Before She Knew

Chapter 22 - Tied Together But You're Coming Undone

Chapter 22

I woke up and felt terrible. I was tossing and turning all night worried about Amanda. I checked my phone constantly to see if I got a message from Harry who was staying with her. Niall told me he was blaming it all on himself and couldn't leave her. Louis volunteered to stay with him. Zayn and Liam had some meetings today and said they'd represent the other 3 boys.

Niall was on the floor without any blankets and looked freezing. He was only in his boxers. He was dead asleep because he was up with me all night. I felt bad. I must have kicked him off. I got up slowly and gently put my blankets on him. I grabbed a pillow and hide it behind his head. I then laid a gentle, slow kiss on his temple and headed towards the bathroom.

Hoping the sound of running water wouldn't wake him, I turned on the shower. I undressed and let the hot water pour over my skin. It felt warm and it felt like home. Home which was with Amanda. I prayed to God that she was okay. I couldn't lose her. She was my everything. My best friend who helped me through anything.

I figured I was almost a prune now so I stepped out of the shower grabbing a towel. I dried my body and opened the door quietly to go into Niall's room to change. I peaked out into the living room and Niall was gone. I shook my head and went down the hall to his room. I had one hand holding onto my towel to keep it up and the other tracing along the wall. The door was closed so I grabbed the door handle just as someone else was from the other end. The person on the other end was stronger and it flew back. I took a step back confused and Niall stepped out. He looked at me and smiled.

He stepped forward, leaned down, and left little kisses on my bare, wet shoulders. I shuttered and he walked away into the kitchen. I closed my eyes, taking in that moment. Why did he need to do this to me? Give me little sparks then leave. I shook my head, as I usually do, and walked into his room. I almost forgotten how depressing this day would be. Sitting in a hospital all day not knowing what the next minute would bring. I decided I'd go for comfy and cozy. I found my black leggings and my I LOVE NIALL shirt and put them on. I went into Niall's drawers and got a dark gray jacket and put it on. It smelled like him. It was like I was in his arms constantly. Him always with me.

I dried my hair and just left it down, slightly wavy. I went into the living room and sat on the couch. I stared at the ground not wanting to get up and face reality. I smelt something delicious and the front door to the apartment opened. I looked over and Niall walked in with coffee and food. My face light up. That food smelled delicious and just what I was craving. Niall smiled at me and sat next to me on the couch. It was strange I didn't even notice he was gone.

He pulled the coffee table up and sat the food out. He opened the bag and handed me a glazed donut with sprinkles, my favorite. I devoured it fast and drank my coffee. I was full and warm. That food made me feel better. Niall laughed at me as he ate his 4 donuts.

"What?" I said.

He smiled and shook his head. "Nothing."

"Tell me!" I said impatiently.

"Well, you. You're quite funny. You wake up and try to make me comfortable. You didn't think I was up but I was. Then you try to take a quite shower which didn't work. And then you walk around soaking wet and half naked." He smiled at me.

"What? Am I that weird?" I said poking him.

"No you're adorable. I love you for being you." Those words got me. He loved me for just being me. I leaned over while he was eating and kissed him hard. He laughed and pushed me away.

"I'm eating here love," he said while shoving more food in his mouth.

"Dick," I whispered as I got up and realized my best friend was in the hospital. I sighed and slid down the couch and sat on the floor, my head in between my legs. Niall sat down too and put his arm around my shoulders and pulled body into his.

"Babe, we'll get through this. We will." He started stroking my hair and kissed my ears gently.

Then my phone went off and I answered it fast. It was Louis asking if we were coming soon. I almost forgot.

I got up abruptly and pulled Niall up with me. He grabbed his keys and we left.

The way there was miserable. Niall had the radio on but I shut it off. The songs were too happy and I wasn't happy at all. I sat in a bawl in the passenger seat as Niall held my hand. He hummed quietly. I liked his humming. His voice. It was so soothing and peaceful.

We arrived and Niall parked. He squeezed me hand and got out. He opened my door for me and I politely said thank you.

As the elevator doors opened I saw Liam and Louis sitting in the chairs on their phones. They looked up and smiled at me.

"How long have you been here?" I asked them.

"Not too long. But we need Harry soon. We have interviews today," Liam responded. "We can't just keep doing this me and Zayn thing. Management wants everyone. They said they'd have Angelia stay with you. She's an intern for Modest!"

I nodded my head. "Yeah, that's fine. You guys can go. I'll get Harry." I turned to walk down the hall before someone stopped me. I looked back to see Niall holding my hand.

"You'll be okay?" he said with those blue puppy dog eyes. He looked worried.

"I'll be fine, don't worry about me..." I trailed off looking at the ground.

He pulled me into him and gave me one of his famous hugs. I felt warmth and protection. If only I could stay in those arms forever.

All the boys left and sat in Amanda's room watching tv. The doctor said shed be asleep for a while. I rested my head back and found myself falling asleep too.

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I found myself in a dream. I was dressed in a red silk dress and red high heels. My hair was done fancy and I looked like I was going to ball. I saw the backs of 5 guys, all in tuxedos. I looked around and saw flashing lights. I looked down and saw a trail of flower petals. I followed it. It lead me into a plain white room. There was a single bed and it looked like someone was in it. I walked slowly to the bed and looked down at the face. It was Amanda. She was almost sleeping. I touched her hand and it was cold. I let out a yelp and stepped back. I felt something under my foot. I bent down and picked up a clip board with papers.

The papers had Amanda's name and personal information on them. I flipped it over and on the back the paper read in big bold letters: COMA.

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