Heya guys here's the next chapter of the story, Really hope you like it, Leave me your feedback.
Niall's Pov:
I didn't think this would happen again. I didn't think our friendship was still there, I thought it was forever lost. It turns out the only thing that was lost was me and Zayn, I was blinded and so was he. It's taking time but were slowly getting our friendship back. I needed him to be patient with me and Zayn's doing it, He's not pushing me or making me feel like I'm being forced into it. Zayn's showing me he cares for me and that's what I need. We still have a long way to go, Well I do at least, But Zayn's not willing to give up, It makes me happy to know that deep down our friendship was never truly gone. I've been avoiding going back to school since I moved in with Zayn's family, It was obvious to me that people would know I'm there, Then the gossip would start, I wasn't ready to face that, To have people looking at me and judging me more then they already do, But today I have to go back, I've spent so long avoiding school I have to face it at some point. Cher and Zayn have been going in for the past few days without me, They've been hanging out together but I'm still scared, Cher can fit in with everybody, But I can't. I inhaled deeply as Zayn pulled up infront of the school, He turned off the car engine before turning to me.
"You ready?" He asked.
"No" I mumbled.
"Niall it's going to be ok, I'm here with you, So is Cher and the boys" Zayn stated.
"You mean the boys who used to bully me?" I asked, Zayn sighed.
"They know were friends now Niall, They've given me there word that there sorry and there going to leave you alone" Zayn exclaimed.
"Ok" I whispered as I unbuckled my seat belt, I then opened the car door and climbed out, Straight away I felt like everybody was staring at me, Judging me. I shook my head before walking around the side of the car where Zayn was waiting for me.
"See, It's not so bad" Zayn whispered in my ear, I smiled slightly before nodding my head, We then began to walk towards to school. The school looks different to me, Like it's alot bigger. Maybe it's because I'm scared?
"Niall!" Cher's voice sounded in my ears, I looked up to see her running towards me, A smile spread across my face as I opened my arms, Cher jumped into them and gave me a tight hug.
"Nialler I've missed you! Science isin't the same without you with me!" Cher exclaimed, I smiled before shaking my head.
"I missed you too Cher" I said, Cher smiled.
"You ready to go in?" She asked, I sighed before nodding my head, Cher then linked arms with mine while Zayn stood by my side, Then all three of us began walking into school.
Going back to school wasn't as bad as I first thought. I had a few looks and whisperers behind my back but other then that nobody noticed me. Zayn's friends did apologize to me for all the trouble they gave, I even got a hug from Louis which was a shock to my system. The teachers didn't say much to me, Only that I have alot to catch up with and they would give me extra time if I wanted it, But I didn't, I didn't want to be treated any different to everyone else. My school day that used to be filled with harsh comments and another bruise, Was now filled with normality, I was like everyone else and for the first time my fears and insecurities were gone, Because I knew after school I'd be going to a warm home that was full of love, For the first time I was happy.
The school day dragged on longer then it normally does but when it finally rang Zayn was waiting outside my class with a smile on his face, He told me Trisha wanted us home straight after school, That she had something to tell us, I gave Cher a quick goodbye before leaving the building with Zayn. He then drove us home and I couldn't get the smile off my face the whole time.
"You alright Niall?" Zayn asked as we stopped at a traffic light.
"Yeah, I'm amazing actually" I stated, Zayn smiled.
"I can tell" Zayn replied.
"How?" I asked.
"Your smiling, The smile you used to smile, That's not forced or fake, It's your smile" Zayn exclaimed, I blushed before shaking my head, Zayn chuckled as he continued to drive. The journey wasn't to long before I knew it we were back at the Malik house and myself and Zayn were walking through the frontdoor, We dropped our bags on the floor as Zayn shouted out.
"Mum were home!"
"In the sitting room boys!" Trisha yelled back, Myself and Zayn walked into the sitting room to find Trisha sat on the sofa, She smiled when she saw us.
"How was school?" She asked.
"It was really good" I replied.
"That's great sweetheart" Trisha replied, I nodded my head before sitting down on the couch.
"So what did you need to say mum" Zayn asked as he sat on the arm of the chair behind me, He placed a hand on my shoulder just like he used to.
"Well, Niall I spoke with your father today" She stated.
"How is he?" I asked.
"He's ok, He didn't understand where you were, As far as I can tell he's been off the drink, He was told that your staying with us, We also told him what he was doing to you, He couldn't remember any of it, His mind was clouded by the alcohol, He wants you to go home Niall" She explained, My eyes widened and my body tensed, I felt Zayn shoot up and pull my body between his legs, He then wrapped both his arms around me.
"No way! He's not going back there!" Zayn stated.
"I've told him that, Your dad needs help Niall, So he's checking himself into a special unit" She explained.
"You mean like rehab?" I asked.
"Yes, He's going to get the help he needs Niall, He's also going to take anger management classes and get support for his drinking" Trisha said.
"So I have to go home?" I asked.
"No sweetheart, I'm not sending you home until I know he's recovered and changed, And I'm not sending you back until I know your ready, You can stay with us for as long as you need" Trisha stated, I nodded my head.
"Thank you, Erm I need a shower" I whispered as I quickly stood up and ran up the stairs towards the bathroom, Once inside I took a deep breath, Is my dad really trying to change?
"Niall you out the show-Why are you sitting in the dark?" Zayn asked as he made his way into his room.
"I'm just thinking" I replied.
"About what?" Zayn asked as he sat beside me.
"My dad" I whispered.
"What about him?" Zayn asked as I sat up.
"If he's really trying to change" I replied.
"If he's going to rehab then he is Nialler" Zayn stated.
"Maybe, But what if it's all pretend? What if he tries to hurt me again?" I whispered as tears fell from my eyes.
"I won't let him, I won't let him hurt you again Niall, I promise you" Zayn stated as he pulled me against him.
"Don't make promises you can't keep" I whispered as I looked Zayn in the eyes.
"I can keep this, He will never touch you again, Nobody will, Because I won't let them" Zayn stated, I smiled weakly feeling inside that he meant every word. I then pulled Zayn into a tight hug, We pulled away seconds later still looking eachother in the eyes. I had this feeling deep down where all I wanted was to be in Zayn's arms, I didn't know what it was, I'd never experienced it before, But I had this tingle inside, Zayn must have the same feeling because we began leaning in towards eachother, It was like a force was pushing us together and neither one of us minded, Our lips were a breath apart.
"Zayn! Niall dinner!" Trisha yelled snapping both myself and Zayn from our trance, I coughed awkwardly before standing up, I extended my hand to Zayn before pulling him to his feet, Neither of us said a word we only left the room in complete silence. What just happened? Would me and Zayn have kissed if Trisha hadn't yelled out? Did I want to kiss Zayn?
