Broken Past (Sequel)

Chapter Twenty Four

Liam ~

I felt guilty, like I should of done something so that way they just had to come with us. I mean, what would Niall think? He would start to wonder why Zayn, Alex, or Danielle aren't here. Niall's usually the one who always thinks of someone else before himself and this would really hurt him if he found out they didn't want to come. Julie, would also wonder the same thing, that's what makes them such a good couple.

The hospital wasn't so far away from the flat but I was a bit uneasy. Eleanor must of noticed because she placed a hand on my knee. I looked at her while she just smiled lightly.

"You okay?" She asked, trying to figure why I was so nervous and just sadly looking out the window. I just nodded, letting her know my answer. "Is it Danielle?"

"I just don't get it. She usually agrees with me, but that's not why I'm like this. I'm just worried for Niall."

"I know. We all are."

"Niall expected all of us to be there for him through thick and thin. Not even Zayn, who's usually the one who helps him out a lot, couldn't even be here for him."

"We'll just have to tell him Liam."

"I guess so.."

We finally got to the hospital and my hands were sweater than ever. I couldn't help but feel like half my heart was ripped out my chest. This is my best friend, the one who was there for all of us, yet only half of us showed up. I felt a two different hands on each hand, looking about to see Perrie on my left and Eleanor on my right. I smiled lightly at them and walked towards the room he was located in.

"Hey guys, thanks for coming." Julie smiled as she noticed us all walking into the room. "Where's Alex? and Zayn?" She looked around the group one more time before noticing that they weren't the only ones not showing up. "And Danielle..."

"They aren't-"

"They aren't ready it, they have things to do today." Eleanor cut me off , making a reasonable excuse for their absence.

"Like what?" Julie questioned us. Eleanor looked just as speechless as I was. Julie knew something was wrong because she impatiently waited for Eleanor to say something but nothing came out. No words, just facial expressions.

"Their planning Niall's surprise party." Perrie added in finally. I turned to look at her, as did everyone else. She just kept her gaze on Julie.

"That's a great idea." Julie said slowly processing the thought. Only if she knew that it wasn't true. Unless we actually throw one now. Thanks Perrie.

Alex ~

Danielle was quiet since everyone left, all she did was stare at her cellphone the whole time. Probably think about Harry- Liam. Probably thinking about Liam, not Harry. Why am I confusing them together? Oh that's right Alex, you miss him. You miss your boyfriend. Right now, you could of been cuddled up to him, watching tv instead of him being somewhere your not. I knew my ego would get to me one day and that day is finally here. I just wish he was here. Now I know how Danielle feels, I just wonder if Zayn feels that way about Perrie.

"Movie's over." Zayn said, clearing his throat a bit. Danielle shuffled around the couch uncomfortably and just sat on the edge, keeping her gaze on me to answer. I turned away and looked at Zayn starting to feel a bit guilty for everything now. This is the moment, where realization finally sets in and I come to notice my mistakes. Great going Alex.

"Anything else you guys want to do?" I asked them. Maybe we could do something fun to get our minds off of this drama that happened not to long ago. "We can go paint balling, Zayn you like that." I looked at him as he just shook his shoulders and kept his eyes glued on something behind me. I turned around to look at Danielle who was still looking at her phone. "Or we can go to the carnival downtown, you like those don't you Dani?"

"Do you think this was a good idea Alex?" She finally spoke up since two hours ago. Her voice was a little croaked as if she was crying for sometime now. I really don't know how to answer her, I mean, do I think this was the right idea? Maybe it was at the time but now I regret not going with them. Niall does love Julie, I know he does. But with the drama going on, I just wanted her to be safe. She's my best friend, and that's just what best friends do. Look out for eachother, just like she does for me.

"I did, in the heat of the moment, I did think it was sort of a good idea." I admitted, I looked over at to Zayn to see if he wanted to say anything but he still hasn't removed his attention from whatever he was looking at. He was deep in thought, and for being here only about two years, I finally learned that Zayn does this when he's thinking awfully hard about something.

"I know Niall has done pretty bad things in the past to Julie. I know that. Julie is my friend too, I'd look out for her because she's like a litter sister to me. But Niall, I know Niall isn't like that. I- "

"I know Danielle, I know. But you don't understand. Julie was there for me, whenever I needed her she was there for me. Not once has she ever needed me because she was the strongest girl I knew. But when she came crying to me that day because of something Niall did, my heart broke, because i've never see a strong girl break down. Niall did that. So yeah, I assume Niall was the biggest asshole who doesn't deserve someone as sweet as Julie, and I tried hard to keep her away from him. I'm not too keen with her being all around him before, but now I am. I can see it. I saw how happy she was."

