Trust { Niall Horan }

Chapter 18

Riley was holding onto me shaking, her small body was shaking with tears. I was causing this, I was causing her tears. I couldn't do this anymore, not with her around. I don't know how or why but when she's around everything else seems to fade away. So I let Liam go and sink to the ground with Riley and cry. I haven't cried in so long and I hated crying in front of others but I couldn't help it now.

Everyone else around me except for Riley  has been blocked out. She was holding me trying to comfort me, even though I had clearly caused her distress she was worried about me. "Niall it's okay, just breath. Everything's fine." She says softly only for me to hear. I just nod in response and start to gain control over myself and my surroundings  again.

After what feels like forever of me just sitting there with Riley I finally stand up and look over at everyone else. Jase is instantly by my side asking me if I'm okay but I just shake my head at him. "Don't worry about me. How's Liam? I...I didn't mean to..." I start to apologize but I'm cut short by Liam himself.

"No it's okay, I should've told you sooner knowing you have anger issues. That's my fault." He says to me and I notice he's already got a black eye and his lip is busted up. I flinch a bit at the sight knowing I had caused that. I don't remember hitting him that hard but it looks like I did.

"Liam I'm so sorry..." I start to say again to him wanting to apologize for all of this. This was such a stupid reason to get upset over but I couldn't help it. He's been living with my father for god knows how long and that hurt. My own father didn't even acknowledge me, he just noticed Liam.

Liam just shakes his head at me and pulls me into a hug. "Like I said its fine, I would've been upset also." He says to me as he pulls away to look over at my father and his mum. "I think we should all go inside and talk yeah?" He says to them and they just nod in response and walk inside the house.

Jase soon follows behind Liam after giving me a small smile for comfort. I return the smile and then take Riley's hand in mine before walking inside as well. I was still trying to control my nerves as we made our way into the living room where everyone else was seated.

I decide to sit on the far end of the couch pulling Riley down to sit on my lap. This earned me a few glances from my father and Liams mum but I could care less at the moment. She was the only thing keeping me together as it is. "It's alright." Riley says softly to me placing a small kiss on my cheek.

Liam then clears his throat to get everyone's attention, "Okay before we start I think we need to introduce everyone here." He says looking over at me then to my father who was staring directly at me. I just glare at him and cause him to look away. I hated when people would stare.

"Right, I'll go first then. I'm Jase Daniels." My best friend says from the other side of the couch not really caring as to what was going on. I knew he only came for me and he probably didn't expect my father to not acknowledge the both of us. I mean Jase was practically family.

Liams mum is the next to speak, "I'm Karen and that's Bobby but you've already been told that." She says letting out a small laugh as she leans against my father. I could tell that they were happy together which was good. Everyone deserves to be happy at some point in life.

I let out a sigh before I say anything, "I'm Niall Horan and this is my girlfriend Riley Woods." I say not caring to watch for my fathers reaction. I just wanted to go home and forget that any of this happened, I have something bigger than this to deal with at the moment.

The room was dead silent though and I didn't understand why exactly. I mean he should've known I was his kid, I haven't changed that much in five or so years have I?

"My sons name is Niall..please tell me this is some kind of joke you kids are trying to play." My father says looking back and forth between Liam and I. He looks shocked and confused all at the same time.

I'm fighting myself not to say a smart ass comment to him but it's too damn hard. "Yes because we'd drive three fucking hours to play some prank on you." I spat glaring at him highly annoyed. Why the hell would we joke around like that?

Jase shoots me a glare before he turns to my father, "Da..Mr. Horan we're sorry for just showing up but we've been searching for you. Niall here is your son." He says calmly.

"No that cant be. I havent seen him for over 5 years." My sorry excuse for a father states wide eyed looking over at me now.

"Well guess what I have been trying to find you even since you left mum and me, but now I know this was a big waste of time because now I saw that my "father " wasn't even looking for me. Instead he found a new family to replace us. I don't know who I hate more now, my mum or you!" I spat with every bit of hatred I had in me. 

I stand up suddenly causing Riley to slip into the couch, "Come on guys lets go...I don't want to be here anymore." I say through clenched teeth heading toward the door with Jase right behind me. I knew this was hurting him as well. My father was like a dad to him considering Jase's father passed when he was younger.

"Niall wait." A soft voice that belongs to the girl who owns my heart says from behind me.

I stop but don't look at her, I just wanted to leave. This was hurting more than I thought it would and I didn't know how much longer I could hold up. I knew Jase was trying his best as well to sty together but it wouldn't last long.

"Riles...I just want to go home please.." I say this while looking at the ground. I knew what she was going to say and maybe she's right but I needed to give it a few days before I tried speaking to my father again. Right now I needed some time, I think we all did.

A few seconds later I feel a small hand slip into mine giving me a soft squeeze. I knew that was her way of saying okay so with that I walk out of the house. Jase and Liam say a quick goodbye before joining us in the car.

Once we were all in the car I decide to go to sleep the whole drive home. I didn't want to deal with the others questions or them telling me how sorry they were or die thing like that. I just keep my focus on Riley and let sleep over come me.

A/N: This isn't as long as I'd like it to be but it's been forever since I last updated so yeah. Not really sure when I can update again but it'll be by Sunday. Also big thanks to Makaylah for helping me with this chapter.
Much love xx
- B