Angels Among Us

Chapter 7:

Chapter 7:

As happy as I was to hear my father was some what improving nerves took over my body. Yes my father was speaking but what if it was with a stutter or not the same? Either way I would still love him but the thought of something taking away his strength made my spine quiver. When we arrived at the hospital my hands began to tremble with a mixture of emotions. As minor as my trembling was, its appeared to a big deal for Niall.

"Don't worry hun!" He said with ease as he wrapped his arm around my waist pulling me into his side. A small giggle escaped from the petite smile that rested on my face. I had almost forgotten how to laugh I think. We walked down the corridor hand in hand up until we got to my dads door where he releases his grip. As childish as it made me feel, I wanted Niall to come with me. I didn't know if I could actually go in without him. Like he was there to fall back on when I couldn't rely on myself any longer.

"You're coming with me... aren't you?" I hesitantly asked.

"Don't you want some time with your dad?"

"I want to to come with me."

*Niall's P.O.V*

I could see the fear billowing up in Eve's stunning blue eyes. It would be impossible to say no to her.

"If you want me to, of course." I replied signaling my support with a small kiss on the top of her head right where the brunette curls met her sun kissed forehead. I slowly opened the door, escorting her into a dimly lit room. There on the bed her father laid motionless until the stir of our feet caught his attention.

"Dad!" Eve cried taking off to accompany her father leaving me standing in the middle of the room uncomfortably.

"Hello sweetheart." He returned compassionately but without strength.

"I'm so happy you are okay!"

"I know, I know. I'm going to be just fine... Who is this?"

"Daddy, this is Niall."

"Hello sir." I greeted hoping to make a good first impression.

"Hello son." He replied to me making out what he could of a smile.

"Daddy do you remember anything about what happened?" Eve question.

"All I know is there was a white flash and I was out."

I saw tears welling up once more as Eve crouched down by her father's bed clutching to his hand. My natural instinct was to aid her. I slid my body right next to hers enclosing my arm around her as I had many times before. I couldn't help but notice her snuggle a little closer. Even as frail and weak as he was, her father took notice to this action.

*Eve's P.O.V*

My Father lay there, too in pain and too injured to consider such action but when I very slightly rested on Niall that all seemed to be beside the point. I knew his fatherly instincts would have more effect in him than his current state of health.

"Are you two dating?" He asked with authority putting emphasis in the word 'dating'.

I instantly turned my head toward Niall. Though we had surely had some intimate moments and he had seen me at my most vulnerable time our partnership wasn't a relationship. I wouldn't mind if it was though. He mirrored back my same expression, cluelessness. I decided to take control of the situation before by father got suspicious.

"No. No, dad, we aren't."

There was a sudden knock in the door.

"Hi would no mind stepping out for a second while we change his bandages?" The nurse politely spoke.

"Um sure. No problem." I responded.

"Wait, Eve. Why don't you just go home to rest some more and then you two lovebirds can come back tomorrow? My father suggested.

"Daddy we aren't dating!"

"Oh whatever you say!" He joked. I always knew nothing could take his sense of humor away. He tried to laugh but the discomfort of the burns made them self present. The dainty smile I wore dissipated immediately.

"Will you be okay till then?" I needed the reassurance.

"Of course sweetheart."

"Okay I'll see you then! Love you dad!"

"Love you too."

"Goodbye sir." Niall acknowledged.

"Oh please call me John!" My father stated.

"Okay bye John!"

"Bye Niall."

The door shut behind us and I let out a deep breath of relief.

"I told you everything was going to be okay!" Niall exclaimed while putting his protect arm around me. His protective side seemed to be natural for him. I assumed this was part of his angelic being.

"Do you mind if we we stop by my dads house? Just so I can see what happened." I blurted out.

"Do you think you are ready to do this?" Niall's tone serious.

"Yes." I responded though I knew differently.

"Alright let's go."

I was curious and somewhat unhappy that no one had bothered to tell me the whole story. Nobody cared to say how the fire started or even the exact condition of my father. My intuitive way of thinking thought that they didn't want me to know anything.

As we rounded the corner, I braced myself hoping for the best but expecting the worst. Not hoping, praying. I forced my eyes shut until the car came to a complete stop. The combination of rain and snow making that an incredibly difficult task. The car shifted into park and I slowly opened one eye. I absorbed a tiny glimpse of the house I once thought to be a safe haven completely ruined. My other orb shot open, my body already halfway out the door. I sprinted as fast as I could trying to avoid the abundant patches of ice. The closer I got, the more ruined the house was. Shards of glass had flown from windows nearly twenty feet. The siding along the windows had been charred black with ash. I scurried up to one of them keeping away from frozen glass. Peering in my eyes were shocked to see broken plates, charred drywall an everything burned into a crisp. As I scanned what used to be a beautiful little home, I a disturbing sight caught my eye. Multiple bottles were shattered near the gas stove and throughout the house. I couldn't identify whether they were alcoholic or not but just the idea of it seemed unreal. I knew my father liked to drink but he was always responsible with it. He would never drink that much! It couldn't be alcohol. It had to just be some freak accident! Little to my knowledge or concern, Niall was right behind me.

"Come on hun. You are going to freeze!"

I hadn't even notice my shivering. He grabbed my hand leading my back to the car. I couldn't tell if I was in too much shock or If I had cried all the liquid out of my body but I managed not to shed a single tear.