See Me Now (Mirry: Harry Styles&Michael Clifford)

Chapter 17

*Niall's POV*

"Hey Ni, how was your time at Blake and Zayn's?", Mike asks me and I smile. I liked it here.

"It was awesome. We made a fort and went to a bouncing castle and had loads of ice cream."

"So, it was a blast?"

"No Mike, it was epic."

I see the smile on Blake's and Zayn's faces. Swiftly I run over to them and attack them in a big hug. They give such great hugs. I like hugs.

"Are you ready to go buddy?"

"Yeah", I nod and walk over to my uncle, before he closes the door I turn around and wave one last time to Blake and Zayn, "I will miss you. My time here was the best."

"Come play with us soon okay. We'll miss you too."

We then walk out of the door. The weather outside is nice. Sunny, warm, almost no clouds, a soft breeze. It's the perfect day.

"Hey Ni, Mike and I have to tell you something. How about we tell you over some ice cream in the park?"

"Sure, ice cream is nice. Can I have two scoops of ice cream?"

"Why do you want two?"

"Cause I can't choose between chocolate and lemon. Also, I've been really good. Just this once uncle Harry. PLEEEAAASSEEE???"

"Sure you can Ni, just this once though."

"Okaaayyy!"

Not much later we are seated in the grass, ice creams in our hands. The birds are whistling, bees are flying by, trying to steal my precious ice cream, soft green grass tickling my feet.

"So are you going to tell me now that you smooched?", I wink at them.

"Eh... Euhm... What?! That is none of your business Niall.", Uncle Harry turns bright read and I can't help but chuckle. They are so busted right now.

"Is that what you wanted to tell me?", I ask.

"Sort of... Niall, what would you think of me dating Mike?"

Both of them look at me, so many emotions flashing through their eyes, although nervousness is the most prominent.

"You know Uncle Harry... You and Mike dating... I don't like it...", His face fell, "cause that means you are going to get soooo sappy and smooching him constantly and YUKKIE."

I smile, climb on his lap and hug him. Uncle Harry relaxes, understanding that it was all a joke and hugs me back. Mike joins in on the hug and the smile on my face gets even bigger. I finally have a proper family. Seems like there is someone out there who wants to see me happy.

"Harry? Hazza! Oh my god, it really is you! And my baby boy. You have grown so much sweetie."

"Gemma?"

"Mum?"

"Gemma, what are you doing here?"

"I came back Harry! I'm going to be a good mum to Niall now. You can give him up now and I'll have him again. I think I'm finally ready. Thanks though for looking after him the past year. I'm very grateful."

"I'm not giving him up Gemma."

"That's not your call Harry, I'm Niall's mum..."

"You made me sign papers to make me his legal guardian... And somewhere in them states that you gave up your rights to be his mum. You can't take him away and I won't let you."

"You don't have the right little brother."

"Too bad. You aren't getting my Niall."

"What happened to you Harry? What happened to the guy that hated his cousin?"

"He grew up... Well, no, I got back to being my age. Also, I never hated Niall."

"You didn't? Really? Why didn't you want to babysit him then when I needed you? Why didn't you give him the bottle in the middle of the night when he was little? Why didn't you play games with him Harry. Just admit it."

"Hold up Gemma! I told you I'd be there for you if you needed my help when times got rough, not to be a surrogate dad when you wanted to binge drink and have sex with random strangers. Or when you decided to not come home for weeks and leave him alone. Niall was your son, your responsibility. You won't blame your lack of parenting on me."

"Well, let's see who is the better parent then... Ni, sweetie... Do you want to come with me and have fun times or go with your uncle and be bored. It's your choice."

Honestly I don't know what to say. I buried the thought of my mum a few months ago... She disappeared on me for a whole year... I love Uncle Harry, but my mum is finally back. Then again... What if she leaves again.

"Hello mum, I'm doing good. Thank you for asking. I'm getting A's at school, I like food. Lots of food. Especially Nando's. I wear more sneakers now. Uncle Harry lets me wear gel in my hair... I'm not good at sports or drawing. Singing is nice though. My favourite colour is green. I have a great uncle mum, he is so nice. I don't have a dad and my mum is dead... Oh and I think I like boys, just like uncle Harry. At least now you know something about me mum. I choose Uncle Harry, he knows me better than you do."

I grab uncle Harry's hand and pull him with me.

"Niall! Please... I love you..."

Not knowing what to do I keep on walking... Suddenly a hand touches my shoulder and a voice fills my ears... I don't even have to turn around to know who it is.

You swear you recall nothing at all

That could make you come back down

You made up your mind to leave it all behind

Now you're forced to fight it out

You fall away from your past

But it's following you

You left something undone, it's now your rerun

It's the one you can't erase

You should have made it right, so you wouldn't have to fight

To put a smile back on your face

You fall away from your past

But it's following you

You fall away

Something I've done that I can't outrun

Maybe you should wait maybe you should run

But there's something you've said that can't be undone

And you fall away from your past

But It's following you

You fall away

It's following you

"I'm not going to give up on you Niall."

Not even looking at her I continue walking. Uncle Harry wraps his arm around my shoulders and Mike holds my hand. This is my home... Even though uncle Hazza never wanted me...

"Ni, you know your mum is lying right? I never regretted taking you in and I never hated you. I could never do that."

"I know uncle Hazza. Don't worry about it.", I smile at him and he smiles back.

As if... It is better to be hated than to be walked out on right?

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