Liam’s POV
The next morning I was at the avenue we had to perform that day. I wasn’t looking forward to seeing Niall only because I knew I’d knock the shit out of him. Some friend he is, takes the one girl that means the most to you. I walked into the dressing room to see a much stressed Zayn. “You alright mate?” He nodded and took out a cigarette. I sighed and placed my hand over his to deny him access of smoking. “What’s going on with you Zayn?” He shrugged and nudged my hand off.

“I just want to smoke, let me be Liam.” Zayn tugged the white cigarette in his parted lips and got a lighter.

“You’re killing yourself Zayn.” He shrugged and I took the lighter from him. “I’m not gonna let you kill yourself. Tell me what the hell is wrong with you.” I crossed my arms and he sighed.

“I don’t know man, I just, I’m tired of this shit. The band is constantly fighting, I’m alone and Niall, hell I haven’t hung out with him in weeks.” He sat down. “I wanna leave the band.” He looked at me and I sighed sitting next to him.

“Don’t Zayn, this band needs you. We may not act like it at times but we do. You’re the powerful link.” I sighed. “I know this is hard. Hell I just found out Niall is dating Jillian.” I shake my head. “And as much as fun as it would be to kick his ass I’m not doing it, you know why?” He shook his head. “Because I’m tired of the fighting too. Look Zayn, I know, it’s tough, but look how far we’ve gotten.” He nodded.

“Thanks Liam.” He gave me a hug and smiled tossing the box of cigarettes in the trash bin. The door opened and Niall came in.

“I need to talk to you.” He said lowly. I looked at Zayn and he shook his head before getting up.

“Don’t do anything you’ll regret boys.” Zayn walked out and shut the door.

“What?” I growled out.

“Look, what you heard yesterday it wasn’t true.” He started and I laughed.

“Yeah, okay Niall. Look I was your friend when things got though, I stood up for you and this, this is how you repay m-“ He cut me off.

“Liam! I’m gay!” He looked down rubbing his face with his left hand. I looked at him completely frozen in my position. “I’m not dating Jillian; she was just trying to cover it up for me.” He started sobbing. I sighed and wrapped him in my arms.

“There’s nothing wrong with being gay Niall.” He sobbed into my shoulder. “I just wish you wouldn’t have made me believe you and Jillian were going out.” I chuckled.

“She misses you Liam.” He pulled back and wiped his tears. “You shouldn’t have lied to her. She doesn’t even care anymore; she wants you back she just doesn’t wanna cave in too quick.” I looked at him. “Give her time.” I nodded and gave him a quick hug.

“Thank you Niall, do you plan on telling the other boys?” He nodded.

“I just don’t know how.” He looked down.

“Hey, I accepted you and so will the rest of them. Trust me.” I smiled and patted his back. The door knocked

“Come in.” Niall spoke. To my surprise Jillian walked in.

“Oh I’m sorr- wait, why are you crying Niall?” She looked at me fire burning through her eyes. “What did you do?” She shoved me and Niall grabbed her wrist.

“I told him, that’s all.” He smiled and she backed away. “I’m going to give you two sometime for yourselves.” Niall looked at her. “Talk to him.” He walked out of the room and she looked at me.

“Can we talk?” I asked lowly. She nodded not saying a word. “I miss you Jillian. Why can’t you just forgive me?” Tears started to build in my eyes.

“I don’t wanna be that girl Liam, I’m not going to forgive you easily for lying to me.” She spoke so softly.

“Just give me another chance, please.” I reached for her hand but she pulled it back.

“I’m sorry Liam.” She got up. “I love you, I do. But I wish you wouldn’t have lied to me.” She walked out of the room leaving me in tears.
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Jillian’s POV

I walked out of the room and stepped outside to find Zayn smoking. I wiped my tears and went to his side.

“Can I have one?” He looked over at me and blew smoke out of his mouth straight to my face.

“You smoke?” He pulled out his cigarette pack.

“I used to.” He handed me one and I put it between my lips. “Lighter?” He turned it on hovering it over my cigarette. Once it was lit I inhaled the thick smoke into my mouth letting in linger and passing some into my body and threw my lungs. In an instant I had relaxed. I released the smoke and continued the steps.

“So you’re dating Niall now?” Zayn blew some smoke out of his mouth. “Are you gonna date me next week?” He chuckled and brought the cigarette back to his lips.

“It’s not even like that.” I inhaled another puff of smoke. “You’ll find out the truth soon Zayn.” I look over at him. “What’s been going on with you?” I threw the smoke to the floor and crushed it.

“Nothing.” He shook his head. “Just shit. Perrie broke up with me, the guys are always fighting, and I miss home.” He admitted. “I miss my mum and my sisters, all my friends.” He threw his smoke to the floor. “I love this, I love performing for the fans but not being able to see my family is really killing me.” He looked down and I sighed wrapping my arms around his waist. He wrapped his arms around me resting his head on top of mine due to the height difference.

“You’ll see them soon Zayn, you gotta stay strong. You gotta stop smoking.” I frowned.

“No promises.” He whispered.