Golden Heart n.s

57. Stay Gold

Kinda boring chapter, sorry xx

HARRY

I chuckle softly, watching in amusement and in fondness as Niall hurriedly buzzes around the hospital room, ensuring everything is in place even though nothing has even been moved.

I've been warded in the hospital for about two days now, thanks to the injuries Jed caused, and Niall has always been the same- fretting about to make sure I'm okay. I can't say I'm complaining of course, I love him for caring so much about me.

"Baby," I call out, releasing another short chuckle.

He stops his movements, placing the jug of water down, turning to look at me with bright, innocent eyes.

"Why are you fretting so much for love?" I ask.

"Because!" He simply says, huffing with a small, adorable pout on his lips. "I just want you to get better."

"Come here." I open my arms for him. He silently climbs into the small hospital bed next to me, being extra careful not to hit any of my wounds.

I wrap my arms around him as he lays his head on my chest.

"I just want to take care of you and make sure you're alright." He says softly.

I smile, my heart fluttering at his words. "Well, I'm perfectly fine as long as you're here." I say with a wide grin.

He giggles softly. "Still as cheesy as ever." He mutters, shaking his head slightly.

"Definitely. Though..." I trail off, biting back a suggestive grin. "My ears are feeling a little cold." I say.

He furrows his brows in worry as he sits himself up slightly to look at me.

"Really? Are you coming down with a flu? Do you need me to call a doctor? It could be something serious." He frets worriedly, fingers reaching up to touch my ears.

"They feel fine." He mumbles to himself.

"Really? To me they feel pretty cold. Could I use your thighs as earmuffs?" The suggestive grin breaks through and stretches widely across my lips.

"Oh my god." He groans. "You gave me a heart attack, you knob." He says, biting back a grin as he smacks my bicep, gently of course. "That was.." he shakes his head.

"The best pickup line you've ever heard?" I wiggle my brows playfully.

He rolls his eyes. "It was pretty good, I must admit." He grins, shaking his head again. "But I just don't get why you're even trying to flirt with me? I've already fallen for you." His lips turn up into a heart-melting smile, eyes shining innocently.

My heart swells tightly as I release a soft laugh, hugging him tighter in response.

There's a soft knock on the room door, and Niall shifts himself away slightly from me, turning to look.

"Good afternoon Mr Styles. How're you feeling today?" My doctor, Dr Moore, a slightly older lady comes in with her clip board in her hand.

Niall climbs off the bed to let her come to my side, leaving me pouting at him.

"Any of the wounds feel worse than before?" She asks.

"No." I answer. "Just slightly sore."

"That's completely normal." She says. "I'll just do a quick check up on you, yeah?"

I simply nod.

"I'll go get you something to eat. What would you like?" Niall offers.

"You, if you're on the menu." I wink.