When we got back from our weekend at Katie’s house, there was naturally an ‘almost end of semester’ party going on at the frat house. Unfortunately, Katie couldn’t make it because she had English homework she had to catch up on. “Okay, baby. Study hard, yeah?”

“Okay,” She smiled and pecked my lips. “I’ll try and make it if I can.” Katie promised and walked away and up to her dorm room. I watched to make sure she made it safe before running to my frat house and hiding away in my room. I opened a book just as there was a knock on the door.

“Come in!” I yelled. The door opened and I heard the music blaring downstairs.

“Come on, man. You’re missing the party!”

“Nah, man. I’m good. You go on.” I shrugged and turned the page.

“Oh, no. You’re coming downstairs with the rest of us.” I was pulled off the bed by one of my frat brothers and dragged downstairs.

“Come on, man. My girl’s not here.” I shook my head and tried to back off.

“And? You can find another good fuck.” He said and handed me a pint. I guess the news of Katie and I hadn’t really made it around campus. “And if not, at least have a pint or two.” I shrugged and sat at a table. Might as well.

Katie’s POV

I finished my English homework just before one in the morning and knowing Niall’s frat, they’d still be partying for another hour at least. I quickly changed into something more ‘party appropriate’ and walked with Autumn down to the frat house. “You should have seen my dad’s face when Brystol asked if we were going to have a baby.” We laughed as we told each other about the weekend we just had.

“I’m going to go find Harry.” She said as we walked up to the house. “Have fun!”

“You, too!” I smiled and grabbed a wine cooler before pulling out my phone.

Katie: I’m at the party :) where are you? Xx

I scanned the room and saw him. I smiled and began to walk towards him before stopping dead in my tracks. There was some other girl dancing with him. Not just dancing with him, but her arms were wrapped around his neck, her breasts were pressing against his chest, and she was grinding on him. I felt the anger bubbling inside of me as I tossed my drink onto the floor and ran out.

How could I have been so fucking stupid? A boy like Niall never could fall in love. Not for real. Not without wanting something more. But why would he fake it if he was already getting it?

Tears burned my eyes as I ran towards my dorm building, knocking into nearly everyone I ran past. “Sorry,” I would apologize in a mumble until I made it into my room. I slammed the door shut and slid down onto the floor, burying my face in my hands and completely breaking down.

Niall: Just went to my room. Meet me up there, yeah? Love you. Xx

I threw my phone across the room, surely breaking it, and pulling my knees to my chest.

Niall’s POV

The girl threw her arms around my neck and started grinding against me. No matter what I did, I couldn’t push her away. Finally when I got out of her death hold I leaned over. “Look, babe, I’m sure you’re great, but I’ve kinda got a girlfriend. Sorry.”

“Oh please. You’re Niall Horan. You don’t get anything but booty calls.” She purred in my ear.

“Seriously.” I said and backed up as she went to kiss me. “I can’t.” I walked off and shoved my hands in my pocket, feeling for my phone.

Katie: I’m at the party :) where are you? Xx

Niall: Just went to my room. Meet me up there, yeah? Love you. Xx

I lied back on my bed and waited for my bedroom door to open and have Katie crawl in bed next to me.

An hour later, I texted her again.

Niall: Princess? Where are you? :(

Two hours later, I called her and got her voicemail.

Three hours later, I fell asleep still hoping to see her smiling face come through the door.

Katie’s POV

I woke up the next morning to the sound of my phone alarm and jumped off the bed to retrieve it. I was surprised to find it perfectly fine. Not a single scratch on it. I turned the alarm off and checked my messages. One from Niall, two from Autumn, and one from my mum. I stuffed my phone under my pillow and rolled back over. I didn’t feel like going to classes today. It would only be the first time in the entire semester. I would just get my work from someone else.

~*~

Niall: You weren’t in any of our classes today… are you not feeling well?

Niall: At least let me know you’re alive.

Niall: Princess?

Niall: If you don’t text me back, I’m coming to your room. I’m worried about you.

Katie: I’m alive.

Niall: Good :) Are you okay?

I didn’t answer. How do you say “No, I saw you dancing with that girl at the party and now I’m fucking heartbroken” without sounding upset? I curled up under the blankets and only woke back up when there was a faint knock on the door. “Katie? Open up, it’s Autumn.” I sighed and jumped out of bed to unlock the door.

“What?” I asked and got back under the warm covers.

“Niall’s really worried about you. What’s going on?”

“I saw him dancing with another girl last night, Autumn… not just dancing. Grinding on her.” My throat got thick as her jaw dropped. “How could I have been so stupid?”

“You’re not stupid, Katie.” She comforted and climbed up onto the bed to sit next to me. “He’s the stupid one for doing that to you.” I looked up and saw Niall walking into your room.

“Hey, princess.” He half smiled. Autumn jumped off the bed and walked out of the room to give us some privacy, giving Niall the death glare until she shut the door. “How are you feeling?” Niall went to rest a hand on my cheek but I turned my back to him.

“Like shit.” I didn’t want him to see me cry over him. It would easily be the biggest mistake of my life.

“What’s wrong?”

“Niall, I saw you last night dancing with that girl.” I said with a sigh, trying to keep it together.

“Katie, that’s not what it seems—“

“Yeah, right Niall.” I hugged onto my pillow. “Look, I know you and it’s hard to break old habits, so I’m just gonna let you go.” I squeezed my eyes shut as tears threatened to spill over.

“Katie…”

“Just go Niall. We’re done.”

“Katie! I swear it’s not what it looked like at all! She was dancing on me! I pushed her away!” I didn’t answer. If I opened my mouth, I would lose it. My heart was shattering. “Baby, please.” I could hear the pleading in his voice, and I couldn’t turn around to face him without falling into his arms again.

“So much for treating me like gold, eh?” Silence. “Just go.” I said barely above a whisper. I heard Niall sniff before I could hear his feet hitting the ground at a slow steady beat. I looked over to see him wipe under his eyes just before he shut the door.

Niall’s POV

“So much for treating me like gold, eh?” That one stung a bit. “Just go.” Katie whispered. I fought the urge to beg. This was what she wanted… I sniffed as I began to walk out the door, tears slowly slipping down my face. I shut the door and sat against it from outside of Katie’s room. Why didn’t she believe me? I rested my head against the door and squeezed my eyes shut. My heart felt like it was turning to dust. How could she do that? Without any warning? I barely got two weeks in with her…

I looked up as I heard a pair of feet stop next to me and saw Autumn’s judging eyes. “You too, huh?”

“And to think I started to like you.” She groaned and got down to eye level with me. “If it wouldn’t hurt Katie, you would have been dead the second you walked into her room. How the hell could you do that to—wait, why are you crying?”

“It wasn’t what it seemed.” I sighed and wiped my eyes. “This girl practically attacked me on the dance floor last night. The alcohol was so strong on her… anyway, I pushed her away.” I swallowed the lump in my throat and looked over at Autumn. “I don’t expect you to believe me.” I stood up and wiped my jeans off. “I know you’ve never really liked me.” I shoved my hands into my pockets and began to walk off.

“Hey, Horan.” I turned around. “If what you’re saying is true, then you’re gonna have to work your ass off to get her back.” I nodded and made my way back to the house. I needed a plan, and I needed one now.

Notes

Awe :( sad break-up.
Always walking in at the wrong time... sigh.
Hope you're liking it! :D
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