They Don't Know About Us

Jillian's POV

I looked at Liam and then back at Niall as he started to process everything I just told him. He looked like he wanted to cry, like he wanted to beat someone up, like he wanted to take my pain away. "Niall, say something, please." I whispered out. He shook his head and pulled me in for one of his famous Horan hugs. "I don't want you to feel any pity for me, that's the past, and I'm just trying to live the present." He nodded and smiled at me. I heard a loud knock at the door which startled me.

"I'll get that." Liam stood up and walked towards the door. "Great." I heard him mumble as he opened the door.

"What the hell is wrong with Louis?" Harry's hard tone erupted the whole apartment. "Why'd you punch him?" Liam rolled his eyes.

"Why? Because he doesn't know when to shut the hell up that's why." Liam spoke softly.

"Hey, how about we go out t' the balcony?" Niall spoke. I nodded and got up moving myself outside. "So, do you like Liam?" His eyebrows danced around.

"Oh shut it." I smiled and looked down. "He's a nice guy yes, but I've caused him to many problems already." Niall rolled his eyes.

"You do know Liam would walk into a wall for you right? Hell, I've never seen the boy this much into a girl." Niall smirked. "I don't blame him though, you're an amazing one." I smiled.

"Thanks Niall. I know I've known you for such a small amount of time but, I feel like you can become my bestfriend. Something I haven't had in years." Niall smiled big exposing his braced filled teeth.

"I'll make you proud." I let out a small giggle before I heard a loud crash inside.

"What was that?" My smile faded and Niall opened the door.

"This girl has turned you into a fucking prick Liam!" I heard another crash and I jumped behind Niall as he walked into the living room.

"Guys, stop it!" Niall ran over to pull Harry off of Liam.

"You're such a prick!" Harry's bloody mouth spat out to Liam whose nose was bleeding unstoppable. I ran towards him and kneeled down to examine it. "I hope you're happy Jillian." He mocked. "You've changed this bastard." He spat blood on the carpet out before shoving Niall away and storming out the door.

"Liam, you need to stop." I began but he shook his head.

"Stop? They're saying awful things about you, there's no way I'm going to let them do that." I shook my head and sighed.

"They're your best friends Liam." He shrugged and held his nose. "Let's get that cleaned up, yeah?" He nodded.

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Liam's POV

I was sitting on the couch with my arm wrapped around a sleeping Jillian. watching some random show on MTV when I heard some big news.

"Has singer Liam Payne crossed the line? Louis Tomlinson's tweet says he has. Louis tweeted earlier today: 'The nerve of some people, changing for a girl? You're dead to me Liam.' Is this a joke or is it something serious? Tune in tonight to hear more." The host spoke before I turned off the TV.

"What's going to happen to the band?" Niall spoke. Niall was the one in the band that wanted everything to be okay and as much as I want to say everything will be fine, I know it won't.

"I don't know Niall." I sighed. "We just have to take it day by day, it'll blow over. I promise." I gave him a weak smile before he looked at his phone.

"I should get going." He got up. "Can you tell her to call em tomorrow?" I nodded and he left. I sat in silence just thinking about what I've done. I knew it wasn't right but I wanted them to stop talking bad about Jillian, and I just couldn't blurt out her secrets. I picked up my phone and dialed Louis number. I knew I wouldn't get an answer but I thought maybe a voicemail will help.

"Hey Louis, look, I'm sorry. I'm way out of hand, I realize that. But both you and Harry need to stay out of Jillian's business. You guys know nothing she's been through. I know, I came to you all mad but I got over it, and it's time for you to get over this. For the sake of the band." I hung up and looked at Jillian who was awake now. "Hey." I smiled.

"I should really get going Liam, I get that you're concerned about me but I can't interfere in your life right now." I shook my head.

"Nonsense. You can stay here as long as you want. I have a spare bed." I smiled and she sighed.

"I don't have any extra close." She said.

"You can borrow something of mine." She gave in knowing I wasn't letting her out of my apartment.

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Jillian's POV

I woke up early in the morning and snuck out of Liam's apartment. I knew if I waited any longer he'd beg me to stay. I went to my apartment and looked myself in the mirror, I looked like shit. My phone buzzed clarifying that I had a new text. I looked at it and it was my manager.

Jillian, meet me at the Teen Vogue office, we got some business to talk about.

I sighed knowing business meant something completely different than what it was. I quickly got changed and headed to the office. I was greeted by an angry manager and two angry boys, Louis and Harry. "Jillian, it's nice of you to join us." I nodded and sat across from the angry boys.

"What's this about?" I asked her.

"These boys have came to me saying you've been getting close to a certain someone in their band." I smiled. "And they don't want you anywhere near him." My smile faded.

"With all due concern, I don't think they can do anything about it." She shook her head.

"Obviously they can. They've filled a restraining order against you. They don't want you anywhere near the band. And if you are, you're getting dropped from this label and you will be going to jail." She said with a flat tone.