Why Don't We Go There?
Chapter Seventeen
Niall's POV
I was watching intently after she first got slide-tackled. I was on the edge of my seat. I was so nervous. She seemed to wince when she ran but she still sprinted downfield to try to help. I looked back to her mom all pale and her family watching intently. I couldn't move. I was frozen...waiting for the signs of a concussion to set in.
But she got up and went over to the bench for halftime. She flashed one of her beautiful smiles. That eased my nerves for a bit. But I saw the trainer give her some headache meds and look at her eyes. They only do that if they think a concussion could be a possibility. Which really didn't help my nerves at all. I looked back again to see her mom was still looking as nervous at me. "Mate calm down...she looks fine!" I just glared at Harry. God he's so dense.
They went back out and Clary elbowed the bitch who slide-tackled her in the upper chest, earning Clary a yellow card. Coach was swearing up a storm at the ref. "Holy shit...he's terrifying." I didn't respond to Harry, I kept my eyes on Clary. She better be careful or she could get ejected. We all watched in silence as Coach screamed at the ref.
With about five minutes to go we were up by 1. Clary got the ball again. She was racing downfield with no one to pass it too. Our whole school was hear and our stands were going wild. Screaming and chanting, Harry was getting really into it. So was all of us. Then it was like slow-motion. Clary got slide-tackled again except this time she just laid there. My heart stopped and I think it dropped straight into my stomach. Our whole stand was stunned speechless. Coach took a time out and Lilly helped Clary off the field. It was just silent as we watched Lilly practically carried Clary off the field. She looked wrecked. When Clary tried to stand/walk on her own she swayed and almost fell over. She shook her head while everyone in the stands booed the other team's girl. I noticed her waving off the trainer, but she got more pain meds I think. Then I saw her stand up and tell Coach something. NO NO NO! "Coach is letting her back out?! Is he fucking stupid?!"
"Niall calm down...I'm sure she is fine." Once again how dense could Harry be?
Clary could barely walk! I watched as she jogged to her position after talking to Ellie and Lilly. She just glared at the captain of the other team. Clary got the ball and then did the stupidest thing ever. The girl that slide tackled her came to do it again. Clary jumped over her but the ball was kicked out of the way. When Clary landed she stepped on the girl's ankle. Both of them went after it but the other girl was clearly hurt. Then Clary elbowed the other girl straight in the face. The other girl's coach was yelling for Clary to get ejected but she didn't. She seemed to be explaining that it wasn't an accident but we all knew Clary so we knew she meant it.
After they subbed in another girl Clary ended up scoring but then Coach took her out. Which was smart. But classic Clary was not pleased. But her body had other ideas anyways. Clary spent the last few minutes of the game off field puking. She was showing signs of a concussion. The game ended and all I wanted to do was run onto the field and hug her ask her if she's okay...maybe give her a kiss on the head. But I knew I couldn't. I know what Clary is thinking...it's all worth is because we won the game.
They went off the field to get changed. She came out and we were the first to greet her. She was wearing what she wore to school. "Nice game Clary." She smiled at Haz. Liam, Louis, and I just looked at her. Ellie and Lilly came out soon after.
"Clary! What were you thinking elbowing her in the face? And you did a proper number on her ankle as well!" Clary looked at Ellie and Lilly and just shrugged.
"Its obvious she wasn't or she wouldn't have done it." Liam crossed his arms over his chest. Clary narrowed her eyes at us. I just wanted to know if she was okay...but I do agree...Clary really needs to be more careful. Haz left to go work, but he was going to come over later and hang out. Otherwise he would be defending Clary saying how she didn't mean to...
"I don't need this shit from you guys." She shoved her way past us and staggered and swayed over to her family. I noticed her grandparents but then I saw two other people I have never seen. The man looked like her mom though. We all looked at each other and went after her. I grabbed her arm and she whirled around a little to fast because she almost fell over so I quickly caught her and steadied her. "Clary...you okay?"
"I'm fine not that you all care. Come back to say a few more words?" Everyone looked uncomfortable but Louis spoke up.
"We just don't want you to do something like that and then not be able to pla—" She cut off Louis.
