Gracie

Chapter 7 - Zayn

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Liam's POV:

Niall and I joined the other lads in the lounge, the room was quiet and the lads looked pensive. I spoke first:

"I don't know about you guys but I'm tired"

The lads didn't seem to hear me; they were too deep in thoughts. I had a rough idea what occupied their minds ... Gracie of course. I had to do something to relax the atmosphere a little.

"Gracie's had a rough childhood: I know her revelations are upsetting but you can't allow this to change who you are just because she is around ... Just the opposite; She needs some normality ... I feel we can give her that"

The second I said her name the lads' heads rose. They all nodded and agreed with me.

It was late and we were all tired. We decided to get to bed so we could have an early morning to begin decorating Gracie's new room. I knew we would only be at home for two weeks but by creating a room for Gracie would reassure her she had a home to come back to.

Harry's POV:

I was having a restless night so I switched the T.V on but kept the volume turned off. Suddenly I heard some noise. I grabbed my dressing gown and went to investigate. I opened my door and received the shock of my life; Gracie was stood at the top step of the stairs motionless. I didn't want to frighten her so I whispered her name but she didn't respond. Naturally I worried. I approached her slowly and quietly. I gently touched her hand hoping to move her away from the stairs. Gently I helped her to turn around and was about to guide her back to her room when Liam opened his bedroom door. He stepped in the corridor and gave me a furtive smile Gracie then sat on the floor.

"She's sleepwalking!" Liam stated as if he knew my question.

I smiled in compassion and asked if there was anything I could do. Liam shook his head and suggested I returned to my room. I thought preferable not to interfere and returned to my room but as I opened the door a bellowing scream pierced my ears. I spun around to find Gracie flat on the floor kicking and hitting. Liam looked stunned. I approached him and placed my hand to his shoulder:

"Mate!"

My touch brought Liam back to reality. He stepped towards Gracie. As Liam lifted Gracie from the floor Niall and Zayn appeared in the corridor.

"What happened?" Zayn asked.

Niall stood bemused as Gracie continued screaming in Liam's arms.

"Sleep walking!" I whispered to Zayn.

Gracie's screams then stopped just as suddenly as they had started. She was now mumbling in another language.

"That's Spanish I think!" Niall stated.

"Well do you know what's she's saying?" Liam asked.

Niall shook his head apologetically. Gracie kept speaking in this strange jargon for a short time then stumbled back to her bedroom, followed closely by Liam. As they entered, Liam whispered: