On the Outside 2 ( A Louis Tomlinson Fan Fiction )

Chapter 23

Zayn's P.O.V.

I've been in Rachel's dorm room for the past couple of weeks. I just lay with her and hold her tight. I can't imagine what she is going through. Her father's Alzheimer's are getting worse. He only remembers Rachel for now and how to breathe and eat. The doctor told me that they don't think he will last much longer.

Rachel is a wreck. I mean she doesn't look like one, but I know her better then that. When I lay with her at night, I can hear her softly crying herself to sleep. I wish I could make her feel better.

"C-can we go visit h-him today?" Rachel asks through her tears.

"Rachel, I don't-"

"Please, Zayn. I know that his time is limited. I just want to see him before- before he-"

"Shhh... Rach, you don't have to say it. We can go." I say and she gives me a hug. I want to tell her that I love her. I wish it was that easy. Perrie said that she loved me. But, she didn't. I know that Rachel isn't like Perrie at all. But, I still am having a hard time trusting people. It's like I'm stepping on eggshells and if one breaks, I'm a goner.

We walk out to my car and climb inside. Rachel's expression is making me want to hug her and tell her that everything will be okay. But, is that what she wants? Is that what she needs? I honestly don't know. Girls are so hard to read sometimes and the last thing I want to do is make a mistake.

...

"Rachel Woods?" The lady at the front desk calls us up to meet her.

"That's us." Rachel puts on her best fake smile. I lace my arm around her waist.

"You know where to go." The women says.

"How is he doing?" Rachel asks.

"Why don't you go see for yourself?" The women snaps. Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. We walk down to the room, but Rachel stops before she enters.

"What's wrong, Rach?" I ask.

"Something doesn't feel right."

"What do you mean?"

"I just have a bad feeling about today." Tears fill her brown eyes as they stare into mine. I pull her into a hug and let her cry into my shoulder.

"Whatever happens happens. There's nothing we can do about it." I comfort her.

"You're right, as usual. What would I do without you?" She squeezes me tight. She reaches for the doorknob and opens it. I follow her like a lost puppy into the room that I have become so familiar with over the past few weeks. Rachel's father is sitting on his bed, staring out the window. Rachel walks over to the bed and takes a seat next to him.

Rachel's P.O.V.

"Hey, daddy. How are you feeling? Have you missed me? I've missed you terribly and it has only been a few days." I rest my hand only father's, only for him to pull away. I shoot him a confused look and he looks at me the same way.

"Daddy, what's wrong?"

"Who's daddy? Who are you?" Oh my god, today is the day. No, please no!

"No, daddy it's me. Rachel. Your daughter that loves you with all her heart." I let the tears pour from my eyes.

"I'm sorry, I just don't know you." He looks at me blankly. Here we go, I am actually breaking down.

"No, daddy! YOU CAN'T FORGET ME! PLEASE DON'T, I LOVE YOU! YOU CAN'T DO THIS, NOT NOW!" I sob and Zayn runs behind me.

"Rachel... don't do this to yourself. C'mon, let's go." Zayn says and tries to pull me away.

"No! YOU CAN'T TAKE ME AWAY! DADDY, PLEASE REMEMBER ME!" I emotionally break down. Zayn picks me up and carries me out of the room. I struggle in his grip and try to get back to my father.

"Daddy! DADDY!" I wail as Zayn carries me out to the car. I look over at Zayn. My emotions are going crazy.

"What the hell is wrong with you! I was with my father and you just took me away!" I yell and gasp for air from crying so much. Zayn just sits there with a look of pity in his eyes.

"I want to go back! Take me back, you asshole! I WANT TO GO BACK! FUCKING TAKE ME BACK IN THERE! TAKE ME BACK NOW!!!" I try to get out of the car, but Zayn locked the doors.

"YOU OPEN THESE RIGHT NOW! Or I'll.... or.... I'll....." I stop initial threat and burst into even more tears. Zayn wraps his arms around me. I cry really hard into his shoulder. I didn't mean any words that came out of mouth. I just can't believe that my father forgot me.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean any of it. I'm just so-"

"Shhh.... just let it all out. I'll be here for you to listen to whatever you have to say or not say." Zayn pulls me onto his lap and I sit there with my head on his shoulder. My father doesn't even know who he is or who I am. It's only a matter of time before he forgets to eat. Or breathe. The thought of that makes me cry even more. Zayn hugs me, again and kisses me on the forehead.

"I will be here for you, whenever you need me." He says. I plant a light kiss on his jawline.

"I know."

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