Fate: A Larry Stylinson, Niall AU, and Liam AU fanfic

Chapter 6

 The next morning, Misty woke up terrified when Liam shook her, she had been having a nightmare. Liam bit his lip and stroked her hair soothingly. “Shh, you’re alright Misty” he cooed softly. She looked around, not remembering where she was. She saw Liam and completely broke down. Liam scooped her up into his arms and rocked her gently. Misty buried her face in his shirt after he did this, flinching before relaxing. Liam kissed her hair and started to sing softly to her, running his hands through her hair gently. She eventually calms down, trembling a little, she mumbled slightly, “Thanks.” He kissed her forehead gently “You’re welcome. Come on, let’s get you home yeah?” he asked gently. Misty nodded, her face still buried in his chest. She looked up at him and bit her lip, “L-Li..... Why do you care?”

  Liam stroked her cheek gently, looking into her eyes. “Because you’re beautiful and don’t deserve to be hurt.” She flinched away from his hand at first, biting her lip. “I wish I could believe you.” Liam pulled his hand away “Maybe you will, in time.” Misty nodded, still holding onto him. Liam kissed her cheek and stood up, offering his hand to her. She hesitated but took his hand, standing up.

  He smiled kindly at her before grabbing the bag with her clothes and leading her out to the car. She got her own door this time, sticking her tongue out at him. Liam pouted “Hey no fair.” Misty smiled and said softly, “How is that not fair?” “It’s my responsibility to open your door” he huffed. She bit her lip and was very quiet. “Sorry,” she mumbled. Liam got in the car and kissed her cheek “You’re forgiven” he smiled kindly. Misty nodded a little and looked at him. “Hey, you okay?” he asked gently. She nodded again, “I’m okay Li.” He smiled and started the car, buckling in and turning the radio on low. Misty stared out the window. Liam sang softly along to Ed Sheeran, glancing at her now and then. She was listening, deep in thought, and that’s when Liam got an idea for a song.

  Five minutes into the drive, Misty looked at him and said in a scared sounding tone. “L-Liam,” she looked over at him. He glanced at her before looking back to the road “What is it love?” he asked worriedly. She stared at her hands and said softly, “H-Hes in the car next to us...” Misty was talking of her ex. Liam took her hand and squeezed it gently “He can’t get to you love, I won’t let him” he promised. Misty gripped his hand. The man in the car beside them seemed to notice her because he smirked and got in the lane behind them.

 He was a tall and muscular man from the look of the way he was sitting. He had black hair and was wearing sunglasses, he just looked purely mean. Misty glanced at him and he smirked and she visibly flinched. Liam squeezed her fingers gently “Calm down baby, he’ll have to get through me” Liam said soothingly “Just close your eyes and don’t look, we’ll be to your house before you know it.” Misty nodded, slight trust in her eyes, she stared at her lap the rest of the way. He followed them there. When they arrived at her house, he pulled in beside them. She glanced at Liam worriedly. Liam got out and held his hand out for her to take, he had texted Niall on the way, and Niall and Meliza were standing outside waiting. Meliza may be petite, but she packed a punch; not that anyone but Misty knew that.

 Misty got out of the car, and her ex moved, getting uncomfortably close to her. “Hey babe,” he said smirking, running a finger down her face and making her flinch. “Hi Matthew,” she said quietly, very definite fear in her eyes. She glanced at Liam, trembling. Liam took her hand and gently pulled her behind him, shielding her. “She’s not your babe,” he said firmly, as Meliza stepped beside Liam, eyes bright. “Hello again, Matthew,” she purred innocently. Matthew nodded at her, before narrowing his eyes at Liam. “Move.” Meliza stepped in front of Liam, looking up at him. “Excuse me, but this is not your house.” she snapped. He smirked “So? I’ve come to collect what is mine,” he stated, looking at Misty, who was clinging to Liam, shaking. Meliza laughed “Nothing here is yours. Now leave” she said, glaring up at him. He shoved her. “Make me.”