"Bullshit Louis. What do you want me to say? Sorry? Because that's not going to happen." Her eyes started to water up. "I thought we were friends. Nicole wouldn't be like this."
"Clary...we just don't want to see you get hurt...that's all..." She looked at me and sighed. I knew she couldn't be mad at me. At least not for long. I smiled at her and she smiled back weakly. There were still some tears welled up in her eyes. I just to make all of her pain go away.
Suddenly the man came over and he didn't look very happy.
Clary's POV
Some friends. Nicole would've said that the bitch deserved it. But Nicole isn't here. Only 1yr and 8months until I get to go back to the US. I wasn't mad at Niall though...how could I be he just wanted to make sure I was okay. Which melted my heart.
Suddenly Uncle Kurt came over and noticed I was on the verge of crying. "Why don't you just leave her alone? You think it is funny to pick on her because she's new? Because she plays differently than you two girls? You have some nerve attacking my niece like this. Get lost." My 'friends' stood there gaping at him. He bent down and looked at me.
"You okay Clarissa?" I just nodded and let him walk me over to my family. Mostly because I probably couldn't make it over there on my own. My mom started to fuss over my head again. Nana and Papa said how proud they were of me. Auntie Kristen hugged me and kissed my forehead. It's been a really long time since I've seem my aunt and uncle but I always had loads of fun with them.
I went over to my mom's car which was parked by Niall's and started to put my gear in. I felt another wave of dizziness coming. I almost fell over but thankfully the car was there. "Clary..." I looked at Niall and god I just wanted to curl up in his arms. I noticed that the rest of the gang was with him, which made me frown. Ellie and Lilly looked at me. Louis spoke up.
"We're sorry about earlier...we just aren't used to seeing girls play like that..." Liam nodded his head and smiled at me. I can't stay mad at them...school would suck. Ellie and Lilly came over and hugged me.
"That bitch did deserve it though." I chuckled at Lilly.
I heard my uncle's voice. "CLARISSA I DON'T NEED TO BEAT THEM UP DO I? THEY BETTER NOT BE BOTHERING YOU AGAIN!" I waved him off. Everyone looked fairly scared. My uncle was a big guy. 6'3" and pretty fit.
"He won't hurt you guys. My dad made him promise to look after me like I was one of his own kids before my dad...left me...us." I looked back at my uncle who was still glaring over here.
"THEY ARE FRIENDS! STOP GLARING." I know he snorted at that but he did stop watching.
"Listen I have to go. But I'll see you all tomorrow." Ellie spoke up again.
"We are really sorry Clary. Its just you act so differently out there. But she did have it coming...you're positive you don't have a concussion." No I know I have one but I'm not about to tell anyone.
"I am fine Ellie. Thanks though." They all left to their cars minus Niall who stayed with me. Just talking about random stuff. That's what I love about my frienship with him. He watched as my mom and I drove off to the restaurant. I really missed my mom's family it has been so long since we've seen them. I know that they missed my mom a lot. When it was finally time to leave my head was killing me. I felt another wave of nausea coming too. But I held it down.
We got home and Niall came running over and my mom let him come in. "Niall, I just want to sleep..."
"Not if you have a concussion. You can't. You have to stay up for 24 hours."
"I don't have one! I am just really tired." He looked at me with those dazzling blue eyes. I realized that this was a bad move having him up in my room but I was so tired. I totally had a concussion but hey I managed before...I just want to sleep.
"I'm going to change..." He just watched me as a I went to the bathroom to change into my pajama's. Which were just boy shorts and my dad's army shirt. I came out and Niall was sprawled on my bed. He sat up and looked at me.
"Beautiful."
"Shut up." I laid down next to him and tried to get comfy. I could not tell you how badly I just wanted to curl up next to him and snuggle into his chest.
"So tomorrow will be fun huh? You're first dance over here." I looked over at him and shrugged. Honestly dances weren't really my thing.
"Yea I guess. Its just a dance though. I am more excited for our party! Nobody got us stuff right? I hate opening presents in front of people. I had to tonight at the restaurant. It was awful. Although I got some nice clothes." My mom's family always spoiled me.
