Book#2 - NARRY - Don't Doubt The Life Inside

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

The next day came too fast. Way too fast. Niall had planned to go see his brother. He didn't know why he was going to go see him, and he definitely didn't have a clue as of what he should say to Greg, but he makes it his priority to give Harry some justice in whatever way he can.

“Where are you going at a time like this?” Harry mutters, rubbing his sleepy eyes as Niall tiptoes around the room.

“Out. I'll be back before opening, I promise.” Niall leans over and kisses Harry's forehead and then runs his thumb along Harry's cheek. “love you.” Niall adds.

“Love you too...” Harry replies questionably. He watches Niall leave the room and shut the door gently behind himself.

Niall couldn't drive, which sucked a lot and it meant he had to call Liam for a drive over to Greg's flat.

Liam's car is idling outside the pub entrance when Niall steps outside. his stomach flips with nerves. He didn't know the reason why he was so nervous, it could be anything really. Niall just pretends that the feeling isn't there.

“Hey Liam, thanks for doing this.”

Liam walks around the car to help Niall into his seat.

“You don't need to...” Niall trails off, placing his hand on Liam's forearm.

“Sorry, guess it's just a habit.” Liam pulls his hands away and shrugs, letting Niall get into the car himself.

“Let's just go, yeah?” Niall tries his best to smile genuinely at Liam. Liam nods briefly.

The two of them settle into the car and look at each other in unison, looking away a moment later. Niall swallows then clears his throat just as Liam begins to talk.

“So... where is it we're heading?” Liam asks, staring straight forward, tapping his index finger against the leather steering wheel.

“My... uh, my brother's house...” Niall mutters with a quiet voice. Niall hears Liam choke abruptly.

“You're- fuck, excuse me, but that is the dumbest thing I've ever even... Niall. Jesus...” Liam rubs the palms of his hands over his face in frustration.

“Liam, you agreed to do this so-,”

“I didn't know you wanted me to drive you into a death trap!” Liam shouts, flailing his arms around the small space in front of him.

“He didn't want to hurt me. He was supposedly going for Harry so if anything, he'd be sorry!” Niall counters, crossing his arms.

“but he's still homophobic! ...you know what, I'm not going to argue with you, I'm just going to drive you there and stay quiet. Just call me when you need me to drive you back home,” -he shifts the car into drive- “or the hospital.” he adds in a breath.

The entire ride was just a bundle of awkwardness for both Niall and Liam. Liam didn't once say a word and Niall only blurted random directions on occasion.

Niall felt bad that he probably caused the awkward atmosphere, but he had to go see his brother. It was bothering him like a itch under his skin that just wouldn't go away no matter how much you scratched. But also he had to go for Harry, to pull an apology from Greg.

So now Niall is staring at Greg's apartment door thinking over his life briefly. What it has come to. The door swings open without warning and Niall's knees suddenly feel weaker then they usually do.

“Uh... hello...” Niall says, doe eyes.

“Niall? Shit, Niall!” Greg blurts in surprise.

Then Greg does something Niall didn't expect, well something no one would expect from Greg to Niall. He hugs his younger brother. His gay younger brother. Lovingly and tight.

“God, I am so damn sorry for what I did little bro. I was drunk and I wasn't ready to except you or your boyfriend yet and Christ... that shouldn't be an excuse for what I did and I realize how much you probably want to beat me and punch me or whatever.”

“I don't. Like, I don't hate you. I'm hurt and angry that you were intending to do that to Harry but I don't remember it so I don't... I have no clue how to explain this. I feel like none of what I can't remember happened, it's just like a story from a book. I don't care about what happened to me. I don't hate you.” Niall explains, pulling from Greg's hug, settling back onto flat feet.

“I appreciate you coming here. I wasn't allowed to see you unless you came to me. Part of my restraining order rules thing. I'm glad you're okay.” Greg steps back and that's when Niall notices Greg's outfit, looking up and down. An orange jumpsuit.

“Oh that's right, I'm about to head out to complete some of my community service hours. Maybe we can catch up sometimes and I'll give you a real apology?” Greg asks, raising his eyebrows and rubbing the side of Niall's arm.

“Yeah. Yeah, sure thing.” Niall says.

“Cool. I'll walk with you out of the building.” the older brother offers, smiling in a way he hadn't for a long time.

“Alright.”

The ride back home was just as awkward as the drive there for the most part. Liam kept eyeing Niall with some dirty eyeballing look.

“I don't see any bruises.” Liam states, slowing to a stop.

“I told you he wouldn't hurt me. He actually... Liam, I think Greg is okay with me being gay... I mean, like, I think he excepts me now.” Niall says slowly in thought.

“Someone doesn't go from psycho gay basher to the gay and lesbian support committee in that short of time without counselling or something!” Liam unlocks the car doors.

“But the second he saw me he hugged me and told me he was sorry, he even somewhat mentioned my sexuality with out cringing or gagging. I think it's all okay now. Liam. He wants to have lunch with me to give my 'real apology'. That's a good sign isn't it? Right?” Niall half rambles, half explains.

“I don't know, Niall, just from what you said, it all seems suspicious. But I mean, I don't know you're brother like you do. So do what you think is right for you. And safe for you. I also think you should keep this from Harry, I know for a fact it'll upset him. Like since your supposedly getting along now with who Harry calls the enemy...”

Niall thanks Liam for the drive and exits the car. Niall can already see Harry waiting for him inside the empty pub, spinning around on one of the bar stools childishly.

Maybe Liam was right. Greg did seem a little bit out of character but that could be caused by countless reasons. And maybe he won't tell Harry where he had gone, just until all the suspicion behind Greg is gone and a real moving apology comes out.

Harry's eye catches Niall through the glass window and the boy runs to the door quickly to greet Niall.

“Welcome home, love.” Harry smiles so bright. He plants a deep kiss on Niall's lips, wrapping his lanky arms around Niall's narrow waist. Harry's eyes flutter close and he moans softly in delight as their lips mend together. “love your kisses.” Harry breathes.

No. Niall won't tell just yet.

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