Scarlett (Sequel to What These Bruises Say)

Green Room, Jealousy, and Niall Horan

YES OMG ANOTHER CHAPTER IKR IM AMAZING






"Scarlett, can you come with me?" Ed asked from the wing of the stage. I nodded and skipped over to him. "I was wondering if you could help me write a new song, I need a guest star on my upcoming album and you're very talented and-"


"You don't even need to ask twice, its a yes." I replied cooly, but inside I was dying.


HOLY SHEERAN JESUS IS ON MY SIDE TODAY OMG PLS GOD HAVE MERCY


"This will be great, working with you I mean." he winked, nudging my side.


WUT


HE TOUCHED ME


IM NEVER SHOWERING AGAIN


ITS LIKE BEING TOUCHED BY GOD


"Cool." I smiled.


That's right, I might be fangirling on the inside, but he'll never know. Point for Scarlett.


"Well let's get started because I have a great beat in my head right now and I don't want to lose it."


"Oh okay, go to the green room." I spoke, nodding towards to red door in the hall.


He gave me a thumbs up before walking to his guitar case and a spare keyboard.


"Scar, where are you going?" Niall questioned, grabbing my hand as I walked after Ed.


"With Ed, where else." I answered, a slight giggle slipping out.


His jaw tensed slightly at the sound of Ed's name. I looked down and rolled my eyes, hoping he wouldn't notice. But when I looked up he was smirking at me.


"Go." he chuckled, pushing me towards the green room.


Which wasn't green at all may I add.


They should call it the beige room with red couches if anything.




After an hour of creating music and lyrics, we had the song's rough draft. The notes and beat were mostly on Ed's behalf, but the lyrics were flowing out of me.


Just everything I could think of ended up on paper. All of which pertaining to Niall.


The way he smiles when I laugh or how his eyes light up while he sings. The blush that covers his face when he realizes our close proximity. The fact that he's always there for me, no matter what he's by my side


A total strangers side...


"Let's run though it once more." Ed suggested, gathering up the music sheets and guitar.


"Where are you going?" I questioned, standing up to follow him.


"I want to show the lads."


I nodded, the butterflies erupting in my stomach and the thought of singing my feelings to Niall.


As we walked onto the stage, Niall instantly jumped from his spot on the floor to pull me into his arms.


"I hate when you're gone, it reminds me of when you were at the ward." he whispered in my ear. I blushed and dug my face into his chest.


"Whatcha got there Ed?" Harry called from the opposite side of the stage.


Lifting up the paper Ed replied, "Our new song."


"This oughta be good then." Louis chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest.


Niall released me from his death grip and followed the guys to the first row of seats while one of the stage hands grabbed Ed and I a stool.


"So it's called 'Between the Raindrops'." I announced, taking the chair from a man's outstretched hand.


"Sounds dreamy." Liam cooed jokingly. Ed laughed along as he shuffled the papers on the music stand.


"Think Niall knows you wrote this about him?" Ed uttered in my ear. I shrugged and looked up at Niall through my eyelashes.


His eyes were focused on the two of us. His jaw was tensed and his shoulders sat rigid.


I'm gonna take a wild guess and say he doesn't like Ed so close to me. Niall can be very protective at times.


"Ready?" Ed spoke, snapping my attention away from Niall. I nodded quickly, clearing my throat.


He started strumming the chords and I waited until it was time for the first verse.


"Look around, there's no one but you and me..." I began, immediately gaining everyone's attention. I continued singing, every once and a while Ed would harmonize with me.


As the chorus rounded, Ed's voice became louder as did mine.


"Walking between the raindrops
Riding the aftershock beside you
Off into the sunset
Living like there's nothing left to lose
Chasing after gold mines
Crossing the fine lines we knew
Hold on and take a breath
I'll be here every step
Walking between the raindrops with you."


Ed's eyes met mine as we sang, a smile lighting up his face as we continued. Ed took the next verse and my eyes found Niall who was glaring at the ground.


The song came to an end and everyone applauded except for Niall, who stormed out of the room without a second glance.





-Niall's POV-




I lost my chance. I lost my chance with Scarlett. It's bloody obvious she fucking loves Ed and he definitely likes her back.


The way they looked at each other while singing, I would mistake them for a couple.


It took me a while to realize I was, in fact, shaking with rage.


She was mine first. I'm the one that saved her from her dead beat dad! I was there after she was kidnapped. I was the first to hold her after she found out she wasn't pregnant with Richie's baby.


Stop Niall. That was a dream. But either way, I still had her first.


"Niall?" her precious voice shook from behind me.


"What?" I snapped, making her wince at the sudden mood change. She picked at her thumb nail, too scared to speak.


"Uh, I was just going to ask if you were okay. Did you not like the song?" she whispered, utterly confused as to why I was so enraged.


"No, it was just perfect." I snarled, the words slipping off my tongue before I could catch them.


"Oh." she squeaked, looking anywhere but me. "It was all true too."


My eyebrows scrunched together. What was she on about?


"Do you like him?" I questioned, my voice cracking at the end.


"Who?"


"Ed."


"Of course! He's so nice and talented." Scarlett smiled. "Its a dream come true that I met him."


I nodded in response, holding back my wrath.


I was angry. No, more than that. I was ready to punch Ed for stealing Scarlett.


"Want to catch a quick bite before your show tonight?"


"Ask Ed, I'm sure he'll love to go out with you." I seethed. With that, I fled the arena.


I needed to get away.


Better yet, find a way to get Scarlett back.





-Scarlett-





I watched his retreating figure until he was out of sight. Slowy, I turned on my heel only to run into Louis.


"What's up with Niall?" he asked, following me down the corridor.


"I'm not sure. Maybe he's on his man period." I shrugged.


"Men don't get periods." Louis chuckled, matter-of-factly.


"Oh yes they do! You had yours a few days ago." I replied, returning to the stage.


"So what's up with him?" Zayn repeated Lou's curiosity.


"Man period." I responded, rolling my eyes.


"Men don't get periods." Liam spoke.


"That's what I said!" Louis exclaimed, throwing an arm around my shoulder.


"It's not when guys bleed you idiot." I laughed, slapping his torso playfully. "It's when guys PMS. You get annoyed easily, and needy...horny."


"Well then I must be on my man period all the time because I'm always horny!" Harry chirped, making everyone but me burst into laughter.


I, unlike the lads, grimaced at the thought of Harry doing... things.



"Ew."



(So I had this chapter done a while back for you guys but I went on a three day vacation and forgot to post it, so here you go!! I love you guys, please vote and comment what you think will happen!)