The Strongest Love. (Niam Fanfic...With Larry)

Chapter 4 (pt.2)

After the doctor left the room, all of the boys let out deep breaths and turned to Niall. The room fell silent and no one really knew what to do or say. After a few quiet moments, Zayn decided to break the awkward tension. "Well at least he remembers us, right?' He joked casually, looking up from  his feet. 

All four other boys turned to him and Liam glared at him. Lou and Harry gave him a confused look as if they couldn't believe he would say that, but Niall laughed. Liam whipped back around and stared at Niall. How could he be laughing?

"Yeah, I mean imagine if I didn't know any of you? Talk about some lifetime movie coming true." Niall said, although he didn't sound right. It seemed like he only said it to lighten the mood, though he was nervous as fuck.

Liam gave him a strange look, before walking to the side of the bed. "Niall...I'm sorry." He managed to get out, barely audible. At this time, Louis, Harry, and Zayn decided to leave the room. They all waved sadly at Niall before slipping out the door. Niall turned his focus back to Liam and smiled softly. "It's not your fault.."

Liam shook his head, "I-I know Ni, I just can't help but feel bad...If I had told you about my feelings sooner we would have had more time together before..." He trailed off, looking up to meet his boyfriends beautiful blue eyes.

Niall reached up to put his hand on Liam's cheek. "Liam, I didn't even know I liked you until a few days ago. It wouldn't have mattered. Besides, I'm not dead...we'll still be together, right?"

Niall's voice was so sad, so pleading, that Liam had to smile a bit and nod. After a moment, he swallowed hard and looked at Niall's confused expression. "I'm sorry we don't get to have..um you know, sex..more." He muttered sheepishly, causing Niall to chuckle. He couldn't help but think of how adorable Liam was, and how innocent he seemed. 

"Seriously," Liam began, pulling Niall out of his thoughts. "What are you gonna do...if you can't walk?"

Niall gulped and looked away, choosing to stare at the white wall instead of Liam. "I don't know, Li...I'm scared."

Liam leaned in and hugged Niall tight-not so much that he'd hurt him, he was just in an accident-and cried into his shoulder. They stayed like that for a few minutes, sobbing on each other until Niall spoke up.

"Liam?" He asked, pulling away to look at Liam's face completely.

"Yes?"

"Well, it's just that I've heard hospital food sucks, so do you think you could get me some McDonald's or Nandos or something?" Niall had this hopeful look on his face as he stared at Liam, and to him this was obviously important.

Liam stared at him, confused, for a moment before laughing softly through his tears, wiping his cheeks on his sleeves. "Yeah, Niall I'll make sure to do that."

Niall wrapped his arms around his boyfriends neck again, and despite the situation he was in, he smiled.

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Louis put his arm around Harry's waist, leading him off down the hall while Zayn followed behind. Harry sniffled one more time and buried his face into his boyfriend's shoulder. "Is Niall gonna be alright?" He chocked, the sound muffled by Lou's shirt.

Louis sighed and patted Harry's curls, ignoring the fact his shirt was getting soaked. This was a hard time for all of them. Louis felt this was his time to step up to the plate, as they say. He was the oldest, and most of the time Liam took part as Daddy Direction. Now, it was Louis' turn. This was quite a lot for the boys to take in, and a lot to handle. Lou was sure he didn't want to know what Niall was feeling. He sat Harry down in a seat inside the waiting room, and Zayn took a seat on the other side of him. 

"He'll be okay, him and Liam just need to talk alone for a while."

Harry chose this moment to glance up at Lou, and both boys were startled by how hurt the other looked. "Why-why can't we stay with him? We are a band.." Harry questioned, keeping his eyes on Louis. Zayn even felt himself melting inside at the sight. Harry looked and sounded so childish and vulnerable, but he was the youngest. 

Louis sighed and started playing with Harry's hair, a trick he knew always calmed his boyfriend down. "They just need a little time, imagine if it were us in their place. You'd want some time for just us to talk, right love?"

Harry nodded sheepishly and closed his eyes, suddenly feeling quite tired. When Louis was sure he was sleeping, he turned to Zayn and took on a more serious look. "What are we supposed to do mate?"

Zayn shrugged and sighed, running a hand through his dark hair. "Honestly, I have no idea. This just doesn't seem real."

"I know." Louis agreed, nodding his head. He sighed and glanced down at Harry's sleeping form, and a faint smile took place on his lips. He looked back up at Zayn and pointed toward Harry. "We should probably get him home, yeah?" He asked, sounding like a parent discussing their child in a hushed voice to the other parent. Lou felt himself smiling at the thought that someday he and Harry may be parents together.

He quickly shook the thought, though, and watched as Zayn nodded and stood up from his chair. Louis had to admit he felt weird leaving his best friend here after such an event, but decided it was okay since Niall had Liam and everyone could use some rest. Louis stood up carefully, not wanting to hurt Harry by causing his head to drop. A nurse walked by and smiled softly at the two, mumbling something along the lines of "Adorable."

Louis grinned at the comment, and leaned over, tapping Harry's shoulder. "Harry, babe, wake up." He groaned upon having no success, and Zayn rolled his eyes. "Hazza, come on you can sleep in the car, okay?" Lou tried again, only to no avail. Zayn snickered from beside him and Louis glared at him. Finally, as a last resort, Louis knelt on the floor and kissed Harry. He moved his soft lips against Harry's and even though he was sleeping, Harry somehow kissed back. Soon enough, he stirred and his eyes fluttered open. Louis could hear Zayn mumble  from beside him that sounded a lot like "For the love of God.."

Harry looked up at Lou tiredly and Louis held out his hand to help him up. The two walked towards the doors together, and Harry placed his head on Louis' shoulder, falling asleep once again. Zayn headed upstairs to let Liam and Niall know that they were leaving, and when he opened the door he stopped and smiled. 

Liam had gotten into bed with Niall and was asleep on his chest, while Niall was watching something on the television. Niall looked at Zayn as he stood in the doorway. "Um...Lou, Haz, and I are leaving mate, we'll be back later, maybe tomorrow.." Zayn whispered, careful not to wake Liam. Niall nodded, smiling back at Zayn. "Liam can stay here for now, I don't mind."

And he really didn't.

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A/N Ok so I don't really like this chapter...to be honest I'm not liking this story too much but you guys do so okay! I'm not sure where I'm headed with this anymore. My problem is that I'm constantly thinking of story ideas...seriously I could see a clock and get a whole new idea. There's at least fifty I go through a day, and sometimes I choose the wrong ones to write. Oh well. Anyways, you know what to do. Comment, vote, whatever floats your goat. (: