A New Life! (Sequel to A Different Life!)

Chapter 15! {Enough To Keep Me Going}

3 Weeks Later

Liam's gone. He left a week ago. Eva is still here. I haven't really eaten anything since I found out. I mean I've eaten a little every now and then but other than that, nothing. Mainly Niall and Louis have been on my ass about it. I don't really care though. I haven't been talking much either. I've been sleeping in Liam's room and almost never snuggling or cuddling or anything with Niall. As of right now I'm sneaking out to the field. I just arrived. Ugh, I'm just so pissed at people. Before I know it my fist has connected with the goal post. That was not a smart idea. It's swelling. All the way to my fingers. I groan and hold my hand. Yea, this isn't good at all. I grab my football and start heading back to the house as my hand throbs. I drop my muddy football on the porch and open the door. Louis greets me. "Where have you been?" He asks. I raise my throbbing hand. "I was at the field" I mumble. "Ary, what did you do?" He asks. "I punched the goal" I say laughing a little. "Ok well I guess I have to take you to the hospital then" He smirks and grabs his keys. "Wait what about Niall? And the other lads where are they?" I ask. "They all left to go hang out around town." He says. "Oh" I say quietly. "This is the most you've said these past weeks!" Louis says. I roll my eyes and walk with him out to his car. "So after we get your hand fixed up I'm going to take you to Nandos" Louis says as he drives. "That's ok you don't need to do that" I tell him and look out the window. "Ary, you need to eat something!" He says. I just shake my head and get out of the car. Louis runs to catch up with me as I quickly walk up to the entrance. "Ary, c'mon!" Louis says grabbing my arm. I turn around and look at him. There's concern all over his face. I just break down in his arms. He holds me carefully. "Shh" He coos in my ear. "C'mon you need to get your hand fixed" Louis says as he pulls away. I wipe my tears away with my good hand and walk with him into the hospital. In no time I have x-rays done and they're putting a brace on my hand. Louis never left my side. Well except for when he went to call the lads. Then he forced me to talk to Liam. To be honest I'm kinda glad he did. Finally they're letting me leave this retched hospital. "So what do you want to do since you refuse to eat anything?" Louis asks as we walk to the car. "I just want to go to sleep" I whine. Louis takes my good hand in his as we continue walking to the car. "Louis?" I say quietly. "Yes?" He asks as he continues driving. "When is LiLi coming home?" I ask. "I'm not sure" Louis whispers barely loud enough for me to hear. I know what he's thinking. He doesn't know when my mother is going to pass away so he doesn't know when Liam is coming home. I miss Liam so much. If he's gone for much longer, well, I don't know what will happen but I know it won't be good. Louis pulls into the driveway and kills the engine. I see Nialls car parked in it's usual spot. The thought of his arms around me makes my stomach turn in an odd way. Almost as if I don't want it. But I mean how could I not want it. He's my boyfriend! "Ary, you coming?" Louis asks, pulling me out of my thoughts. "Yea, sorry" I say and climb out of the car. I step inside with Louis. Niall comes into the foyer as if he was waiting, which he probably was. I avoid eye contact with him and head upstairs. I can hear him and Louis' whispered conversation. I just push out the thought and open my laptop. The familiar ding makes me jump. I see that Liam is calling me on skype. I press accept and situate myself. "Hey!" Liam says. "Hi" I say quietly. "Let me see your hand" He says. I hold it up in front of me. "Nice!" He smirks. I roll my eyes and put my hand down. "Uh..how's mum?" I ask. "She's staying at the hospital now..just like Mrs. Clark" He says and looks down. I know exactly what he means. She doesn't have long. "And what about Dad?" I ask. "He's staying with her." Liam informs me. I nod and play with my fingers. "Are the other lads home?" Liam asks. I nod. As if on cue they all walk in. They sit behind me and wave to Liam. Liam waves back to them. They talk for awhile before everyone leaves except for Niall. "I gotta go Ary, I'll talk to you later ok! Bye Nialler!" Liam says. "Bye Li" I say quietly. Liam ends the call and I close my laptop. I push it away from me and look at Niall. He gives me a small smile. A tear falls down my cheek. "Hey what's wrong?" Niall asks. "She's staying at the hospital now, do you know what that means?" I ask. Niall nods and wipes away my tears. I rest my head on his shoulder finally giving in to letting someone comfort me. He holds me tight. "I'm sorry Niall" I say. "Why are you sorry?" He asks me. "I've been ignoring you. I didn't let anybody try to help and I'm sorry for that" I tell him. He rubs my shoulder and kisses my forehead. "You don't have to apologize" He says. I sit up and wipe my face. Niall sits up and presses his lips against mine. I smile into the kiss, forgetting my problems for a minute. He has that affect on me. I pull away after awhile and snuggle into his muscular arms. "I'll always be here for you whether you need me or not" Niall whispers to me as he strokes my hair. A tear falls down my cheek. I bury my face in his chest. "C'mon, do you want some Ben and Jerry's?" Niall asks. I look up at him and shake my head. "There's one thing that I want." I tell him and take his hand. He raises his eyebrows in confusion. "I want Liam" I whisper. "You just talked to him." Niall says. I nod. "It's not the same and you know that" I say and cuddle back into his chest. "Yea.." He says, trailing off as if he didn't know what to say. "How's the wrist feeling?" Niall asks changing the subject. "It hurts like hell" I giggle. He smirks and kisses my forehead. I look up at him and kiss his perfect lips. "C'mon you don't have to eat but will you at least come downstairs?" Niall asks. I nod and follow him downstairs. I step into the living room as Niall walks to the kitchen. Eva sends me a smile from where she's snuggled next to Zayn. I return a small one and sit down on the couch. Harry comes in and sits next to me. "Ary!" He groans. I look at him and raise my eyebrows. "Niall has oreos!!" He says. I roll my eyes at his attempt to get me to eat. My phone starts to ring in my pocket. I pull it out and walk to the foyer as I answer. "Hello?" I say quietly. "Ary, she's gone" I hear Liam's voice. "Liam" I say as tears start to fall down my cheeks. "Ary after I hung up da called and that was it. She was doing ok and now she's just gone. I'm sorry." He sobs. I crumple to the floor letting my phone slip out of my hand. It crashes to the floor thankfully not breaking but making a pretty loud noise. Louis an Niall come rushing into the foyer. Louis picks up my phone as Niall sits down next to me cradling me like a baby. I hear Louis talking on the phone to Liam, but everything becomes muffled as my sobs get louder. I grip Niall's arm tightly and sob into his shoulder. "shhh" He coos to me. I look up and see Harry hugging Louis and Zayn hugging Eva. Why are they crying? I mean seriously this is my problem not there's. "Liam is coming home tomorrow they aren't having a funeral for her apparently she didn't want one he'll be back home soon" Louis says softly as he crouches down next to me. I just continue sobbing. I need Liam now. I don't want to wait until tomorrow, I need him now! Niall kisses my temple pulls me tighter to him. After about half an hour my sobs finally subside. Niall picks up my limp figure and carries me into the living room. I sit on his lap as I sniffle. "Do you want something to eat?" Niall whispers to me. I shake my head and lay against his warm chest. "Why don't you get some sleep ok" He says. I nod and close my eyes as I bury my face in the crook of his neck. "I love you Niall" I whisper. He kisses my cheek and whispers, "I love you too". And that was it, I fell asleep.

