Don't Forget Where You Belong

Niall's P.O.V.

"Get off mate!" Louis swats Liams hand away who is trying to fix his messed up tie

"It looks like shit, hold still and let me" Liam starts but is interrupted

"No! I can do it!" Louis growls and pulls the tie off and starts all over again

"You're hopeless" Liam laughs, shaking his head and walks away to the other side of the room.

We are all in the grooms chambers, getting ready for the wedding. Its been a pretty hectic day so far. I still havent seen Riley, but the possibility of seeing her, talking to her, touching her...

It sends me.

Zayn is pacing back and forth. All the rest of the guys seem distracted, so I make my way over to him and pat him on the shoulder

"Almost time bro, how ya feeling?" I say earning a chuckle

"I feel like Im about to pass out" He says shaking his head

"Awe dont be nervous. You go on stage all the time. This is nothin!"

"I know mate, but not to marry the most amazing girl in the world" He says making me smile

"Its going to be great Zayn, no stress" I say to him. He stops pacing and takes a deep breath

"Ever just feel like you cant breathe until someone enters the room. Like there is literally something constricting your lungs and until you look into their eyes, you dont get the right amount of oxygen? " He said. Was he seriously asking me this?

I think about it... Lately I feel like I can never breathe

"I dunno mate" I say shrugging

"One day you will, and when it comes, you will know it. You'll tell me I was right" He smiles

"This is going to be the best day of your life brotha" Harry says smiling at Zayn and clapping him on the back "Time to head out there guys" He adds on

We all grab out suit coats and head to the main auditorium. When i walk out Im met by a pair of gorgeous blue eyes and I stop dead in my tracks.

Riley

I feel my lungs fill. I can breathe in deeper than I have all week. I give her a nod and half smile.

"There it is mate, you can breathe better cant ya" Zayn smiles at me as he passes. I know he's right , but I cant look away from her.

She returns it. We share this moment for as long as possible.

A taller figure stands beside her and yanks her chin to meet his gaze. His hand was rough on her, and you could tell it hurt by the way she squinted

What the hell, dont touch her like that you prick! I

I see that its Chase. I hate that guy. It takes everything not to pummel him right now

He drags Riley away into the chapel. She doesnt look happy. I need to talk to her... right now.

"Harry, how long till this starts?" I ask

"we've got 10 minutes, whats up?" He responds

"can you get Charlotte to go get Riley and bring her back here. I need to talk to her" I say hushed and quickly

Harry looks at me knowingly and nods "On it man"

This is it. Im gonna tell her how much I need her. I cant wait another second.


Riley's P.O.V.

Man Niall looked good. Im glad he's better after what happened. My chin still hurt from the way that Chase held it. He's been getting more aggressive lately. I wish I could just walk away. I feel so trapped.

"I dont want you anywhere near that blond kid" Chase says next to me

"Who? Niall?" I ask confused

"Yeah him. I see the way he looks at you. You should tell him to leave you alone, or I will"

No I dont want to, I cant.... He needs to just think that Im not talking to Niall...

"If he approaches me, I'll tell him to beat it" I say to Chase

this earns a smile from him as he places his hand on my knee. It makes my skin crawl when he touches me.

"Hey little sis!" Char comes up to our seats and greets us "Chase" She says coldly. She hates this guy. If only she knew

I smile at her and so does Chase... in his fake way

"Hey Char. What's up? Where is Harry?" I ask looking for her boy toy

"Oh he's around. I actually need your help. Perrie needs help with her dress in the bathroom and we've also got to get the music started" She said hurridley

"Oh great! I'll help for sure. You mind?" I say to Chase

"Of course he doesnt mind" Char says grabbing my hand and swatting away his from my leg "she'll be back before you know it" She says to CHase and drags me away. I sigh out in reliefe

Charlotte pulls me into the hallway and past the bathrooms

"Oi, I thought we were going in there to help Perrie" I say confused

"There has been a slight change in plans" Charlotte says

"In the last 5 seconds you've changed plans?" I ask confused as we approach the coat closet.

"Yes, now get in there and have a chat" She says opening up the door.

Im so lost.

"You'll understand now go." Charlotte pushes me into the room and closes the door. There is a dim light and I look around all the coats that are hung along the wall all the way up to the ceiling.

I see a figure standing there, and was almost scared until a familiar irish accent invaded my thoughts

"Hello Riley" Niall said keeping his voice low.

"hey" I squeaked.

What's going on?" I asked as he took a step closer. The dim light lit his face enough to show me that he was really nervous

"I needed to talk to you. I needed to get you away from... him" He said the last word like it tasted really bitter in his mouth

I just stood there. I dont know why, but I froze up. Being this close to Niall, alone, made me nervous, and to make matters worse, he took a few steps towards me, shortening the distance. We are about arms length.

