Mistreated

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Sydney_payne got the dedication for guessing the song right, it was Strong by the amazing, indescribable One Direction.

 

Avalon's POV:
I felt the air from my lungs be taken away as I saw the man that had changed my life. The man that I never wanted to see again. My step-father.

"What are you doing here?" He asked. When his eyes fell on Niall and our entwined fingers, he asked, "Who's he?"

I felt my mouth grow dry and my thoughts grew jumbled up in my mind. I knew he couldn't hurt me because I could call the cops if he got near me. But I couldn't help but be scared. I still had nightmares about him. A light squeeze on my hand, brought me to look up at Niall. The love in his eyes, gave me a heaping amount of courage.

"That's none of your business." I answered confidently, making sure to add venom in my voice.

I watched as he staggered up from his chair and walked towards me.

"Watch it girl." My stepfather warned, the smell of alcohol present in his breath.
He limped out of the door of the shop, shooting me nasty glares along the way. I had a feeling if Niall wasn't here, he would've done something bad to me.



"Av who was that?" Niall asked, reaching for my hand across the small table where we were seated.

I just stared at his hand as my eyes got watery just thinking about my stepfather.

"Av?" He asked again, concern written on his face.

"It was my st-stepfather" I stammered, a tear slipping down my cheek. I touched the scar on my forehead, remembering the pain I felt when I got it.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and Niall lifted me to my feet. He pulled me to his chest as my tears started falling out more freely.

"Shh he won't hurt you baby," Niall cooed in my ear. I was surprised by the choice of his words, but I found it comforting. "He won't hurt you because he knows you have me."

I choked back a sob and I felt Niall's hands rubbing my back slowly.

"I swear to God if he gets 2 feet near you, I'll kill him." Niall suddenly said. The venom in his voice threw me off and I looked at him in surprise.

He noticed my expression and explained, "I'll always protect you."

That made me burst out into more tears. The affection and caring in his eyes. The way he held me like something would happen if he let go. The way he looked at me like I was the only girl in the room. I was starting to feel something for him and I was sure about my feelings now.

"Niall I l-love you."

I watched as Niall's eyes widened in disbelief and his mouth stretched out into a grin. He touched my cheek gently and leaned in for a sweet, gentle kiss. It wasn't rough or full of lust. It was passionate and full of love.

"I love you too Avalon and I always will." He whispered.

*****

“What are you smiling at?” I asked Niall while poking his cheek. We had just finished our coffees and now we were just talking.

“Oh nothing.” Niall grinned and continued beaming. He stared into the ceiling fan and I grew impatient.

“Tell me!” I whined and he sent me a small smirk.

“Only if…” He trailed off, his eyes glinting in mischief.

“What?” I asked eagerly.

“Only if you agree to come to my football game this Friday.”

“Um football games aren’t really my thing…” I trailed off. They were usually for the kids who had friends and stuff.

“You won’t come watch your boyfriend play?” Niall asked, his lips forming a pout. “It’s the homecoming game too!”

I let out a long sigh. “Fine, I’ll come.” I nodded.

“Yay!” Niall cheered and grabbed my hand. We received stares from people in the small shop and Niall just shrugged and said, “Sorry.”

“Now will you tell me?”

“Oh. Yeah. I was just thinking about why you told me you loved me.”

“What do you mean?” I scrunched my eyebrows.

“I mean I didn’t think you would ever fall for me…” He said slowly, staring at the table.

“Niall look who’s talking! You’re way out of my league.” I disagreed, elongating the word ‘way.’

“Nuh-uh!” He argued.

“Uh-huh!” I nodded. "You're a popular and I'm just a loser."

"Not anymore!"

"So you're saying I was?" I asked with a sly grin on my face.

"What? No! Not like that. No." Niall said all frazzled up.
I busted out laughing and he then realized I was kidding.

"You know all this doesn't matter right? Society doesn't matter. You and I are perfect together and I don't give a damn about what anyone else thinks." Niall suddenly said, his voice getting louder. I was thrown off by his little rant.

"Yeah I know babe, I know." I smiled. He smiled when he noticed I'd called him babe.

"Lets get going then?" He asked and I nodded while he grabbed his stuff. After putting our coats on and paying, which may I add, Niall wouldn't agree to let me pay, we exited the café.

*******

As I lay in bed tonight, I thought about the events of today. I'd seen the man who I desperately hated. And I hadn't been scared. Because I had a boy at my side who I knew would protect me no matter what. It was surprising how people always fell in love with someone they never expected. I'd never imagined in my whole life that I would end up with Niall. He had always been the likeable lad, even in the fourth grade. I, however, had always sulked in the shadows. Using his pure love and happiness, he had brought me out of those shadows. He'd shown me what life really was like. He'd shown me how to feel loved. And that made me love him even more.

Note: I wish haha. What'd do you guys think of this chapter? I feel like I haven't talked to you guys in forever or updated and I am really, truly very sorry for that :(

Guess the song for a dedication: "I don't care what people say when we're together, you know I wanna be the one to hold you when you sleep." <33

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