Fallen || n.h.

Chapter 6

I awake to Niall climbing out of bed. I glance over at the clock and it reads 9:30 a.m. I roll over and Niall is gone. Assuming he went into the kitchen I sit up and stretch my arms out. I sigh and stand up to walk into the kitchen.

" Goodmorning " Niall smiles as I walk in. I just smile back because I'm too tired to respond. He offers me a cup of coffee and I gladly take it.

I sit down at the small table in the kitchen with Niall.

" Where's Harry? " I finally say after a long silence.

" He went out to meet with someone. He'll be back later. So when do you want to leave for your house? "

I pause to think and reply, " I guess after I finish this coffee, if that's okay. "

He nods and finishes off his cup. He sets it in the sink and leaves me alone to finish mine. I sit and think about how I'm going to break the news to my parents. Soon I'm finished and set my cup in the sink.

I head to the room and find Niall siting on the bed watching TV.

" Ready? " I ask.

He mutters a " yeah " and stands up. We head down to the parking lot where Niall's car is.

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Our drive is quiet and peaceful. I still try to sort through my thoughts about how to tell my parents. Too soon, we pull into the driveway of my old brick house.

" Do you want me to come in? " Niall asks.

I nod and we both step out of the car. He grabs my hand and we walk up the steps. I peek through the window and all I see is a dark living room.

" They might be asleep " I say with a frown. I ring the doorbell anyways.

We wait for a few seconds and just as Niall opens his mouth to say something my mom opens the door.

" Jenna! " she exclaims as she throws her arms around me. I laugh and let go of Niall to hug her back.

She finally lets go and waves us inside. My dad comes down the stairs and gives Niall a puzzled look before hugging me.

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" No, absolutely not " my mother says.

" You are not touring around the world with someone you barely know! " She motions at Niall. His face flushes and I can see the embarrassment in his eyes.

" Mom, I know him well enough. " I say flatly, not really knowing what else to say. She was right.. I barely knew Niall, but he loves me and I love him.

She shakes her head. " You can't change my mind, you aren't going ".

I rise suddenly to my feet. " Well I'm not a little girl anymore! You can boss me around, so I'm going, wether you like it or not! "

My face is hot as a storm up to my room to pack. I hear someone come up the stairs and rush over to lock my door.

I hear a knock. " Let me in? " Niall asks. I crack the door to make sure he's alone, then open it all the way for him to come in.

I quickly close the door behind him and begin packing again. He stands in silence, watching me pack.

" I didn't want it to be like this.. I don't want you to have to burn bridges with your parents to go on tour with me " he says looking at the floor.

" Niall.. I'm not going to change my mind for them. I'm not a little girl, I can make my own decisions. "

He nods his head and asks if I need any help.

" No " I say, my temper wearing short. I try to keep my cool as I zip my suitcase. He takes it from my hands and I follow him downstairs.

I walk past my parents without a word and out the door. I slide into the passenger seat as Niall puts my things in the trunk. When he gets in he puts his hand on mine. I glance down at the gesture then look at him. His eyes are focused on the road.

I lean my head against the window and let out a sigh. Here we go.