Leaving You

Niall's P.O.V

Zayn drove the quick ride to my flat. I didn't remember which one was mine exactly, but I knew it was here. We all got out and got my things. Leah led the way to my flat. I couldn't help but look at her and smile. My heart stopped when she grabbed my hand at the mob. It seemed like time stopped and she was the only other person with me. I was quickly reminded that there was at least a hundred people screaming and pulling at us. We apologised to one and other and became friends again.

"This one right ?" She yelled to Zayn who was getting more things from the car.

"Yeah" He hollered back to her. She looked down at my key chain and picked the correct key. Inside it was really nice. A modern kitchen and a fancy living space was the first thing I saw. Memories of me buying it came back to me. Other ones followed.

Leah brushed past me and entered a door. She must've been here frequently to know her way around. I followed her to an open door to what I assumed was my room. Surprisingly I remembered it. She set down my things from the hospital on my bed. After a month I was finally home. Suddenly Zayn's head popped in from the doorway.

"Sorry guys but they want everyone in for a press conference downtown. You too babe." I got annoyed by this. On my day to finally be home I had business stuff. All I wanted to do was rest and now we have to do this.

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Cameras flashed at every angle. It was loud in the press room from all reports yelling questions. I looked down the table to see Louis, Eleanor, Dani, Liam, Harry, Zayn, and Leah. They were all in conversation with the person next to them. Suddenly people stopped talking when Simon walked in. He sat down on my right.

"How are ya lad ? Everything good ?" I sighed.

"I guess. Still trying to remember lyrics, but I'll manage. Thanks Simon." He smiled at me. Everyone had it wrong, he was like a second father to me. He always made sure we were well and happy.

"If everyone could settle now. I reckon we're ready for some questions." His voice spoke over a loud speaker through the enormous room. A woman stood up to speak.

"How is Niall ?" She yelled looking at me. Simon gave me the go ahead to answer.

"I'm doing good for nearly dying." Everyone nervously laughed including my friends up here. "I woke up from a two week coma. I'm suffering a nasty case if amnesia, but everyone's been helping me." Once I finished answering another woman spoke.

"When will you be back with the boys ?"

"Maybe another week or two. I'm still trying to remember some lyrics now." Next a man spoke.

"Who was there during your stay at the hospital ?"

"Everyone was. All my band mates, friends, and family. I had a few guards visit. They brought me donuts." Everyone in the room laughed as did I. I went in nervous and I was feeling better now.

"Leah how is the baby ?" A woman asked. She looked at Simon who nodded. Her cheeks came up to a smile.

"We are doing good. Three months along. Zayn and the boys set up a nursery. I think Luke Tomlinson is the most excited. He keeps talking to my stomach like its going to respond back." Once she was done people laughed. Under the table I could see Zayn holding her hand. She was nervous.

"What do you have to say about the cheating allegations from a Macy Hamilton ?" We were all were taken back at the man's words.

"Those allegations have yet to be proven true. We are investigating the claims by Miss Hamilton. There have been many claims of that nature in the past so, we will divide full attention to it. Thank you that's all." Simon dismissed the reporters as he stood up. We all followed him off the stage. Once back there he seemed angry. "Band meeting in the conference room. Ladies would you mind waiting else where ?"

"Of course." Eleanor answered for the three. They were whisked away by two heavy set make guards. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Leah crying. She cried at least twice a day lately. Zayn was trying to calm her down, but Dani took her away. Both girls were hugging her and walking her to a different location. I was snapped back to the lads as the started walking to the conference room. Harry was talking to me asking how I was. I missed him.

Once inside, everyone sat down but Simon. He remained standing filled with anger.

"Niall gets released from the hospital today and rumours of adultery are spreading. Today was suppose to be a good day." Simon had an edge to him.

"We're sorry Simon, but it's just bs. The press always makes stuff like this up." Louis have a soft but serious tone. This was business.

"She has texts, calls, and gifts." He bit back. Zayn lowered his head. I couldn't believe this ! How could he be do stupid to cheat on Leah ? She was perfect ! Everything about her was astonishingly beautiful. He didn't deserve her.

"Zayn is it true ?" Liam asked frowning. The band all starred at him awaiting for an answer.

"Yeah" He was too choked up to fully explain. How could he do that to her ? Everyone's jaw dropped in the room. No one could have predicted such a thing from quiet Zayn. Especially since it didn't seem like nothing was wrong between them. They seemed their chipper selves.

"How long ?" Harry asked and half whispered.

"8 months." He answered covering his face. Sighs and upset huffs left everyone. It was a shock to us.

"You'll have to tell. A public address would be appropriate." Simon said then he walked out. He didn't say goodbye or nothing. Just got up and walked out. The band was left speechless.

"I'm so sorry guys. This is my fault. We are going to lose fans and money over my decisions. I'm so sorry." Zayn was heaving with his head in his knees. A knot rose in my throat just watching my long time friend cry.

"You just made a bad decision, we will do. We are going to get through this as a band." Liam said pulling him into a hug. All of our pride and dignity left as we all wrapped ourselves around a crying Zayn. People around the world would judge him and hate him for a mistake. I wished I could take it all away. Prevent all the hurt, but it's been done.

"It's going to be okay lad." Louis reassured. His head peaked up full if hate.

"She never fell. I threw a case at her and pushed her. I physically hurt her. She's my world and my baby is growing inside her and I hurt her. And I still am." Our eyes widened as he dug his head into Liam's chest. Louis covered his mouth with his hand and Harry did the same. Their view of him was changed.

"Let's get you home." Liam helped Zayn to his feet. He was wobbly at first, but regained balance. We walked out of the conference room together. A few guards followed us to where we left the girls.

"Eleanor told me to tell you guys that they took her home in Louis's car." One of our protectors informed. Usually Louis would be mad that someone touched his car, but this was an exception.

"Here" Harry took off his zip up hoodie and handed it to a still crying Zayn. He accepted it and put up the good to cover his face. Outside the SYCO Building the press surrounded. It was just like the hospital. Liam pulled him close as we walked out together. We all huddled around him. He covered his face from the cameras. People were grilling us with questions about him cheating. He was fine until they brought up Leah.

"She left crying into Eleanor's arms because you couldn't keep it in your pants !" A female yelled. His head shot up with tears flying.

"How dare you !" His yelled looking dead at her. She took in his anger and backed away. Harry and Liam had to hold him back from doing anything. Cameras and witness caught every second. Finally we were in Harry's Range Rover away from anymore outbursts. It was silent the entire way to his flat except for his tears.

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