A Broken Dream (A One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter Fourteen: Baby

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••Harry's POV

I finished helping Leah bandage her wounds just as Lou arrived. Lou handed me Lux and I set Lux on the bed. Lux started bouncing up and down as I held her hands. Leah shyly made her way, looking over my shoulder on her tiptoes.

"Leah, this is Lux." I held Lux on my hip and Leah looked softly at the little girl.

"Do you want to hold her?" Leah stared into my eyes, warmly smiled, and nodded. I handed her Lux gently and watched as Leah's eyes lit up.

"Hi!" She started baby talking and laughing. Lux was quite amused with this new person she was handed to and I couldn't help but smile at them. I pulled my iPhone out of my pocket sneakily and snapped a shot before Leah could comprehend what I was doing.

"Harry, what was that?" Leah was holding Lux's hand.

"Oh nothing." I posted the picture to Instagram, automatically linking to my twitter.

'My princess(es) :) xx' I smiled to myself and shoved my phone back into my pocket.

"That's very interesting, Lux." Leah continued with a higher voice. I chuckled at her and walked back over to the pair.

"You two seemed to hit it off well." I laughed again and placed a hand on Lux's head, ruffling her hair a bit. Lux turned to me and pulled my hand away from her, yelling at me happily.

"Ha-wee!" She grabbed at my shirt and Leah handed Lux to me. I tickled her tummy and she giggled wildly. Leah stared at us in amusement and when I looked towards her, she blushed.

"Harry, who's this?" Lou walked over casually and looked Leah over.

"Oh, sorry. This is Leah, my adopted daughter." Leah smiled shyly and hid a bit behind her hair. A shocked expression washed over Lou's face.

"Harry, may I speak to you for a minute?" Lou took Lux from me and handed her to Leah. Leah swayed back and forth a bit, making Lux laugh. Lou pulled me by the arm out into the hallway.

"Harry Edward Styles what were you thinking? Oh wait, obviously you weren't! You can't just go around and take in a child like its a lost puppy! Children are a lot of work and I know you could provide for her but you won't have the time! And how did you even con-"

"Her father was abusive, okay?! I couldn't sit back and watch him hurt her like that, okay? And I know that it's a lot of work, but I'm determined and I will do this no matter what anyone else thinks." Lou once again looked shocked and a bit hurt. She wrapped her arms around my torso and hugged me tightly.

"I'm sorry. You're doing a good thing Styles. But if you ever need help, promise you'll come to me." Lou pulled away and smoothed down the t-shirt I was wearing. I chuckled at her and nodded lightly.

"Good, good. Now get back in there so I can do your hair."

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I shuffled back over to Leah and Lux after running my hand through my hair. I had been in that chair for half an hour and I ruined it in seconds. Lux was asleep, sprawled out on the bed. Leah was sitting on the edge of the bed and holding Lux's hand, pushing a strand of hair out of the sleeping toddler's face. I quickly took a picture and walked up to them. Leah let go of Lux's hand and stared up at me with big eyes.

"When'd she fall asleep?" I sat next to Leah.

"A few minutes ago. We had a busy half hour of playing hide-and-seek." Leah giggled softly and grabbed Lux's hand again.

"That's cute." I mumbled lowly. Her head shot up.

"I know, she's adorable." Leah smiled down at Lux.

"No, not that. It's cute how much you care about her." She flashed me a shy smile and her cheeks blushed deeply. I just chuckled and rested my head on Leah's shoulder. She stiffened before relaxing a bit.

"Harry Edward Styles, when will you leave your hair alone after I do it?!" I heard Lou approaching us from across the room.

"And did you drug my baby? She never sleeps this early. Well, whatever you did I'm glad you did it. It'll be easier to get her to sleep tonight." Lou laid a soft hand on her daughter's face and rubbed her chubby cheek with the pad of her thumb.

"It was Leah. They played a few games and Lux got tired." Lou smiled up at Leah and thanked her. Leah just mumbled a 'your welcome' and leaned back on me.

Leah's POV

I figured it was my turn to be relaxed and leaned against Harry. He wrapped his arms around me and I tilted my head back so I could look up at him.

"So, I have a question for you." Oh no. It's going to get awkward and it'll be awful and he won't want me anymore and-

"Would you please come on stage tonight and maybe sing a few songs? I know it's sort of short notice but I'm completely sure that everyone would love you. Puleeaasse?" Harry's bottom lip jutted out and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Fine Styles, but only a few songs." I said hesitantly. He cheered and pulled me closer. A knot developed in my stomach, but I ignored it and closed my eyes. I let the warmth radiating from the boy take over my predominantly cold flesh.

I was going to be on a stage. 

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D'aw ;) but naw the next chapter will be continuing with the story line :) this was just to get an idea of how close Harry and Leah are getting ;D

I love you! Stay beautiful, 

Brittany