"Yea no presents I made that clear." He chuckled at me.
"Thanks Niall you're the bestest!" I smiled and could feel myself drifting off.
Niall's POV
I smiled at her while she yawned. I was laying down right beside her. Damn tonight was the greatest night of my life. Although I am fairly certain that she has a concussion. I have to try to keep her awake.
"Well I try my bestest." I was grinning at her.
"Are you mocking me?" She had a lazy smile splayed on her face.
"I would never ever."
"You so are! Wow some birthday buddy."
"I did say I didn't want to...see look at all this responsibility. I can't even mock you!" She laughed, man her laugh was so pretty. My laugh was obnoxious. But hers was like music.
"You're one of my bestest friends Niall James Horan."
"And you are one of mine Clarissa Diana Wolf." Then she howled. We started cracking up. It was so easy to be with her. Man Haz was so fucking lucky.
"I'm one of your bestest friends?!" Then she rolled over and hugged me. I stopped breathing.
"It was my birthday present from you. Remember?"
"Mhmm...I'm going to sleep." She was still on me and about 5 minutes later I knew she was out. I ran my hand through her hair, playing with some of the curls. Her head was tucked neatly under my chin. I wish I could just stay here but I knew that I should probably leave. So I moved her over and pulled her blanket over her.
I was leaving her room when I noticed her mom was in the doorway watching. "I uh...was just leaving..."
"You like her a lot."
"I uh...what?" This is sooo awkward.
"You look at her like how Richard looked at me. Like how my brother looks at his wife." Goodness I thought I had it under control...
"Oh...um...is it that obvious?" I am so screwed!
"To everyone but her. Of course she is a stubborn one. Goodnight Niall." And she disappeared into her room. I quickly left. My heart was pounding. Even her fucking mom knew. I really need to try to hide or control myself. I can't think around her though. I just want to soak up every inch of her. I get to my room and get ready for bed. I laid down. I could still feel her body on mine. I was not looking forward to this stupid dance AT ALL. God just picturing Harry and her dancing...his hands on her hips...I think I might be sick right now.
I was watching intently after she first got slide-tackled. I was on the edge of my seat. I was so nervous. She seemed to wince when she ran but she still sprinted downfield to try to help. I looked back to her mom all pale and her family watching intently. I couldn't move. I was frozen...waiting for the signs of a concussion to set in.
But she got up and went over to the bench for halftime. She flashed one of her beautiful smiles. That eased my nerves for a bit. But I saw the trainer give her some headache meds and look at her eyes. They only do that if they think a concussion could be a possibility. Which really didn't help my nerves at all. I looked back again to see her mom was still looking as nervous at me. "Mate calm down...she looks fine!" I just glared at Harry. God he's so dense.
They went back out and Clary elbowed the bitch who slide-tackled her in the upper chest, earning Clary a yellow card. Coach was swearing up a storm at the ref. "Holy shit...he's terrifying." I didn't respond to Harry, I kept my eyes on Clary. She better be careful or she could get ejected. We all watched in silence as Coach screamed at the ref.
With about five minutes to go we were up by 1. Clary got the ball again. She was racing downfield with no one to pass it too. Our whole school was hear and our stands were going wild. Screaming and chanting, Harry was getting really into it. So was all of us. Then it was like slow-motion. Clary got slide-tackled again except this time she just laid there. My heart stopped and I think it dropped straight into my stomach. Our whole stand was stunned speechless. Coach took a time out and Lilly helped Clary off the field. It was just silent as we watched Lilly practically carried Clary off the field. She looked wrecked. When Clary tried to stand/walk on her own she swayed and almost fell over. She shook her head while everyone in the stands booed the other team's girl. I noticed her waving off the trainer, but she got more pain meds I think. Then I saw her stand up and tell Coach something. NO NO NO! "Coach is letting her back out?! Is he fucking stupid?!"
"Niall calm down...I'm sure she is fine." Once again how dense could Harry be?
