Stay With Me (Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter 7: Driving the Nightmares Away

It was alarming me a bit too much having Niall in the room with me. But in a way I really needed someone to hold me while I slept. My nightmares have been getting progressively worse each night. So maybe he could help me to sleep soundly tonight...for once. And it wouldn’t hurt to get to know him better, would it? I peered out of the door to see him sprawled out on the bed waving his arms around as if he were trying to take flight. I giggled to myself and exited the bathroom, walking up the edge of the bed.

“You okay there?” his blonde tuff of hair shot up and he stared at me with wide blue eyes.

            He had been caught doing one of his weird antics. He quickly sat up and patted the bed so I could climb in.

“No funny business, I swear” he reassured me again.

            I hopped on, pulling in the covers around me. He took the hint and curled up behind me, keeping some distance between us. I looked over my shoulder and reached for him.

“You want me closer?” he looked kind of nervous.

“Please...” I whispered.

            He scooted closer and cautiously put his arms around me, pulling me into a hug. He rested his head on the nook of my head and sighed. His breath tickled my neck and I laughed lightly.

“Thank you” I said, a smile still on my face.

“For what?” his own face was covered with a smile.

“I have been having terrible nightmares, and you just might be the fix” I turned my head to face him.

            Our faces were inches apart; I stole a quick glance to his lips. He caught me looking at them and began to lean in. My breath caught, I didn’t know if I wanted him to kiss me. Getting attached was one of my biggest fears.

“Niall” I cut in right before our lips met.

“I’m sorry” he pulled away completely and let go of me.

“No, come back” I pleaded.

            He hesitated, before he approached me again. We settled back into a spooning like position and stayed silent. Just feeling the warmth of his body against me was lulling me to sleep. I soon let slumber overtake me, trying to forget what had just happened.

*Niall’s POV*

            Damn it why am I so stupid? I almost ruined my chances with Violet by moving in too fast. Don’t judge me; I just haven’t been in a relationship for the longest time. Not that I mind, or that I am picky. It’s just that Violet happened to be different, and I longed to be with her.

“Mmm” she mumbled in her sleep.

            Even when she slept she looked adorable. Her short dark hair spiked around her face, framing it just so. And her lashes caressed her cheeks, making me want to kiss them. As I held her so close, I could feel how small she really was, very thin. No wonder Paul and Elizabeth were really concerned about her. To be honest, I haven’t seen her eat since she got here.

“I will protect you my little flower bud” I pulled her in and snuggled her, causing her to sigh in her sleep.

“Niall...” she breathed.

            This brought a smile to my face, she was probably dreaming about me. I cradled my head by hers and closed my eyes. This just might be a good night after all.

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