They Don't Know About Us

Shocking Scars

I felt the scratchy sheets against my skin, as I shifted my position. I felt the familiar stabs of pain as I moved in the hospital bed. I turned so I was facing Liam, "When is Niall coming?" I asked him. Liam shrugged, "I don't know, he won't pick up his phone."

I groaned, "I wish he'd just hurry up..."

"By the way... Where is Zayn?" Liam asked, "I called the others, and they said they couldn't find him anywhere."

Crap.... Niall was going to go after Zayn, but I sort of stopped him from doing it. Where could he be now?

"He sort of ran off..." I replied, awkwardly. Liam frowned, "Ran off? Why would he do that?"

"U-Um, because he got Rachel pregnant," I answered, trying to make it sound normal. Liam's eyes got wide, "What? Are you serious?!"

"Yeah... And, he's mad about it," I answered, "You should probably go look for him."

"B-But, you have to have surgery," Liam replied.

"That's tomorrow, I think I'll be okay on my own," I answered, "Besides, I'm in a hospital, there are lots of other people here."

"Are you sure?" Liam asked, just to make sure. I nodded, "Yeah. I'll be fine."

"Well, okay, bye Nicole," Liam said, as he started to stand up. I waved him good bye as he left. I sighed, and rested my head against the pillow. I stared at the blank white walls of the room for a minute, before growing bored. Might as well get some sleep...

*


I woke up to darkness. I rubbed my eyes, and looked into the darkness. Did I sleep away the day? Wow... I guess I did. No one else was in the room. I hope that the boys found Zayn and that he's okay. And, Rachel, too. I can't believe that she's actually having a baby. I would've never saw this coming....

I listened to the silent room, expecting to hear something, but didn't. Instead, I felt a stab of pain in my right arm. I quickly turned to see that a needle was being injected into my arm. I gasped when I saw who was doing it. It was him. The man who tortures my mind everyday. He smirked when he saw my shocked expression, "Miss me?" He asked. I attempted to scream, but he quickly covered my mouth, blocking the noise. He pulled out the needle from my arm. My mind instantly felt dizzy. I could see his smirking face going around in circles.

"Good night," He whispered, right before I passed out.
*


I woke up the next morning in the hospital room. The bright sun was shining through the small window that was on the right of the room. I could hear people out in the hallway talking. I wonder what happened last night... I remember something happening, but can't remember what... Oh well, it was probably just a dream or something.

I yawned, and stretched out my arms, as my eyes closed from yawning. Suddenly, the door opened, and I saw Niall and the boys walk in. They were talking when they were walking, but immediately stopped when they saw me. They froze in place, their mouths wide open. I frowned, "What is it?" I asked, confused.

"Liam, get help right now," Niall demanded. Liam nodded, and quickly ran out of the room.

"N-Niall, what's going on?" I asked, scared by the way he was speaking. Niall quickly walked over to me, while the others stood in the doorway, still surprised.

"Nicole, what happened to you?!" He exclaimed, examining my body. I stared at him confused, "I don't understand, what happened?"

"You're covered in blood!" Niall exclaimed. I immediately looked down at my body. I could see that there were huge gashes on my arms, spilling blood. Large cuts were also on my legs, too. Right on my stomach was blood covering the center. I gasped at the sight. I looked up at Niall, my body trembling from fear, "W-What happened to me?" I whispered. Suddenly, nurses and doctors burst into the room.

I heard them talking in frantic voices. For some reason my body was at calm at that moment. Everything was in slow motion, and I wasn't listening to anyone. I could see Niall's face, and he was speaking in a frantic way. I avoided his stare, and looked at the wall on my left. There written in red paint was this:

I'M BACK


I stared at the wall, and soon other people's gazes turned to the wall. I heard people yelling about calling the police. I just zoned out everything as everyone was yelling frantically. I didn't know what to think anymore. I just want everything to just stop. Why won't the world just stop spinning, so I can be alone.

Soon, I was rushed to surgery. People had to fix the large gashes on my body and my infected stomach. My hospital bed was rushed out of my room. I watched people stare at me as I was rushed down the hallways. I only stared back, my eyes were not focused on anything in particular. They were just confused and scared. Right when I think I'm safe, something prevents me from thinking that way. The hospital bed was reeled into the surgery room. I watched as the surgery was beginning to proceed. I was soon given a shot that would cause me to pass out. The room grew blurry, and I passed out watching people in hospital uniforms prepare for surgery.
*


"Ready to go?" I heard Niall quietly ask from outside the bathroom door.

