Never Leave My Side (A Niall Horan Story)

Never Leave My Side (Chapter Thirty Two)

*Harry's POV*

Today, I will tell Tori about Stacy. I thought as I battled my eyelids open.

I finally opened them to find myself staring at the hotel room ceiling.

Hotel room?

I sat up quickly, looking around. I was sure I stayed with Tori last night. I looked over at the second bed to find Zayn asleep under the blankets.

I switched on the small lamp between the beds, causing Zayn to groan and cover his face.

How did I even get here? I fell asleep holding Tori in my arms.

Buzz, Buzz (Buzz Lightyear to the rescue )

My head spun to the sound of my phone. I grabbed it and opened my messages. I had a few missed calls, but decided to go with my texts. Opening the ones I just received.

From Niall: "What is wrong with you?"

What? I skipped to the next message, from Liam.

From Liam: "I thought you were better than that Harry."

And the last message, from Tori. With an attached picture.

From Tori <3: "I really hope you're happy, Styles."

Attached was a picture of me and Stacy in front of the hospital.

"No... No... Tori.. Please." I cried.

"Harry?" I heard Tori speak quietly.

I looked around. "Tori?" I asked frantically.

"Hey. It's okay." She soothed.

Where is she? "Open your eyes baby. Wake up." She said quietly again.

My eyes snapped open. This time, I'm at Sapphire's, with Tori.

"She kissed me." I whispered.

"Who?" Tori asked, moving hair from my face.

I sat up and took a few deep breaths. "Stacy. She kissed me... After you left."I told her.

"Oh."

I turned and grabbed Tori by the waist before she could pull away. "I didn't kiss her back. I pushed her away and ran straight here."

"And Stacy is your...?"

"Ex." I said. "From a long time ago. She moved away and we lost touch, kind of like Niall and sapphire. The thing is, Niall didn't get over Sapphire. But I got over Stacy." I smiled.

I felt Tori relax in my arms. "Good."

"Besides." I leaned forward, kissing her lips. "I have the most beautiful woman in my arms. Why would I need anyone else?"

*Niall's POV*

I couldn't help but smile as I watched Sapphire sleep so peacefully. She's been so stressed with da being in the hospital, she just forgets to breath sometimes.

I brushed my thumb across her forehead, knocking away the strands of hair that occupy the spot. I gave a small chuckle as her brows furrowed  and her eyes moved around under her eyelids.

I felt her hand clutch my shirt a little tighter.

She's having a bad dream.

My smile dropped as I tried to think of a way to wake her. "Niall? Everything okay?" I looked up to find Danielle watching me with concern.

"She's having a bad dream. How do I wake her up?" I asked.

"Niall?" I looked down to see Sapphire actually crying in her sleep.

I used my thumb to wipe away her tears and kissed her forehead. "I'm here baby. It's okay, love." I tried soothing her.

I rocked her back and forth on my lap while kissing her face repeatedly, hoping to wake her.

I sighed in relief when her eyes began to flutter open. "Niall?" She asked in a hushed voice.

"Yeah baby?" I asked in the same hushed tone.

"I had a bad dream." She said, clutching my shirt tightly again.

I leaned down, kissing her forehead again. "Do you want to talk about it?"

She shrugged one shoulder. "It was really just that da never got his memory back, and then you and I didn't... You know... Work out.. And then I had no one left." She said, tearing up again.

"Awe, love." I held her tight, cuddling her the best I could. "Hey. It's going to be okay. We will always be together. No matter what. I promise."

She sighed. "You can't just promise something like that, Ni."

"Why not? I already did."

"Because, what if something happens?"

"Then we will get through it. Sapphire, I love you, and I'm not letting you go again. I was stupid once, and I'm not making that mistake again." I said, no doubt in my mind that everything will be fine with us.

Her eyes lit up, making my heart beat faster. "I love you, Niall."

"I love you too, Sapphire."

*Jacob's POV*

"Excuse me. I'd like to see my daughter please." I said once a doctor walked through the door.

I had a dream, or maybe it was a flashback, much more than that... But anyway, what I mean is, I saw everything. And now I understand. All of it.

Sure it sucks to be reminded of my husbands death, but now I don't have to keep bringing the pain back to Sapphire when I have a question about him.

"Of course. I'll go and get her after I give you this medication." She answered. "And your Daughter's name is?"

"Sapphire."

She nodded and continued her work. I watch as she walked around the different machines, writing down small notes. Finally walking out, leaving me and the machines alone.

"Hey." Sapphire smiled, walking into the room. Her eyes seemed a bit red.

"Are you alright? It looks like you've been crying." I said worried.

She gave a small smile. "I'm okay. Niall made sure of it before I got up."

"He's here?" I asked. She nodded. "Go get him, I feel like I haven't seen him in forever."

She seemed a bit confused at my request, but left the room again, returning minutes later with her bleach blonde best friend.

"Hey, Jake." He smile, shutting the door behind him. "How are you feeling?"

Sapphire sat in the chair at my bed side while Niall stood behind her. "I'm feeling a lot better." I smiled.

Sapphire leaned back, resting her head over his stomach while he rubbed her shoulders.

She began to doze off while Niall and I talked about anything and everything.

"Sapphire? If you want, you can have Niall bring you home. You need to get some sleep, love." I said, watching her eyes close and open again countless times.

She shook her head but kept her eyes closed this time. Niall smiled down at her and ran his fingers slowly through her hair. "Just sleep, love. I'll wake you when it's time to go." He said softly.

I watched them in awe, glad my daughter has a man like him in her life. He better not hurt her, he may be who he is, but she is still my daughter, and I will always protect her.

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So sorry for the late update, the only excuse I have is I got caught up in some other stories. I'll try to focus a little more.