I ruined.
I made my way through the terminal, ready to face my reality. As I'm approaching the exit, my eyes couldn't believe it. There it was, under the "Welcome to Houston, Texas sign". My only home. I didn't even realize I was running. It felt like I and everyone else around me was standing still. I had to get to my home.
With great force, I crash my body against his. He drops the big bouquet of roses from his hands and our embrace was so tight I felt dizzy. He pulls back and takes my face in his hands.

"You are only mine." he tells me before bringing his lips to mine for the sweetest kiss he's ever given me.
"Niall, I've always been yours and I always will."

I really was home now and I never planned on leaving again.

Notes

Welp, there it is. THE END.

I will post an epilogue tomorrow. I'm currently working on a Harry only story that I'm excited about. Unsure if I will write a sequel to Melanie & Niall's story. Would anyone even be interested?

I hope all readers enjoyed this love triangle. I sure did enjoy writing it. :) THANK YOU for all votes, subs, and comments. It's a great motivator.