Opposites ~ n.h (rewriting)

Chapter 8: Getting Along....

It's been a week since I visited Niall in the hospital. I haven't heard from Zayn since. I wonder what has gotten into him after Niall was stabbed. He's suddenly rude and harsh, even to his family. That's what Niall says at least. Yes, I've been having contact with Niall. We're actually getting along quite well. It's not like he's a softy all of a sudden but I guess he's trying to be nice instead of being a total arse. He's still dealing and doing drugs though. Zayn is right about that part. He always does his drugs at night when his sister is asleep, and the dealing might go well for now but he's already been stabbed once, what if something goes wrong. I can't bare to think about that poor girl being left alone.

Right now, I'm sitting in my living room reading books because that's the geek I am. Glasses on, a big sweater and sloppy pants, book in hands. Yeah, I think I'm pretty complete.

A knock on the door brings me back to my story and I stand up to open. In front of the door is Niall, his sister clinging onto his hand. "Hey, Luna. I'm sorry I didn't call or anything but me and Zayn are going to talk and everything so I was wondering if you could watch my sis?" He gives me a wide grin. "Yeah, sure! Is she staying the night?" I ask him. "Yeah, if that's not a problem with you." "No not at all." I step out of the doorway to let him in. "Come on, darling. There's nothing to be afraid of. You know Luna, right?" The girl nods her eyes wide in fear. I crouched down to her height, which meant sitting on my knees, but I don't want her to be scared. "Hello, love. Tell me, what's your name?" I asked her, my voice soft. "Elizabeth Hannah Gallagher." She answered, sounding barely audible. "Listen Elizabeth, I'm a friend of your brother." I saw Niall raising his eyebrows in surprise at the word 'friends' in the corner of my eyes. "You will be staying a night with me, we'll watch a fun movie and eat whatever you like. There's is nothing to be afraid of, I'm not going to hurt you and I will not let anyone else hurt you. I promise, okay?"  Elizabeth nodded and I could finally get off the ground. Which I did with a big grunt from the pain in my knee. "Are you alright? You sound like an oldy." Niall laughed. "Yeah, knee problems. I feel like one too." I laughed with him. 

Here we are, about an hour later, on the couch with a shitload of food scattered on the coffee table. Me and Eliza, yeah she told me I could pick a nickname, are sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket. We're about half an hour into the movie Snow White, the old fashioned Disney one. No matter how many versions are made of it, this one will always be the best. Eliza is currently eating Nutella straight out of the jar, don't judge I would do the same thing, and I'm eating a bag of popcorn. I really have to go to the gym tomorrow. "Hey Eliza? How about we bake some waffles tomorrow morning?" I ask her. No answer. She's fully engaged in the movie, completely sucked into the story. 

The film has ended and Eliza is now jumping on the couch, giggling. It's nearly 11 pm and I think it's way past her bedtime but there's no way I can get her to sleep like this. "Luna? Are you friends with my brother?" She asks as she falls on her butt, breathing heavily. "Uhm, I guess so." Are we friends? Maybe. "Can I be your friend too?" She asks smiling sweetly. "Yes of course!" Eliza's smile gets wider as soon as she hears my answer. "Missy, I'm sure it's way past your bed time." I tell her. "Shhhhh!!" Is all she says as she goes back to jumping on the couch. I grab my phone to see that I have some texts. 

Niall:  Don't get Liz in bed too late xx

Luna:  Oops.... :D

Next one.

Harry: Heeeeeyaaaa how are youuuuxxx you know, I love you veerrrrrryyyy muccccchh 

Luna: How much did you drink? xx

While texting Harry, I got a reply from Niall.

Niall: Fucker ;p now I'll be stuck with a grumpy Liz tomorrow.