Dangerous (A Niall Horan Love Story)

The Dangers of Sticking Around

Melody’s POV

“Niall.” I whispered his name. We had been curled up in the benchy thingy since we got to this wretched hospital. He just kind of groaned.

“You’ve seen what can happen if you stick around me..... Why are you still here?”

“I’m here because I fell in love with you Mel... I’ve always felt different around you.”

“But...” I could feel tears rise in my eyes.

“No buts.” He lifted my chin and looked into my eyes. His beautiful shining eyes glimmered with concern and sympathy. “Mel, you shot him. There’s no need to worry. You saved Michael. You saved me. You’re a hero.” He said it all so sweetly. I felt the tears begin to fall down my face.

“Shhhhh” He said. Again. He pulled me in close. And as he did so the doctor came out to give us the news. The doctor nodded to me, and I stood up. I looked at Michaels parents. Well tried anyway. They weren’t there anymore.

“Ma’am, I’m sorry to tell you, you friend did not make it.” My heart sank as I heard those words. Heck! I sank. I fell to the floor. Niall kneeling right next to me. Holding me as tightly as he could. I didn’t even try to hold it in, I let the tears stream down my face. I let the stupid public, and Niall’s stupid paparazzi hear my screams. I barely felt anything when Niall picked me up. He walked me to the car. The rest of the boys were in the parking lot waiting for us. They still don’t know exactly what happened. Suddenly I feel eight more arms embrace me as the four other boys rush in to hug me. Niall sat me down in the seat of the car. I had stopped crying by this point. But, I couldn’t focus on anything, I felt so oblivious to the world, how does someone deal with the loss of their best friend in the entire world? Why did I have to go through this. I shot my dad. I killed my own father! And on the same day, I lose my bestfriend because of the man I killed. Was I going to go to jail for that? It was self defense! I wasn’t arrested yet. So I guess that is a bonus.  I just stared out the window as I slightly hear Niall explain to the boys what happened. Immediately, Harry showed up at my side of the car.

“Mel? Are you okay?” He asked calmly. I nodded my head. But I was thinking. ‘How the heck am I supposed to be okay? Do I look okay? Seriously?!’

Harry’s POV

Obviously she didn’t look okay. But I wasn’t going to pressure her to tell me anything. She looked lost. She needed Niall. I tapped on his shoulder.

“Yeah?” He turned around before climbing in the car.

“Take care of her. Okay? Take her out for the weekend or something. She needs to get away.”

“I am already planning on it.” He then climbed in the car, started the engine and drove away. Melody staring blankly out the window.

“She’s had a hard time lately.” Lou says from behind me.

“Yeah I know.” I said. She was my best friend, I didn’t want her hurting. As I was staring out after the car, just thinking, I felt arms wrap around my neck. I looked down. It was Katherine. I slipped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer.

“She’ll be okay. She has Niall.” She said. She slid her hands down my arms and unclasped my hands from behind her. She entwined her fingers with mine, and quickly kissed me. I smiled. She was right. I nodded. And walked off with Katherine.

Niall’s POV (in the car)

“Hey.” I said and put my hand on Melody’s knee. She had been silent the whole time. She looked at me, tears running down her face again. She smiled a weak smile. Pain filling her eyes. Not that I didn’t expect that, “You hungry?” I asked. She just shook her head. But, if I remember right, she hadn’t eaten at all since yesterday afternoon.

“Babe,” She flinched at that word. I sighed. “You need some food. You haven’t eaten in almost a full day.” I explain.

“Pull over.” She whispered. Almost like she was talking to herself. I did as she asked. She unbuckled, and climbed out of the car. Stumbling onto the side of the road.

“Mel! What are you doing?” I ask. Shocked.

“I’m going. I can’t let you stick around.” She mumbled. I quickly got out of the car, and wrapped my arms around her.

“Melody... It’ll be okay. You have me.” I felt her bury her face in my chest. Through tears I could hear her mumble....

“Niall?”

“Yes?”

“I... I love you.” I smiled. My heart warmed.

“I love you too Melody.” I whispered and kissed the top of her head.