Niall's P.O.V.

"You ready?" Louis asks me as he walks out of the rest room of the police station.

"More than ready, couldn't you have waited to take a piss till we got back to the hotel?" I ask him, a little irritated at this whole situation. All I want to do is go back and sleep. I also would like to check on Riley. Im sure she's already heard the news. They brought me in and booked me, but thankfully since I am an Irish citizen they cant really keep me without having proof. They thought they did. Im not sure how...

"You know how small my bladder is mate, cheer up, we're getting you out of here. You were only in jail for an hour" He says throwing his arm around me as we walk out into the night air. Flashes start going off and Paul grabs us and moves us out to the side before the reporters can ask any real questions.

This is a disaster.

"How the hell do they always know?" Louis says as we climb in the town car. The flashes are blinding and I am seeing spots.

"You know how they are, Im a little surprised tho. Someone must have leaked it to the press because they showed up fast." Louis says while buckling up. I dont bother. We're not too far.

"Someone did, it was a guy named Chase Waldorf. Any of you heard of him?" Paul asks curiously

Ah hell

"Isnt that the douche bag that Riley was with at the wedding?" Louis blurts out and I nudge him. The last thing I want is Riley getting blamed for this getting out.

She didnt tell him did she?

"Hmm, well I think that you should lay low. Dont try to contact her or anyone involved in this for a few days. If she did tell him, that means you cant really trust her." Paul says looking down at his phone.

"What? No way man. She wouldnt do that." I say with confidence even tho Im exhausted and havent really thought about it. I dont need to. She knows how much this stuff could cost me.

"She wouldn't jeprodize my career that way. It had to have been someone else." I continue to defend when Paul gives me a doubtful look. I want to smack it off of his face.

"Regardless, we are leaving tomorrow and you wont have a break for a few weeks. And when you do, you will be back here in court to clear up this mess. We were able to keep it under wraps for a long time, but Im afraid that its going to come out and people are going to wonder if you actually did kill the girl. We know you didnt, but the fans dont know, and the press will be having a field day. Being around anyone that could give away information is not smart Niall."

Paul is amazing usually, but right now I could punch him. I just sit there and look out the window. I want to talk to Riley, but it looks like they are going to make it impossible. Ill figure it out.

We arrive at the hotel and I climb out and we run through even more press into the lobby and up the elevator.

"Did Zayne and Perrie make their flight?" Paul asks the other person on the phone. They are leaving tonight for London to spend time in their home before we have our next show in a few days. They deserve some time together alone. Im jealous.

"You know that Riley is at Chars, and we are picking up Harry from there in the morning mate?" Louis whispers to me while Paul is distracted on the phone. Louis gives me a wink and I smile knowing that I'll get to see Riley before we leave. I let out a deep breath and walk out of the elevator when the doors open.

I step into the hotel room and Liam is sitting on the couch watching what sounds like the news.

Reporter: "This just in, Niall Horan of One Direction is being accused of murder..." Liam sees me and turns off the tv quickly

"Too late, I already heard" I say and throw myself on the bed and cover my face.

"You alright Nialler?" Liam asks me, genuinely concerned and I am greatful but I just dont want to talk about it. I nod and let out a sigh. I look around the room

"Have you seen my phone?" I ask him

"I think Paul took it when you were in the cell" Louis tells me apologetically.

"Hell, thats just what I need. Daddy grounding me from my phone" I say looking at my hands. "Is Harry with them yet at her place?" I ask hopefully.

"Yes but his phone is right there." Liam points to the bedside table.

"You wont be getting a hold of them tonight Im afraid and Paul is not going to let you out I think. Just wait till the morning. We will go in a little early so you can spend a few moments alone with her. Paul doesnt know she's there." Louis tells me.

"Im not a damn teenager!" I say and punch the pillow as I stand and pace the floor. I might as well be back in the jail cell

"We know you're not, but this is a serious situation. You've got to be careful" Thank you dad! Liam is so irritating.

"Im taking a shower" I say in defeat and walk to the bathroom. I just want this day to be over. I get to see her in the morning. That's the only thing keeping me from storming out of this hotel room and telling management to stick it where the sun dont shine.

Riley's P.O.V.

"Cool bag!" Char complements me when I walk out from the guest room with my bag and sit in front of the fire place to warm up. I just got a vans back pack and I take it everywhere. I love it.

