In The Shadows (Niall Horan DARK Fanfiction)

Starting Over - 4

*Niall POV*

After she left I just stood there for a while. What the hell was I going to do with her? She's different from anyone I've ever met.

When I look at her I feel almost alive again... I'm actually glad her necklace got in the way the other day... I really want to protect her, but does that mean turning against my own kind to do it?

She isn't safe here. At all. I might just do what's best for everyone and try to convince the lads that we move away. As long as she stays safe here.

I slowly began to walk around to the front of the grocery store... I'm going to walk her home. Just so I know she's safe. I don't know why I care so much for a...

Human.

Its like a butcher asking to be friends with a pig. I didn't feel at all disgusted with myself though. Im just confused.

I never got to understand love. Or friendship for that matter. As a human, I was that weak teenager that didn't have many friends. It was terrible.

I was just 'the short Irish one' and I hated my life. I don't even really remember how I died. Except that it was dark, and I could here murmured voices. And I was so afraid.

I still get nightmares. I shuddered at the thought of it. So now in my new life, I tried covering up my bad past. I rolled up the sleeve of my coat that revealed my black watch.

The girl (i dont know her name yet) had been about 20 minutes now. I didn't mind waiting though. I couldn't help smile at the thought of her... I don't really know how to express feelings properly, its like my human life was emotionless.

Adleast she doesnt give me a blood rush anymore. I was cut out of my thoughts to see her come walking out the store, holding about three heavy looking shopping bags.

"Here, let me help." I offered reaching my hand out for her bags. She looked up at me with her green eyes looking clearly confused.

"Your still here?" She asked confused.

"That's not a polite answer, is it?" I joked.

"Says the one who forgot to mention his name." She shot back.

"Says You!" I laughed at her. She stood there for a moment and I noticed her cheeks turn red slightly.

"My name's Savannah." She said quietly and also blushing again.

Finally.

A great name for a great girl. I peeked into her shopping bags and pulled out a can of garlic spray. "Wise choice. I hope you don't plan on using it on me!" I joked, but making a serious point at the same. She shook her head and laughed.

"Depends on how you are." she replied coldly. Doesn't she get it? I don't want to bite her anymore. I just want her trust now. I want to protect her.

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*Annah POV*

My walk home with Niall went much better than I expected. We chatted along like we were friends and a smile never left my face. He would always laugh even if I made the smallest joke.

I think I misjudged him really. He wasn't all scary and fearless,like he was made out to be. He was actually cute and I saw a bright side to him. He even gave me his number incase of an emergerncy. I just hope i never use it for that reason. Maybe he really did want to protect me.

As we arrived at my house we even shared a small hug which has left me feeling happy. He was taller than i was, and he seemed to gentle now. All thoughts of Harry and being bitten were gone. But I still have this huge problem.

What will the other vamps do now?

Niall said they would be mad. When i got in I kicked off my black converse shoes and I decided to pack a bag of vampire stuff that I would pretty much take everywhere.

I plopped in the garlic spray, garlic tablets (for me so if they bite it will burn them and ill have more chance to survive) and 3 cheap real silver necklaces for emergencies.

I felt very prepared and after that and I placed my bag by the front door leaning on the wall, so I wouldn't forget it whenever I left my apartment.

Better safe than sorry...

It was about 2pm so I went into the kitchen and made myself a ham sandwich. It was only after the first bite I realized how hungry I was, and soon enough the sandwich was gone.

I was a little tired so I decided to take an afternoon nap as I walked into my bedroom and faceplanted onto my purple bed and fell straight asleep.