We Took A Chance

The loud noise of heaving and puking woke me up. I was laying facing down with my legs hanging off the edge of the bed. My body hurt, I could tell I slept in an awkward position without moving all night. I let myself drop to the floor bringing my hand to my pounding head. I definitely had too much to drink last night but Leah seems to be having it much worse. I look at my feet and notice that I didn't even bother taking off my heels before passing out on Leah's hotel bed. She's still in the bathroom puking her brains out and in turn is making my own stomach twist and turn. Under the coffee table of the room I spot my clutch and decide it's best if I crawled to it. Getting up at this moment may not go well.

I search for my phone inside of it and find that it's completely dead. I crawl back to the bed and connect it to the charger on the nightstand.

"Fuckkkkkkk I feel like death." a messy haired Leah whines as she steps out of the bathroom.
"You look like it, too." I joke pointing at her disheveled look.

Leah rubs her tired eyes and drapes her body across the bed. I sit on the floor waiting for my phone to charge enough to start up. Once I start it, I notice Niall sent me a couple of texts last night. I smile as I read them knowing he missed me. I decide to shoot him back with a good morning text.

Zoe: Good morning babe. I missed you last night, too. ♥

I hit send and immediately notice the time. It's 11 in the morning and I've completely missed my shift at work! I press my lips tightly together knowing this could very well get me fired! Shit.

I contemplate rushing and getting ready to show up even if it's late but my head feels like it could burst just from trying to get up. I lean my head back against the edge of the bed and wait for Niall's response.

I'm assuming he's up since it's past 11 but then again he only ever gets up early if he has to drop me off or has something planned. After a few minutes of no response, I leave my phone on the nightstand and continue to take off my heels. I scramble to my feet and stumble a bit once I'm standing. I didn't even drink that much so I'm surprised I'm feeling hungover.

After washing my face and taming my hair in the bathroom I check my phone again. Still no response. Leah is passed out drooling on the bed and I ponder calling Niall or walking to the halls. If he's still asleep so I don't want to wake him so I borrow Leah's flip flops and walk to the halls instead.

"There you are!" Michelle says as soon as I walk in to our room.
"Yes, here I am!" I respond and drop my belongings on the bed.
"Your boyfriend came to look for you this morning. He looked really angry." she states making me feel a sudden panic.
"What? He was here and mad?" I ask confused as to why Niall would be angry.
"Yeah he nearly woke up the whole floor!" she mumbles turning on her chair back to get work.

I fished my phone inside my purse and dialed him. The phone rang and rang but no response. This whole ordeal was giving me major anxiety so I decided I would go to his place and hope he is there. I shower and get dressed in record time and call a cab to pick me up outside the halls. The whole ride there seemed like an eternity. I know it's not the driver's fault nor does he know my situation, but he seemed to be driving under the speed limit. All I wanted was to reach Niall's place and make sure everything is ok.

I take out the driver's money as soon as we turn the corner to Niall's place and rush out as soon as he stops. I rush up the steps, usually I feel out of breath but today there was no time to even think about that. I take a deep breath before knocking on his door. Then I realize that if he doesn't answer, I can't get in because I forgot my key. After no response the first time, I knock again and wait.

Just as I was about to turn to leave, a messy haired Niall opens the door. His face was stubly, he probably didn't shave this morning, and his torso was bare with only a pair of sweats hanging low on his hips. He didn't look amused to see me one bit and I was really confused. Is it because I didn't come back to his place last night?

"Niall..." I start unable to form any other words. He raises his eyebrows and a frown forms on his face but he doesn't say anything, "Can I come in?" I ask placing my hands behind my back. Niall is still yet to say a word as I step into his apartment and place my purse on the sofa. He stands with his arms crossed leaning against the door, he obviously was angry at something.

I begin to say something but his voice interrupts me, "What do you want?" he demands taking me by surprise. I'm his girlfriend, why is he treating me like this?
"I... well, I tried reaching you and I was getting worried. Are you ok?" I hope he tells me what's the matter and we can return to being happy again.
"Are you fucking kidding Zoe? How can you just show up here, pretend like nothing is wrong!" he spits at me making me even more confused.
"Niall, I don't know what you mean!" I state walking forward to be closer to him. I'm taken aback as he moves out of the way and avoids my contact making me frown.
"Quit with the fucking shit, Zoe! I don't have time for this, ok? I don't need you or anyone for that matter, I think I'm doing just fine by myself. Just go!" his words held a certain venom that made my insides churn. This is not my sweet Niall, this Niall I don't know who he is and I don't know what I did to deserve this.
"Niall... why are you talking to me like this?" I push the matter forward wanting an answer as to why this was happening.
"I just want you to go!" he yells and pinches the bridge of his nose before continuing, "I'm too fucking good for you, Zoe." his last words making my heart ache like never before. He gives me his back leaving me with no choice but to leave.

My worst nightmare is coming true, this is exactly why I didn't want to accept my feelings for Niall. He has crushed me with just a few simple words. My head is spinning as I make my way down to the lobby and I start walking. There's no particular place I'm walking to, I don't even know this neighborhood, but I just kept walking trying to hold in the tears.

Notes

Well, crap.

THE END!

Just kidding. lol

I can't stop listening to This Town. I've always wanted more Niall solos in One Direction and now there's a whole song of just him, I can't get over it!