Clary could barely walk! I watched as she jogged to her position after talking to Ellie and Lilly. She just glared at the captain of the other team. Clary got the ball and then did the stupidest thing ever. The girl that slide tackled her came to do it again. Clary jumped over her but the ball was kicked out of the way. When Clary landed she stepped on the girl's ankle. Both of them went after it but the other girl was clearly hurt. Then Clary elbowed the other girl straight in the face. The other girl's coach was yelling for Clary to get ejected but she didn't. She seemed to be explaining that it wasn't an accident but we all knew Clary so we knew she meant it.
After they subbed in another girl Clary ended up scoring but then Coach took her out. Which was smart. But classic Clary was not pleased. But her body had other ideas anyways. Clary spent the last few minutes of the game off field puking. She was showing signs of a concussion. The game ended and all I wanted to do was run onto the field and hug her ask her if she's okay...maybe give her a kiss on the head. But I knew I couldn't. I know what Clary is thinking...it's all worth is because we won the game.
They went off the field to get changed. She came out and we were the first to greet her. She was wearing what she wore to school. "Nice game Clary." She smiled at Haz. Liam, Louis, and I just looked at her. Ellie and Lilly came out soon after.
"Clary! What were you thinking elbowing her in the face? And you did a proper number on her ankle as well!" Clary looked at Ellie and Lilly and just shrugged.
"Its obvious she wasn't or she wouldn't have done it." Liam crossed his arms over his chest. Clary narrowed her eyes at us. I just wanted to know if she was okay...but I do agree...Clary really needs to be more careful. Haz left to go work, but he was going to come over later and hang out. Otherwise he would be defending Clary saying how she didn't mean to...
"I don't need this shit from you guys." She shoved her way past us and staggered and swayed over to her family. I noticed her grandparents but then I saw two other people I have never seen. The man looked like her mom though. We all looked at each other and went after her. I grabbed her arm and she whirled around a little to fast because she almost fell over so I quickly caught her and steadied her. "Clary...you okay?"
"I'm fine not that you all care. Come back to say a few more words?" Everyone looked uncomfortable but Louis spoke up.
"We just don't want you to do something like that and then not be able to pla—" She cut off Louis.
"Bullshit Louis. What do you want me to say? Sorry? Because that's not going to happen." Her eyes started to water up. "I thought we were friends. Nicole wouldn't be like this."
"Clary...we just don't want to see you get hurt...that's all..." She looked at me and sighed. I knew she couldn't be mad at me. At least not for long. I smiled at her and she smiled back weakly. There were still some tears welled up in her eyes. I just to make all of her pain go away.
Suddenly the man came over and he didn't look very happy.
Clary's POV
Some friends. Nicole would've said that the bitch deserved it. But Nicole isn't here. Only 1yr and 8months until I get to go back to the US. I wasn't mad at Niall though...how could I be he just wanted to make sure I was okay. Which melted my heart.
Suddenly Uncle Kurt came over and noticed I was on the verge of crying. "Why don't you just leave her alone? You think it is funny to pick on her because she's new? Because she plays differently than you two girls? You have some nerve attacking my niece like this. Get lost." My 'friends' stood there gaping at him. He bent down and looked at me.
"You okay Clarissa?" I just nodded and let him walk me over to my family. Mostly because I probably couldn't make it over there on my own. My mom started to fuss over my head again. Nana and Papa said how proud they were of me. Auntie Kristen hugged me and kissed my forehead. It's been a really long time since I've seem my aunt and uncle but I always had loads of fun with them.
I went over to my mom's car which was parked by Niall's and started to put my gear in. I felt another wave of dizziness coming. I almost fell over but thankfully the car was there. "Clary..." I looked at Niall and god I just wanted to curl up in his arms. I noticed that the rest of the gang was with him, which made me frown. Ellie and Lilly looked at me. Louis spoke up.
"We're sorry about earlier...we just aren't used to seeing girls play like that..." Liam nodded his head and smiled at me. I can't stay mad at them...school would suck. Ellie and Lilly came over and hugged me.
"That bitch did deserve it though." I chuckled at Lilly.
I heard my uncle's voice. "CLARISSA I DON'T NEED TO BEAT THEM UP DO I? THEY BETTER NOT BE BOTHERING YOU AGAIN!" I waved him off. Everyone looked fairly scared. My uncle was a big guy. 6'3" and pretty fit.
