Long Lost family - A Harry Styles Story

Chapter 15 - Hospital trip (ICU)

Peyton's POV

Ten minutes, a quick snooze and three red traffic lights later we finally arrived at Birmingham's main hospital so I decided to send a text to Harry.

To Hazza ( big bro ) xx : hi bro we're at the hospital where shall we meet you and which unit is mum in xx

A few minutes later I received another text from Harry, the moment i opened it, shivers were sent straight through me.

To Peyton ( lil sis ) : hi honey we're in ward 16 and it's the ICU, I will meet you outside mums room don't be long I need you xx

My expressions instantly changed, my knees went weak as Liam read the message that Harry had just sent me. Within seconds I found myself crying my eyes out in Liam's strong embrace before wiping my eyes and making our way to the ICU...

Harry was waiting for us outside mums private room which he had demanded her to be put in. I ran straight into Harry's arms and stayed there for what felt like a lifetime, I really didn't want to move from Harry's grasp, I couldn't face seeing mum lying there on a life support machine, I wasn't strong enough to cope on my own. Then again neither was Harry.

I pulled out of Harry's arms and decided it was time to once again fave the truth. I intertwined mine and Harry's fingers whilst slowly opening the door. Harry instantly pulled mums hand into his firm yet soft grasp as she lay there in a fragile state.

Harry's POV

As my little sister ran up to me my undying instinct was to pull her into my arms and keep her there. I really didn't want to let her see mum but I had to understand that my sister was a tough cookie and could handle what was about to appear in front of her.

As Peyton pulled out of my grasp I could see it on her face that she was scared at what was going to confront her. I was no longer convinced that she could handle this terrible situation on her own, so with that I let her intertwine out fingers as she cautiously opened the heavy wooden door.

I had to be strong for my sisters sake, this is where my role as her big brother actually began, I had to show her that I could cope with what was going on as well as take care of her when we got back home.

I hated the smell and sight of hospitals it really freaked me out, knowing that there was so many people that had been in this place instantly made me think of all the ghosts that could be here... And yes I do believe in ghosts.

As I sat down next to my mother my instinct was to pull her lifeless hand into my strong fingers and kiss her forehead lightly. Mum looked so peaceful, she looked as though she was just sleeping but I knew that somehow I just couldn't wake her up.

I could see Peyton's eyes going red and a little blotchy as they slowly filled with tears which then cascaded down her face as she watched mum, so I sat her on my lap and whispered into her ear.

Honey don't worry everything will be ok, mummy is a fighter and will be just fine. Soon the doctors will know what's wrong, then they will make her better so we can all go home. I wiped her tears away as she leant her head on my chest. It was only then I realised I had to be at rehearsals for the next show in half an hour.

Her face slowly turned towards me as she listened carefully, taking in every single one of my words as they lingered in the back of her mind.

" Harry I'm scared and don't know how to react I met mum once and now she's in a coma, I knew mummy is a fighter but I hate seeing her like this. I'm so glad I have you to help take the pain away. " Peyton looked so cute when she cried I couldn't help but smile at her words, so I eventually let out a small laugh which seemed to lighten the mood.

Niall's POV

Liam had gone to get coffee I stood and watched the amazing family moment that Harry had just shared with his baby sister as she sat on his lap resting her head against his chest. I turned around when someone tapped on my shoulder, my beautiful new girlfriend Charlie was stood behind me with an extremely worried look written all over face, as she smiled to hide it I instantly knew something was wrong.

Babe what's wrong? I asked her wondering what was weighing on her mind.

" Me and Kerrie are really worried about Harry and Peyton, we wondered how they were holding up so Louis brought us to the hospital as soon as we heard their mum was in the ICU "

Charlie fell into my arms as she began to cry but I managed to convince her everything was going to be ok, I gently stroked her hair and she composed herself just as Peyton walked out of the room and into Charlie's arms.

Hiya, you ok sweetie? I asked Peyton as she walked out of the room kinda cracking a smile. " yeah just going to get a drink and some food you guys coming? " Peyton said that she was ok so casually maybe she seemed a little too happy.

I better go get Harry actually cos we have rehearsals I'm 20 minutes. I told Peyton that we all had to go so with that I let Harry know that it was time to go back to the NEC Arena. Both Harry and his sister kissed their mum goodbye as we made our way back to the car to drive to the arena.