They Don't Know About Us

Hold Me Close

I felt my body being pulled under the water. My head was dunked under, so I was completely underwater. I couldn't breathe or get back up. Whatever was preventing me from moving was tightly on my ankle. I struggled to reach the surface of the water. Whatever was on my ankle was really strong, and wouldn't let me breathe. My mind was frantic, a million thoughts running at once. My hand reached the surface, and I tried to reach the edge. I used my trapped ankle to try and kick the thing off of me. I-I'm going to die! I'm trapped and I'm going to drown to death! I was trying as hard as I could to reach the precious air. Finally, I was able to kick the thing, so it's grip loosened a bit. Now's my chance! My head shot above the water, and I breathed in as much air as I could in five seconds. The thing grabbed my ankle again, yanking me underwater. I felt the pool water enter my throat as I shut my mouth again. The thing tried to pull me deeper underwater, so it was even harder to reach the surface. I thrust my arms and legs forward, trying to rise my body above the treacherous water. My hand poked above the water again, and I was able to grab the edge of the pool. My grip tightened over the concrete edge. The thing tried to pull me down. What felt like nails dug into my skin, making me cry out in pain. No one could hear me, because my head was still underwater. I thrust my other arm above the surface, and grabbed onto the edge. I used all my strength to pull my body forward.

My head finally reached the surface, and I was gasping for air. I felt the thing release from my ankle. I was still trying to breath as my eyesight was starting to recover. I looked to the right, at the exit. My vision was blurry from the chlorine stinging at my eyes. As I was looking at the exit, I could see what looked like a figure of a man walk away. My vision was really blurry, so I wasn't sure if it really was a person. I pulled my body over the edge of the pool, so I was on the floor. I felt the cold tiles against my wet skin. I laid on the floor trying to regain my breath. I heard someone gasp, and then footsteps. I didn't look up, because I was still trying to catch my breath.

"What the hell happened?" I heard Niall asked, his voice concerned. I turned to see Niall beside me. He lifted my body up, so I was in his arms, "If I even leave for a minute, you nearly die! What happened?!"

"I-I was just swimming, and suddenly I heard a splashing noise. I swam in the direction of the noise, but didn't see anything. Then, something grabbed my ankle, and pulled me under the water. I nearly died because it was trying to drown me."

"What was it?" Niall asked.

"A hand," I replied. Niall's eyes grew wide, "Someone tried to drown you?! Did you see them?!"

I shook my head, "I didn't exactly see anyone. But, I thought I saw a person walk away, but my vision was blurry from the chlorine."

"So, you aren't sure if it's a person?" Niall asked, confused. I sat up, and showed him my ankle. My ankle was covered in scratches from whatever had grabbed me. Niall stared at my wounded ankle, "What the hell grabbed your ankle?"

Niall walked back over to the end of the pool, "Is this where you were?" Niall asked, pointing at the place where I nearly drowned. I nodded, so he jumped into the pool. I saw him swim under the water, searching for something. Niall jumped back to the surface, when he found something, "I think I found what hurt you."

"What is it?" I asked. Niall pointed to something in the water, "There's an open vent down here. It looks like it's broken. Maybe your foot got caught and the broken plastic scratched up you ankle."

"But, it felt like someone's hand grabbed my ankle!" I protested.

"Can you prove that it's a person?" Niall asked me. I looked at the ground, "I guess not...." I mumbled. Niall pulled himself out of the water, and walked back over to me. He crouched beside me, and scooped me up in his arms.

"You know I can walk," I told him. He smiled cheekily, "I know." I rolled my eyes as he carried me bridal style towards the chair with my shoes. He set me down, and I put my shoes on my feet. I wrapped a towel over my wet body. Once I was done, Niall picked me up again. I groaned, "Niall, I can walk on my own." I whined. Niall chuckled, "If I don't carry you then I'm worried you'll die."

"Well, I tend to get hurt quite a bit," I replied. Niall frowned, "Every time I'm away from you, you get injured. Besides, you barely weigh a thing. It isn't any trouble carrying you."

I sighed, "Fine, carry me."

Niall walked out of the room, with me in his arms. He swiftly carried me up the stairs, not even breaking a sweat. We reached my room, and Niall set me down. He opened the door, allowing me to walk in. I took a step in, staring into the darkness. The guy that I keep seeing could jump out at me. I know that when Niall leaves, something will try to kill me. I saw Niall starting to turn around, to walk back to his room. I quickly grabbed his wrist, preventing him from moving. I had my back turned to his face, so he couldn't see my facial expressions.

"What is it?" He asked me. I bit my lip nervously. If I tell him, I'll sound like an idiot. My back remained facing towards him. Words didn't slip out of my mouth, because they were tied up on my tongue. I could see his shadow grow bigger as he took a step towards me, "What is it, love?" He repeated, his voice soft and comforting. I took a deep breath and turned around. Tears were brimming at the corner of my eyes. I felt so stupid, crying over fear. I should be brave. I've been kidnapped, beaten, and raped. This is what I'm crying over?

I gained enough courage to muster out four small words, "P-Please don't leave me," I whispered, my voice weak and scared. Niall didn't say anything, he just pulled me close to him, "I won't ever leave you."

We stood like that for a minute, his arms tightly wrapped around my body. When his arms were around me, I felt like everything was perfect. I felt his head move close to my ear, "If you want, you can stay at my room for the night."

I nodded, I liked that idea. Niall switched the light on, and undid my arms from my body. I walked into my room, and grabbed my pajamas that were still on the floor of my room. I walked back over to Niall. He switched off the light, and closed the door behind us. We walked over to his room, which was only two door down. He unlocked his door, and opened it. Niall let me go in first. I examined his messy room, "Niall, we've only been here for a few days... How could you already have made such a big mess?"

Niall shrugged, causing me to giggle, "You can change in the bathroom, and I'll change in here," Niall said. I nodded, and walked over to the bathroom. I shut the door behind me, and stripped off my swimsuit. I quickly slipped on my pajamas, and opened the door. I completely forgot that Niall was changing in his room. I opened the door, took one step in, and saw Niall only in his boxers. I gasped, and Niall turned around.

"I-I'm so sorry," I said. My face turned bright red. I quickly slammed the bathroom door behind me. I leaned against the closed door, and felt my face heating up.

"You can come out now," Niall called to me from behind the closed door. I opened the door to see Niall fully dressed. Niall chuckled at my bright red face, "Why are you so embarrassed?"

"W-Well, I completely forgot you were dressing," I replied, still blushing. Niall frowned, "You do realize I've already seen you naked. On accident of course."

I remembered the day that happened. I was mute then, and was taking a shower in the hotel we were staying at. Niall thought I was Liam, and opened the shower curtain. Yep, extremely embarrassing moment.

"Oh... yeah..." I muttered.

"Why don't we go to sleep?" Niall suggested. I walked over to his bed, and climbed in. Niall turned off the lights, and joined me in the bed. He threw the covers over us, and I cuddled up into his chest. Niall wrapped his arms around me, and pulled me close. I could feel his body heat radiating through my body as I fell asleep.

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I BEAT A NEW RECORD! I WROTE THIS CHAPTER IN 30 MINUTES! I'VE GOT SOME FAST FINGERS! Lol... Well, I wrote it all out before... Had a lot of free time in art. Well, I'm updating again tonight, so no need to tell me to update, cause I will. Comment, follow, and fave! Bye lovelies!-Madison