Don't Forget Where You Belong

Niall's P.O.V.

This last week has felt like a dream. The worst possible thing happend followed by the best possible thing. Im walking in a bittersweet dream. None of this seems real. How did my life get here?

"Niall what is the song you were wanting to work on?" Chris asked me from the back of the bus

"Oh yeah, its one that I have been working on this week." I get up and head to the back where we have some stuff set up for us to be able to practice and write music. We're putting the finishing touches on some songs for our new album

"What's it called?" He asks as I sit in one of the chair with my note pad and guitar.

"Where Do Broken Hearts Go, and I showed the guys. They all want it on the album. I just need some help with it if that's ok?" I tell him and start to strum a little getting my thoughts in order

"Of course. Want me to drum along?" he asks grabbing some little drums we have for such an occasion.

"That'll be good" I say

"Ok well, play it and sing it all the way through and I'll just jam with you on it." Chris says.

Ok here goes


Counted all my mistakes and there's only one
Standing out from the list of the things I've done
All the rest of my crimes don't come close
To the look on your face when I let you go

So I built you a house from a broken home
And I wrote you a song with the words you spoke

Yeah, it took me some time but I figured out
How to fix up a heart that I let down

Now I'm searching every lonely place
Every corner calling out your name
Tryna find you but I just don't know
Where do broken hearts go?
Where do broken hearts go?

Yeah, the a taste of your lips on the tip of my tongue
Is at the top of the list of the things I want
Mind is running in circles of you and me
Anyone in between is the enemy

Shadows come with the pain that you're running from
Love was something you've never heard enough

Yeah, it took me some time but I figured out
How to fix up a heart that I let down

Now I'm searching every lonely place
Every corner calling out your name
Tryna find you but I just don't know
Where do broken hearts go?

Are you sleeping, baby by yourself?
Or are you giving it to someone else?
Try to find you but I just don't know
Where do broken hearts go?
Where do broken hearts go?

Tell me now, tell me now,
Tell me where you go when you feel afraid?
Tell me now, tell me now,
Tell me will you ever love me again, love me again?

Now I'm searching every lonely place
Every corner calling out your name
Tryna find you but I just don't know
Where do broken hearts go?

Are you sleeping, baby, by yourself?
Or are you giving it to someone else?
Try to find you but I just don't know
Where do broken hearts go?

Tell me where you're hiding out
Where do broken hearts go?
Come on, baby, 'cause I need you now
Where do broken hearts go?
Tell me, 'cause I’m ten feet down
Where do broken hearts go?

Come on, baby, come and get me out
Come on, baby, come and get me out
Come on, baby, 'cause I need you now

Where do broken hearts go?
Where do broken hearts go?
Where do broken hearts go?
Where do broken hearts go?

I finish the song with a tear escaping my eye. I wipe it away fast and look up at Chris. He's got the worst look on his face. Pity. I hate that look. I just look down at my guitar. He knows Its about Riley. Everything is about Riley. Its always going to be Riley.

"That chick really did a number on you didnt she." He commented

"She's not just some chick" I said sorrowfully. I hate feeling like she was just some girl. She wasnt. I had girls that were just some girl. She was THE girl. I cant stand this feeling of her not being mine.

"Dude, the song is amazing but she really was just some girl. She said it was a fling. you told me yourself the night after she agreed to marry that prick!" He said angry that Im still broken up about it.

"I know, but you dont understand. What we had was very real. The most real than I've ever felt. She hated that guy. He was a jerk. And then all of a sudden their engaged and she is ignoring me. I feel like ite because of this whole mess with the courts. But now that Im free, she's not coming back to me. I wonder if she even knows that the charges were dropped" I tell him.

She's got to know. Now I have to find her. The tour is almost over for us. We are gonna have a break soon and a lot of my time will be spent in the states. Mostly LA but we have quite a bit to do in New York so I'll have to find her. Since Harry is dating Char, Rileys older sister, Im sure to find her.

