- Cuts and Bruises - - Niall Horan -

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-Niall's POV-

The date was amazing. I couldn't imagine anything better. It was my first time at an aquarium, and wow it was great. It was so cool to see all the fish and other sea creatures. And Kendall. My sweet baby. She was so adorable looking at the different animals; she was completely lost in them. She kept apologizing for ignoring me but I was totally okay with it. I got to see her in one of her most simplest forms: genuinely happy.

I've got to take her on another date sometime. This one will be even better.

After I dropped Kendall off, I drove back to my house. I couldn't wipe the giant smile off my face. I walked in the door and saw my dad knocked out on the couch with countless alcohol bottles scattered around him. I sigh and quietly grab a garbage bag from the kitchen to clean up this mess. His schizophrenia isn't getting better anytime soon. He has his episodes more frequently now because of his drinking. I walk back into the room with his unconscious body.

"Ugh, this is disgusting." I mumble as I throw the bottles into the trash. I examine my father closely and see a fine white powder surrounding his nose. Great. Alcohol and drugs; the "double whammy" I call it.

After I finish cleaning the empty bottles, I grab a wet paper towel from the kitchen and begin to wipe the remaining powder from his nose. I have to be very careful not to-

I'm cut off by his eyes opening wide. I jerk my hand away and back against the wall. He sits up, obviously disoriented, and cringes at the bright light.

"Uhm.. Hi dad?" I say, trying not to startle him anymore. He locks eyes with me and slowly stands. He begins to walk over to me, remaining eye contact. "This is it," I think, "He's going to kill me."

He gets close enough that I can smell the vodka and beer on him, then stretches his arms out towards me. I think he's going to hurt me, but he simple hugs me. My dad is hugging me?

"I thought the monsters got you, Niall. I lost my wife to them. I can't lose you as well," he sobs into my shoulder. My mom wasn't actually killed by "monsters". My dad actually killed her. He did go to jail, but not for as long because of his mental state.

"No, dad. I'm here," I say, attempting to comfort him, "The monsters didn't get me. Let's go to bed, yeah?" I start guiding him up to his room. I gently lay him down on the bed and pull the covers up to his shoulders. Almost immediately, he passes out. I leave the room and grab a glass of water and some pain relievers. I sneakily enter his bedroom again and set the items on his bedside table. I sneak back out and head to my own room.

"Whew, that was close." I whisper to myself. I sit on my bed, grab my phone, and check it for any calls or texts. I have a missed call from Kendall and a text that says 'I'm lonely :('

I quickly call her back, never wanting my princess to be upset, and she answers instantly.

-Kendall's POV-

"Hi baby girl," Niall says, "Why are you lonely?" I giggle at 'baby girl' and feel my cheeks heating up. I can hear his infamous smirk.

"Hi, Ni. I'm just missing you already. Our date was so amazing. I wish it could last forever!" I say. I truly mean it. Niall is way too sweet, I don't deserve him.

"I'm so glad you like it, princess." He says. I can't escape the huge smile on my face. I hear him shuffling around on the other line.

"So what are you up to?" I ask. I hear a loud bang from Niall's end, "Boo, are you okay?!"

I hear a groan and Niall shuffling more. "I stubbed my damn toe. Why is it always me?" He laughs. I giggle with him.

We talk for a while more until I get sleepy. "I'm getting sleepy, Ni. I'll see you at school?" I ask.

"Yeah! Goodnight princess." He whispers.

"Goodnight, sweet prince." I mumble. I hang up the phone and get super comfy in bed.

I'm about to fall asleep when I feel a sharp pain in my foot.

"Ow, shit!" I yell. I pull the covers down and see my toe looking like it's been in the war. Wait... It can't be...

Is Niall my soulmate?

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HEY ITS ME AGAIN

I'm literally so sorry. I'm the shittiest author out there. I've had writers block and I've been busy but that's not an excuse.

anywhore.

so I'm on Christmas break so I'll try to update more (no promises guys)

LISTEN TO THE SONG UP TOP IT MAKES ME CRY

(nynke that is our new song omfg)

I hope you like the new cover.

until next time.