Smile (A One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 5

Anna’s P.O.V

I lay in bed, on my side talking to Ellie as she lay on her back in her bed about two feet away from me.  The whispers of other girls around us could be heard, but we were focusing on our conversation.  Our room held 25 girls, each girls bed contained one thin, white sheet.

“He’s SOOOO funny!”, she squealed. Making me laugh.

“And Zayn is so nice! Oh and when Harry holds me I feel so safe.” I answered

“You feel that too! And Niall’s voice is so sweet.”

I miss them already.” I pouted

“Me too Anna, me too.”

“Goodnight Ellie.”

“Night Anna.”

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“UP.  UP.  UP.”

The covers were ripped off my already cold body.  Making my voice add to the groaning of the other girls.

“I want you guys up and ready.  We are having visitors and hopefully one of you,” she paused looking each one of us in the eye, scary enough to make anyone who wasn’t used to her, pee themselves, but almost made me laugh, “will be adopted and out of my life.” With that she turned around and left, leaving 25 girls rolling their eyes and muttering.

This is just the same as any other day: go down meet some people and walk back up.  Its not that hard to memorize.

I trudged down the stairs not even bothering fixing my morning hair.  Finding my spot in line and waiting for the young couple to pass me.  I kinda zoned out and was brought back when I heard whimpering next to me.

“We want her.”

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Niall’s P.O.V

I was so excited as we piled out of the car, waiting to see the two adorable girls again.  

That’s until I hear the blood curdling scream.

“NOOOOOOO! You can’t do that!” 

Harry sprinted into the orphanage, the others right behind, because even though we only met her yesterday, I would know it was her from anywhere.

I slammed into the door right behind Harry, to see Anna, forcefully being held back by the orphanage master, with her eyes squeezed shut,  her voice raspy from shouting and  her face red as Ellie stood sobs wracking her body, thats when my eyes traveled up to see two young people holding Ellie close to them.

Oh no. This is what she is screaming about.

Harry was the first to actually do something.  He ran to Anna, picking up her small body and cradling her tight to his chest, glaring at the mistress and turning so his back was facing her.  Anna’s hands fisted the back of Harry’s shirts so tight, her little knuckles were already white.  Her head was nestled in the crook of his neck, her screaming has thankfully been put to a stop but the sobs still shook her body.

She raised her head and looked at me with her blochy face.  “But they can’t do that. Sh-shes mine!” She broke out into tears again her breathing hitching up, shattering my heart into tinier pieces.

“Shhhhh, breath baby, you got to breath.” Harry cooed in her ear.

“Right now I kinda think thats impossible.” She answered still gasping for air between each word. 

Zayn came over and rubbed her back, which actually succeeded in calming her down a bit.  “There you go.  Just stay calm.” Zayn whispered.

She laid her head back down on Harry’s shoulder. “I have a headache.” She croaked out, making us all laugh quietly.

“Your probably really dehydrated from all that crying.”

Louis smoothed out her hair as Liam volunteered to get water.

Liam came back with a face twisted in disgust as he held up a cup of sketchy looking water.  “Is this what a drink?”

Her laughter rang through the room bringing a smile to all of our faces.  “Yep.” She responded using both hands to take a sip from the water.  “We actually have no idea whats wrong with it.”  For some reason the way she said it made me laugh so hard which made her start laughing.  “I love your laugh.” She told me with a toothy grin.

“Well I love everything about you.” 

She reached out to me indicating she wanted me to hold her.  I gladly took her body into me arms, as her body immediately formed perfectly against mine and she rested her head on my shoulder.  

“Go to sleep.” I kissed her little forehead and mumbled against it, “Sweet dreams princess.”