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Don't Forget Where You Belong

Rise and Shine

Riley's P.O.V.

*2 Weeks Later*

"Cheers" Chase hold his glass of Champaign up motioning for me to do the same. Winking at me and taking a sip

I dont know why, but it's annoying that he does it so often. Almost every night we are out at some new, swanky, expensive, overdone, gaudy, overpriced restaurant. Need anymore adjectives? I have plenty.

Plus Champaign gives me a head ache and thats all Chase will let me drink.

I take a sip, so as not to offend his highness, and try not to grimace at the taste. This one is worst than last nights... or was that wednesdays? Im getting my nights confused.

"So!" Chase says taking me out of my own little world "I was thinking we could go away this weekend. Just you and me?" He says taking a bite to eat. Its not a question, more of a demand. Thats how Chase is. If he wants it, he gets it.

But the wedding is this weekend. Perrie moved it back because of all the excitement from me getting kidnapped.

There was also that little part where Niall disappeared afterward for a few days...

Niall.

My heart thuds in my chest remembering how worried I was when Charlotte called to tell me that they couldnt find him and if I had any idea. The last I saw him was when I was being held by Chase. He looked so hurt when I didnt do anything to push Chase away... but I couldnt! Foster was right there...

His blue eyes turned gray as he turned and walked away. Ever have one of those moments you wish you could turn back time and change? If I could, I would have pushed Chase away and run right into Niall's arms. Thats what his arms feel like. Warm, safe and comfortable, like home does. Whereas Chases arms feel more like bars, and chains. Locking me away in this eternal prison.

The way that Niall hugged me after I had been rescued. The ways his eyes looked into mine. I was speechless almost. His lips... so close to touching mine.

"What do you think?" Chase ripped me out of my day dream

"Umm, well its Perrie's wedding this weekend. I kinda have to be there. Im helping with the music." I say timidly. The last time I stood up to him, or tried to go against his plan, he raised his hand to me. He stopped himself, and apologized... insincerely might I add . I wish Foster would give me the go head to free myself from this tool. haha. that word makes me giggle. Thats what Char called him. She thinks Im crazy for going for him, especially with Niall wanting to be with me.

I havent told her what Foster is making me do. She would blow up on him. I cant have her fight my battles for me all the time. I need to make my own decisions. Put on my big kid pants. I really just hope I made the right one.

"Oh I forgot you had that thing to go to. Well, you dont have to ask me darling, I'd love to be your date"

I wasnt going to ask

"Sounds good" I say timidly, taking a small bite from my plate. This food is disgusting.

I dont want him to go to the Wedding with me. It will be a disaster. I dont want to rub this in Niall's face

I get butterflies just knowing Im going to see him in a few days.

I wonder if he's thinking about me too...

Niall's P.O.V.

"Rise and Shine cup cake!" Louis shrill voices calls from the side of my bed

I groan and pull my blanket closer to me and roll over, trying to distance myself from Lou. My head is killin me.

"Oh no you dont" Louis says and rips the covers off me before I could get a better hold. The cold air hit me like a thousand knives. I keep it freezing in my room. I like it that way, but only if I have a heavy blanket or someone to snuggle with to keep warm...

I dont want to snuggle anyone but her.

I sit up and rub my eyes. I open them and try to adjust to the light, but it hurts too damn much.

"Ok, lets get you up and out the door. We've got tuxes to try on for the wedding. Or did you forget that one of your best mates is getting married soon?" Louis "Sassasarous Rex" Tomlinson is standing with his hands on his hips looking at me all pissed.

"Im sorry. Ive just been..." I start to say but only to be cut off by Harry walking into the room

"Moping over a girl, when you should be fighting for her" He says throwing me a towel

"Im not moping, and I cant fight for her. She doesnt want me to. She chose that douch" I say grumpily... okay maybe I was moping a little.

"Yeah, I've been talking to Char lately. I dont know if she really had a choice in the matter. You need to stop doing whatever this is, and show up to that wedding and show Riley what she means to you, cause this is getting you no where!" Harry says. He gives me a little hope. After all, Charlotte is really close with Riley. She would know right?

"What do you mean she doesnt have a choice?" I ask a little concerned for the her

"I dunno mate, just a gut feeling that Char has" He says and changes the subject "Get in the shower Nialler, we leave in 20"

His phone starts to buzz and he pulls it out of his pocket. Harry smiles like a lunatic and answers
"hey baby" He says low walking out of the room

All the guys have their girl. I thought I finally found one that made me want all that gushy, romantic crap, only to find out she's taken.

Is harry right? Should I fight for her?

I think to myself

"You really should think about doing something to win her over, Its worth a shot right?" Louis asks sitting on the edge of the dresser

Of course she's worth everything

"yea, it is worth it. I just dunno how" I say trying to think about it a little more

"Well, taking a shower first will help, I guarantee it." Louis sinkers

I smell myself, not really believeing it

"Trust me mate. Shower first, then show up at that wedding and ask her to dance. Easy as pie" He says with so much confidence its infectious

"I want to, but what if she comes with him?" I ask. I dont want to cause Drama at the wedding. I hate drama

"Leave that up to me" Louis says smiling mischeviously

and for the first time in what feels like 1000 years.

I smile