Catfish: Two People Already in Love

Chapter 16

2 days later

I can feel Niall’s hand in mine as we wait for the doctor. I feel so broken and lost without seeing his face. It’s strange how we take little things for granted and when they are gone we realize how much they really mattered.

“Niall I’m scared.” I whisper turning my head to the right so I feel like I’m looking at him. I feel his other hand on my cheek his thumb wiping away my tears.

“I know baby, but I’m here. Everything is going to be ok. We’ll get through this I’m not going anywhere.” He whispers and I feel his lips on mine. I jump slightly but relax into the kiss before I hear the door open. Niall pulls away from me wrapping both of his hands around mine. “So what’s the verdict?” Niall says darkly.

“I’m afraid she’s accumulated some damage to the occipital lobe of her brain. It’s inhibited her ability to see. The brain may heal itself but only time will tell.” He says sadness in his voice. “When she fell and hit her head getting out of the shower is most likely when the damage was sustained. I truly hope that you regain your sight one day Cheyanna. I am not going to hold you as there really is not anything else we can do.” I nod slowly and I feel Niall stand.

“Thank you.” He says in a whisper. The doctor leaves and I can hear Niall sigh. In my mind I can see him running his hands through his hair like he always does when he’s upset or stressed. I smile lightly.

“You keep doing that you’re going to go bald.” I say with a chuckle. He gasps.

“How’d you?”

“I know you that’s all. Your little quirks and habits, like clenching your fists when you’re mad, running your hand through your hair when you’re upset, smiling when I do stupid stuff that you think is cute.” I say slowly swinging my legs over the side of the bed. I feel Niall’s hands on my hips and I grasp his arms as I stand. He presses my body against his wrapping his arms around me and burying his face in my neck. His hot breath on my skin makes me shiver as I wrap my arms around his neck.

“I’m sorry.” He whispers. “I’m so sorry this happened. If I could take you’re place I would in a heartbeat. You know that right?”

“I know Niall.” I say and run my fingers through his hair making him sigh. “Let’s go back to the hotel. I’m tired of this hospital smell.”

“Okay.” He says and scoops me up. I bury my face in his neck as we exit the room. Paul signs me out and we exit the hospital to tons of paparazzi. I feel Niall’s breath quicken and I stroke his hair singing quietly in his ear. I feel him relax slightly and he pulls me into the car before buckling me in. He kisses my temple before interlacing his fingers with mine. When we finally arrive at the hotel Niall carries me through the crowd and up to his hotel room.

“Is she okay?” I hear Kayle’s quiet voice come from my left.

“She has some damage to the occipital lobe of her brain and that’s why she can’t see. Her brain may heal itself but it may not.” Niall whispers and keeps walking. He sets me down gently on the bed and I hear the door close. He climbs into bed with me and pulls me close.

"Can we talk Chey?"

"About what?" I whisper snuggling into his chest inhaling his cologne.

"About you moving to London with me." I pull back hoping I am looking at him. I feel his fingers under my chin raising my face some. 

"Why?"

"Princess Kayle is sick and Lauren is pregnant. I need to know that you will be taken care of. Don't get me wrong I know that your friends would do anything they could for you. It's just you know they will both not be able to do everything alll the time. I want to be the one to take care of you and make sure you are taken care of. If you come with me i can do that." He says kissing my forehead.