Adopted by 1D [Completed]

Part 17 - Harry's Feelings

I stop chewing and my eyes are locked on Liam. I’m very surprised inside. Why Liam suddenly asks that question. Does he know everything? But his face looks calm and takes it simple.

“I just asked, did Zayn sleep here last night, Elena?”

I’m wondering if Liam takes the question as the opening of a punishment or something else. I can’t lie to him. I’m not going to lie to him. Whatever the risk I have to take.

“…. Yes?”

“That guy is really getting an increasing on his good attitude.”

THANK GOD I FEEL SO RELIEVED. I try to act cool like everything is normal. Don't think too much.

“Really?” I asked, I get along instead with him.

“Yeah. You know one of things that I like from Zayn, is that once he cares, he always cares. Whoever or whatever is that.”

“Wait… how did you…”

“He told me. It’s okay.” He smiles at me, then suddenly he gives me like a worried puppy face. “Why didn’t you tell us that you can’t sleep alone?”

I laugh. “Oh, stop it.”

“No. I meant… If you’re afraid of sleeping alone, we can accompany you. How did you sleep when you were in the orphanage? You never slept alone in there, didn’t you?” He asked, he raises his eyebrows.

“Uh.. yes. I never slept alone in the orphanage. Well, we were like sleep together in one room. I slept on my bed, and my friends slept on their beds, together in one room.” I explain with my hands helping. I’m afraid if Liam doesn’t understand. “You know…”

“So what did you do if you got nightmares?” He understands apparently. Looks like he wants to hear more from me.

“Nothing. If I was awake, seeing them sleeping peacefully was enough for me. They were just like giving me peacefulness too.”

“That’s it?”

“Yeah. I couldn’t wake them up just to accompany me. What if they were dreaming something beautiful? I would be a disturber.”

Liam lightly gives me a smile. “You’re very sweet. That’s the sweetest story that I’ve ever heard in my entire life, to be honest.”

I chuckle to hear that. “Just remember that I’m not lying.”

“I believe you.” He looks me in the eyes. His gaze is so calmy. “If I may know, what kind of nightmares do you usually get every night?”

“Well, I’m not sure. All that I see is destruction, disintegration, rebellion, assassination and something like that.”

“That’s horrible.” His face turns scared.

“Yes. Those nightmares are very strange and really scaring me. It’s just like telling me that I’m….. I’m alone… in this world.”

“Oh, naaaaww…”

He hugs me immediately, well I’m a bit surprised at first, I didn’t expect him to do that. But I thoroughly understand why he did that. He’s just that kind of man.

He pulls out the hug and looks into my eyes as he puts his arm around me. “Don’t you ever think of that! Remember, you’re never alone.”

I smile forcedly at him.

“You know what, Elena?”

I look at him, simply look. “What?”

“You’re the bravest girl that I’ve ever met.”

I chuckle a bit. That didn’t sound like me for me. “Really?”

“Yes. You may look weak outside, but you simply show everyone that you’re strong enough by trying.”

“Really?” I didn’t know that Liam can think that far about me.

“You didn’t realize that?”

I shake my head at him.

“You get to remember my words sometimes. I think it’s important to you.”

I look at him with my innocent face.

“Don’t look at me like that! I’m trying to be wise.”

“Ouch!!” He pinched out my nose… ow. “It huurts.”

He laughs. “Finish your foods quickly!”

*bell rings*

“Who’s that?” Liam asked. I was just about to ask the same thing too. I did it in my head.

He walks over to the door while I’m poking out my head.

“ay Niall.” He said as Niall walked in immediately.

“What are you doing here, Liam? Elena, you’re having snacks or what?” He sits beside me and takes a bite on my bread.

“I’m.. having my breakfast.” I answered.

“Breakfast?” He’s surprised a bit. “Isn’t it too late for breakfast?” He continues eating my bread.

I just shrug my shoulder. “I know.”

“I thought that you’ve been ready this morning. I was just about to ask you to hang out.”

“Hang out? Don’t we have stuff to do today?” Liam just came and sat beside Niall.

“No. Paul said we’re free today. You join, Liam? We’re going shopping!”

“Hell yeah. Of course!” Liam said excitedly.

“Alright. After I’ve done my breakfast and get showered.” I said.

“Yes. You better hurry.” Niall said.

[End of your POV]

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[Let’s go to Harry’s POV!]

*bell rings*

I’m in front of Louis’ room. I get bored, and I get a lot of thoughts in my head. I hope he can make me feel better with his words.

The door is opened.

“Oh, Harry what’s up, man?”

“Not much. What are you doing?”

I walk into his room while he closes the door.

“Some stuff. I even have no idea what I’m doing.”

I chuckle a little. I sit on his bed and put out my cell phone.

“Have you met Elena today?” He asked suddenly.

I look up at him. “No.. what happened to her?”

“Nothing. I’m just thinking that you should meet her. Weren’t you worried about her last night?”

Oh, Louis, why are you always understanding me? “Yes. But I just…”

He sits beside me with his laptop on his lap. “Is there something you wanted to tell me?”

I’m thinking a moment, should I tell him my feelings for Elena. But I can never be able to hide anything from him.

[to be continued]