"He won't hurt you guys. My dad made him promise to look after me like I was one of his own kids before my dad...left me...us." I looked back at my uncle who was still glaring over here.
"THEY ARE FRIENDS! STOP GLARING." I know he snorted at that but he did stop watching.
"Listen I have to go. But I'll see you all tomorrow." Ellie spoke up again.
"We are really sorry Clary. Its just you act so differently out there. But she did have it coming...you're positive you don't have a concussion." No I know I have one but I'm not about to tell anyone.
"I am fine Ellie. Thanks though." They all left to their cars minus Niall who stayed with me. Just talking about random stuff. That's what I love about my frienship with him. He watched as my mom and I drove off to the restaurant. I really missed my mom's family it has been so long since we've seen them. I know that they missed my mom a lot. When it was finally time to leave my head was killing me. I felt another wave of nausea coming too. But I held it down.
We got home and Niall came running over and my mom let him come in. "Niall, I just want to sleep..."
"Not if you have a concussion. You can't. You have to stay up for 24 hours."
"I don't have one! I am just really tired." He looked at me with those dazzling blue eyes. I realized that this was a bad move having him up in my room but I was so tired. I totally had a concussion but hey I managed before...I just want to sleep.
"I'm going to change..." He just watched me as a I went to the bathroom to change into my pajama's. Which were just boy shorts and my dad's army shirt. I came out and Niall was sprawled on my bed. He sat up and looked at me.
"Beautiful."
"Shut up." I laid down next to him and tried to get comfy. I could not tell you how badly I just wanted to curl up next to him and snuggle into his chest.
"So tomorrow will be fun huh? You're first dance over here." I looked over at him and shrugged. Honestly dances weren't really my thing.
"Yea I guess. Its just a dance though. I am more excited for our party! Nobody got us stuff right? I hate opening presents in front of people. I had to tonight at the restaurant. It was awful. Although I got some nice clothes." My mom's family always spoiled me.
"Yea no presents I made that clear." He chuckled at me.
"Thanks Niall you're the bestest!" I smiled and could feel myself drifting off.
Niall's POV
I smiled at her while she yawned. I was laying down right beside her. Damn tonight was the greatest night of my life. Although I am fairly certain that she has a concussion. I have to try to keep her awake.
"Well I try my bestest." I was grinning at her.
"Are you mocking me?" She had a lazy smile splayed on her face.
"I would never ever."
"You so are! Wow some birthday buddy."
"I did say I didn't want to...see look at all this responsibility. I can't even mock you!" She laughed, man her laugh was so pretty. My laugh was obnoxious. But hers was like music.
"You're one of my bestest friends Niall James Horan."
"And you are one of mine Clarissa Diana Wolf." Then she howled. We started cracking up. It was so easy to be with her. Man Haz was so fucking lucky.
"I'm one of your bestest friends?!" Then she rolled over and hugged me. I stopped breathing.
"It was my birthday present from you. Remember?"
"Mhmm...I'm going to sleep." She was still on me and about 5 minutes later I knew she was out. I ran my hand through her hair, playing with some of the curls. Her head was tucked neatly under my chin. I wish I could just stay here but I knew that I should probably leave. So I moved her over and pulled her blanket over her.
I was leaving her room when I noticed her mom was in the doorway watching. "I uh...was just leaving..."
"You like her a lot."
"I uh...what?" This is sooo awkward.
"You look at her like how Richard looked at me. Like how my brother looks at his wife." Goodness I thought I had it under control...
"Oh...um...is it that obvious?" I am so screwed!
"To everyone but her. Of course she is a stubborn one. Goodnight Niall." And she disappeared into her room. I quickly left. My heart was pounding. Even her fucking mom knew. I really need to try to hide or control myself. I can't think around her though. I just want to soak up every inch of her. I get to my room and get ready for bed. I laid down. I could still feel her body on mine. I was not looking forward to this stupid dance AT ALL. God just picturing Harry and her dancing...his hands on her hips...I think I might be sick right now.
So that's the end? They don't get back together and get married or have kids?!?!?!I'm very disappointed
7/19/16