They Don't Know About Us

You've fallen down so far - Chapter 82

*PAIGES POV*
When we reach the infirmary, Nialls parents, Bobby and Maura are waiting for us. Me and Niall both agreed that making Demi witness this wouldn't be good for her so we called asking if they could take her for a few hours. Everyone else rushes inside as we pass them the common necessities...and more. "Okay mum, you sure you have everything." Niall asks desperately, still rummaging through the baby bag. "Nappies, powder, clean clothes, dummies, food oh and her blanket, she can't sleep without it and then she gets cranky and." I interrupt him mid sentence. "Don't worry love, they've got everything and Demetria will be in good hands, won't you sweetie?" I say as I shake her gently before she begins giggling, clutching my pinky with her fist. I smile effortlessly and kiss her forehead. "Love you." I say simply before passing her too Niall who does the same thing. We both hug his parents. "Thank you for doing this Bobby, Maura." I say gently. "It's our pleasure Paige." Bobby replies happily. 

*NIALLS POV*
Me and Paige run into the infirmary waiting room, the surrounding area is free of paparazzi, seemings our trip was planned last minute, we probably have about an hour before this place is swarming. Everyone's there apart from Harry, Chloe and Louis. "How's Hazza holding up?" I ask nervously, taking a seat beside Liam, still holding onto Paige's hand. "Well, Gemma's beaten up quite a lot and seeing her like that...it's effected him. I think he blames himself. He believes that he should've been here to keep her safe because that's what big brothers do and he failed her." Liam explains to us. "Well we know that's bullshit! Harry had no way of knowing this would happen. Everyone loves Gemma, I can't think of a single person who would want to harm a single hair on her head." 
"Clearly someone did." Zayn mumbles sadly. Suddenly, someone begins to breathe deeply and quickly beside me. Oh god. I didn't think. Paige hasn't set foot in any sort of hospital or doctors since what happened with Justin. "Shit Paige I'm so sorry, do you want to leave?" I ask wholeheartedly. She shakes her head aggressively. "We can't leave. We're here to support Harry and Gemma. I....I just need to stretch my legs." She replies helplessly as she stands up and walks down a random corridor. Everyone stares at her back as she walks away, her head bowed. "Should I go after her?" Shelby asks worriedly. I shake my head. "I think she just needs some time to herself, to process everything. When she wants company she'll come back." I explain. Liam and Zayn nod along as they begin comforting Shelby and Perrie. "I can't even imagine what she's going through." Shelby says, clearly carelessly. I breathe a sigh and think "I can." For the next couple of hours we all stay seated and pray for Gemma to make a full recovery. 

*PAIGES POV*
Eventually, I'm able to take full control over my breathing patterns. I walk down the deserted corridor with my eyes closed and my fingers gliding across the walls as if to send me comfort. Once I'm calm I decide to get myself a hot chocolate, yes, hospital drinks are almost definitely the worst tasting beverages in the world but it's something. When I turn the next corner, wiping my eyes, I find Chloe and Louis talking cosily in the corner. Alone. I freeze and back up, hiding myself from them but being close enough to hear what they're saying.