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Twenty Seven

~Few months later~

1amgrunge: "If I cut you off, chances are, you handed me the scissors."

12pmpunk: "My youth, my youth is yours."

These past months have gone great, nothing can really compare to how safe we are. Everyday however, we are on the lookout for anyone that could possibly bring harm to us. Niall and I are still awkward around each other but it doesn't change the fact that my feelings for both him and Marcel grow.

I feel like the boys except Marcel and Niall can tell my liking towards Niall. I forgave him for having such a dangerous life. I feel like dating Marcel is probably more dangerous than when I was with Niall. Its taken me this long to figure out the reasoning for this.

With Niall, Sofia wasn't after me. Neither were her attempts with her henchman after me. With Marcel, everything was dropped down on me. I was so happy with Niall and I ruined it all because I wouldn't accept him for his side job.

I sighed and headed to the living room of the abandoned house I've been living at with the boys these past few months. They were currently playing on the gaming system whilst Niall was nowhere to be seen.

I went over to the kitchen and found Niall passed out on the floor surrounded by beer bottles. I shook my head and blamed myself for all the pain I've caused him. I'm the reason for all that has happened these past months.

~Next week~

1amgrunge: "Slow down. Do not fall into the instant trap of love."

12pmpunk: "She wants somebody to love her, to hold her."

Today is Marcel and I's one year anniversary. I was so happy that we've come so far but, I felt so bad for Niall. Marcel came into our bedroom and pecked me on the lips before pulling away with a smile.

"Get dressed, we are going somewhere." He said giddily before running out of the room. I laughed and went to shower.

I grabbed a white skater dress with mesh detailing on the sides. I paired white heels and gold accessories. I curled my hair into tight but, elegant curls. I did a simple eyeliner with a red lipstick.

I went out into the hallway and met Marcel who was mid-knock with his fist about to touch the door. "You look beautiful." He said and I blushed walking out with his to the car.

He drove up to a restaurant ahead that was on a rooftop. He helped me walk upstairs to reach the roof. "Table for two, please." Marcel said to the waiter.

"Right this way." The waiter said leading us to the table already prepared with spaghetti and bread sticks. Marcel pulled my chair back and I sat down.

"This was truly beautiful, Marcel." I said smiling up at him.

"Lauren, we've been through a rough last year. I just wanted to wait for the perfect moment to say this. But, I love you. I was just wondering if you would marry me?" Marcel said getting down on one and revealing a beautiful ring that must've cost a ton.

I started crying and uncontrollably shaked. "I'm sorry Marcel. I just, I can't. Save this for a girl that truly loves you because, I don't think I'll be able to give you what you want." I responded and ran off leaving Marcel staring at the floor in rejection and disappointment.

I took off my heels and raced down the steps off the stairs trying not to trip or fall. I helplessly watched the streets envelope my broken figure in the crisp night air. I wandered throughout the streets when a hand covered itself over my mouth and dragged me to a nearby alleyway.

I looked up to meet the face of the man that tried to kill me that one night at the club. "Help!" I shouted for help. My self defense classes would be no use up against this strongly built man whom is most likely loaded with weapons.

"So we meet again pretty lady, huh?" The man sneered tauntingly with a horrible stench to his breath.

"Let me go!" I screamed when I saw him pull out his gun and point it to my temple.

"Now we can do this the easy way, or the hard way." He said unbucklig his pants and trying to lift the hem of my shirt up. I tried to pry his hands off of me but it was no use, he had my arms pinned up.

"Hard way it is." He said and started to hit me trying to knock me out. I was already too weak to even function my eyelids were slowly closely as I grew weaker and weaker by the second.

All of a sudden, I didn't feel anything come in contact with my body for a few seconds giving me time to compose myself. I found the man knocked out on the ground with a foot on top of his chest.

I felt arms wrap around my now fragile figure and pull me close to their chest. I inhaled their scent and recognized the vaguely familiar cologne. I felt their face stuff intself into my hair as they cried silently.

"Niall, you saved me." I hoarsely whispered making him lift his head up out of my hair.

"I promised to protect you, didn't I?" He lightly smiled and kissed my temple.

"Thank you." I responded gratefully.

"Lauren, I love you. I love you so much. I'm in love with you." Niall cried out and held me closer to his chest.

"Niall, I love you too. So much." I replied back at him and made a smile grow on his face. He kissed my cheek and lifted me up. He carried me back all the way to the house and placed me on his bathroom sink.

"Let's get you cleaned up, yeah?" Niall said puliing out a first aid kit. He applied some alcohol on areas that were bleeding and kissed every injury.

"I'm all better now." I said giggling lightly.

He placed me on his bed and kissed my temple. "Goodnight, princess." He said turning off the light and heading out the door.

Omfg, didn't see that coming did you? Hehehe I've been working on an upcoming book so sorry for the late update.😆

I've decided on posting a part full of story descriptions for story ideas/ books I've been working on after the last chapter of this book which isn't coming anytime soon 😉😁

Aw poor little Marcel left heartbroken.

Who would have said yes to Marcel?

What do you think of Niall's little superhero moment?

What do you think will happen next?

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I hope you guys enjoyed it :) ilysm❤