Forbidden Love

Two Months~33

The next morning my mom was there early to get me just as she said she'd be. She was there really early....like 7:00 early. But the hospital bed wasn't all that comfortable and I didn't get much sleep, so it was good to be able to go home & get in my own bed. The doctor told me not to get my stitches wet for about two days and to keep the bandage on for at least twenty four hours. I hoped I followed his instructions. I was never great with keeping up with stuff. Like when I was 11 I had braces I didn't take care of them at all. My mom got sick of paying to get them repaired so I just got them taken off.

I was barely sore anymore which was great. My mom and I had decided it was best to stay home for today and go back to school tomorrow. I couldn't believe I was already in my senior year. Since I'm 16, everyone always assumes I'm super smart and that I skipped a grade, but really I just started school early. Not that I'm stupid. My grades could be better but could also be worse.

"Do you want me to help you up to your room? Or do you wanna just lay on the couch?" My mom asked once we got back to the house.

"I guess I'll just sit out here. By the way, I don't need help walking anymore," I said chuckling lightly. All the way from the car she'd been holding onto my arm so hard it was red. I couldn't even be angry. She was just doing everything she could to help, and I appreciated her for that.

She let go and let me go sit on the couch.

"How's your head feel? Are you hungry? Do you need a pillow?" My mom asked me frantically. I smiled at her effort to help me.

"Um.. fine, yes and sure," I answered trying to respond to her questions in the order she asked them. She headed for the kitchen I assumed to get me breakfast.

"You said your head was fine. Does 'fine' mean I need to get you some pain medication?"

"No. Thanks mom." I was pretty good with handling pain especially now that I was home. The doctor had warned me about some throbbing before I left.

I looked over into the kitchen to see her pulling out a box of Ego waffles from the freezer and turkey bacon out the refridgerator. It only took about twenty minutes for everything. She made some for herself too so we could eat together.

"Any wedding updates?" I asked taking a bite of my waffle.

"The official date is December 31st." She said proud.

"What? That's like two months."

"Yeah but we just can't wait!"

"But there's so much to plan."

"Bobby and I got a lot planned yesterday. We secured a venue, invitations have been sent out. There's not much left to do."

I nodded silently.

I had been so wrapped up in myself lately that I hadn't paid much attention to my mom. It was November 5th...Niall and I only had less than two months?

"You're still ok with this right?" She asked nervously.

"Yeah, of course. You and Mr. Horan make a great couple." I said avoiding eye contact.

"Good. Because when you're up for it we need to go shopping for a bridesmaid dress."

I gave a half smile.

"Cool."

"And I'm sure Bobby wouldn't mind you calling him by his first name."

"Oh no mom. I don't wanna come across as disrespectful."

She giggled and stood up taking our empty plates to the kitchen.

"Don't worry. He said when you call him 'Mr.' it makes him feel old."

I smiled to myself then, and drifted off to sleep at the sound of the water running as she washed the dishes.

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Red. All I could see was the color red. I couldn't hear anything. But I was shaking. I had no idea what was happening, and it was the weirdest dream I'd ever had. I woke up to a pair of bright blue eyes staring intensely at me & I recognized them right away. His eyes were distant though. Once I blinked a few times I realized I was still in the living room on the couch where'd I fallen asleep earlier. Niall and Mr. Horan.....Bobby were sitting on the other couch.

I watched as Niall fought the urge to rush over to me. My mother and Bobby were leaning over a binder and whispering to each other so I assumed they were figuring things out for the wedding.

"She's awake," Niall stated pointing.

Our parents looked up from the white binder. My mom smiled at me and Mr. Horan spoke. Or Bobby, I should say.

"How are you feeling Grace?"     

"I feel ok, I guess." He turned his attention towards his son who was still staring at me & rolled his eyes. "Sorry about Niall being here. He insisted. I don't understand why, though." He gave me a  strange look and I could tell that he knew what was going on. Had Niall told him? Maybe he didn't even know and I was seeing things.

"Well sorry for caring about Grace. She did kind of get in an accident," Niall snapped, but his dad waved him off.

"Sure Niall."

My mom pointed to something in the binder and Mr. Horan refocused on my mom & the book. Niall still stared at me....he wanted to tell me something. Bobby continuously glanced at Niall's urgent expression.

"Honey um...why don't we do this upstairs. Leave the kids down here." She looked at both of us and shrugged.

"I don't see why not."  She stood, giving me a kiss on my forehead before leading her fiancé up the stairs.

"He knows," I blurted once they were out of earshot.

"Yeah he does," Niall admitted hanging his head. I sighed.

"Think he'll tell my mom?"

"No. He wouldn't do that. I'm sure of it."

I nodded, looking away from him.

"Do you know when the wedding is?" He asked.

"Yeah. Do you?"

"No. When is it?"

I pressed my lips together and looked away again.

"Grace?"

"It's next month."

The shock was clear on his face, and I was pretty sure I saw tears in his eyes."

"We have two months, Niall."

A/N

It seems like it took me two months to update! Homework's been crazy this week so sorry. I missed writing. I also know this chapter's kind of short and not that great so sorry about that too. I guess once Grace is back on her feet things will be more interesting.

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