"Shanks!" I smile at her and dig out my blue nail polish. I need a different color than pink. Blah.

"ok time to drink!" Char says and sits next to me on the floor with a bottle of the tequila, salt and a bowl of freshly cut limes.

I smile at her enthusiasm. Its obviously in an attempt to cheer me up. I look down at my phone and Niall still hasnt texted me. I know he's out of jail. Char told me when she got off the phone with Harry about an hour ago. Why hasnt he texted me?

"When is Harry getting here?" I ask.

"He's gonna be here in a few hours. He was gonna leave his hotel and go run a few errands that he said he thinks will help Niall out." She says while handing me the salt and a lime.

I do what char does and lick my hand and put some salt on it. She then hands me a lime and puts the bottle between us.

"Now lick the salt off of your hand take a swig from the bottle and bite the lime." She says. I do just that and so does she and we throw the limes in the fire in front of us.

"What is going to help Niall?" I ask as the liquor burns down my throat and I cough a little. Char is making a face from the alcohol and its hilarious, but I dont laugh. My curiosity is peaked about Niall.

"I think some of the people that were initially involved. He is going to see if they will testify on Nialls behalf. Also the doctor who did the autopsy. Its a mess isnt it?" She says when she sees my face fall. This is all too much.

"It is, I just wish he would call me. I just want to make sure he's ok" I say looking down at my new lime that I just got out of the bowl. We take another drink and throw the limes into the fire again.

"I know sis. I bet he just needs rest. Going to jail is exhausting" She says shaking her head from the taste of the alcohol.

"You would know" I giggle at her

"Yeah lets not talk about that" She grins at me and grabs her notebook from the coffee table.

"You writing something new?" I ask her and start to get my nail polish ready to start painting. I need to get the pink off first tho

"Yeah, its called Right Beside You. It's just something I have been thinking of for a while, especially with whats going on with you and my brother." She says while biting the end of her pencil and writing some lines.

I love how talented she is and how she will write down her soul on a piece of paper and make it into a song.

"I cant wait to hear it" I tell her and she smiles up at me

"I needed this" Char says

"Me too" I say grinning back and taking another shot. Just spending time together, whatever we do, its always relaxing and helps with my fear. Im so worried about Niall

We both take another shot and throw the limes into the fire. I giggle a little at it, and I know the liquor is taking over.

My phone finally buzzes and I grab it quickly. I look down hopefully and when I see who texted I sigh and set it back down

"Not Niall?" Char asks noticing my reaction

"No, Chase" I say turning the phone over. I dont want to read what he has to say.

Char makes an ugly face "Yuck! Tell him to eff off" She says and takes another shot.

"I want to, I just dont know how" I tell her

"You're too nice, just text him back and tell him you dont want to see him anymore. I already talked to Foster. He knows that if he continues to make you date Chase, that I will roast his chestnuts over this open fire." She says forcefully. I laugh out loud, but recover quickly.

"This tequila is strong." I say with a hiccup. "But you're right. Im not happy that you went and talked to Foster, I could have handled it, But Im glad and I will figure out a way to tell Chase. I just dont want to hurt his feelings" I say. And I dont want him to hurt me. I dont tell Char that because she would be the one going to jail for murder if she knew how angry and mean he gets with me.

"Good. Now that that's settled. Lets drink more" She says holding up the bottle and smiling. I look at my phone one more time and just decide to turn it off. Chase has tried to call and texted me, but I wont be responding. I need to not think about him and focus on this girls night. Harry will be here soon and I know Char wants to spend some time with him too before he leaves.

"Cheers" I say and take another shot. My lips are starting to feel tingly and my cheeks are hot. As if reading my mind

"MMM, it just makes you warm all over" She says just as the door to the apartment opens

Harry walks in and smiles at Char. They are so in love its ridiculous.

"Speaking of things that make you warm all over" Char says only to me and wiggles her eye brows.

I roll my eyes as Harry sits comes into the room

"Hey baby" Char says smiling up at him. Harry bends over and kisses her quickly. I look away and focus back on my nails. I dont want to get any on my skin.

"Have you ladies been having fun?" He asks while looking at the bottle of liquor between us. Its half gone now

"Always" Char says. Harry laughs and looks to me

"How you holding up kiddo?" He asks me

"Im ok, and Im not a kid" I say glaring at my future brother in law. I hope

"I know I know," He grins "I got some good news. The people who I talked to are all on board to go to trial with Niall. Who ever tried to bring this back up and frame Niall will be pissed I think" He says looking between the two of us

hu?

