𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢 || 𝙡.𝙨

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙮𝙨

We are lying on the couch for while now, in complete silence. I look down at the boy in my arms and see his eyes are closed and his breaths are slow. I wipe away the tears from his cheeks, being careful with the bruise by his eye. Can't believe I was right. I look up as I heard the front door open and my three bandmates enter the apartment. Loudly laughing.

''Shhh, guys!'' I whisper/shout to them, pointing to Harry lying in my lap.

''Who's that?'' Niall asks.

''Ooooh, Tommo got a boy in the pocket!'' Zayn laughs quietly.

''This is Harry.'' I say. They all look at me, then at me and back at him. Liam coos at how cute he is, Niall grins and pats my back. ''Good job mate!'' He says.

''He isn't mine!''

''...Yet.'' Zayn laughs.

''Be quiet.'' I warn. ''Something kind of happened, and he uh- he told me the truth.''

''What truth?'' Liam asks, looking over at me from where he was sitting on the recliner. Just then, his eyes went wide and he noticed the bruise.

''You mean...'' He trails off.

''Yeah...'' I whisper, looking down at Harry sadly.

''Shit.'' Liam curses.

''There's more behind it, though. I can't tell you, that's for Harry to decide.''

''Understandable.'' Zayn mutters.

''Shall we watch a movie, until he wakes up?'' Niall asks. We all agree, while Niall gets some snacks and drinks, we choose out a move. Deciding on 'The Impossible'. We start the movie and Niall comes back with the food.

''Thanks.'' I thank Niall as he gives me a bag with chips, as I can't really move with Harry on top of me. I look down at him and see the bags under eyes and his cheekbones are unhealthy visual. He looks like he can use this nap.

About halfway through the movie, Harry started to stir in his sleep, muttering small innocent words. Though, those innocent words break into pleas, which makes me worry. Tears begin to pour from Harry's closed eyes and I know that it's a nightmare and I should wake him. I shake his shoulder. ''Harry, wake up. It's just nightmare.'' I shake him a few more times and call his name when his eyes shoot open.

''Hey, Harry. It's okay, it's just me. You're fine.''I search for his eyes and I find them soon enough. He visualably calms down when he sees me. ''Are you okay?'' I ask.

''Yes, I'm fine. Sorry.'' He apologizes and I help him sit up. When he sits, he looks around and sees the other boy's eyes on him. He blushes a crimson red and looks down.

''Harry, these are the boys, Niall, Zayn and Liam. Boys this is Harry.'' I introduce them to each other.

''Hi.'' Harry whispers quietly.

''Hey Harry. Nice to see you.'' Niall says and stands up from his seat. He walks over to Harry and hugs him a bit, I see Harry tense a bit, but soon relaxes in Niall's arms. The other boys gave Harry a hug too.

''So, Harry is staying here for a while.'' I announce, luckily the boys don't mind.

''That's great, can't wait to get to know you Harry.'' Niall says excitedly.

''Me too.'' Harry says, a bit more confidently than earlier.