So Far Away [H.S]

Chapter 9

"Lost in a world that doesn't exist, in love with people who have never met me."
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Grace

My heart warms as I scroll through my newsfeed, randomly replying to a few messages. All the 'get well soon' messages and support my fans have expressed instantly making me feel better.

"Good to see you smiling Miss Ellington, " Dr.Henry grinned."Feeling better?"

"Yip, " I beam proudly."Good," he smiles, flipping through his clipboard pages, "okay, we look all good."

"Hey, " my heart beats when I see Harry, "Grace, you look great." he kisses my forehead. I close my eyes, savoring the closeness of his body to mine. I didn't know how much I truly missed him up till this moment. I keep them closed, grateful for Harry.

I immediately regret opening my eyes, because when I do, I am met with Niall's cold ones, he looks, sad. I shake away the odd sympathy creeping in, trying to remind myself what he did not all that long ago. I'm still not sure why he beat up Harry, but I will find out. But this isn't the time or place. Maybe he just needs someone to talk to, I tell myself. After all, he's been through a lot in just a day.

My thoughts are interrupted when Dr.Henry speaks, "Okay Grace, your perfectly fine, but in order for the hospital to release you this early, we will have follow-up appointments, you were hit on your head and we would just like to make 100% sure everything stays good."

"Sure."I agree."I will see you soon Miss Ellington."

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Harry

The comfort of being home settles as we walk into our apartment, the slight scent of Graces lavender fragrance sticks around the house making my muscles relax but I am soon overpowered with nausea building in the pit of my stomach when I realize I'm not here to stay. This isn't our apartment anymore, it's theirs.

I watch as Niall heads to the kitchen and I am grateful for the few moments alone with Grace, I want to speak first but she beats me to it.

"How are you, Niall?"

I try my hardest not to show how my body cringes at being called Niall.
I guess I just need to get used to it.

"I'm great, how about you,?"

"Me too, "she smiles, but not for long.
"Niall, I don't know what's going on, but I need to know why you beat up Harry?"

Because he kisses you! He kissed you, Grace.

"I can't talk this again,"

"Again? When did we discuss it?" she moves closer, attempting to present herself as intimidating.

"Forget it,"

"No!" she moves closer. I inch my lips further."What are you doing?" she harshly shoves my shoulders.

"I'm sorry, " I reply with an empty apology. I'm not sorry that I almost kissed you, Grace, it's normal for me to want to kiss you.

"Niall, I think they gave you something at the hospital because you've been acting crazy since then,"

"Grace, "Niall sings as he walks into the living room."I'm really tired and it's late, I'll catch up with you tomorrow, okay?"

My cue to leave."Okay, "I replied awkwardly. She hugs me after walking me to the door, I stand to wait, not wanting to leave, not now, not ever again."Goodnight Niall, " she momentarily hesitates but eventually gives me a peck on the cheek, "Goodnight Grace."

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