The Letters That Saved Her Life (sequel to Dear Niall {A Niall Horan Fanfic})

December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016

Jackie's POV

I got a tattoo yesterday. It's a girl sugar skull. There's no real reason why I got it, I just like it. I got in on my right thigh, and it's black and grey. I had Ben do it for me. I think Ben is going to be the one to do all of my tattoos.

Niall has been a lot better lately. He doesn't leave until I wake up, he tries to come home for lunch, but he still comes home late. I don't mind he comes home late, at least I actually get to see him for more than twenty minutes a day. He was also able to get the heat working again.

I called Shamrock Tattoo yesterday and Jim said I could come back. They have one new tattoo artist that's been there for a few days. Jim says he's a nice guy, and his station is right next to mine. Jim said I could start today if I wanted to. I'm on my way there now. After Niall left this morning I made sure I had everything in my case. I don't care if it's winter, I'm wearing shorts a grey tee shirt, and I'm wearing my green camo jacket. It's unbuttoned of course, and the sleeves are rolled up to my elbows. I still wear my dog tags, and the neckless that Harry gave me. I never ever take them off.

As I walk in Cassie smiles at me. She follows me over to my station and sits on the counter. The only people here are Cassie, and Jim. Everyone will probably be here shortly. I wanted to be here early to set up. I talk to Cassie as I set up my machine.

"Am I just taking walk ins again?"

"Actually you have a few appointments today."

"Really? I didn't think it'd be that quick."

"Well we've actually been getting a lot of calls asking for you." That's really surprising. I finished as my new neighbor walks in. He comes over and Cassie walks away. I outstretch my hand for him to shake it. He looks me up and down. He pays attention to my tattoos, and my scars, then looks up at my face.

"Hi." His thick British accent says. He finally shakes my hand then goes to his station. He's about 5"7' with black hair, and piercing blue eyes. His hair is slicked back, his nose is pierced, and he's wearing a leather jacket.

"My name's Jackie." He looks up at me as if I'm bothering him.

"Ralph. Look, I haven't been here long but there's this guy here, Ben, he's a bit of a show off." Just then Ben walks in. He sees me and his face lights up. He comes right over to me and hugs me. He twirls me around in the air then puts me down. I can't help but laugh out loud.

"Your back! You here for good? Or are you gonna leave us again."

"I'm not planning on leaving anytime soon." He wraps his arm around my shoulder like a protective older brother.

"Have you met Ralph yet?"

"Ya he just introduced himself. So what's been going on? Did you propose yet?" I ask, talking about his girlfriend Lisa.

"Actually I did. We're getting married in a month. I have an invitation for you at home. I'll bring it in tomorrow. So how's your boyfriend?"

"He gave me a promise ring last Christmas when I came home."

"You came home last Christmas and you didn't stop in to say hi?!" He jokes around. "I'm just kidding, you were probably really busy. Nothin more yet?" He asks, meaning the promise ring.

"Not yet."

"If you weren't datin him I woulda picked you up by now." He joked around again. Ralph looks at us weird.

"Now, how would Lisa feel about that?"

"Your right. We should keep our love a secret." He puts a finger up to his lips.