My New Life (One Direction Fan Fiction) - Sequel to How Everything Changed

Prologue

Kathryn's P.O.V

I found myself sitting in my bed, wide awake as my bedside clock flashed 1:27 AM. Not able to fall back asleep. I had been awaken by another nightmare. My body was hot and sweaty, heart beating quickly and breathing was heavy. Images flashed in my mind and their faces stuck in my memory forever. I never wanted to forget them but it hurt to think of never having them again. Mom, dad, Emily. All gone... Gone forever.

My body felt weak and I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. I was afraid of closing my eyes. Afraid of the nightmares that haunted my precious sleep. I was able to find the strength to drag myself out of bed and walk down stairs. I pulled out my favorite coffee mug, filling it with water and milk. I popped it into the microwave and heated it up before putting in the cocoa mix and spraying whipped cream on top. I sat down on the bar stool, sipping my hot chocolate and enjoying the silence.

"Another nightmare?" I heard the all too familiar Irish accent come from behind me.

"The better question is 'when do I not have a nightmare?'. What are you doing up?" I questioned him right back.

"Well I was thirsty and came down for water. You just so happen to be down here as well and seem to be drinking your all to amazing hot cocoa." He replied.

"Would you like me to make you some?" I offered.

"Well since you offered then I will." I stood up from the stool and pulled out Niall's mug as I then went on to make him some hot chocolate as well. Once finished, I handed him the streaming cup and sat back down.

"How long have you been up?" I shrugged, not sure of how long it was since I was startled awake from the horrible image. "Why didn't you come get me?" Again I shrugged. It just didn't feel right to go wake up Niall. I was a big girl, I could take care of myself when it came to a bad dream. Of course there were the nights when it seemed like it was all just too much and I wanted to give up. Those were the nights when I found myself crawling into bed next to him.

Once the cocoa was finished, I found myself having to fight to keep my eyes open. I felt my body lift off the chair and I immediately snuggled into Niall's body as he carried me up the stairs. He gently laid me down on his bed and climbed in next to me. He cuddled me into his body and held me as I slowly let go and fell back to sleep.