The Wanted Girl

Sophia's POV:
"And you're sure this is what you want to do?" Louis asked for the sixth time.

I smiled sympathetically and squeezed his hand, "Yes, Lou. I'm sure."

He sighed and pushed his fingers through his hair, "I'm sorry. I just- you know this isn't how it has to be, right?"

I nodded and zipped up my suitcase, looking around my half empty room, "Yes, I know. I have to do this. I need a break. I'll be a train ride away and not only my mom, but your family and Connor are going to be close by. I need this. I need a break."

I had made the decision when I woke up that I was going to go back to Manchester for a while to center myself. I needed to escape the popstar life that I wasn't even meant to be apart of. I had spoken to an old friend from Cosmetology school and she offered me a position in her salon. I needed to get away from London, and One Direction, and The Wanted, and pop music in general. I needed to go home, where I belonged.

Connor was home from Oxford for the summer, doing an internship in Stockport, right outside of the city. I thought it might be nice to be around my family and old friends, centering myself for a while. If there was ever anyone who could smack some sense into me, Connor Archibald was that guy.

"I'll take your things down to your car," he mumbled, grabbing my suitcase.

I was extremely thankful that he wasn't pushing this. He wasn't begging for an answer as to what was going to happen now that Zayn wasn't an option. But it wasn't going to be something I was going to get over in twelve hours. More than that, I didn't want anyone, especially Louis, to be my fall back plan. The next time I was going to be in a relationship, it was going to be when I was over all of the drama and men already present in my life.

And I didn't see that happening anytime soon.

I followed him shortly after and saw him leaning up against my car, staring at the ground. He looked really hurt and sad. I wanted nothing more than to stay and comfort him and try to make him feel better... but I knew that I couldn't. I couldn't be the person he needed right now. I couldn't be the person anyone needed right now. I needed to try and take care of myself before I could fix anyone else.

"Lou," I said, "I'm ready to go."

He forced a small smile and opened the car door for me, "I'm just a phone call away, alright? I mean it. If you need me call me and I'll fly you to wherever I am."

I grinned and attacked him in a hug, "Thank you, Lou. For everything."

"Thank you too Soph. Everythings going to be okay."

But at this point, I wasn't sure who he was trying to convince, me or himself.

That was a week and a half ago. And I wasn't ready to go back to that yet. I was no where near ready. But I was beginning to feel a little bit better. I had plans with Johannah today and I was so excited to see her and her new little additions. Lou had gone to meet them when we were 'fighting' and I had only seen pictures. But of course, they were beautiful and looked very similar to their big brother.

My phone buzzed and I saw Lottie's name flashing on the screen, "Hello?"

"Soph I had no intentions on speaking to you after all of this but I really think you should check twitter... Like now."

I wasn't sure which part of her statement I wanted to pick over so I ignored it and followed her request.

"What are you talking about Lottie?" I asked as I pulled up Twitter on my laptop.

"The boys... All of them. They're fighting again."

I laughed in amusement, "Modest wouldn't let them fight with eachother on twitter. They're all together anyways so why does it matter?"

"They aren't fighting with eachother you idiot. The Wanted versus One Direction WWII is underway and you want to argue SEMANTICS?"

All of the air had been sucked out of the room, I swear. There are only two things those boys could be fighting about: Me or Serena/Niall/Nathan. And for the first time, I was really hoping it was me.

"I.... What?"

I wanted to sign in, but for some reason, my fingers were frozen on the keyboard. I subconsciously knew that these last few seconds were the final moments of my blissfully ignorant mind. After I saw it, there was no going back.

"Just check it," she said before the line went dead.

And I did. It wasn't as bad as I had expected, it was much much worse.

@NiallOfficial: You think I've forgotten about what you did... I didn't. You're going to pay, buddy.

@SivaTheWanted: @NiallOfficial not on twitter man.

@LouisTomlinson: Does anyone else sense a twitter fight coming on?

@NathanTheWanted: Don't ever let anyone tell you who you are. You know your truth.

