Here For You (Narry)

Chapter 7

A/N: Soo sorry it's been sooo long since the last update. I hope you guys didn't give up on me :( Everything keeps happening. First, my phone broke and I had to wait weeks for a new one. Then, my bff and the biggest fan of this story, @NiallsharrysOlivia, had to delete her Wattpad so I can't talk to her anymore.😪 So yeah, I've been really unmotivated lately but now I'm back on track yay!😃
P.S. I love Paramore (the song on the side) They were the first fandom I joined and they will always have a special place in my heart❤
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It's just a spark, but it's enough to keep me going. And when it's dark out, and no one's around, it keeps on glowing. - Last Hope by Paramore.
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Beverly's P.O.V.
Wow, this is super awkward.
I sat stiffly in a chair in the "visitation room" as it was called. Niall and Harry (yes, THE NIALL HORAN AND HARRY STYLES) were sitting on the sofa across from me.
Of course, I had dreamed about meeting Niall and Harry millions of times, but never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that Niall would be my freaking dad!
"Sooo..." I began awkwardly. "You're my father, huh?"
Gosh, how lame sounding can I get?
Niall nodded slowly. "I geuss so. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I take it you didn't know either?"
"Nope. Mom always said her husband, John, was my father."
Looking at Niall, no, my father, I was suddenly overcome with such anger and hatred it shocked me. Niall was no different from John. Neither of them cared, at least not enough to stick around for me. Neither of them wanted me or Mom. The only people they gave a shit about were themselves.
And worst of all, I used to love them.
"You know what, fuck you!" I stood up and glared at Niall, fighting back tears. "You're all the same! You don't care about anyone, you're just some stuck up rich popstar who hooked up with my mother and didn't want to deal with a family!"
The world was red. Through the cloud of red, I saw Niall and Harry's jaws hanging open at my outburst. I turned and started to walk out of the room with as much dignity as I could muster.
"Thanks for coming back, Dad, but it's a little late." I called over my shoulder sarcastically.
The door slammed behind me.
I fumed as I stalked across the coutyard back to the group home. How dare he think he can just waltz into my life and think that everything's dandy after 14 damn years?! How come no one told me?!
"Beverly, wait up!"
Niall was running after me, his jean jacket flying out behind him as he tried to catch up. I ignored him and continued walking quickly forward.
Unfortunately, Niall was faster than me. "Just let me explain!" He pleaded.
I spun around. "Why? You had sex with my mom and didn't want the trouble of a kid. It seems pretty clear to me."
"That's not what happened, I swear." Niall was breathing hard from running. "Your mother and I were dating. We had a few too many drinks one night, and things got out of hand. We broke up soon after because she knew my heart was with Harry and I knew she deserved more than that. There was no hard feelings involved, and we went our seperate ways. Last thing I heard, she had moved to the States. She never told me we had a kid, or I would have insisted on staying with her and taking care of you." Niall bent down and looked into my eyes. I flinched, it was like those kind blue eyes could see straight into my soul.
"How do I know that you're telling the truth?" I asked bitterly.
Niall sighed. "Look, I know I can't ever make up for missing your childhood. I'd tell you how sorry I am, but I know that won't cut it. And to be honest, I have no idea how to be a dad. But you can bet I'll try. Just give me a chonce, and I'll prove to you I'm not the asshole you think I am."
Niall's eyes were deep and sincere. I searched them for the familiar coldness of John's eyes, but all I found was kindness. Niall had the kindest eyes I have ever seen.
"Okay." I muttered.
What else could I say?
"Bev!" Nathan ran outside but stopped short when he saw Niall. "Who's that?"
"That's Niall. Niall, this is my brother, Nathan." I introduced them. I guess Nathan was technically my step - brother, but he didn't need to know that yet. Nathan is my brother in all ways that count, we've been through hell together.
I could almost see the gears turning in Niall's head as he looked from me to Nathan in confusion.
"No, you don't have two kids." I answered Niall's silent qeustion. "Nathan is John's son."
"Oh." Niall breathed in understanding.
Nathan, who had been staring at Niall intently, suddenly clapped his hands.
"Oh, I know you! You're the guy on the poster in Bev's room, the one she-" I clapped my hand over Nathan's mouth.
"-Talks about all the time." Nathan mumbled into my hand.
Niall smiled. "You're a fan?" He asked.
"Um no, my friend gave me a poster of your band and I hung it up in my room to be nice." I lied lamely.
"Oh." Niall's face fell.
Niall didn't need to know I used to be obsessed with One Direction. Emphasis on the used to. I'm still pissed at Niall.
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Harry's P.O.V.
"So what happened between you and Beverly after you ran out?" I asked Niall.
We were in the car, driving back home from meeting Beverly. I was driving this time.
"I tried to explain to Beverly that I didn't know about her, much less abandon her. Also, I met her step-brother. He's pretty cute."
"I thought I was the only cute one." I pretended to pout.
"Yeah, but you can't compete with an adorable 7 year old." Niall teased.
"I'm offended!" I placed one hand on my heart in mock anger.
Niall laughed, then sobered. "I need to discuss something with you, Harry."
"What now? Please don't tell me you're ditching me for a girl." I was joking, but suddenly I was worried. Niall had kept Alice a secret, what other secrets did he have?
"Nothing like that, don't worry." Niall assured me.
"Good to know, love."
"Well..." Niall dragged out the word. "You've said you wanted a family, right?"
"We are family, Ni."
"You know what I mean."
I knew Niall wanted a big family with lots of kids, and I don't blame him. To have a family with the man I love would be a wonderful dream come true. But..
"I just don't know if we're ready to have a family yet, it's only been a year. So many relationships fall apart because of kids. Also, I don't know how to be a dad, Ni."
"So? We've loved each other since we were sixteen. Don't you think that if we were going to fall apart, we would have already?" Niall put his arm around my shoulders. "And as for being a dad, you are the sweetest man I know. You would do great with kids."
"Thanks, love." I turned away from the road just long enough to place a peck on my boyfriend's nose. "Does this have anything to do with your daughter?" I asked as I fixed my eyes back on the street.
"Erm, yes." Niall started to fidget with his jacket. "I was talking to Mrs. Shannon and she told me how most foster families don't take teenagers, they usually want the younger kids. Beverly might have to grow up in the group home while her step - brother gets adopted by a foster family. And no matter how nice that place is, it's no home for a young girl."
I was catching on. "So you want to have Beverly live with us."
"She needs a family, Harry." Niall looked at me, and his eyes were filled with anxiety. "What should I do?"
"Well, you are her father." I said slowly. "So it is your duty to care for her. If that is what you want to do."
"But how do you feel about this?" Niall asked worriedly.
"Like I said this morning, I will do anything for you. If having a family makes you happy, then I'll give you a family. If Beverly is your daughter, then I'll love her as my daughter too." I smiled at Niall in the rearview mirror. "Because I love you."
"I love you too, beautiful."
"I thought it was princess?" I smirked to hide my blush.
"You're a beautiful princess." Niall caressed my shoulder.
"You make me seem so manly." I turned into our drivway.
"Who cares?" Niall leaned over the center console to press his lips to mine in a long, longering kiss. "You're my beautiful princess, Haz."
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A/N: A little cute Narry moment there❤😍 Sorry if all the talking in this chapter bored you, there will be more stuff happening in the next few chapters. I had to get the talking out of the way first.
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