Blind (Harry Styles)

Chapter 23

Promise

"B-blind?" I started to shake. "No, no I can't be b-blind."

I rubbed my eyes, trying to get something in my vision other than nothing. I felt around the bed for Harry's hand and grasped it for my life when he put it in mine. He was my only source of comfort.

I could smell his cologne from where he was sitting. He rubbed my hand and I heard my heart beat slow down on the machine next to my bed.

"Doctor, may Promise and I be alone?" Harry's deep voice sounded through the emptiness.

"Yes sir." I heard feet walk towards the door and the door closed.

Harry removed his hand from mine and I started to panic. No, I wasn't over reacting. It's natural to freak out over little things if you aren't able to see things anymore.

He moved around and then I felt firm arms wrap around me. He had a strong, protective embrace around me. I held him back. I held him as though he was going to fall apart. I held him because I knew he needed it.

Even though I was the only who was blind, he was hurt on the inside, I was hurt on the outside.

"I will take care of you." He whispered into my ear.

"Thank you." I whispered back, not knowing what else to say.

Everyday my fondness for him grew. Everyday he proved his loyalty to me. Everyday I fell harder and harder for him. He was everything I needed in my life. He was everything I wanted.

"A drop in the ocean, a change in the weather, I was praying that you and I might end up together." He started to sing.

His voice was like therapy. It was low, raspy, but perfect. The way he held me and sang to me made me melt.

"Promise," He whispered quietly into my ear, "I will never let anything hurt you."

"Thank you Harry," I whispered back. I closed my eyes even though I could see nothing anyway.

"Mr. Styles, someone is here to see Promise." A mans voice said.

"It's okay," I said. "Let me see them."

"Well you technically won't be able to see them." Harry teased and I punched his arm hard.

"Harry Styles!" I playfully scolded.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." He laughed. I sighed with a smile on my face.

"Yes ma'am." The nurse said.

The door shut and opened with in a matter of minutes.

"Promise, oh my gosh." Niall spoke. "A-are you okay?"

"Well, I'm blind and I'm aching everywhere, but I will be fine." I stated simply.

"I am so sorry." I really hated pity.

"It's okay," I said. "How's Theo?"

"Promise, you're asking about Theo? Look at you!"

"I'm fine, Niall." I said strictly.

"I'm sorry," he said lowly. "She's a lot better. She'll be leaving this evening."

"Niall," I motioned for him to come closer to me. "Take care of her." I spoke with a hard, sincere voice. "I won't be able to look out for her anymore, she needs you. Take care of her."

"I will, Promise." He held my hand and squeezed it.

"Thanks mate, I'll see you." Niall said to Harry.

Niall left and closed the door behind him. Harry was breathing heavily sitting across the room from me.

"Harry, come here? I want to do something." I asked.

I heard him get off the chair he was sitting on and walk to me. As he sat on my bed, I sat up and crossed my legs. He swung his legs onto the bed and copied my actions.

I held out my hand and began to touch his face. I traced his nose and eyebrows. He closed his eyes and I felt over them. Nothing was left undiscovered.

As I moved my fingers up and down Harry's face, I pictured him.

My fingers glided over his smirk and furrowed eyebrows. I moved my hands into his hair and felt the soft curls.

Then I felt Harry's hand cup my face. My heart jumped at his sudden action. I relaxed when he rubbed his thumb agains my cheek.

"Harry, you really are attractive." I said with my index finger on his mouth to feel his smile.

"Thank you," he muttered laughing.

"Harry.." I trailed off.

"Yes, Promise?" He asked holding my hands.

"I won't ever be able to see again. I won't be able to see your face ever again." His smile lost its smile and I dropped my hands from his face.

"You know this?" He put his hand over my heart and I nodded slowly. He picked up my hand and put it over my heart. I could feel the slow beat of my heart.

"Your heart is beating. Your lungs are working. Your brain is processing things." He paused. "The last thing you should be worried about is seeing me."

"But Harry, you're beautiful." I placed my hand over his mouth and felt him smile.

"Thank you Promise." He said.

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lemme clear something up.

when you're blind, all you see is light. I've seen so many stories where a character is blind but only sees darkness.

I would know what it's like.

Thank you :*