Katie’s POV

Midterms were finally over and everyone had a few days for a break, which meant nonstop parties for most people; including myself. After every party, came a night with Niall that was better than the last.

“Autumn’s getting annoyed with me.” I sighed as Niall and I were in his room playing FIFA one day.

“Why?” He asked and nearly jumped out of his seat to make a goal.

“Because I’ve cancelled on her a few times this week.” I shrugged and blocked the ball.

“Aww, to hang out with me?” I nodded. “How special I must be.”

“Eh,” I shrugged and stuck my tongue out at him. “Well speak of the devil,” I smiled and answered my phone. “Hey chicka, what’s up?”

“We’ve got lunch plans in an hour.” Then the line went dead.

“I’ve got lunch plans.” I said and quit the game before grabbing my clothes and jumping into his shower. I let the water roll down my back, washing the dirt and sweat away. As soon as I was out of the shower, Niall was in the bathroom waiting for me.

“You could not go to lunch…” He smiled at me.

“I can’t cancel on her again.” I shrugged and wrapped a towel around me. Niall tugged on my hand and pulled me closer to him. “No, Ni.” I said and walked away from him, only to have my towel pulled off. “Niall!” I laughed and grabbed another one.

“Whoops.” He smirked. I rolled my eyes and kicked him out of the bathroom so I could get ready. I rushed into my clothes, not even paying attention to what I put on, and walked out of the bathroom as I pulled my hair up into a messy bun. “You’ve never looked sexier.” Niall smirked. I looked down at my sweat pants and t-shirt and flipped him the bird. “Time and place, babe.” I rolled my eyes and grabbed my purse.

“Be back later!” I called back as I snuck out of the frat house and met Autumn for lunch. “Hey!” I smiled and went to hug her, but she crossed her arms. “Or not… what’s wrong?”

“Katie, you’ve blown me off three times this week.”

“I know, and I’m sorry but—“

“But nothing!” I followed her as she walked to the table where her food was sitting. “Look, Katie, I don’t want to say this, but I’m going to have to…” I sat back and waited. “If you don’t stop seeing him, you can forget about being my friend.” I looked at her with shock written on my face.

“Are you giving me an ultimatum?” She nodded apologetically. “So either way, I’m losing one of my best friends.” I crossed my arms as Autumn waited.

“It’s me or him…” I shook my head.

“I can’t believe you’re doing this.”

“So…?”

“So…” I took a deep breath. “I guess you’re going to have to find another roommate.” I got up from the table.

“So just like that? You’re no longer my friend.” I turned to face her.

“You’re the one who’s making me choose.” I shrugged. “I can’t have both if it’s up to you, so yes. I’m choosing him.” I turned away and ran out. I had just lost my best friend.

“Hey, Katie.” Harry smiled at me. I barely waved back before feeling a lump form in my throat. “Are you okay?”

“No,” I shook my head and felt tears spill over my eyes. “Sorry,” I said and ran back to Niall’s frat house, pounding on his bedroom door.

Niall’s POV

I heard a banging on my bedroom door and I woke with a start from my nap. “Niall I know you’re here, dickhead. Open up!” I groaned as Katie’s voice ran through my room. I opened the door, making sure to give her my ‘go-to-hell’ look, but as soon as I saw her tear-streaked face, I was full of concern.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, and all she did was wrap her arms around me and cry. “Shh, it’s okay, Katie.” I promised and buried his face into my hair before walking her into my room before sitting her down on the bed. “Katie, what’s wrong?” I asked again and tightened my arms around her.

“She… she made me choose.” She said, choking back sobs.

“Who made you choose what?” I asked, genuinely confused.

“Autumn made me choose between you and her.” My body stiffened. I knew she would have chosen Autumn over me. She’s known Autumn years more than she’s known me. “I just lost my best friend, Niall.” She whispered, taking me by surprise. “I know it was my choice, but you would have never made me choose, so that’s why I chose you.” She buried her face into my chest. I felt my heart flutter and I tightened my arms around her.

“It’ll be okay, princess.” I promised.

Autumn’s POV

“Why is Katie so upset, babe?” I heard Harry asked as he entered the room. I quickly wiped my face and turned to face the wall next to my bed. “Babe?” I shook my head. “Autumn, baby, what’s wrong?”

“I made her choose.” I shrugged.

“What?”

“Katie. I made her choose; me or Niall.” I took in a deep breath as the lump in my throat formed. “She chose Niall.”

“Oh, babe.” Harry said and sat on the bed, pulling me into his lap. “I’m sorry… I’m so, so sorry.” Sobs ripped through my chest. How could she do that to me? I was her best friend; I’ve known her the longest, and yet she dumps me like I’m nothing. Harry’s arms tightened around me as I cried.

“How could she do that to me?” I thought out loud.

“Shh, baby. It’s okay.” Harry promised and held me tightly. This had to be the worst day ever.

Katie’s POV

Two weeks. I hadn’t spoken to my best friend in two days. I went back to our dorm to move into a different room when she was in classes and had Niall’s help. I moved into a single’s room because no one was taking in roommates, and it was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. When my room was all set up, Niall and I admired our handy work. “I think it looks sexy.” Niall said and propped his elbow on my shoulder as he looked at the fairy lights. “They’re like mood lights.” He said and turned the main lights off.

“Not now, Niall.” I said and walked across the room from him. “I’m not in the mood.”

“Not in the mood?” He asked and walked over to me.

“Yes. I’m not in the mood.” I sighed. “I haven’t talked to Autumn in two weeks.” I turned to face him. “And while I don’t regret choosing you, I do miss her. She was one of my best friends.”

“Who was your other?”

“You.” I shrugged and sat on my bed. “Can you help me move this up some?” I asked. Niall smirked and nodded.

“I got it, babe.” He said and went under the bed, lifting it up with ease. I bit my bottom lip as his arm and back muscles flexed underneath the weight of my bed. He set it on the frame and walked out from under the bed. “There good?”

“Perfect.” I smiled and jumped up. “Thanks mate.” I looked at my phone, hoping to see a text from Autumn, but sadly, no luck.

“Just text her first.” Niall said as he climbed up on the bed next to me.

“No!” I looked at him appalled. “She’s the one who told me to choose. She’s the one who—“

“Katie… you have to make the first move. You know how stubborn Autumn is.”

“You should know how stubborn I am.” We stood there in silence for a few minutes. “Dammit.” I groaned and walked out of the room and over to Autumn’s. I took a minute before knocking on the door.

“Hey Ha—oh.” Autumn stood at her door with her arms crossed. “What do you want?”

“Can we stop being mad at each other?” I asked awkwardly. “I miss my weird, horror obsessed friend… and I’m dying to watch a scary movie!” I prayed she would give me a forgiving smile and say everything was okay.

“What about Niall?” She asked coldly.

“Look, Autumn, I love you and you’re my best friend, but he’s one of my best friend’s too. You can’t make me choose between the two of you. I love you, but I won’t choose.” She pursed her lips. “If you don’t want me to be your friend if I don’t choose, then we must not be meant to be friends.” I waited for her answer, and when a minute passed, I finally gave up and walked back over to my room.

“Hey, Boo!” I smiled as I heard my best friend use our old nickname for each other. “Get your ass in here. We’re watching The Shining!” I smiled and ran back over to her and hugged her.

“I’ve missed you!” I laughed. “Now, I’m going to get rid of Niall.” I skipped to my room and leaned against the doorframe. “You. Out.” I smiled.

“You’re welcome, princess.” He whispered in my ear as he passed by me and kissed my cheek. A shiver ran down my spine and I went back over to Autumn’s room.

Notes

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