The Way Things Work

Chapter Forty Seven

"So forever, huh?" You smirked.

"Forever and ever babe." He smiled.

"Well that sounds good to me. I think I got the better half of this deal."

"What do you mean?" He furrowed his brow and looked down at your head that was resting on his chest.

"Well, I walk away from this deal with Harry Styles and you walk away-well you walk away with me." You sighed.

"Your point? I think I got the better half." He smiled.

"You're such a liar."

"Do you call everyone that?"

"No, just liars." You smirked.

"Whatever you say but you will always be perfect in my eyes."

"Harry look, right here." You motioned to the covered glass doors. "We are in a hospital due to my stupidity and recklessness. We are here because I am everything except perfect."

"Not true. You are here because you can't see how perfect you are and you were lied to."

"What do you mean?"

"Eleanor wasn't telling the truth. Louis did want to break up with you but only because he felt like he didn't really love you. He was looking out for you. She blew everything out of proportion and lied. He does love you, just more like a sister."

"Ew, that means I had sex with my brother." You cringed at the thought.

"No silly." He laughed and kissed your head. "You are too much. I love you, you know that right?"

"I guess, why? What's the matter?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to be sure."

"I will always."

"Okay babe. Now why don't you try and sleep? Maybe get a little rest?"

"Maybe later. I want to talk to you right now." You smiled.

"Fine." He pretended to huff. 

"Now what?"

"I don't know. Why are we still even trying?" Angel snapped at Tony.

"Look it's not my fault things didn't work out with Harry!"

"Whatever, I'll get him back." Angel snickered.

"How? You tried to reveal his sex tape and you told him that you hated him. Besides, he's with Sam now. She's so sweet and kind and gentle and loving-"

"Please stop before I puke." She gagged. 

"Quit whining! You're just mad she's a better girlfriend than you!"

"Is not! I gave Harry so much more than she ever could-"

"Like what? Bruises?" He chuckled, satisfied with himself.

"Oh shut up, you'll never get her!"

"Whatever. Where's Rob?"

"Does it look like I care?"

"You never care-unless its Harry of course."

"You little-"

"Knock it off you two!" Rob said as he burst through the glass doors, late.

"Look who finally showed up!" 

"Shut it Tony. Look I have a new arrangement for the two of you. Think you can handle it?"

"Hey guys, I finally got her to sleep." Harry smiled boldly as he walked into the nearly empty cafeteria. 

"Great, how is she?" Zayn asked.

"Honestly? Better."

"That's cause of you." Sarah smiled.

"I-I don't think s-"

"Yeah it is! You make each other so happy! Don't doubt it!" Louis piped in.

"Really? Thanks Lou. By the way, I told her that Eleanor lied."

"What did she say?"

"She's still insecure and all but I think it helped."

"So, what are you two now? Does she know that I wanted to-to break up with her?" Louis seemed to whisper the last few words.

"Yes she knows and 'we' are official." He smiled.

"Congrats mate!"

"Yeah she said that she feels like she had sex with her brother now that you two broke up." He smirked.

"Oh my God that's gross." He burst.

"So when can we see her?" Niall asked eagerly.

"Not sure there's only one visitor allowed at a time and they said I could spend the night."

"Okay, so why don't we all take our turns seeing her and then we can leave Harry to it."

The others went in and out of your room until Niall finished up at around 9 o'clock.

"Alright Haz, we'll pick you guys up tomorrow." Liam waved as they loaded into their cars.

After Harry saw them off he traveled back up into your room and sat on the window seat. The rain softly began to pitter on the sides of the windows as he gazed out. He sat for almost an hour just gazing out as he slowly began to fall into a much needed rest. His drooping eyelids were soon ripped apart as a scream escaped your mouth. 

"Sam!" He ran to your bed side and jolted you awake. You sat up and fell into his arms as you cried. He rubbed your back and held you tight. You could tell the only way he would ever hurt you is from holding you too tight. "Was it a nightmare?" You weakly nodded your head as your tears fell to his neck. He didn't seem to mind, all he cared about was making you feel safe.

"Is everything all right in here?" The doctor briskly walked to the edge of the bed.

"No, she needs her sleeping pills or else she won't sleep."

"I'm sorry Mr. Styles, but she will no longer be able to take those medications. We have lowered her dose of anti-anxiety meds and we have stripped her regimen of the sleeping pills completely." Without another word he walked out to avoid protest. 

"Don't worry love, I'll keep you safe." He smiled as he slipped into bed next to you and hummed into your ear until you fell asleep.