Adopted by the Sidemen (New account)

* Bar Fight (2) *

Little shorter chapter for tonight while I write the next one! Love you all <3

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Holly's POV

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"Are you sure you're okay?" Ella asks, holding a bag of frozen peas on my neck.

"Yeah...I think so- hey did Lux tell you if Ryan got back?"

JJ sighs and folds his arms, looking down at his phone. "I've heard nothing back, Holls. I'm sure he's fine after shoving you on the ground though"

I roll my eyes. "Dad, I already told you. He didn't do it on purpose, he was in a fight. I got knocked down. It happens"

"Don't move too much, sweetie," Ella says, worry still evident in her eyes. "The medics said you need to rest your neck properly"

"Did you get in between them?" JJ asks, fixing me with a serious look. "Cause, I swear to God-"

"Dad, for God's sake, I didn't!"

Both Ella and JJ stare at me in disbelief. I feel guilt creep into my consciousness as they share a glance between each other.

"I'm sorry," I sigh. "I shouldn't have snapped"

"It's alright," JJ says, looking at Ella again before looking at me. "You must be tired"

"Yeah," Ella nods, placing a comforting hand on my back. "Why don't you go upstairs and get some rest?"

"Yeah, okay," I reply, stifling a yawn. "Good idea"

"Goodnight, honey," Ella smiles softly, hugging me gently. "Just text if you need anything"

"Will do"

I get down from the kitchen counter and hug JJ tightly, resting my head against his chest. His arms come around me and he rests his chin on the top of my head. I know he's worried about me, but I wish he wasn't. I'm genuinely fine. It could have been worse.

"I'm sorry for ruining your guys' evening," I mumble.

"Hey," JJ frowns, looking down into my eyes. "Don't be silly. You didn't ruin anything"

"Yeah," Ella nods. "We were done with dinner by the time we got a call. You're all fine, sweetheart"

"Goodnight, guys. Love you"

"We love you too," JJ chuckles, placing a kiss on the top of my head. "Now go get some rest"

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I change into pajamas slowly so as not to create any more unnecessary pain, brush my teeth, and then slide underneath the covers. The cold pillow on the back of my neck feels nice, and for the first time tonight, I let myself breathe. I take a deep breath and think over tonight's actions. Yes, it was scary, but along with fear, I feel a deeper sense of curiosity. Who the fuck was that Josh guy? It seemed like he and Ryan had been friends before, or not, but they definitely knew each other. And who's Emily? The sound of her name was the thing that set Ryan off, so it obviously has great meaning to him.

I run a hand down my face. All the excitement from tonight and the thinking has led me to become more tired than before, and I shut my eyes, trying to fall asleep.

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I wake with a dry throat. I look at my bedside table for a glass of water, but there's nothing there, and I sigh. I guess I have to go downstairs and get some.

I get out of bed slowly and rub the back of my neck. It's sorer now, but I bite back the pain and take slow steps by JJ and Ella's room so as to not wake them up with the creaky floorboards out on the landing. I walk down the stairs and hold onto the banister, determined not to slip. I've had enough accidents for one night, I think.