@BrielleCoxen: @SivaTheWanted @NiallOfficial Niall don't make me come take your computer away #wereallfriendshere

@MaxGeorge: @LouisTomlinson wait a minute, twitter fight? I hope you don't mean between us if ANYTHING it should be between you and YOUR OWN bandmate

@LouisTomlinson: @MaxGeorge why would I be fighting with my own bandmate? We all get along swimmingly.

@MaxGeorge: @LouisTomlinson probably bc your bandmate stole your girlfriend then she picked him AGAIN, TWICE.

@TomTheWanted: @LouisTomlinson @MaxGeorge yeah and I heard hes MIA too. I'll guess it has to do with that (or the fact that he cant stand you anyway)

@LouisTomlinson: @TomTheWanted @MaxGeorge are you mad that your sister comes to me when she's upset rather than you?

@MaxGeorge: @LouisTomlinson funny because she's at my house... not yours?

@LouisTomlinson: @MaxGeorge i really dont understand how many times were going to fight about her. its almost as sad and tragic as your new album.

@MaxGeorge: Tommo wrote one song now all the sudden he's an expert on music #yourestillbubblegumpop

@LouisTomlinson: @MaxGeorge your sister seemed to like it

@MaxGeorge: @LouisTomlinson is that why she was dating your bandmate? and dont think I dont know what you did, mate. youre really fucked up for that.

@LouisTomlinson: @MaxGeorge what I did? Are we talking in code or something? what the fuck are you even talking about.

@MaxGeorge: @LouisTomlinson playing the 'im oblivious' card. genius.

@Real_Liam_Payne: The Wanted OBVIOUSLY has an obsession with our band. It's fine, we love it.

@NiallOfficial: @SivaTheWanted @BrielleCoxen both of you back off. this doesn't concern either of you.

@HarryStyles: can we have an amber alert on Niall? He's hiding somewhere with his phone and we can't seem to find him!! #findniall2014

@JayTheWanted: i found it hilarious when they used to make up these lies, but some things aren't a joking matter

@NiallOfficial: @JayTheWanted do you know what else isnt funny? rape.

@JayTheWanted: @NiallOfficial youre such a little arse

@BrielleCoxen: here we fucking go.

@HarryStyles: SERIOUSLY HAS ANYONE FOUND HIM YET.

@LouisTomlinson: @NiallOfficial Niall what the fuck are you doing?

@Real_Liam_Payne: apparently none of us know how to take care of things like adults.

@NiallOfficial: @Real_Liam_Payne just like Nathan can't satisfy his urges like an adult?

@Real_Liam_Payne: @NiallOfficial nice niall

@SivaTheWanted: slander is a crime in itself... and a lie like this RUINS LIVES! just like the act does.

@BrielleCoxen: @SerenaWoolson im flying back to the UK now to see you!

@SerenaWoolson: @BrielleCoxen why?

@BrielleCoxen: @SerenaWoolson to help you try and fix this mess you've caused.. not that you deserve it. im not doing this for you.

@HarryStyles: has anyone found our unstable little irishman? its kind of an emergency.

But the last bomb that was dropped nearly put me into cardiac arrest.

@NiallHoran: #twitlonger bit.sqxb356 "For all of you wondering what's going on, I'm going to be as clear as I can without jeopardizing anything for my girlfriend. A few weeks ago, someone took advantage of her. He stole her peace of mind and forced her to do things that she didn't want to do. I apologize for the reckless tweeting but it makes me sick seeing someone get away with such horrendous behavior. I don't stand for that and no one else should either. Men should be protecting woman they care about, not exploiting them to their own needs. It's sick and disgusting and it breaks my heart to know that someone I care about has been hurt that way. If you or someone you love is a victim of sexual abuse, please call this hotline: 0808-802-9999"

And just like that, my heart broke all over again.

Notes

You didn't think I'd end this story without just one more twitter fight?! That's how it all began and I've been dying to make up my own :)

PLEASE COMMENT AND TELL ME WHAT YOU'RE THINKING!

where's zayn :(

xx, elle