Deaf in Disguise

Part 9

Part 9.

Niall's POV.

My eyes shoot open as i hear a bang come from downstairs. Bri's mom was on nightshift so it wasnt her. I pull bri closer and i hear footsteps in the kitchen. My eyes grow wide and bri shoots up "w-what was that?" She whispers.

"shhhh" i sit up wrapping my arms around her

"somethings downstairs.." She looks over at me and i bite my lip

"stay here.." I tell her and stand up

"no no your already hurt enough.." She pulls me back

"Bri please.. Trust me" i look up into her eyes and she frowns nodding.

I creep downstairs but brielle isn't far behind me. She sticks behind me her trembling hands placed on my back. My head slowly pokes around the corner and the light over the oven was on "whos there?" I call but nobody answers. I check behind doors and in closets biting my lip. "Its nothing bri.." I turn wrapping my arms around her and she nuzzles her face in my chest

"my hero" she whispers and a smile comes to my face

"i try.."

I was still on ease as we made our way back to the room. Something or someone was here...

My eyes slowly open but squint as the morning sun blinds me. My eyes wander the empty bed and my eyes widen as i look around "bri!?!" I call and stand up running down the hall "brielle!" I yell my feet padding downstairs and i turn the corner bumping into someone and i catch them "Bri where were you..?!" I hold her up from falling

"i-i was thirsty.." She whispers and i nod hugging her "is someone going to hurt me?" She asks scared

"over my dead body.." I mumble and pull back "im here for you okay?" I assure her and she nods

"thank you.."

Me and Bri have done quite a lot of signing lately and i know quite a lot and it was really fun to do. Noah gave us glares and texted bri but nothing serious. She is still wondering why im still getting bruises. She doesnt know about my dad. (I will use ' when they are signing. Ex 'lets go') 'Ni honestly' she pouts and i smile

'you look amazing i promise' her face shows a smile and nods. Me and bri have become best friends and very close. I have never loved someone before so i dont know what it feels like. But i love being with her and i trust her with all of my being and id do anything to protect her. She walks over and sits on my lap

"i wish i could hear your voice.." She whispers sadly and i bite my lip

"im irish" i tell her and her eyes widen

"really?" She smiles and i nod

"didnt know if you could tell" i shrug and she shakes her head running a hand over my recent bruise.

"Can we actually go to your house for once?" She pleads and i bite my lip

"but theres company.."

"Ni you say that every time.." She frowns and i take a deep breath

"o-okay.. Get your things.." I regret saying it as soon as it comes out. Hopefully having her there my dad wont hit me or better yet hopefully he is asleep or out somewhere...

We arrive at my house and i sigh in relief seeing his car gone when bri gets out. I follow her up the stairs and open the door for her. "After you" i smile and she smiles widely

"why thank you" she walks in and i can smell beer already. My nose scrunches

"dont mind the smell... They mustve been watching the game" i lie and she nods

"its no problem im use to it. Shane smelt worse" she frowns and i sigh taking her hand and bringing her up to my room

"this is my room.." I tell her looking around.

Brielle's POV.

I smile looking around, it was so Niall. A little space for himself with a small desk and a bed and dresser. Not much but it was cute. My eyes then lock on a guitar in the corner and my face lights up "you play?" I walk over picking it up and he nods

"i dabble" he smiles and sits on the bed. I sit with him

"play for me.." I whisper and he looks at me confused

"but you cant hear it.."

"Play.." I look at him and bite my lip. He shrugs and picks up the guitar as i watch his fingers strum and i smile

"i bet your amazing.." I look up at him and he shrugs

"this was really my only happiness until you came.." My heart skips a beat as i smile

"awe ni.." I wrap my arms around him. I couldnt protect him but i could make him happy. My phone vibrates in my pocket and i pull back to answer the text "i have to go.. Im so sorry ni. My mom needs me to go shopping with her" i stand up and he frowns but nods

'text me when you have time' he signs and i smile and nod

'im proud of you for signing so well' he smiles back at me

"bye bri.." I nod and walk downstairs and the door opens and a large man walks in looking loaded with beer. My eyes widen and i put on my shoes. Must be Niall's dad. I wonder where his mom was. I walk outside and down the driveway. My house wasnt far thankfully. I was half way there and i stop, darn! I left my jacket at nialls. I sigh and walk back and up the stairs knocking on the door. I hear faint footsteps come to the door and opens it and my eyes widen at the sight of a fresh bruise on nialls face.