Sacrifices (1D angst story)

Ch.7: Knowing the Truth

Louis 

It was strange to see Liam's top off, it seemed that Liam never took his top of anymore. Now I know why that is. Liam had all of these bruises, burns covering his stomach and back. It seemed that I was the only one who seemed shock or felt sick to my stomach. Harry was upset with me so he wasn't talking to me.  Niall still spoke to me more than Harry did. I had a feeling that Harry wasn't upset with me for blaming Liam for getting us in this situation but Harry knew more than what I knew. I watched as Steven take care of Liam's injury. "Are you some kind of doctor or something" I asked Steven while I folded my arms across my chest. "Yeah, I went to medical school and everything" Steven gave me a sly smile. I rolled my eyes, before speaking, "will he be okay." I needed to know because despite everything, I still cared about Liam. He was the only one who knew how Lucas could be and Steven. "How does he get those marks" I asked Niall and Harry and Harry rolled his eyes at me before walking over to Liam's cot. I stared at Niall and Niall shook his head. "He's taking all of the beatings to protect us" Niall snapped at me and I put my hands up in defense. "Niall, we promise Liam we wouldn't tell Louis" Harry pointed out to Niall and Niall shook his head once again. "No, Harold, I am done keeping this a secret from Louis. He has no right to rag on Liam all of the time" Niall sure did sound pissed and turned to face me. "Louis, Liam been protecting us. Lucas wanted to have a go at all of us but Liam told Lucas, that he'll take our places. So every so night, Liam been getting raped against his own will in order to protect us and you. You better stop being so fucking mean to Liam" Niall informed me and my eyes went wide so wide that I couldn't believe it. I glanced over at Liam, I walked to Liam's cot. I sat on the edge of Liam's cot. Steven left the room leaving just me, Harry and Niall in the room.  Liam hasn't woken up in what felt like an eternity.  Harry and Niall was just watching the TV that was in the basement. I heard a groan escape from Liam's lips. Liam opened his eyes and I just sat there. "Are you okay Liam" I asked Liam and Liam just stared at me. "I know what you have been doing for me" I confessed to Liam. "Of course Niall would tell you" Liam sighed out loud at me. "Hey why would you think I would tell him" Niall exclaimed to Liam and Liam rolled his eyes. "Because you have a big mouth that's why" Liam sassed to Niall which caused Niall to  stick his tongue out. It was nice that we could be silly even though we were stuck in this horrible situation. I do have faith that we were able to be free soon. I just looked at everybody and then I saw the past cut marks on Liam's arms. i couldn't believe that I never noticed them before. I had a feeling that Harry or Niall both felt this way considering they were much closer to Liam than I was. "I hate it here" I exclaimed out loud because it had to be months since we were stuck here. "i actually have a plan to get us out of here and that includes involving Steven" Liam informed us. "When in the world did you come up with a plan"  Harry asked Liam and Liam tried to set up but winced a lot. "There's nothing to do here so I needed to do something and I promise you guys that I would get us out of this situation and I meant it. I figured a plan would be nice to us out of here" Liam rambled on and on. I looked at Liam with pride because this was daddy Liam not the one I imagined in high school. This was tough and sensible Liam. I liked this Liam way more. "So what you come up with" I asked Liam and Liam looked around. "I'm not saying out loud considering Lucas might hear us or something" Liam told us but Liam had a sly smile on his face. "Look, just follow my lead when it comes to the time" Liam commanded us. "How are we supposed to know when it's time" Niall exclaimed and Liam shook his head. "Trust me you guys will know" Liam tried to turn on his back but I guess Liam was in a lot of pain. I patted Liam's shoulder. "I'm sorry Liam" I apologized to Liam and this time I meant it and it wasn't fake because someone was forcing me to apologize to Liam. Liam nodded his head and smiled at me a little bit. I went back to my cot because it was already late and I was tired as what. I laid down and I felt Harry's arm wrap around my body and I was content with just being in Harry's arms once again. "I'm happy that you aren't being harsh on Liam anymore" Harry whispered in my ears and I just kissed Harry's cheek.