Adoption (A One Direction Fan Fic)

Chapter 18- They're back

Emerald’s POV

I thought you’d never ask princess…” He whispered. I hugged him tighter, afraid that he might just disappear to thin air if I don’t.

“I’m so sorry.” I sobbed, burying my face on his now soaked shirt. “Shhh, don’t cry.” He said soothingly. I felt him pick me up bridal style and carry me to the living room.

He set me down on the couch before he sat beside me. Gently stroking my hair, he began on humming a song I don’t really know.

“Won’t the teachers be mad that you’re out of the school?” He asked. I shrugged and gently wiped my tears away with my left hand while I held on Niall’s arm with my other.

“So do you want to tell me what happened?” He asked the question I dreaded the most. I know Niall would beat Dylan up if he knew. But I never was a big fan of lying either. But what about the other boys? Won’t they have the same reaction as Niall too?

“We’re home!” I heard Louis scream. I smiled a bit but my facial expression went back to gloomy. They would be surprised by the scene they’re about to see.

“Hey Niall we brought fo-Emerald?!”

I looked up from Niall’s shirt and smiled weakly at them. “What happened angel?” Eleanor rushed to my other side and hugged me.

“She rang the doorbell, ten minutes ago.” Niall answered, stroking my hand. “Wait so are you guys okay now?” Zayn asked, plopping down on the couch to the left.

I smiled and looked at Niall. “Well finally!” Harry cheered. “But wait…”Liam trailed.

Uh oh

I looked down to the ground and tried to hide my face even though everyone already saw my face.

“Why are you crying?” Liam asked softly. “And why are you back early from school?” Louis questioned. “And where is your bag?” Niall asked this time.

“My bag is at the library with Hailey and Mia.” I answered the easiest first.

I have no idea how to answer the first two questions though.

“Honey it’s okay, take your time.” Danielle’s soft voice said. That’s when the memories came rushing back in. I can’t believe I let myself fall for a jerk! I just can’t believe I’m that dumb! I knew a guy like him wouldn’t like me like that!

“I-I uh um I- it’s um-“

“Breathe first Emerald.” Louis suggested. By now, everyone was kinda crowding around me which made it extra hard. What would their reactions be?

Would they be calm and forget about it or would they be furious and march over to school to beat the crap out of Dylan?

Oh who am I kidding?! Of course it’s the second one!

I took a deep breath and looked at everyone’s faces. They all had really confused and worried faces on.

I closed my eyes and opened my mouth a bit.

“I saw Dylan making out with someone.” I mumbled but it was heard for it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

“He didn’t.” Perrie gasped. I nodded weakly and let my hands cover my face. “Oh angel…” Multiple arms wrapped around my small fragile body.

“I really thought he liked me.” I sobbed. “It’s going to be okay Emerald.” Eleanor soothing voice calmed me down a bit.

I looked at everyone’s faces. It was a mix of sadness and anger. But anger was mostly the boys.