"Yeah, just a minute," I answered. I put on my striped shirt and shorts. I threw on a pair of tennis shoes and some jewelry to go along. I looked in the mirror, before I walked out of the hospital bathroom. My face looked horrible. There was a gash on my cheek, because he had also hurt me there, too. The really bad gashes had stitches. Each gash was now puffy around the stitches. I stared at my horrible appearance. Why do I even care anymore? I don't really know....

I walked out of the bathroom, to see Niall all ready to take me home, "Ready?" He asked. I nodded, and we walked out of the room. I followed behind Niall in silence as we walked out of the hospital. We reached the parking lot, and started walking across. I could see that today it was really crowded. I could feel people's stares on my odd appearance. I bit my lip, trying to stay strong. Why can't I be the kind of girl that stays strong no matter what? I just want to be better than I am... But, why am I even trying?

I heard people whispering, as I walked past. I felt my heart breaking each step I walked. Isn't Niall embarrassed? I look horrible, nearly comedic? Why is he even still standing beside me? And... Why am I still trying?

I could see him in my mind as I walked. I could hear all my bad memories replaying in my mind. I just wanted them to go away. I wanted to just let it all out. I just want to wash away all my thoughts.

I could feel my body slowly falling to the ground. It was almost like I could feel my heart breaking. I collapsed on the ground. I covered my face with my hands, and my hair covered the rest of my face. I knelt onto the ground as I sobbed. I could feel people's stares on me even if my eyes were closed. I could feel Niall leaning beside me.

"Shh... Don't cry, baby," He whispered, "I'm here for you, don't keep crying alone."

I didn't care if I was in the middle of the parking lot. It hurt... everything. Everything was just tearing my heart apart. I could hear the camera noises, as people took pictures of this rare sight. All I was to everyone else was Niall Horan's girlfriend. And, all they wanted was a picture of the Niall Horan's girlfriend. That's all they wanted, and frankly I didn't care anymore. Let them take pictures. Let them see me broken. I felt Niall wrap his arms around me, as I cried in the parking lot. He held me close as I cried.

We must've been a sight. The famous Niall Horan sitting in the middle of a parking lot, holding his crying girlfriend. We stayed like that for a few minutes.

"Ready to head back?" Niall asked me. I nodded, not bothering to mutter any words. Niall helped me up, exposing my tear-stained face, along with my ugly stitches. Niall wrapped his arm around my waist as we walked together.

"You look beautiful, don't think otherwise," Niall whispered into my ear. I felt a smile play on the corners of my lips. I love the way that Niall can say one sentence, and that can make me smile. I rested my head against his shoulder as we walked over to his car. I got in the passenger's seat, and he got in the driver's seat. Niall drove us both home.
*


I leaned my head against the back of the brick wall of the house, as I was sitting on the grass. I didn't get to do this often, just sit outside in the grass and watch the sunset. I was able to calm my emotions after Niall had comforted me in the parking lot. It was now evening, and the day had gone by so fast. Zayn had gotten home, but he hasn't said much to us. We don't want to push him, because we're afraid he'll get angry. I really want to know what's going to happen between him and Rachel, though.

I heard footsteps through the grass, and saw Niall walking outside.

"What are you doing out here?" He asked, as he sat beside me. I shrugged, "I don't know, it just seemed peaceful."

"It is peaceful," Niall mumbled, as he stared at the sky. I rested my head against his shoulder, as he pulled me close to him.

"I wish we could stay like this forever," Niall whispered. I sighed, "Same here...."

I looked into Niall's eyes, which were now staring at mine. He leaned in, and delicately pressed his lips against mine. I could feel fireworks in my chest as our lips molded perfectly together. No other feeling could replace this one. Everything was just perfect for this minute. We parted, still looking into each other's eyes.

Suddenly, the door slammed open, interrupting the silence outside. I looked up to see Zayn at the door. He looked a little nervous, but he also looked like he wanted to tell us something. Zayn walked over to us, and stood above us.

"Hey, Zayn what is it?" Niall asked, while Zayn stood over us.

"U-Um, well, I've made my decision," Zayn told us, his voice a little nervous. I sat up, "You mean about you and Rachel?"

Zayn nodded, "Yeah. Rachel and I have decided to keep the baby. I-I guess I'm going to be a Father."

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SO SORRY REALLY SUCKISH CHAPTER!!! I AM SO FREAKING SORRY! IT WAS A SERIOUS FILLER CHAPTER! I had a little bit of writer's block, and I know you guys are going to be so mad at me for making this chapter a bit like all the others. I know, I know, so please don't remind me. Okay, well, the chapter was a bit choppy, but OH WELL I TRIED. Comment, follow, and fave! Bye lovelies! -Madison