I wanna tear you apart • Niam

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Niall woke up groggily, his eyes opened to see the plain white walls, smelling the distinct fragrance of bleach, disinfectant and plastic.He could hear the iv drip ringing, signally that it was going on its third round of antibiotics. Maura stood up, smiling as she rushed to hold niall's hand."Hey baby."She grinned through her tears, careful petting his hair.Niall nodded, feeling like it would take to much energy to open his mouth."You don't have to talk, Daddy, Greg and Liam just went to grab coffee."

Again Niall nodded,"What happened?"He said groggily, the memory was in flashes none in continuous order.All he remembered was blood, his own and Noel's.

Maura explained the situation,filling him in on the events after he passed out."Noel was shot close to the heart, h-he."She remembered the terrifying night, seeing Noel cough up blood all over nialls already swollen face."He fell and the paramedics rushed to help you and then Noel but Noel died last night from his surgery, his left ventricle tore."

"W-what about me?"Niall asked, feeling his stomach drop, he closed his eyes, feeling the rush of emotions.

"Noel stabbed you in your right kidney, t-they couldn't save it.The knife went almost straight through."Maura felt Niall tighten his hand around hers."But you're okay, you'll just have to adjust with the one you have.The doctors said you can apply for the second one but most likely you won't get it."

Niall sighed,nodding."So is that it?

"The doctors said it knicked your large intestine but when they were in there it wasn't so hard to fix it.They said you can go home in a few days.And that because you were"She gulped,"Hit in the head, you had a small concussion and as well that your face would heal up in a couple weeks."

Once Maura finished explaining everything to Niall, Niall's dad opened the door, the frown that had seemed to plaster itself on his face grew into a wide smile as he made eye contact with his son.It had only been two days but everyone in the room, was grateful to stare into his blue eyes once more.

They all crowded around his, Liam rushing to grab his hand but mindful to give his family room to hug him and touch him."Hey baby."Niall took in his appearance, he was slightly dirty, smelling  of the hospital, sweat and maybe a little bit of booze.His eyes glazed over with tears as a smile was gracefully on his face.Even in the hazy state, Niall could admire how beautiful he was.

"Hi li."Niall smiled, looking around as his family took place around him.No words were spoken but Niall understood that they were all relieved to see him alive.Even if he was in such an ugly state.

"Greg,you should go tell Zayn-"Maura smiled before realizing she messed up."I mean the family."

"Zayn? Why is he here?"Niall asked, trying to sit up before Liam shook his head, giving him wordless advice to rest up.Everyone looked at Liam to explain, knowing Niall wouldn't get mad at him as much.

"Z-Zayn is here , he's been here since the whole town heard.He was invited in, but he knew you wouldn't like that, that much.So he's in the waiting room, we give him any news we can."

"Is he still here?"Niall asked, feeling Liam rub his thumb over the skin on his hand.

"We can go check,do you want us to bring him here?"Maura asked, watching Niall nod lazily.

After they all left, Niall pull on Liam's hand.Liam looked up at him, seeing Niall's lips wobble."Please kiss me, Liam.I don't want to be here, I want to be home with you."

"You aren't alone, I've been here since they called me.I will always be here."Liam reassured, sitting down on Niall's bed.Pressing his lips on to his boyfriend's, moving in sync.Niall slowly got up, feeling Liam snake his arm around his back,supporting him to relax.Niall's hands flew up to Liam's face, deepening the kiss, smiling as Liam looked at him surprised.Surprised that Niall took charge.A few moments later, Liam pulled away, watching Niall grin widely as they both shared the emotion."I'm so happy , you're still with me Niall.I-I didn't know what I would do if I lost you.I love you, Niall, I love you so much."

"I love you too Liam."Niall replied, having Liam brush his hair with his fingers and his other hand gently rubbing over his skin.

Before Liam could reply, Zayn had entered, giving them a shy smile."How are you?"He asked generally, but they all knew it was directed to Niall.

"Nice seeing you,"Liam awkwardly got up"I'll go talk to your mom."The brunet quickly walked out, already feeling the tension in the room.

"I'm good."Niall didn't pay attention to liam, he just continued to stare at Zayn, who looked scared and hopeful."Thank you, Zayn."

"For what?"Zayn asked, confused."I should have tried harder."

"You warned me, Zayn.And you came to see me."

"You could have died!"

"But I didn't, come here."Niall signaled, Zayn coming closer to him, Niall tugged at his hands as he brought him closer.Embracing him, Zayn grinned, wrapping his around his upper back."Thank you, Zayn."

"No,"Zayn shook his head, Niall could feel his movements in his shoulder."Thank you for forgiving me and for this."

"Is there anything else that was a secret between you and-"Niall frowned, he hated Noel, he was grateful he wasn't in his life anymore but it felt weird acknowledging that he was gone,"I guess it doesn't matter anymore."

Zayn felt the weird feeling Niall was giving off mentioning his name, deciding to change the subject."Aaron was here with me, he was the one who called me."

Niall grinned,"Where is he at now?"

"I told him to go get some sleep, he left a few hours ago.I texted him but I'm pretty sure he's asleep by now."

"You guys are the best."

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Idk what to say tbh

I'm starting school this Monday and I'm already over second semester and I have a speech to give on Tuesday but whatever I'm over it.

•J