In The Dark

Chapter 7

* 3 months later *

~ Jocelyn's P.O.V. ~

So I've been living with the boys for awhile. I couldn't live by myself anymore. I was too scared, even though Emily is in jail.

The boys have made me feel safe, and I've grown quite close to Niall and Liam. Liam is the greatest best friend I could ever ask for. And Niall, he's just great in every way possible. He always knows what to say to make me happy. He's the best.

"Hello?" Niall asks me.

"What?" I look up at him, confused. he laughs a little.

"You're in a trance again." he says, still laughing. I hit him and head to the kitchen. I grab a glass and pour myself some beer.

"Hey!" Liam yells. "You're eighteen!"

"Yes, but I've been through a lot and I need a drink. I won't have any more after this. Promise." Okay did I mention he's a little controlling?

"Can I have some?" Louis asks. I smile.

"Of course you can. You have legs." I smirk.

"Smart-ass." He mumbles. I hit his arm and laugh.

"I heard that. And I do in fact have a very smart-ass."

Louis bursts out laughing and gets himself some beer. We all sit in the living room and just talk.

"It's been nice living with you guys, and seeing you all everyday but I need to go out today. Alone. I just need some space for a bit, okay?" I ask, hoping they'll trust me.

Liam looks worried. "Well at least we know your mom's in jail, right?"

"Yeah.. And you can trust me. I just want to shop and get all of this off my mind." I smile.

"Of course," Niall smiles back. "Go have fun by yourself. Everyone needs space every once and awhile."

"Thanks!" I tell while running up the stairs to my room to change and grab my purse.

I change into a white lace crop top with some high waisted blue shorts and my galaxy Vans. I put my hair in a ponytail and grab my purse. I don't feel like putting on makeup today.

"I love you guys!" I say as I head out the front door.

"Love you too!" they all say, one after the other.

Moving in with them was the best decision of my life. I was scared that somehow she would break out of jail and come after me. I couldn't stand the thought of living on my own, especially after what happened.

I decided to go to the mall, because why not get some new clothes right? I head to Urban Outfitters, Hollister, Forever 21, and Bath and Body Works. I needed to get some new lotions and fragrances.

I then head to McDonald's because after all the shopping I did, I was hungry and thirsty. And I wasn't going across town just to get Starbucks. Ain't no body got time for dat.

I ate as quickly as possible and checked the time. Woah it's 5 pm already!

I quickly drive home and walk in the door to hear yelling.

"No Niall! You can't ask her on a date! Not after what she's been through, give her more time." Liam says. What's going on?

"Liam, you don't get it. I really really like her. I've waited awhile. I need to spend more time with her. Please understand." Niall mumbles. Oh God. I can't believe I never knew.

"Fine, but if you hurt her, I will kill you." Liam warns. I laugh, but then quickly cover my mouth. I hide around the corner.

"What the hell?" Niall whispers. "That sounded like Jocelyn.."

I come around the corner only to come face to face with Liam.

"Ahhh!" I scream. Liam looks frightened but then laughs.

"You got scared and I didn't!" Liam laughs. I hit his arm playfully.

"Not funny.." I say. "And I'm sorry. You guys didn't here me come in and I overheard your conversation.."

Niall's face goes red. "Well then, would you like to go to dinner with me tonight then?" He asks nervously.

I laugh and say, "Yes I would love to."

Liam rolls his eyes. "Kids and their dates," he says making me laugh.

"Where are we going Niall?" I ask.

"It's a surprise. Dress nice, but nothing too fancy." He tells me.

"Okay, I'll go get ready and then you want to head out?" I ask.

"Sure." He smiles and heads up to his room leaving Liam and I downstairs together.

"So how was today?" He asks me.

"I went shopping.. Which reminds me! I left the bags in my car.. Dammit."

Liam offers to get them for me so I can go get ready. I take him up on his offer and head up to my room to pick out an outfit.

I decide on a dressy black lace top with a cute long beige skirt. I wear some light pink heels and paint my nails the same color pink.

When I open my door to head the bathroom I see my bags outside my door. I smile and put them in my closet.

I then head to the bathroom to put on light makeup. I just decide on liquid winged eyeliner and mascara with some nude lipstick. I let my hair down and straighten it quickly.

I head downstairs to see Niall standing by the door smiling like an idiot. When I reach the bottom of the stairs he asks, "You ready to go?"

When he sees me his jaw drops, "holy shit.." he mumbles.

"I'm ready!" I laugh. I say goodbye to Liam and we head to dinner.