"Dude, I would cut your losses. This is a great song. I approve of it and I want to work on it a bit, but please, for your sake, try to get over her." He beggs and I just nod my head. No one understands. Not even the lads. Well Harry agrees with me, but the rest of the guys are angry at Riley. Even Perri and Zayn are getting into argumetns over the situation. I wish I knew where Ry was right now. Is she thinking of me? Does she know I still love her? Does she really love him? Is he with her right now?

I cant stand the thought of his sleezy hands on her. It makes my blood boil every time I think of him touching her... kissing her. There is a picture online thats going around of them kissing right after she accepted his marriage proposal. That is an image that I will never get out of my head.

"Ok so lets take it from the top brotha" Chris snaps me out of my thoughts and I just start playing the song again.


Riley's P.O.V.

The sun is setting behind the New York City sky scrapers. It was a particularly clear day in New York City. The busy streets buzzed with life as people went about their every day lives. The vendors sold their goods, the taxi drivers rushed their clients to their destinations, the kids walked to and from school, the business men and women rushed to and from work and I just sat up here watching them. I looked at my desk and the pile of paper work Foster gave me this morning. Only about 4 papers were processed but I didnt care. The city streets were getting darker as the city lights took over the suns duty by keeping them illuminated.

I wonder what Niall is doing right now...

*BUZZ*

Incoming call from The Sistaaa <3

I smile for two reasons

One: Its not Chase

Two: Its my big sister and I miss the crap out of her. Even if I cant really talk to her about whats breaking my heart. Im too afraid shell lose her mind if I told her.

"Heyyyyy" I answer

"Hey baby sista, I miss your face, what are you up to?" Char asks me over the phone. Its loud in the background

"Sitting at work, not doing any work, what about you? I miss you" I say turning a pen on the table.

"Just getting ready to go on stage in a few hours. I needed to talk to you, life is hard and I miss you too. I cant wait till we're back together in the big city" She says happily

"Im so with you. I kinda hate the city right now tho" I say not really thinking about it

"Why is that? You love New York!" She responds

"Im just lonely. I cant wait till you're back" I say not telling her the real reason why I hate my new prison town

"Chase not keeping you company?" She asks with clear disgust in her voice

Crap, I dont want to talk about him with her. She'll know whats up

"Naa, Im just tired and in a funkey mood. Are you excited for your last show? Im so glad you'll be home tomorrow" I tell her changing the subject subtlly

"Dont think I didnt notice you changing the subject"

Dang it

"but yes, Im excited and cant wait to see you. Its gonna be broadcasted live. You should watch it if you can. Im gonna preform that song I told you I wrote for ya." She tells me and I instantly smile

"Awe, Im excited now" I feel like I havent smiled in years. My face literally hurts from smiling. Not really, but you know what I mean

*BEEP*

My smile disappears

Incoming Call

Chase )-:<<br>
"Hey sis, I cant wait till youre here. I gotta go, lots of paperwork" I say honestly but I need to answer his call or ill never hear the end of it

"Ok, get to work city girl, dont forget to watch the show tonight. I lerrrrv yewwwww!" She says again and I smile once more

"Lerv yew!"

I click over

"Took you long enough to pick up" He says before I even get the chance to say hi

"Sorry, I was on the phone with Char." I say picking up another paper from the pile. I want to finish so I can get home and watch Char's show

"What did she want?" He asks annoyed

"To talk, she's got her last show tonight. What's up?" I try to keep the conversation civil, but I hate that he doesnt like Char. He insults her and I want to punch him

"I miss you darling girl"

Vomit

"Yeah" I say working on the new processing for signing 5 Seconds of Summer. I really like these kids

"You sound distracted" He says annoyed

"I am, sorry Im trying to get my work done. Can we chat later?" or never

"I hate that you are still working. Now that were together, you dont have to work. I'll take care of you" He says in a cheezy way

"But I like to work. This has been my dream. You wouldnt ask me to give up my dream." I say a little scared he might

I already gave up my first dream for you

"No, but if it keeps you away from me for very long I might have to talk to Foster about cutting your hours." He says

"Chase"

"Kidding, but seriously, I need to see you tomorrow. We have wedding details to go over. We are getting married earlier rather than later. I cant wait"

"Can Char come? It'll be her first day back and she plans on having me with her the whole day..." I say knowing Char wont let me out of this

"Why, do you think Im going to try something" He rose his voice only slightly, but enough to make me tremble a litle.

