Through the Dark | LT

Chapter 39 [End.]

I sat on the couch that I had sat on so many times before, but this time was different. I had a hopeful attitude towards this session, and I could almost recite word for word what I was about to hear.

"Megan, over the past few months, we've noticed an amazing improvement. I've honestly never seen anyone take such a dramatic turn in treatment." My psychiatrist said, and I listened intently. "I'm happy to tell you that you'll no longer be needing my services. As for the medication, just ease the dosage off by 50mg each week, and soon you should be off of those anti-depressants." He paused and said sincerely, "I really am happy for you, Megan. You won a hard faught battle, and you should be extremely proud."

I smiled as I left the psychiatrist's office, mentally bidding the surroundings farewell as I got in my car and began driving to the western part of London. I knew that I would still get depressed sometimes, but I knew that I had an amazing support system to lean back on. I passed Trafalgar Square and smiled, knowing that I was going to be there in a few days time to do something that I never though I would have the courage to do because of my anxiety. I knew I wasn't completely free of the chains that depression and anxiety brought, but I knew that I could live a happy, normal life. That was all I've wanted for the past three or four years.

I pulled in the driveway to the house that was all too familiar to me, and my smile was as big as it could possibly be. None of the other boys were home right now, except for the one who I needed. I unlocked the door, and I saw him watching TV in the lounge room. As soon as he heard me, he stood up and looked at me with eager eyes.

"I'm free."

Those two words were understood all too well by Louis, and he immediately began sprinting to me. He picked me up and spun me around, hugging me tightly. "What did he say?" He asked, excited to know all the details. His eyes beamed into mine, and I could tell he was just as excited as I was. I explained the entire appointment to Louis, and he smiled. He grabbed my hands and looked deeply into my eyes.

"I'm so proud of you, Megan. So f*cking proud of you."

I gasped at Louis' sudden profanity, and he laughed. He hugged me to his chest as I wrapped my arms around him. "I can't tell you how proud I am of you. I admire you so much for all of this. You're amazing." He said, squeezing me tighter.

"I couldn't have done this without you or the boys. Your tough love on me was what I needed at times. You knew exactly how I needed to be treated, and you helped me so much. I can't thank you enough, Lou." I took a deep breath as I blurted out the next sentence. "You're a huge reason why I beat my depression and anxiety." For once in my life, I didn't cringe at those two words.

I was stronger than they were.

The boys all sat on the couch eagerly, as Louis and I stared, our eyes glimmering with excitement. Louis put his arm around me, and I began my speech.

"Zayn, you saved me that night at the Thames. You can always make me laugh and you are such a caring and compassionate person. Thank you for everything you've done for me."

"Niall, your soft side was revealed to me when we went on holiday in Florida. Your comforting words and gestures meant more to me than you can ever imagine, and thank you for everything you've done for me."

"Harry, you've helped me so much through whatever I needed. When I needed help with life advice, or when I needed help planning a prank, you were there. But honestly, your love and generosity towards me was mind blowing. Thank you for everything you've done for me."

"Liam, you got me back here in the first place. If you hadn't convinced me to come back to see all the boys, I have no idea where I would be. You're an amazing listener, and I can always count on you to give me amazing advice. Thank you for everything you've done for me."

Louis thought he knew what I was doing right now, but I wasn't leaving him out of the mix. I turned to him and looked into his blue eyes as they beamed into mine.

"Louis... I've known you since the toddler days. We grew up together. I'm so blessed to be able to refer to you as a big brother, and most of all as my best friend. You have no idea how much you've helped me through. You've always been there for me, and you've always known how to handle me at my best and at my worst. I'm so proud of you and what you've accomplished with these four amazing boys who I'm blessed enough to call family. You're support in my hardships has carried me so far, and you always know how to ignite a fire inside of me. You know what makes me tick and all of my habits. You truly are my best friend, and I'm so glad that I can call you that. Thank you for everything you've done."

Louis looked down at me with a shocked expression on his face, and for a minute I thought I saw a tear tugging at his eyes. I held his hand firmly in mine, and he squeezed it tightly. For once in my life, Louis was being openly emotional infront of me. I held his hand in my grasp, and I turned to the four boys sitting on the couch, eagerly looking at me.

"I won't be seeing the psychiatrist anytime soon."

I smirked, and the boys shot out of their seats and began screaming in joy. I laughed as I was surrounded by the five boys who had become family to me. They gave me a group hug, and they each individually hugged me and told me how proud they were of me.

"I think we should have a celebration dinner-" Liam didn't even get to finish his thought before Niall screetched, "NANDOS!" We all laughed and agreed, and everyone went out to the cars. As I was about to leave the house, I felt someone tug me back.

I looked up from the hand on my arm to se Louis- crying. I stared at him in shock, and he scooped me up in a hug. "I'm so proud of you, Megan. Those words you said to me were absolutely beautiful. I know how hard those times can be, and I'm so happy that I could help you. I'm glad to see the real you back." He choked over his sobs, and I hugged him tightly. "I love you, Lou." He squeezed me back as he replied, "I love you too, Meg."

Louis suddenly picked me up and piggybacked me outside, and we were both laughing as he ran to the car where the boys were. Our faces were all smiles as Louis put me down, and we laughed.

I really missed this.

THE END.

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A/N: IMPORTANT.

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