Still the One
Chapter Nine
Part Three

What do you mean it’s going to go downhill from here, Mom?
I mean it takes time to get used to the ability to talk to the dead.
I can—
Yes, you can. Andrew, honey, this is going to be hard for you but you can get through it. I can only give you one piece of advice.
What? Mom… what can you tell me?
Trust the blonde one…
My eyes opened and pain still pounded in my head. I was dizzy and very thirsty.
“Andrew? Guys, she’s awake!” Louis exclaimed and I moaned.
“Lou, please no shouting,” I said and he nodded.
“Sorry, love,” he said and I tried to smile, but failed do to the terrible pain in my head and eyes.
“You look hurt,” Niall said and I nodded. The nod sent a shooting pain down my spine.
“Just a tad,” I said and Niall sighed.
“Guys, can I have a moment alone with Andrew?” he asked.
“I actually need to talk to her first,” Harry said. “Niall you can have her right after me, it’s just important.”
All the guys and Maggie left, as Harry sat down on the edge of the couch where I was laying.
“Andrew, I know this is probably a really bad time and I know I probably seem like a jerk right now, but I need to break up with you. It’s just—“
“There’s another girl and we have nothing in common?” I asked and Harry laughed.
“It’s a good thing you are an understanding person that makes every awkward situation kind of funny,” he said and I managed a weak chuckle.
“You’re a lucky boy,” I said and he laughed.
He stood up and opened the door.
“Can I talk to her now?” Niall asked and Harry nodded.
“She’s all yours,” he said. “But she’s like my little sister, so keep it in your pants.”
“HARRY!” I gasped and he laughed.
“So,” Niall said, closing the door behind him.
He sat down next to me and sighed.
“What?” I asked.
Next thing I knew his face was right before mine, his lips brushing mine ever so slightly. Noticing that he was hesitating, I put my hands by his ears and brought his head down so our lips met. After pulling away, Niall smiled.
“I hate you,” he chuckled.
“I hate you too,” I said and we sat there for a moment, just in silence.

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