Actually yes

"N-no... of c-course not, um ok listen. You told me to make this a believeable as possible right?" I said trying to come up with a good excuse for bringing my protection with me

"Go on" He said with his voice back down to normal volume

"o-ok well, Char has been by my side since I cen remember and we always planned each others weddings and such. It would be really suspicious to her if I didnt include her in some of the wedding plans. And dont you want it to run smooth? Char will not make anything run smooth if she truely suspect anything" I add at the end.

"I dont take kindly to threats and I could hurt her just as bad as thatt irish boy if she dared get between us" He said hatefully which made my blood run cold

"So you're just gonna waste precious time hurthing the people I love, or do like me and play along with this whole sherade and make things run smoother?" I ask so effing irritated. Did I mention I hate this guy?!

"Im glad you're showing interest in making this wedding day a good one. Fine, she can come." He said grudgingly but convinced

I let out the breath I was holding and say goodbye to Chase. I need to finish my paperwork so I can go home and watch Char's show on tv.

*knock knock*

"Come in" I say looking at the contract for 5 Seconds of Summe again

Foster comes in and gives me an apologetic smile

"Hey sorry, I know you're busy. I remember all the paperwork I gave ya" He says looking at my nearly untouched mound of paperwork

"Its ok, Whats up?" I ask

"I was wondering where you were with the 5sos contract and if you wouldnt mind giving Ashton a call. I need them to be here Thursday at 5 and they like to be contacted directly" he said.

"Not a problem. Im almost done with that and then I'll call" I say looking up his number on the paper and putting it in my phone.

"Great, and... um" He started to say soemthing but struggled a bit. Foster was in his gray business suite with purple and black striped tie and his hair spiked to perfection, it was black and a beautiful contrast to his tanned skin and saphire blue eyes. It was weird to see him strugle for words when he looked so powerful.

"spit it out Fos" I said

"I was just wondering... um" He rubbed the back of his neck and made a sad face

"Im not geting any younger" I smile up at him trying to lighten the mood

"Heh, ok. Look I just feel responsible for the whole chase thing, and I want to know if you're really happy and if everything is ok? Like , are you ok?" He finally got it all out and it surprised me. I didnt say anything for a second and then realized that I needed to or this would get really awkward really fast

"Yes, Im fine Foster. Nothing is your fault. Im happy" I lie and give him a fake grin

"You're sure"

"Dangit Fos, I have a lot of work and would really like to get home to watch Char's last show. So unless there's anything else you need?" I say to the point really wanting to avoid any more Chase conversation.

"Nope, actually, fisnish the 5sos stuff and you can call the guys on your way home. The rest of the paperwork will be there thursday when you get back ok?" He said quickly

"Ok works for me" I say not wanting to be here any longer. I just want to go home.

Foster gives me a side hug and walks out of my office. The sun has completely set and the city is still just as bright now that all the lights are turned on. Most office buildings are lit completely with all the worker bees refusing to call it a day, but I am not one of them tonight.

I finish the paper work and head out. Im walking down the subway and pull out my phone to call Ashton. He picks up on the second ring

"Ashtons phone, this is Niall speaking?" the Irish boy laughs and I nearly drop my phone I dont speak at first. I dont know what to say

"Hello?" He says

My heart dropped somewhere back on the stairs and I dont even care to go back for it. Im speechless

"Hellooooo?" Niall sings into the phone

"oi! Give me my phone!" I hear a boy with an Australian accent in the background.