I let out a deep breath as his hands take my shoulders and pull me in to hug him. I immediately hug back.

"Riley this feels so right" He whispers...

I feel so overwhelmed. I want him so bad. I know that Im safe in his arms.

"I know" I whisper back. I feel his body stiffen a little as he pulls back. He looks confused

"Then why are you with him?" He asks me seriously

I decide that he should know. I haven't told anyone from embarrassment, and didn't want them to go to Foster out of protectiveness, but Niall. He deserves to know. I need him to know.

"Because I have to..." i say quietly, knowing he's going to want a better explanation.

"Im confused Ry..." he says searching my face

His hands are now on my hips holding tight, like his life depends on what I say next. I dont want to hurt him. I rest my hand on his chest and breathe in deep.

"You know that the job I have with Foster and MadHouse is my dream job dont you?" I ask I want him to understand where I'm coming from

"Mmhmm" He nods waiting for me to explain more

I continue with another question

"And you know that with some jobs, there are certain sacrifices that need to be made in order to maintain the job..." I continue looking into his eyes searching for something...

"Yeah, but what does dating Chase have to do with your job babe?" He asks still lost a little

I love it when he calls me babe, but I dont let that distract me

"Because Foster has been trying to get a hold of Chases father for forever about some business crap. He said that me dating Chase was our best chance of getting a meeting, and saving the company. I told him that I just wanted to be his friend, but Chase wont go for that... I think he knows, but doesnt care. Every thing with him is a business transaction." I say knowing how bitter I sound.

"Oh... I see" Niall says looking down

"Yeah" I say back, feeling just as defeated as he looks " Wish there was something I could do..." I say

"Do you have feelings for him?" Niall asks weakly, but still holding tight to my hips and pulling me a little closer.

"No Niall, there's only one person I have feelings for..." I say looking down and the decreasing space between us.

"Who?" He asks, I can feel his breath on my face now

"You know who" I tell him looking up meeting his gaze. His eyes are searching mine. He looks relieved, and all of a sudden no defeat whatsoever.

He looks like he's got an idea, and is full of hope

"Niall..." I whisper as he connects his forehead to mine

"Riley, I have feelings for you too... I care about you so much, i need you" He says closing his eyes.

"I wish there was a way..." I start to say but he interrupts me

"There is, we can be together, in secret for now. No one has to know Ry." He says hurriedly. "And once the whole thing with Chase is over, we can be together in the open"

I take in his words. A secret relationship... Niall wants to be with me. I feel so happy and scared all at the same time.

"Niall, if Chase finds out..."

"He wont, we can do this Riley, please, I need you" Niall shifts on his feet but keeps his forehead on mine and his hands firmly on my hips.

"Please babe" He whispers again

I need him too. I want his so bad. Niall is pouring out his heart and Im just standing here. I need to tell him yes.

No, I cant, what if Foster and Chase find out. I could be fired... Chase might get angry... I dont want to see him angry...

But the way Niall feels right now, the way he's holding me... the words he's saying... I want this


"Ok" I whisper meeting his worried eyes

His face lifts majorly

"Yeah?!" He says happily

"I need you just as bad Niall. Yes" I say. Before I know it his lips are on mine

Niall kisses me so sweet and wraps me in his arms while he does. I let my arms wrap around his neck and kiss him deeply back. Its the same fireworks it was when we kissed New Years Eve.

"You just made me so happy, you have no idea" He mumbles against my lips

"I think I might have a little idea of how you feel" I giggle and let him kiss me again.

Its deeper this time but slower. Niall lets one hand move up my back and into my hair.

"baby you feel..." he whispers

*KNOCK KNOCK*

Just then the door flies open and we jump apart. Charlotte has the worst timing ever

"I hate to break this up, but we really do need you now Ry, and Niall the guys are waiting" She says apologetically

"Ok we're coming." I say a little breathless

"Do you think she saw us?" Niall says

"No, but she will figure it out. Its ok, she hates Chase" I say

"well that makes two of us" niall snickers and grabs my hand

"One last kiss love" He says wrapping me in his arms and kissing me one more time

"Niall I we have to go" I say pulling away

"Ok" kiss "lets" kiss "go" kiss

He keeps kissing me. He looks so happy, it matches my own joy that I feel. For the first time in since New Years, I feel like I can breathe again.

"Ok, lets go" He whispers against my lips

I laugh at him and we start to walk.

Niall lets his hand softly graze my lower back when we round the corner sending shivers down my spine. But I dont make a move because people are now in sight.

I start to head to the sound booth and Niall has to go the other way. He rubs my back slightly and whispers in my ear

"I'll catch you later babe" He winks at me and walks toward the guys. I cant help but have the biggest grin on my face as I walk to the booth.

Niall is mine.

Notes

AWE NIALEY!