"Wait, someone is trying to frame Niall?" I say with clear disgust in my voice

"Yeah thats why he got arrested. They dont just bring up already closed cases out of the blue at random. Someone on the outside went digging. And the minute I find out who, I will beat them into the ground." Harry says and I would high five him if I wasnt racking my brain with who might be responsible.

"Well whoever it was, deserves a good beat down." Char says looking at her song shes writing.

"Agreed. Well I am going to let you two get back to it. I have a few more phone calls to make." He says and stands from the couch.

"Good! No boys allowed." Char grins up at him "I'll be in there soon babe." She adds

"Dont take too long" he winks at her and I gag out loud

"Oh dont be so dramatic kiddo" He says ruffling my hair and I try to swat his hand but he's too fast. Harry just laughs and heads to Char's bedroom and closes the door behind him.

"He's so stinking hot!" Char says and I take another shot. Even tho Im happy for her, Im also very jealous. I wish Niall was here.

After another hour or so of drinking and girl talk, Im starting to see 2 Charlottes, and my face is completely numb. I just want to sleep. The alcohol makes me bipolar. One minute Ill be giggleing with Char and the next Ill be pissed because of Chase and then I'll be sad because of Niall. Im glad Harry brought a little hope into the situation. But it still doesnt make me miss Niall any less.

"I think its time for bed." I tell Char as I stand up and nearly fall back down.

"ha, yeah it looks like it there drunkie." She says as she slurs her words and nearly drops the now empty bowl of limes in the sink.

"Takes one to know one" I say and give her a hug

Char hugs me extra tight "Its all gonna work out" She whispers in my ear.

"I hope so" I say as we pull apart

"There is always hope." Char says and smiles. "Goodnight little sis" She slurs her words again.

"Good night drunken sis!" I say and nearly fall when I walk into the table by the couch.

"Be safe and sleep sweet" She says and closes the door.

I get to my room and plop down on the bed. I hear Harry and Char giggling in the next room so I put my headphones in and turn on Bastille. Pompeii is one of my favorite songs right now.

I let his voice drift me off to sleep as I dream about the irish boy that holds my heart.

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Niall's P.O.V.

We pull up to Char's new place and my heart starts to race. Im only gonna get to see her for a little while, but Im still excited.

"Easy Nialler, she's right up the stairs" Louis laughs at me. He can tell Im ready.

"Shut up and lets go" I say to him while practically running through the lobby of her apartment building.

We make it to the door and Louis just walks in. I step in behind him and a pair of big blue eyes are looking wide at us. She was obviously not prepared to see us this morning. I take in her attire. Shes wearing leggings and an oversized long sleeve shirt with duck slippers. I smile at them

"Cute slippers" I say and her and her cheeks flush

"Thanks, are you guys here to get Harry?" She asks setting down her cup of coffee

"Sure are!" Louis says "Where is the lad?" He asks looking around the apartment.

"They are busy in the room" She flushes again and points at what i'm assuming is Char's door. She keeps looking at me and the quickly looking away.

"Well we have a little time. We can watch some telly for a moment" Liam says and sits on the couch. I step towards Riley

"Can we talk?" I ask her and she nods. "In private" I say and she gets it. She just nods again and signals for me to follow her.

We both walk silently into what I am assuming is the guest bedroom. I close the door behind me and immediately grab the blonde girl and hug her. She is stiff at first but loosens up and hugs me back. I know I only saw her yesterday, but my blood is screaming and my heart is pounding. Her arms are where I belong. And she belongs in mine. This feels so right.

We hold each other for a few moments before I pull back a little to look her in the eyes. My knees weaken when I see a tear start to form.

I catch it before it falls half way down her cheek.


"Hey, whats the matter?" I ask her, voice full of concern

"I just was so worried about you" She quietly says and looks down at the ground and backs away a little

"Is that all?" I ask. It seems like there's more, but she is holding back

"I.." She sighs "Why didnt you call me last night?" The words fall out of her mouth, as if she's embarrassed. So cute.

"I dont have my phone" I tell her the half truth. It would hurt her to know that management doesnt want me talking to her and that they thing she is responsible for the press finding out. It was that loser she's been seeing. I hate him.

"Oh" Is all she says.