"Hello" I finally say and I hear Nialls breath hitch

"Riley?" He whispers

"AHHA! Got it! Hello, this is Ashton speaking" Ashton must have grabbed the phone from Niall. I hear someone in the background talking to Niall "Oi you look like you've seen a ghost"

I quickly regain my composure

"Hi Ashton, this is Riley, from mad house publishing, I am calling to confirm your meeting with us Thursday at 5. Are you still coming?" I ask with nothing but professionality lacing my voice but there is a tear running down my cheek and people on the subway are beginning to stare. I just want to go home.

"Uh yea, for sure. Wait, are you THE Riley?" He asks

"Im not sure what you mean" I say knowing exactly what he meant

"I mean... woah Niall what are you... " I hear his voice get distant and it replaced by that Irish one I love so much

"Riley, baby its really you?" Niall's voice is desperate

"Hey" Is all I can get out

I hear him sniffle like he's crying and then take a deep breath. The subway stops and I realize its my stop so I get up and walk towards the exit. I should hang up, but something is stopping me

"Riley, I love you. Please tell me that this is all a joke. Tell me that you dont love him. I need to hear it. I've been dying inside ever since the day you agreed to marry him" he said, full on crying and so am I

He said he loved me. I dont know how much more my heart can take

"Niall" I whisper

"Dont lie to me Ry" His voice shook

I have already broke his heart once, I dont want to do it again

"Niall, if there were another way... just know I would have taken it" Is all I say

"Do you love me?" He asked desperate

"Ni" I cant do this to him, not again. I could barely breathe last time

"I know you do. and if you do, there's always another way! Tell me what is happening and I will help you! Are you in danger?"

"N-no" I say even tho, I am I feel sometimes

"Did he hurt you?" He asks, this time with a deeper, more authoritative voice that seemed dangerous

"Niall I need to go. We cant do this" I say. My knees are about to give out as I unlock my apartment door and walk inside. I let my stuff drop to the floor and I sit on my couch and just stare off into nothing before he has time to respond I hang up and turn off my phone. The tears just fall with no mercy after that. I need him. I need to feel his arms around me. Im a fool for thinking I can do this. But I remind myself why and I contiue on. I throw my phone down and head to my room to change into something comfortable. I make a pot of tea and curl up on the couch. Char is halfway through her first song and I try to focus on my big sis. I pull out my tablet and lok up 5sos. I need to research them for Thursday. Its like the word is playing a sick trick on me. They are all really close to Niall I find out and I see a ton of photos of theirs. I throw down my tablet and I hear Char's voice address the audience.

"No all of you know that I have a little sista. She is my favorite human being on the planet and I wrote a song for her. Riley I know you're watching this from New York, and I cant wait to be there with ya tomorrow! This is for you kid."

I feel the lump rise in my throat as the music starts to play

When your tears are spent on your last pretense
And your tired eyes refuse to close and sleep in your defense.
When it's in your spine like you've walked for miles
And the only thing you want is just to be still for a while

If your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I'll be right beside you
I'll be right beside you

When you're overwhelmed and you've lost your breath
When the space between the things you know is blurry nonetheless.
When you try to speak but you make no sound
And the words you want are out of reach but they've never been so loud

If your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I'll be right beside you
I'll be right beside you

I will stay.
Nobody will break you,
Yeah.


Is she trying to kill me? Its so beautiful tho

Trust in me, trust in me.
Don't pull away
Trust in me, trust in me.
I'm just trying to keep this together,
Because I could do worse and you could do better

Tears are spent on your last pretense
And your tired eyes refuse to close and sleep in your defense.

If your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I'll be right beside you
Nobody will break you

If your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I'll be right beside you
Nobody will break you.

She smiles and winks at the screen. I cannot wait for tomorrow. I turn my phone on to send her a text and I have one message from Ashtons Phone

"I love you, this is not the end. x Niall"

One more tear rolls down my face. I hope he's right.

Notes

The web side is messing up so Im sorry for the typos! What do you think?! Dont forget to vote, subscribe and comment! The more that happens, the more I feel like updating! ;)

The song is by Marianas Trench. Listen to it. ITS UMAZIN!