They Don't Know About Us

We Dream The Same Dreams - Chapter 87

*PAIGE’S POV*
The fact that Becky even thinks she has the right to ask me to forgive her is unbelievable. She put Niall through so much, made him feel so guilty. She honestly has no idea how much it actually affected him. I could've easily swung my palm against her cheek but, thankfully, Chloe stood in between us. Anger is bubbling so aggressively through my body that i can hardly hear what anyone is saying, just loud mumbles as i calm myself. “...Demi could do with being home, she's starting to stir." I hear Niall say which instantly brings me back to Earth. I can still feel Becky's eyes, lingering on my face, hoping if there’s a change in my expression. There is, but only because i’m thinking of my best friends, my boyfriends and my child's safety. “I agree.” I start, walking over to Niall and Demi, tracing my fingers in her petite hands as she clutches my index finger with her entire hand. “Those people out there aren't going to respect any of our ‘personal space’ necessities, specifically not the lads. We need to get out of here as quickly and as safely as possible. Harry, you said that Marcel and your mum are staying with Gemma right?” I ask, starting to lead the situation slightly. “Yeah, they’ll call if anything happens.” He replies, sadness still hovering in his expression. I glance over to Chloe for a second whose eyes haven’t left Harry's physique since we got here. 

I do a quick scan of the waiting room. Everyone is here, aside from Marcel and Anne so at least we don’t have to go hunting for anyone. My gaze holds slightly longer when I reach Louis, what IA heard between him and Chloe shocked me, but is tomorrow's issue. Today, is getting out of here without any of those parasites noticing us. Paul looks at Niall and Zayn, who are stood near the front of us, and nudges his head, motioning them to join him. They both nod back, without hesitation. Automatically, I open my arms ready for Demi to slide into them and fit perfectly into my chest as she slips into a deep slumber. As I rock her back and forth gently, I hum ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’, making sure she’s as far away from the paps and somewhat hyperactive fans as possible. This makes my mind fly back to the time where we were part of those people, their family, we all felt like we had a purpose, like we were helping to create something amazing. One Direction. And now, everything has changed, they’re our boyfriends, i’m a mum and everything is perfect. Excluding the moments when things like this happens. 

Liam is with Shelby, Louis is with Ellie, Zayn with Perrie and, for the first time in two days, Harry has decided to part from Chloe, joining the conversation between Paul and Niall, as Zayn had to leave because Perrie was hyperventilating, this whole thing has even affected her? I simply thought that because she’s a member of a popular band, she’d know how to handle stuff like this. Looks like even the strongest among us aren't safe. It also seems that those who were portrayed as weak, are in fact those who stay under control during these times. Out of no where, Chloe pops up next me and pokes my shoulder, her universal greetings. This causes a smile to spread across my face, “That get’s me every time, you know that don’t you?” I whisper softly. “Obviously, that’s why i did it you numpty!” She replies back, clearly forcing a smile. I give her a reassuring smile. “You don’t have to do that in front of me you know, I can see right through the façade.” Chloe gently, leans Demi into her arms and out of mine. “Sorry but she calms me. When I look down at her, how she has her whole life ahead of her, it makes me forget about Gemma and L-Loosing Justin.” Chloe states. But, I heard the rockiness in her voice, she has never brought up Justin in front of me, not since I broke down to her about it a few weeks back which make me 100% sure that she was just attempting, or failing, to dodge a specific, L titled topic. “Chloe. I saw you and Louis talking earlier, I overheard what you said, we he said more importantly. What are you going to do?” My voice asks her calmly, not wanting to draw any attention. Before Chloe has time to even contemplate her reply, Niall and Harry speak up. “Okay guys, the vans are here in the back, if we make our way through the hospital quickly and quietly the paps shouldn't follow. We need to make sure Gemma stays safely in the doctor's hands and away from the parasites who could simply make her feel worse.” Niall states to us all, everyone nodding along. Harry re-joins Chloe, who is staring at me worriedly for an extra second before turning to him. She has already placed Demi back in my arms so, I make sure the pink blanket covers her completely, leaving enough of a hole for her to breathe easily. Niall finally joins me at my side once more. “Ready?” He asks quietly. Nervously, I nod slowly. “Let’s just get this over with.”