Adopted by Harry Styles

twenty-one

(fast forward a year)
{im sorry guys}

Tour ended about three months ago and we've decided to take a break until Autumn gets better. I can't be going to the studio and meetings with a terribly sick daughter at home.

My heart condition has gotten better. Of course, I can't stress out too much, but I've kept it under control. I'm feeling a lot better.

Danielle moved in. I asked her to on our one year anniversary, and she said yes. She's been living with Autumn and I for a month and I'm happy to see Autumn happier.

Autumn has a doctors appointment today about her cancer. Danielle can't go, she's got work with Lou helping another band in the area get ready, so I'll be going by myself.

I walked into Autumn's room, seeing her small body resting underneath the blankets. I walk over and press a hand to her back, gently shaking her. She opened her eyes and she looked sickly. It breaks my heart.

I got her up out of bed and got her dressed, letting her sit on the couch while I take a shower.

For her third birthday, we spent it at my parents house. Danielle and the boys came, of course. We also had some other family members come and I had some other friends come too. Autumn had a blast.

I got dressed and took Autumn to the doctors appointment I dreaded. When we arrived and got inside, I saw some people I didn't expect to see.

Louis, Niall, and Liam sat in the waiting room. Autumn ran to Louis and I walked behind her.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked with a small smile on my face.

"We knew Danielle couldn't come and that you need someone here. So, instead of one person, why not make it three?" Liam spoke as he hugged me.

They called Autumn back and I went with her, taking Niall with me while Louis and Liam sat in the waiting room.

I sat Autumn on the bed and Niall and I sat in the chairs across from her. I made funny faces at her as she laughed at me.

The doctor walked in with a file in his hands, along with a strange look on his face. I can't tell whether he's happy or sad. That honestly worries me.

"Mr. Styles," he spoke glancing at me, "can your friend take Autumn to the nurses station down the hall for a small check up while I speak to you?"

I glanced at Niall with worry in my eyes and he patted my shoulder and took Autumn and left the room. The doctor shut the door and sat in Niall's chair.

I could tell by the look on his face that he didn't have good news for me. My heart dropped as I spoke the words, "My daughter is going to die, isn't she?"

He gave me a sympathetic look and slowly nodded. I had tears streaming down my cheeks and my hand flew up to cover my mouth as I sobbed.

"Mr. Styles," he spoke, "Autumn's case grew worse when we thought it wouldn't. The treatment took a bigger toll on her body than any other child I know. She just can't handle it anymore."

I sobbed and coughed as the doctor rubbed my back as I cried. At least he isn't an asshole.

"She's only got-"

"Don't tell me," I croaked, "I can't know when I won't be a father to her anymore."

Niall walked back in with Autumn on his hip and when he saw me, he knew. He knew she would die because his face went pale and his eyes watered.

"Can I speak to you outside?" He asked Niall as he nodded, handing me the three year old before he walked out into the hall.

I held Autumn close to me and rocked her in my arms, me tears wetting the back of her neck.

"Daddy?" She spoke quietly.

"Yes baby?" I asked as I looked into her eyes through my blurry ones.

She put her hand on my cheek and spoke quietly, "It's okay, daddy. I'm ready."

I sobbed more and held her tighter than ever before. She's my life. What will I do in the morning when I wake up and not have someone to hold and watch cartoons with?

Niall walked back in and motioned for me to come on. I left the room, carrying Autumn. When Louis and Liam saw Niall and I, they broke.

Louis started running his fingers through his hair and Liam covered his face with his hands. Niall led me outside and got me to my car, grabbing Autumn and putting her in her car seat.

Niall made me get in the backseat with her and he drove my car home, apparently he rode with Liam here just in case this happened.

When we got to my house, I carried Autumn inside and put her to bed, kissing her cheek before I went downstairs.

Louis, Liam, and Niall sat in my living room and once they saw me, they stood up. I bit my quivering lip and ran my fingers through my hair.

Louis walked up to me and hugged me, and I broke down. The other two slowly walked up and held onto me and we stayed in a group hug.

"Danielle's on her way," Liam spoke, "She'll be here soon."

"Harry?" Niall spoke as I felt myself get lightheaded.

"I'm fine." I spoke as I sat down, Louis sitting with me.

I put my head in his lap, crying loudly. He rubbed my back and Niall and Liam were sat in front of me on the floor.

That's how I fell asleep. Two of my best mates sitting in the floor before me, rubbing my back and my other one holding my hand, not sure what to say.