I didn't know what else to do. I slid over closer to her and pulled her into a hug. I softly started to whisper to her that it would be okay no matter what happens. I knew that somehow it would work out, but that didn't mean that he would be better, or even that he would live for another year, two years, or more. Eventually El slipped into a gentle sleep that I could tell she was desperately in need of. Niall and Liam came back out to the waiting area. From the splotches on their faces I knew that they had just had the same conversation that I had with El. Since she had her head on my lap, Niall sat next to me, sliding down until he could curl up with his head on my shoulder. I put my arm around him and held him close. He started to doze. I knew there was no way that he could be that tired, though when you are upset sleep is one of the few mercies available.
Soon Liam started quizzing me on my life. "How old are you?"
"17, I will be 18 in on June 21."
"How did you meet Niall?"
"I was waiting for my sister at the airport but her flight got cancelled, and he just started talking to me. He then came home with me since he didn't have anywhere to stay."
"Are you still in school?"
"Yes, but I am missing some classes to be here. This is more Important."
"Emily what do you do with your spare time?"
"I sing, I am in the audition choir at school. I also have voice lessons once a week. I love to read and do any kind of art, well mostly drawing. I can play a little piano. and I have nearly perfect grades, so I suppose I study a lot."
"What are your friends like?"
"Crazy, hyper, fun, awesome, amazing, brilliant, and I love them a ton. They have made me who I am." I notice that he looks at Niall very closely, checking that he really is asleep I guess.
Liam slides closer," Em I really don't want to have to ask this, but I need to know if you plan on just dragging Niall around, or if this means something to you. I only ask because of how much we look out for him, and with all of this going on he needs someone who will stay through EVERYTHING, not just a pretty things."
"If Niall wants it to be more than this I would be very glad to have it be more. I won't drag him along. This is important to me. He is important, all of you are. You will all have to work very hard to get me to leave."
"Good, he really does like you Em." Liam stood up, " I am going to sit with Dani. Nice talking to you." With that Liam headed down the hallway, just before he entered the second room he turned. "You will have to meet the others when you aren't a pillow anymore." Laughing at his own joke he turned into the room.
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I am super duper sorry that this chapter is so short. The end of school is here and it is really busy all the sudden. Please Vote and Comment! Share if you feel desirous to. And please if you notice any loose ends along the way that you want to make sure that I wrap up just leave it in the comment section, i check it everytime I get on. :) Thanks!
