Adopted by One Direction ON HOLD

Chapter 4

I stood there thinking of Niall hugging me. I don't know why, but it make me feel different. It was a good feeling. Then they all walked out.
They probably hated me. They probably went to adopt a girl.
Oh well.
I'm back to being alone. I'm used to it.
I was waiting for Ms. Green to come up and say that it was alright for me to come down when they left.
I waited and then I heard foot steps coming toward my room. I quickly turned around and pretended to be asleep. That's the only way I get out of doing work. If I'm asleep.
Someone opened the door and walked in with a bunch of people behind.
"She told us she was up for adoption" a British accent said.
"Please Mr. Tomlinson. Wouldn't you like someone more productive or-" I heard Ms. Green say. Who's Mr. Tomosin? I think that's how you pronounce it. Ms. Green was cut off by a different British accent. It was more raspy. He said "We have the right to adopt her". "Yeah you can't hold her here forever" said another.
"Alright!! Fine!! The oldest come down with me to sign the papers and one of you wake her up and help her pack. The rest what ever" and with that I heard foots steps leaving. I thought all of them left but I heard one walking toward me. "Nicole wake up sweetie" he said. I quickly shot up and saw that it was Niall. I felt comfortable around him but I still really didn't want him touching me so I backed up against the head of the bed. "It's alright. I'm not going to hurt you. In fact I'm here to adopt you".
And with that I had mixed emotions and it took me a while to completely see what was happening.
"No. Please don't hurt me" I said getting tears in my eyes.
"Princess." He said coming closer. " I will never ever hurt you. I just want you to be safe."
"But you don't even know me" I said trying to give him a reason to not adopt me.
"Then let me get to know you and I promise we will give you a better life."
I wanted to trust him but I didn't know how.
"That's what my last adopters said"
"But I'm not them. Am I?"
I nodded my head no and he put his hand on my hand. I flinched but then relaxed.
"Come on. Let's get you packed"
I hesitated but my legs took over and I was now standing. He started walking toward the closet but before he reached it he turned and looked at me straight in the eyes. He saw that I was still scared.
"I promise" he whispered. With that I felt like he was the only person who I trusted. And he was.
A smile appeared on my face and he smiled back.

Niall's POV

I looked at her and she stood frozen.
"I promise" I promised. She smiled.
And with that we started packing and she held my hand while we were walking down. I could feel her getting nervous when we kept walking down.
We went to the lobby where the rest of the lads were.
They smiled when they saw her holding my hand.
Louis then said "Niall you have to go sign a few papers. We'll stay here with Nikki"
"Ok I'll be right back" I let go of Nikki's hand and went towards the office.

Nicole's POV

Niall left and I stood there all awkward.
"Hi I'm Louis" said the one with bluish eyes but they weren't like Niall's. "This is Liam, Zayn, and Harry, he said pointing to the boys.
"Hi" I said shyly and looked towards the floor. I took a step back and Harry noticed. "It's alright. We won't hurt you. We just want to help you"
I nodded just so they wouldn't bother me.
"Come on we'll wait for Niall in the car" said Louis.
I didn't want to be around them without Niall. He was the only one I trusted. I thought Niall left me for good cuz he was taking a long time.
Wait. Did they use Niall just so I would leave with then? Are they going to torture me? Are they going to r-rape me?! I had to run. I nodded to "waiting
for Niall in the car" so I would have a chance to run.
I went out first and made a run for it.
I heard them behind me but I ran faster. I was about a block away from the orphanage with one of then hot on my heels. Then me being me. I tripped. And fell. I had blood coming from my knee. I didn't care. I got up but I was to slow. I felt an arm around my wrist where I cut. So I started doing what any other person would do.
I started screaming and kicking. I realized Harry grabbed my wrist but then Zayn came over and picked me up.  Liam opened the door to the car and Zayn put me in. I scrambled to the corner and hugged my knees and put my face into my knees and started crying. I didn't know what to do.

Zayns POV

We said we would wait for Niall in the car. Nicole said yes but before we knew it she was running away. We chased after her. Let me tell you she was fast.
Then she tripped on something and tried to get back up but Harry grabbed her. She was panicking and trying to get out of his grip but I picked her up and to her to the car.
She got in and started crying. I didn't know what to do.

Liam's POV

We sat there waiting for Niall and Nikki was calming down.
"We're not going to hurt you Nikki. We just want you to be safe"
Her head rose and she was just staring at us. Then she found the floor very interesting. It was like she totally gave up just like earlier when she bumped into all of us.
I grabbed a few tissues and started wiping away the blood from her knee. She flinched when I dabbed the cut with a tissue but she didn't do anything.

Nicole's POV

It hurt when Liam was cleaning my cut.
"They'll just hurt me more if I do anything. They'll already gonna punish me cuz I tried to run away"
"What!?" Louis said making me flinch.
"How did they hear me?!" I thought again.
"Your saying everything out loud" Zayn  said.
"You think we gonna punish you?" Louis  said.
"Why?" Said Liam.
"Everyone else does" I blurted out. I quickly covered my mouth after I said that. "Please I'm sorry for my speaking. Please don't hurt me. I won't do it again!" I begged them to not hurt me.
"Nikki. We will never in a million years hurt you. Ever. And that's a promise we will always keep. We love you" he spoke softly and slowly. It was really soothing. "We promise"
"Ok" was all that came out. It sounded kinda harsh or like you know when it sounds like you don't care.
"She doesn't believe us" Harry tried to say without me hearing but failed miserable.
I absolutely hate making people feel bad.
"No. Please don't think that. Please. I'm trying but it's just so hard" I said on the verge of tears.
"No baby. We know your trying. And we love you for that" out of nowhere Niall says. I look up and see him  outside listening to our conversation through the open window.
I just stayed silent.
Since Louis was laying on one side of the limo there wasn't enough seats for all of us.
I started getting down on the floor so Niall could sit, but one he did he pulled me up on his lap. I flinched but I then just relaxed. For once my body wasn't so tensed up. That's what confused me a bit.
"Are you alright love?" Niall asked me.
I just nodded my head and kept looking down.
"You look a bit tired" that was true I didn't get enough sleep. " how bout you take a nap? It's a 2 hour long drive"
I shook my no. I couldn't fall asleep. "What if they do something to me?" I thought.
"No don't think that. We won't hurt you" Liam said. Dang it I did it again.
"Your safe in my arms. I love you" Niall whispered in my ear. I looked up at him. Then at the others.
"You've said you love me more times right now than it my entire life" I kept staring at then while they chuckled.
"I hope you believe us" Zayn said.
I laid my head on Niall's chest but quickly got off and looked at him asking for permission. He chuckled once again and said "I don't mind"
He put a hand on my head and laid it back on his chest and wrapped his arms around me protectively and gave me a hug. It was the best feeling in the world. Being loved. Or at least I think this is what it feels like. I've never really had anyone to love me.
I couldn't take it anymore. I tried to keep my eyes open but I couldn't. They closed and I fell into a deep slumber with a terrible dream. No. More like night mare.