Clary's POV
It has been a couple months since Lilly and I have officially decided on going to NYU. Nicole, Lilly and I signed up for a triple so we were hopefully going to be living together next year. The boys have been practicing non-stop for their X-Factor audition which was this summer. Lilly and I haven't really told them that we were leaving and weren't going to be there. But today was the day of our signing. So that was exciting. Lilly was driving me to school which pissed off Niall. We were wearing some of our NYU gear that we got. My mom was taking pictures when I see Niall walk out of his house and look over. I wave and his eyes were wide and he just jumped into his car and drove off. That was weird. My mom finished and then Lilly and I went to school. I got out and saw Niall wasn't at my locker. "Where's loverboy?"
"Shut up Lilly! I don't know probably in class already..."
"See ya in gym!" I wave to her and head off to English. I sit down next to Niall. He won't look at me. "Niall! What's wrong?"
"So you're really going there and not to Dublin? Did you even want to stay here?" I was shocked that he had a problem. I mean I know long distance will be hard but I thought we could make it work. Does he not trust me? "Niall this is the best school for what I want to go into...I figured you would understand. And I told you I was going there but you didn't believe me! My signing is today...after school. I really want you to be there."
"I know...I just thought that we would go to university together...yea I'll be there to support you." He seemed sad and hurt. I don't get him at all. I figured he would happier. The school day flies by. Niall still seems distant. But I think he is just tired from staying out late every night rehearsing. I barely see him at night anymore. But I know that he is doing what he likes. He doesn't see me getting all pissy about that. I am sitting in the gym with Lilly. I look over at my mom and the rest of my family. "How does your mom still have space on her camera!"
"I have no idea Lilly...I don't see Niall..."
"Hey are you two okay?" Honestly I don't even know anymore. I want to say yes because I don't want her to worry or ruin today. "I don't know anymore Lilly...he seems so distant." I mumble and look down at my hands. Then I hear Niall's voice. "Hey babe look up. You should be happy not all mopey." I look up and he kisses my lips but only for a moment. "I thought you weren't going to come."
"Why not? I got to support my girl and her kick ass football skills." He winks at me then goes and sits down by my mom. I let out a sigh of relief.

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Niall's POV
I decided that I shouldn't be all pissy about her going away to New York for school. I mean its not that long of a flight and she will be here for holiday breaks. I am determined to make it work. I know I should. I can't lose her. I love her. I watch as she signs the papers. And we go out to celebrate afterwards with her family. Her mom makes this huge meal and we have a cookout. Her uncle is currently sitting next to me while Clary helps her mom with stuff. "So where are you going to school?"
"University of Dublin I think. Not quite sure though. My band is auditioning for X-Factor this summer so hopefully that will work out for us."
"That seems cool. You going to try to make long distance work?"
"Yea we are." He just nods then we talk about football. He's a Derby fan as well so that's cool. I feel hands cover my eyes. "Guess who!"
"Hmm...someone who can be very annoying and talks funny?"
"Hey! You don't think that about me." I get up and hug her. She just smiles at me. I can tell that she is beyond happy right now. I was happy for her but at the same time I just don't want her to leave. But she is so headstrong she wouldn't listen. "I am so proud of my girl." I whisper in her ear. Hours have passed and everyone has left but Clary and I were still out at the bonfire pit. Cuddling and sharing stories. "When I first met you I thought you were a dick."
"What?! Is that why you were so snippy at me?" She just laughs and nods. She snuggles closer into me. I wrap my arms around her. "Well I didn't really want to get to know you either. But I did think you were smoking."
"Harry told me you thought I was okay!"
"He lied. I always wanted you." She kisses my cheek. I really did I think. That's why I wanted to make her like me. And well now look at us. She thought I as a dick and now she's all curled up in my arms. I can't wait to do our audition and to see her cheer us on. It was April so school was almost over. Our audition was in June. I feel her fall asleep and so I pick her up and carry her to her room. Her mom peeks her head in just as I tuck her in. "You are the best thing that has ever happened to my girl."
"She is the best thing that has ever happened to me too."
"You don't have to go back home Niall. You are always welcome here." She smiles and then shuts the door. I got ready for bed and then curled up next to Clary and pulled her into me. I would do anything to just freeze these moments with her. But hey we are both willing to make this work. And I am not going to let her be the one that got away.

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