Silent Call - (A Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter Twenty-Six

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Chapter Twenty-Six

Skylar's POV

"Wear something warm, love. It’s kind of chilly outside. We have that appointment with Dr. Chase today," Niall said before leaving me alone again to finish getting ready. I dropped the towel on the ground and ended up choosing a long, cute white jumper, followed by dark wash shinnies and a tan scarf up top. Warm enough, I thought.

I met Niall at the doorway of our flat, him already holding a mug of tea in his hand as well as my coat.

“Are you ready to finally ditch this annoying cast?” I chuckled at his words, and nodded as he helped me with my jacket. He handed me my cuppa and we walked out the door and down to his range rover.

When Niall and I arrived at the hospital, Dr. Lila met us at the reception desk and ushered us into an available room. Dr. Chase came in only a few minutes later.

“Hello, Skylar…Niall,” He smiled at us both and checked over his clipboard. “So how have things been with your injury? Have you had any pain or difficulties?”

“No pain, just the difficulties of walking with a humongous boot hooked to my leg,” Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Niall smiling, probably remembering how often I would complain about how heavy and bulky the thing was. It would be an everyday thing, when I woke up to when I went back to sleep, just constant complaints. I’m surprised he dealt with it, even though we hadn’t spent too much time together since I had come home.

“Well, that’s a lovely thing to hear. Today, we’ll take some checkup x-rays and if everything is looking alright, we can take the cast off today,” I smiled at his words, looking gleefully over to Niall, who mirrored my actions. “So, if you’re ready, you can follow me and we’ll be back soon.” I got up to follow Dr. Chase out of the room only to feel a slight tug on my writs. I turned around to see Niall with a huge smile on his face. I giggled at his actions, and kissed his nose.

“I’ll be back in a few, babe.” His smile grew as he told me he loved me, pecking my lips. I turned back to Dr. Chase who continued walking down the hallway and into the x-ray room.

Niall’s POV

When Skylar got up to follow Dr. Chase, I took her wrist in my palm, and pulled her towards me. She spun around, laughing, probably at my enormous grin. I was so happy she was finally getting this cast off. I knew how much it annoyed her, and she felt like a cripple with it attached to her all the time. She told me she’d be back soon, kissing my nose. I nodded and pecked her lips, letting her go and watching her leave the room.

When I was alone in the room, I pulled out my phone to text Liam. It was the 20th of July tomorrow, Skylar and I’s anniversary, and she hadn’t mentioned anything about it yet. I was starting to wonder whether she forgot about it, or was just so overwhelmed with everything lately, that she hadn’t had much time to worry about it. Normally, I would go to the boys and use their creative minds to come up with something that hopefully isn’t too cliché in her opinion. Like last year, I combined Harry’s skills with the grill and the cute tree house from our childhood days. But this year I determined to make things up to her. When I had gone off to my Xfactor audition, I told her I’d make things up to her and I was never able to do that. I decided that this was going to be the year.

Nervously, I took my mobile out of my pocket and opened up Liam’s messages and sent him a quick text,

To Liam: I'm kinda worried. Sky hasn't said anything about our anniversary yet :(

Liam replied a few minutes later but I wasn't able to read his reply before a smiley Skylar walked in and over to my side.

Skylar’s POV

Dr. Chase asked me to lie down on the small table and to be as still as possible, I obeyed. He put a heavy, but bearable vest on top of me, telling me he’d be right back. A second later, he left my side and went into back room. I had been through this before. The doctor would leave the room and go into the other as I laid there still, waiting for the rumble of the x-ray machine. Like promised, Dr. Chase was back at my side when the machine died down, and removing the heavy vest. He helped me off the table, and we went back into the first room, where I saw Niall waiting anxiously.

“Okay, I’ll go get these developed, and let you know how things are going as soon as I can,” I thanked him and he left the room, leaving Niall and I alone.

"Do you think you'll be getting it off?" Niall smiled warmly.

"I hope I do," I nodded smiling back at him.

"Me too," He nodded. Niall then grabbed hold of my waist and pulled me closer to him. I rested my hands on his knees carefully but felt him tense up slightly at the pressure.

"You need to get that fixed, babe." I mumbled looking up at him with worried eyes.

"I already got it checked, love. I can't get it fixed now. Not with tour starting, I have to go through have four months of physical therapy. I can't just leave the guys for that," He shook his head sadly.

"I don't want you getting hurt even more," I mumbled as I nuzzled my face into his neck, kissing him softly.

"I won't. I promise I'll be careful. I want not to get hurt as much as you do. But for now, let's not worry about me, we're here for you." He said pulling me even closer to his chest and kissing my neck from behind.

We heard a knock at the door and watched as it slowly open. Niall loosened his grip on my waist slightly so I could face Dr. Chase properly.

"Good news," He smiled sitting down on the stool in front of us. Niall's hands stayed wrapped around my waist lightly, his thumbs rubbing small circles on my sides. "You're all healed, everything is going along perfectly," Dr. Chase said and my face light up with joy. "We're just going to give you a small brace, it's tiny. You'll hardy even realize you're wearing it. A lot of gymnasts and dancers wear it for protection. We just want you to wear it for a few days to make sure nothing happens after it's been removed from the cast." I nodded my head acknowledging his words. I didn't mind wearing a small brace, I was just glad to get out of that stupid boot. "I'll go get the brace, and you will be free to go. Why don't you follow me to the desk and I'll check you out.”

Niall and I got up, and followed Dr. Chase down the pure white hallways, and to the front desk. In my mind, I was hoping I wouldn't have to be back here in quite a long time.

Niall's POV

I followed behind Skylar, slowly reaching in my back pocket for my phone, I wanted to read Liam's text. I unlocked my phone as Sky was thanking Dr. Chase and Dr. Lila for everything.

From- Liam: She probably forgot because of being cooped up in the hospital for so long. Are you going to say anything to her?

To- Liam: I don't know if I should, I want to do something special because I missed so much time with her on tour, I want to make it up to her...

From- Liam: I understand. I have an idea, call me when you can! X

I slid my phone back into my pocket and made my way over to Skylar. I had to make tomorrow special, I wanted to make up for all the lost time we had when I was away. All the occasions when she wanted me at her side but I was to busy to make to. All the times I couldn't be there for her. I wanted to make it all up to her.

Written by @runawaydreammachine and @Janellexox

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