Our Summer of Direction

Chapter Twenty-one

“So? What’s going on?” Perrie asks the moment Niall and I walk back into the waiting room.

“Emilea isn’t going to pull through.” I say putting my acting skills to the test. I start to fake sob and Niall does the same completely playing along and we are comforted. I make a mental note to tell Niall how awesome he is when we are done.

“Darling, I am so sorry!” Harry says holding me close.

“Why; because all of you guys are so gullible?” I ask pulling away. Niall and I high-five and are greeted with very un-amused faces.

“That was NOT funny.” Perrie says punching me in the arm.

“I’m sorry! She is fine; well aside from the intense concussion. They said the epilepsy is probably not the matter. Actually they said they didn’t think she had epilepsy…so yay!” I say dodging another punch from Perrie.

“That’s fantastic!” Eleanor says hugging me and Niall at the same time.

“I still cannot believe you guys totally planned to punk us.” Zayn laughs with a huge grin on his face.

“We didn’t plan that. Katie didn’t tell me anything. I had to wing it instantly.” Niall says in defense.

“Really? Wow; I am impressed Niall.” Dani says picking up her jacket off of the floor.

“Thanks.” He says returning her smile.

“We should take turns going home so there is always someone here for Em.” Eleanor says heading towards the door.

“So who is staying first?” Harry asks before we all go outside.

“I am.” I say quickly before anyone else can.

“Then I am too.” Harry says entwining our fingers. I smile gratefully at him and we go to sit down. Niall sits down too and immediately leans back to go to sleep.

“Well, why don’t all of us go home and shower and then 3 of us will come take your spots so all of you can go shower.” Eleanor suggests. We nod in agreement and they all head out to whatever car they ended up bringing from the party.

“So, what do you wanna do now?” Harry asks looking over at me. Niall starts to snore and I stifle a laugh.

“Do you know any games?” He asks after a moment of silence. I get up and walk over to the nurses’ station and ask for a plastic cup. They hand me one and I walk back over to Harry.

“Sit on the floor.” I order doing it myself. He sits across from me and I start the cup song.

“I bought my ticket for the long way run, two bottle whiskey for the way. And I sure would like some sweet company and I’m leavin’ tomorrow, whad’ya say? When I’m gone, when I’m gone, you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone. You’re gonna miss me by my hair, you’re gonna miss me everywhere. You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone.” I sing. As I end the song I stop drumming the cup.

“That was wicked cool! Teach me that!” Harry exclaims. I end up just teaching him how to drum on it like I was and he gets really excited.

“Your voice is really good.” Niall says after I sing the song for Harry again.

“Thanks.” I say shyly; I never really like to sing in front of anyone but Emilea.

“Hey kiddos! Why don’t you go home and shower!” Dani exclaims with Liam following her in. We nod and Harry takes the keys from Liam. After I call shotgun I hop in and Harry drives me back to my place.

“I will pick you back up in like 45 minutes; is that cool?” He asks as I climb out of the car. I nod and walk around to the driver’s side. He rolls down the window and I give him a quick peck on the lips before going inside to take a shower.