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"How much has she eaten since I left?" I hear whispered above me. Liam. "Not much...if anything at all." I hear a different voice whisper. I feel some gentle hands grip my hand. I open my eyes and see Liam looking at me with red eyes. I look around and see Louis standing there and no Niall. I don't care though. I sit up and hug Liam tight. He holds me to his chest and kisses my cheek. "When did you get back?" I ask softly. "An hour ago" He says. Just then I break down and sob into his chest. His tears drip onto my shoulder. I look up and see that Louis is gone. "It's ok, she's happy now" He whispers to me. I nod and hold him tighter. He lets go and stands up. "I'm gonna go find the rest of the lads and unpack my stuff." Liam says. "Ok, but your room might be a little messed up. I've been sleeping in there so..." I inform him. He nods and gets up. I follow him up the stairs but I walk into my room. Niall greets me with a hug. "Liam's back. "I know, I left when he came and found you." Niall says. He sits down on the bed and looks at his laptop. "Whatchya doing?" I sniffle. "Just watching a movie" He says. I crawl next to him and snuggle under his arm.  I see that Forest Gump is on the screen. I smile and snuggle into his side. I just feel better like this. Niall kisses my temple as we watch the movie on his laptop. For awhile I let everything go. I got to feel normal for a while. And that was enough to keep me going.