Unexpected Turn. [h.s. & n.h.]

Chapter 7

DAY 1/PART 2

We drove though the winter city streets. I hummed the Frank Ocean song playing softly in the background; we were silent for the car ride. I had my head rested on the window and was watching the snowfall.

"Pretty isn't it" I said turning my head to look at Niall, He didn't take his eyes of the road,

"It really is," he said with a small smile.

I can't remember the last time I was so exhausted. Maybe it was when Brinley and me flew to Australia for the first time, I remember being jetlagged for over a week and I'm almost certain we didn't leave the hotel for like 4 days. Sometimes I do miss Australia, I mean it was only good memories for the most part. Brin and Luke did fight a lot so some nights there would be excessive amounts of yelling but after awhile I stopped worrying so much about it because no matter what those two go though they always find a way back to each other. They fight and give each other the silent treatment for a few hours but they both can't hold out being angry at each other. The thing I admire about there relationship is when you walk into the room you can feel the love, literally. You could be a complete stranger and not know them at all but you would be able to tell how much they love each other. I guess you can just tell by the way she blushes when he calls her "babe" in front of our group, or the way he talks about her non stop to absolutely everyone and they way they just look at each other. It gives me a nice warm feeling inside because all I want is for her to be happy and I know he gives her happiness. I wondered off in my head day dreaming about Australia and the warm sunshine when Niall spoke softly.

"Earth to Allie, were here"

I looked out the window to see the black shaded flat with the white door and the stupid "Welcome" mat Harry made me put in front of the door. We have only been living together for around 7 months but it feels like years. Decorating and furnishing the flat was my absolute favorite, our living room was white, which I know is a boring color but we made it cozy, we had paintings hung all over the walls, mostly all with the same color shade and most of the paintings were ones Brin painted. I have cacti on the window ledges because I have a small obsession, probably because I cant take care of other plants and you barely have to water a cacti. All in all it was a warm environment. I do think back in the days of painting the walls everyday for hours and sleeping on a single mattress in an empty room were the best days. I turned to Niall,

"No I can't, I can't go in," I said closing my eyes and once again running my fingers though my hair.

"Hey shh, it's okay Allie, ill go okay, here take my phone and type what you need and ill pack it up and bring it."

I took the phone out of his hand

THINGS ALLIE NEEDS: clothes, underwear, bras, socks, the rest of my make up, meds, Brinleys guitar pick, chargers!!! Journal, laptop. And anything else you think I need.

"I'll be back in 10, call me if anything else comes to mind"

I was left alone in the car, I plugged my phone in and shuffled my "songs to fall asleep to" playlist and leaned against the cold window and closed my eyes, slowly tapping my fingers to the sound of the soft music, 10 minutes later I heard Niall open the back door placing my bag in, and then getting back into the drivers seat, I wanted to open my eyes and thank him but they were to heavy and I was seconds away from falling asleep.

"Sleepy head, I can't carry you inside. You're about two minutes away from a warm bed, so come on" Niall said quietly, pushing me by the shoulder a little.

"Mhm yeah I'm up" I said opening my eyes and yawning.

I got inside the house and took a look around; yesterday the house was beautifully filled with red and gold decorations and now it was the same as always,

"He didn't even get to see it," I said to myself under my breath. Clearly I still spoke to loud.

"You'll be able to tell him all about it when he wakes up" he said with a smile a weak one.

"Yeah.." I trailed off my words.

"Come on, lay down in bed and just close you eyes and sleep" he said pointing to the bedroom door.

I made my way slowly, my body feels heavy and weak, I felt like I was dragging on. The bed was perfectly made, white sheets and white blankets, mine and Harry's grey blanket was folded up on the left side of the bed I walked over to my bag and took the sweatpants out, normally I would have gone to change in the bathroom but a) I was way to tried to take another step b) it was Niall so it wasn't a big deal and c) Harry wasn't there to get all flustered and jealous. I took the blanket and unfolded it wrapping it around my body and then sticking my hands out to move the covers of the bed just enough for me to sneak underneath. The blanket smelled of a mixture of my perfume and Harrys cologne. I took a deep breath in. "I hope this smell never fades I whispered to myself. Niall walked in without saying anything, he just plopped himself on the edge of the bed and turned the TV on, instantly finding my Planet Earth series and putting on my favorite one "Fresh Water"

"I am going to hop under the shower and then I'll come nap as well. I think we've both had a long day and are in need of serious rest." He said while picking a pair of grey sweats and a white tee shirt out his closet.

"I'll be here watching my planet earth."

"Close your eyes Allie."

"Yeah yeah don't worry I will"

I think I got around 15 minutes into the film and then fell asleep it was only 4pm but I was sure I would sleep though the night because of how exhausted I was. I woke at around 9pm. I woke up alone in a cold bed.

"Fucking hell Niall" I muttered under my breath.

I checked my phone. Obviously I had no notifications. Anne, I forgot to go back to the hospital and to call her, I dialed in her number quickly. It rung 2 times before I got an answer

"Anne" I said my voice was groggy.

"Hello love, you sound well rested. I'm glad you got at least some rest."

"Yeah I got some, maybe not enough but some. Can I come see him now? I slept 5 hours, that's enough. You guys can go back to the hotel and rest and I can watch him" I said fast and anxious.

"Allie, he's still the same. Hawking around the hospital waiting isn't good for any of us."

"No. Someone needs to be there for him. He needs someone."

"Allie please, don't do this to yourself" she was trying to calm me down.

"No, I'm going back and I'll watch over him. I will not stay at home and wait for him to wake up or wait to get a phone call that he's dead." I had raised my voice now, was I really fighting Harry's mother over this right now. The line was silent.

"It isn't fair to him, what if he wakes up and no one is there. What if something happens and I'm not there. I would hate myself for the rest of my life. I can take my works to the hospital and work from there. I'm staying in the hospital and watching over him. And that's final." I said out of breath.

"Allie, your love for him is overpowering you right now."

"Then let it over power me"

"I'm glad he found you." She whispered, I could tell that she was crying now.

Nice Allie, way to go. I thought to myself.

"Anne I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you."

"No no love it's not that. I'm crying because it warms my heart because of how much you love my boy."

"Thank you Anne. You and the rest of the family should go get rest. I'll watch him and I promise I'll call if anything happens."

"Thank you Allie."

"I'll see you guys tomorrow okay?"

"Yes, goodnight love"

I got up and out of the bed, the house was silent meaning Niall had left, I changed back into my leggings, threw on a warm sweater and packed up my laptop, tooth brush, and chargers. I called an uber and made my way back to the hospital.

Its currently 7am, I am drained and tired and about to go to school but i had to update before I left. I hope these last two chapters have been better than then others. More coming soon.A.