The New Girl

Chapter 65 - Sleeping Beauty

Harry Styles.

The moment I stepped inside, I noticed a security guard holding Mr. Jones back while two nurses and that guy from outside tried to calm him down. Niall already worried me enough, seeing Mr. Jones acting this way only made me think the worst.

I jogged over to Mr. Jones, "What's going on?"

Mr. Jones was finally able to calm down and turned to look at me. Tears stained his eyes and his face was flushed from how much he had been struggling in the security's grip. "The last thing she said before passing out was your name, son. I think you should be the only one there when she wakes up. You know how to calm her down." He sighed, before freeing himself from the security guard and making his way outside.

Mr. Jones was always so composed, so careful in everything he did and said. It comes with the job, I'm sure. I've never seen him show so much emotion before. I've never seen him cry either. I had no idea what was going on with Aurora right now but I knew I had to do everything I could to be there for her, especially since her father couldn't handle it.

Shit... if her father can't handle what's going on, what the hell makes me think that I will? I'm an emotional wreck right now. I'm still learning how to figure out my emotions, so I have no idea if I'll be able to do any better in there than he did.

One thing was for sure, Aurora was calling for me and that had to mean something. Even if she didn't remember everything we've been through, that had to mean her heart did and that's enough for me to have a little more hope.

"Right this way, sir." One of the nurses smiled.

The boy that Mr. Jones was talking to outside stood up, "I'm coming too." He nodded.

I wasn't sure why, but he made me feel... uneasy? I don't even know if that's the correct word to use, all I know is the feelings I got wasn't comforting. I had no idea who he was or what relation he had to Aurora and her family, but this was my time alone with Aurora. I most likely won't be able to enjoy it while some I don't know is in there with me. I'm still working on opening up to people and that'll only make things harder if a stranger is standing right behind me while I try to pour my heart out to Aurora again.

Niall walked up to him and place a hand on his shoulder, "I don't think that's a good idea, bud."

The boy cocked a brow, "Aren't you guys her friends? Wouldn't you guys want to go in as well?" He snapped.

His dark, brown eyes glared into mine. I could tell he didn't want me alone with Aurora. Whoever this guy was, it was evident that he wasn't happy of Aurora calling out to me.

"And who are you?" Liam asked as he and Sabrina walked over to my side.

The urge to protect Aurora was in all of us. Whenever one of us felt uneasy about someone near her, the others would react the same and that's what I love about this group. It's so hard for us to trust people at times, but the moment we do... well, let's just say you've got a couple bodyguards for life.

"Saw you talking out there with Mr. Jones, aren't you just a coworker of his?" Louis added, standing beside Niall.

The boy rolled his eyes, "All of you have the wrong impression of me." He sighed, "I'm her ex-boyfriend. I traveled all the way from Texas to see her, of course I'm going to want to be in there with her!" He snapped.

As soon as these words slipped out from his mouth, the others turned to look at me. Confusion and worry swirling in their eyes, I'm pretty sure they expected me to react the same way I always do. They expected me to grab him by the collar and threaten him or say something that'll most likely get the attention of hospital security. They probably expected me to skip the threat and go straight into beating the shit out of him. From all the stress that's traveling through my body at the moment, I actually considered doing it. Fortunately for mister ex-boyfriend, I didn't have the patience to deal with this right now. Especially when Aurora needs me.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, "Sorry, mate, but Mr. Jones asked me to go see her. I would appreciate it if you give me some time alone with my girlfriend." I nodded, before turning to follow the nurse towards Aurora's room.

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When we reached Aurora's room, I felt my entire body go stiff. The nurse turned to look at me before she opened the door, "She's still asleep. I only ask that she doesn't push herself, that's how she fainted the first time. Can you do that for me?" She smiled.

I simply nodded, unable to utter a single word. The nurse's eyes were full of sympathy. I'm sure she's witness loved ones going through far worst things, yet she still felt bad for me and I appreciated the concern.

I sighed and made my way inside.

A peaceful Aurora laid on the bed, her beautiful, brown, curly hair sprawled across the pillow. Her arms were wrapped around another pillow, something I've seen her do plenty of times. Memories of sleeping Aurora on her bed, hugging Tramp came to mind and I could feel the corners of my mouth move to form a smile.

"You must be exhausted, babe." I whispered as I made my way to her side.

I was kind of relieved she was asleep, this gave me a lot more time to prepare for what's to come. It gives me time to enjoy her presence without having Aurora staring at me with furrowed eyebrows.

I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, "I have no idea of what you don't and do remember, but I won't give up. You did something to me that I can't explain and everyone knows it, even you do. So don't think I'll let you forget about everything so easily."

I kissed her forehead and looked at the sleeping beauty before me, "It's going to be hard for both of us and I know you're going to get frustrated, we both are... but I want you to know that I'll never stop trying. I'll do my best to help you remember ever single thing we've gone through, so don't you give up on us just yet Aurora." I whispered, before kissing her head again.

A tingling sensation rushed through my body the moment I got near Aurora. Even just being close to her has a huge affect on me and I've never felt happier. Things aren't over just yet, but this is something worth fighting for. I love Aurora and, although she might not know it yet, her heart does and that's just enough for me to continue fighting.

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Sorry for the short chapter, I'm building things up for the next one and I think I'll be updating again today! So stay tuned! :)

-Ashley xxxx