"Your a good best friend you know that?" Danielle smiled as she walked closer to me, placing her hand on my cheek wiping tears that I didn't notice had fallen. I simply smiled at her as she return it back. She shook her head, and hugged me while we both started laughing.

Julie ~

"Thank you guys for coming." Niall smiled, showing his already perfect teeth. I couldn't hold in my smile too long, and before I knew it, I had the biggest grin on my face. Niall already seemed so perfect but I couldn't let myself to fall for him too fast. I needed answers. Answers to what happened, answers to why he left me that day. "Where's Zayn, Alex, and Dani?"

"They're back home." Liam stood next to his bedside looking down at him.

"Doing what?"

"They are..." He said, struggling to think of an excuse to say to the poor Irish boy. We all know that Liam Payne, Daddy Direction, cannot come up with lies nor can he come up with excuses. Why? Because he lives by the One Direction Code. The code that the rest of the boys don't pay mind to.

"They're back at home, working out some song writing ideas." Perrie finally spoke up. The queen of all excuses, whilst I am the queen of all lies. Sometimes.

"Song writing?" Niall looked at us with a weird facial expression. Kind of like he saw something really disgusting... Or smelled... Which ever is worst. "Who knows how to write besides Zayn?"

"Alex does!" Harry voice echoed the room. All heads turned to face the boy who hadn't speak every since we left the flat. He looked around them awkwardly and looked back at the me. "She took Journalism in uni."

"Oh yeah, that's right. She capable of writing a song." I smiled. "But what about Danielle?"

"She choreographing for the new music video we doing for the song..." Liam butted in, looking at Perrie.

"Best Song Ever!" Perrie laughed all smiley.

"That's great! Can't wait to hear it!" I tried to be enthusiastic but I know something was up. I decided to just leave it alone and smile.

~*~

The rest of the day went by a little to quickly, but thank god that what we got. I don't think I would of lasted the awkward tension that was filling the air. Liam, who was usually the starter of the conversation along with Louis, was quiet and fumbling with his fingers. I noticed that Eleanor tried to calm his ease but that never really sort of helped.

We all decided it was best to leave for the night to get rest, since tomorrow was the day Niall would be discharged for the hospital, Doctor's orders. Lily and Brendon were fast asleep in the back of the car, while Eleanor sat in front with me. It was too quick, and I knew something was up.

"What's wrong?" I finally decided to ask.

"Nothing, i'm fine. Are you?" She answered back quickly.

"Come on sis, tell me what's wrong.."

"I'll text you later about the details for the surprise party. Night." She got out the car, right when we arrived at Louis and Eleanor's flat. I didn't get a chance to argue with her but left it at that.

So many thoughts flowed through my mind today, first they were lying, because I could tell by how nervous Liam was getting and he's bad at excuses. Perrie normally talked the whole day, more than she does and Louis was silent. When is Louis ever silent?

I guess this leaves me with no choice, but to investigate.

Holly ~

"Do you think he's back at the place?" I asked Claire who's been drive for three hours straight. I could see London's bright lights from far, signaling that we were closer to home than expected.

"I think so, he's clueless. Besides, he doesn't know his way around town anymore. The only place he does know is the park but I doubt those assholes would ever go there." Claire responded.

"You never know Claire.. I mean come on, Niall is smart, believe it or not-"

"Are you trying to tell me something here?" She looked at me, giving me the death glare. Literally, I could just fling myself out this window with that stare. Should I tell her about the park incident, or the laptop situation? Anyways, she blames me for everything. Even if I don't tell her she'll kill me for sure.

"Nope, not at all."

She nodded, and sped up towards the forest - wood like area. We were getting to the cabin. I would like to admit to myself that I am shitting my pants. So many things can go wrong here, for one, maybe the cops could of broke in and found out that Jason is finally dead, and track us down here. What if something happened to Niall while we were gone. What if-

"We're home." Claire cheered, hopping out of the car, leaving me to sit alone. I followed her out, noticing that the car was still here. Maybe everything's fine. She unlocked the door, and stepped inside, the cool air hitting us both. The tv was one, as well as a bowl of popcorn on the table. "Niall, babe i'm home."

"He's not here." I whispered.

"What?"

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I'm extremely sorry for leaving you like that! You don't know how sorry I am really! I've been so busy, leaving NY, and trying to prepare for school. Than school finally came, and I had to get papers signed and I couldn't stay up anymore because i've been so tired. But I was able to take a nap and write this chapter for you!

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