Never Have I Ever || h.s.

Chapter 18: Final Goodbyes

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Ch 18:

:LIAM'S POV:

We are all waiting for Laney and Harry to come back so we can pack for Cheshire. I am beginning to worry because it's been awhile and they still aren't back yet. Maybe they had to take more tests?

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Finally, I hear the front door open and slowly close. I have been making lunch for the other lads when Harry ambles into the kitchen with his head down towards the floor.

"Hazza?" I question, waiting for him to say something. The lads grow quiet.. we all know that bad news is coming.

"Sh-she's in the h-hospital." Harry stutters, breathing unevenly.

"Why? What happened?" Niall asks, a bit nervous. My heart pounds in fear.

"It's t-time." Harry replies, breaking into a sob. We all freeze. No... this can't be happening right now...

I pull a chair up for Harry to sit down at. I take a seat next to him. The lads come closer to comfort him too. We are all pretty upset now. Laney is like family to all of us.

"I need her. We had plans to do so many things together. And now it's too late... I don't want to ever fall in love again!" Harry yells, a tear trickling down his cheek. Suddenly, Harry's cell phone starts vibrating in his pocket. I notice it is an unknown number, but slowly he answers it.

:HARRYS POV:

"H-hello?" I answer, trying to pull myself together.

"Mr. Styles?" The voice questions.

"Yeah?" I reply.

"This is Dr. James. Laney's heart rate is slowing down, significantly. I talked to her parents and they said they are unable to make it up here. Laney needs someone here with her." The doctor explains. My heart drops. I don't want to watch her go, but she needs me.

"I will be there as soon as I can." I reply and hang up. The lads look up at me.

"I need to go be with Laney." I say and exit the room.

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The drive over is silent. Just me, myself, and I. I hate it, but at the same time, I need it. I just can't think about Laney. This will probably be my last trip to the hospital. Most likely, this is goodbye. Many people might think I'm crazy for crying. But when you lose something you love, emotions come out of no where.

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:LANEYS POV:

My heart monitor is beeping quietly next to me. But every beep is getting father and farther apart. Beep...Beep......Beep.......Beep. That's when I pray a silent prayer.

"Dear God, you are very powerful and you have given me everything that I didn't deserve in my life. You gave me friends, a family, food, shelter, and Harry. I'm sure I'm sitting on my death bed right now for some good reason, but Lord, if there's anything you can do to save me, I'd be more than grateful. I didn't get to experience everything I wanted to experience in life. I didn't get to get married and have children. I didn't get to say goodbye to everyone I wanted to say goodbye to. I feel unsuccessful with what I have done with my life. But boy do I thank you for giving me one. Please take me calmly and painlessly. Amen."

I begin to cry like I am never going stop. Then, I reach for my phone right as I hear a door open. It is Harry.

"Harry."