"Hey look, Everything is going to be ok" I tell her and step close. I need to touch her. I only have so little time.

"Are you sure?" She asks. I put my hand on her face and tilt it up for her to look me in the eyes. I silently cheer when she doesnt pull away.

"Not 100%, but I am innocent and have a lot of people behind me. The most important of them being you" I tell her and she smiles a little. Thats a good sign.

"I dont know what I would do if you went to jail." She says

"Hey, lets not worry ok? Right now I have only a little time to spend with you before we leave" Her face falls again when I say that and I want so badly to wipe it off her face. "I got you something" I tell her and pull the little blue box out of my pocket.

"For me?" She says and smiles at it. I nod and hand her the box. I hope she likes it. "You didnt need to get me anything" as i put it in her hands.

She plays with the box and starts to open it. I watch her face. Why is this so nerve wracking!?

"I wanted to. When I saw it, i needed to get it. No matter where I go, you will be wearing my heart around your finger. My heart will be here with you. Where it belongs." The words spill out of my mouth as she looks at the ring. http://www.polyvore.com/bed_head/set?id=136164910

"Its lovely" She grins at it and then back up at me

"Just like you" I say. Man I sound so cheesy and I dont care

"Im going to miss you" She says after she puts it on. I take her hand and kiss where the ring sits on her finger

"I'll be missing you too. The one good thing about this trial is that I get to come back more often." I say half jokingly.

"Dont make jokes at this" She shakes her head

"I have to, or else I would just be negative and thats not good for anyone" I tell her and pull her closer to me.

"I guess you're right" She says and wraps her arms around my neck.

We keep getting closer and our lips are about touch

"Im always right" I grin and she rolls her eyes

"Shut up" she tells me before closing her eyes

"gladly" I say right before I connect her lips with mine. Its instant fire between us. I hug her tighter and that earns me a soft sigh from her. We never break the kiss as I lead her to the floral chair in the room and sit her down on my lap. I run my tongue along her bottom lip and she opens her mouth wider for me to slip in my tongue. She tastes so sweet. The kiss starts to pick up pace and I feel her body shutter against mine. She bites my bottom lip and I groan nearly losing it. Just as Im about to stand up and move us to the bed, someone bangs on the door!

"oi! Times up! We gotta go Niall!" Louis yells through the door.

"Damn it" I say when she jumps off of me.

"Looks like its time to go." She says out of breath. I love that I do that to her

"I'll go when Im ready" I tell her and grab her hips to pull her closer. She surprises me by straddling my legs and instantly connects her lips to mine again. I wrap my fingers in her long hair and lean back in the chair. She sigs my name when I start to kiss along her jaw line. Its enough to send me over the edge.

"Im going to miss you so much" I say desperately holding onto her.

"LETS GO!" Liam bangs on the door this time and before I can say anything Louis barges through the door

"AH! Im blind!" he says when they catch us in this private position. We both stand up and I nearly deck him but the pretty girl in front of me walks forward and pushes him

"What is your problem! He was about to come out!" She says

Louis laughs, clearly unfazed "Ohhh you've got a feisty one Niall." He laughs and I see fire blaze in Riley eyes.

"You have no idea" I say and wink at her. She blushes.

"We are leaving" Liam says and I just look at Riley

"I'll call you ok" I tell her and take her face between my hands.

"you better" She says and looks at the guys. Clearly not wanting to be affectionate in front of them

"Ok, guys give me a sec" I say and they both walk out of the bedroom

I kiss Riley the minute they are out. I want to keep kissing, but I pull away the minute it starts to build again. She pouts

"Sorry love, but if we keep going, I'll never leave" I say

"Whats wrong with that?" She giggles, The best sound in the world.

"I know right?" I say and kiss her forehead. "Ill see you in a few weeks. Text and call everyday ok?"

"You got it" She says

I swear walking away from this girl is the hardest thing in the world. I dont look back as I head through the door. If I do, I wont leave.

I see Harry and Char saying goodbye. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one having to leave someone. "At least we will see them again soon." I tell Harry when we walk into the elevator

"I know" He sighs as we descend to the first floor.

When we walk into the lobby I see that Chase guy. What is he doing here?

"I DEMAND YOU TELL ME WHICH ROOM CHARLOTTE REY LIVES IN!" He yells at the front desk clerk.

I see Harry go rigid at the sound. This cannot be good

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