Stay With Me (Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter 6: A Bit Too Much

*Violet's POV*

"Thanks again for buying me all of these things" I gushed to Elizabeth for the hundredth time.

"Now sweetie, no need to thank me it was my pleasure" she patted my head, sending me into another daze at the touch.

I really wasn't used to physical affection. My uncle rarely ever touched me, and the other times another person would touch me it wouldn't be a kind touch. Let's just say I am barely beginning to trust humans again. Funny to say since I am one myself right? But I haven't had the best experiences with people in my life.

"Want to get a bite to eat and then head back to the hotel?" she glanced at her phone, probably trying to buy us more time together.

"I uhh-"

"Never mind, that wasn't a question. Let's go get something to eat" she looked at me with a reassuring smile before taking me by the arm, leading me to one of the restaurants in the mall.

Crap. She was going to try and get me to eat. And at the way things were looking, it appeared that she was going to succeed. We walked into a small Italian restaurant and we immediately got seated at a small booth in the back. I stared at the menu and swallowed thickly.

"I'm not hungry" I mumbled.

"You need to eat, come on sweetheart I know you can do it!" I looked up at her and she seriously resembled a cheerleader right now the way she was cheering me on.

I let out a small chuckle.

"What's so funny?" she gave me a confused look.

"Okay, I'll eat. But don't expect me to finish it all" I picked up the menu and slowly scanned it, trying to find the lightest meal possible.

"Don't think too much about it. How about I order for you, I am your doctor and I need to get you started on that meal plan" she snatched the menu away from me.

Oh goody.

"We can get the ravioli with the soup or salad" she glanced up to see if I approved.

"Sure" I shrugged.

Our waiter walked up and Elizabeth's face lit up when she saw him.

"Why hello there Garrett" she stood up to give him a quick hug.

I just sat there not knowing what to say or do.

"How rude of me, Garrett this is Violet" she motioned for me to stand up.

I slowly stood up and faced the boy. He had a warm smile on his face and his hazel eyes seemed a bit amused. He extended his hand for me to shake and I gingerly took it, giving him a small squeeze before letting go.

"Nice to meet you" his voice was just so ahh!

Was I seriously acting like a typical teenage girl and ogling over a guy I just met? I guess hanging out with Elizabeth all day had rubbed off on me. She was so cheery and perky. I was feeling a bit more...alive.

"You two will be in my group sessions" Liz interrupted Garrett and I's silent exchange of smiles.

"Group?" nobody told me about group therapy.

"Yeah, we meet up every Tuesday at her office, me and three other teens" he explained to me.

"I kind of forgot to mention that to her" Liz bit her lip and tried not to laugh.

I stood there, now knowing how to react to that. I don't think I am ready to spill my guts to Liz, let alone a group of strangers.

"Please sit down, I still have to do my job" he nudged us to our seats, "So what will you two ladies be having today?"