Heya guys here's the next chapter of the story, Really hope you like it, Leave me your feedback.
Niall's Pov:
Everyday Zayn proves to me more and more that I misjudged him. Everyday I sit and talk with him, We go for walks and we laugh like we've been friends for years. Everyday I learn just how amazing he is. He kept me safe when we ran into people who clearly wanted to pick a fight. Now I'm not a fighter, I'm as scary as a fish, I don't know how to fight, Not physically anyway, But Zayn he made sure I was ok, He made sure I was safe. Were growing so close and he talks to me about things, Things I don't think he's spoken about before. When I'm around him I forget that he's this gang leader, I forget that so many people fear him, When he's around me he's just Zayn, The guy who makes me laugh so hard I end up with aching ribs.
"Ni me and Liam and Zayn got some stuff to sort out, Stay here with Danny and the rest of the lads. We won't be long" Louis informed me as he entered my room.
"But I though we were gon-"
"No buts, Niall after what happened the other day we don't want you seeing anything like that again. This could turn ugly" Louis stated, I sighed before nodding.
"Ok. Hey Lou are we staying here? Like permanently?" I asked.
"I dunno mate, Right now we haven't really spoke about it, Why'd you ask?" Louis questioned.
"No reason, Erm I was thinking maybe I could cook dinner for when you guys get back? Maybe mums spaghetti?" I suggested, Louis smiled.
"Sounds good Nialler" Louis said before ruffling my hair. "We won't be long alright? And Ni try not to burn the spaghetti this time" Louis joked, I laughed happily.
"That was one time! And the song playing was brilliant!" I stated, Louis laughed before exiting the bedroom.
I remember sitting in the kitchen watching my mum cook when I was just a little boy. She loved to cook. She'd always try out new recipes, Even if it didn't look to great it tasted delicious. She said to me when I was older she'd teach me all the family recipes, She also told me to remember that even if it goes wrong once dosen't mean it will the second time, Keep trying until it goes the right way. The only dish she managed to teach me was spaghetti bolognese, She was halfway through teaching me her famous chicken when she was diagnosed with cancer, I never got to learn the secret. I smiled to myself as the memories filled my head, I remember the first time she let me help her with the spaghetti, I remember it because she let me chop the onions, I nearly chopped my finger off. I remember my mum laughing softly before placing my hand under the running cold tap, She then placed a plaster on my finger and kissed it better. With a smile on my face I shook my head while stirring the sauce. I've been in the kitchen for a good hour preparing the dinner, The sauce is done to perfection, The side dishes of salad, Garlic bread and cheese are all laid out on the table. I hummed to myself as I drained the spaghetti, I gave it a quick shake before leaving it to drain fully. As I pulled out the plates I heard the frontdoor open and close.
"What the fucking hell happened to you guys?!" Danny stated, I quickly turned off the sauce and exited the kitchen.
"We got jumped" I heard Liam speak.
"Li? Lou?" I questioned my eyes widened when I saw the state of them. "Oh my god" I exclaimed before rushing over to them. "What, What happened?" I chocked out as I jumped straight into Liam's open arms.
"We got jumped, Niall it's alright were alright" Liam assured me, I held onto him tighter.
"What we gonna do about the car?" Louis asked as he gently ruffled my hair.
"Have to take it to the shop, Get it fixed. Anyway the cars least of my worries right now, You lads alright?" I heard Zayn speak. I pulled away from Liam and turned around to see Zayn stood there, My eyes shot open, He looked worse then Liam and Lou did. He has a busted lip, Busted eyebrow, He had a slash across his cheekbone and I could see a bruise forming underneath his eye, Zayn saw me looking worriedly at him. "It's alright mate, I'm fine" He said softly.
"You need cleaning up" I exclaimed as I approached him, Zayn shook his head as I slowly examined his face.
"Niall's right Zayn, You got a fucking kick in" Louis stated.
"I'll jump in the shower in a minute" Zayn replied, I shook my head.
"No, All them cuts need cleaning and you need an ice pack for that eye, Let me clean you up" I exclaimed, Zayn hesitated. "Please" I pleaded, Zayn sighed before nodding his head.
"Alright" Zayn agreed, I smiled warmly.
"Foods ready all you have to do is dish it up, We won't be long, First aid kits in the bathroom right?" I questioned.
"Yep in the cupboard on the second shelf ontop of the razors" Danny informed me, I nodded my head before guiding Zayn up the stairs.
"Sorry, Am I hurting you?" I exclaimed as Zayn winched when I cleaned the slash on his cheekbone.
"Stings abit" He said, I sighed.
"Sorry, I'll be more gentle" I replied before slowly dabbing his cuts.
"Don't be, Your a lot gentler then Louis, Last time he cleaned me up I ended up with even more bruises and blood" Zayn said, I chuckled.
"He's never been useful at this sort of stuff" Zayn laughed. "Close your eyes you got some blood on your eyelid" I whispered, Zayn's eyes slowly slid closed, I then began to gently wipe the blood away.
"How'd you get so good at this?" Zayn asked.
"I've been cleaning Louis and Li's cuts since mum died" I mumbled. "They'd come home beaten down and I'd clean them up, Make sure they always had cold ice to sooth the pain" I added. "So erm who did this to you guys?" I asked.
"Those kids from a few days ago. Reckon he told his older brother that I threatened him. So his brother showed up, Smashed up the car, Then jumped me and the lads" My eyes filled with worry. "Hey it's alright, This" Zayn pointed to his face. "It's nothing, I've had worse then this" Zayn assured me, I sighed. "Hey don't worry about me, I'm not worth worrying about" Zayn said, I looked up at him.
"You protected me, Gave me a roof over my head, Stopped me from entering a burning down house, Gave me pictures of my parents I'd never seen before. You take me outta this place so I don't feel like a prisoner. What if I wanna worry about you?" I said, Zayn looked up at me before sighing, He then pulled me into a hug, Moments later we pulled away and Zayn smiled warmly at me.
"Hey Lou mentioned you were making spaghetti?" Zayn stated, I chuckled.
"Yeah it's ready just needs dishing up" I replied.
"Then what we sitting here for? I'm starving!" Zayn stated as he stood up, I laughed before putting the first aid kid away.
"We also need to get you some ice for that eye"
"Yes nurse Horan" He joked, Zayn then dropped his arm around my shoulder and we exited the bathroom. I can't help but feel like Zayn isin't used to having someone care for him.
