In The Dark

Chapter 30

~ Jocelyn's P.O.V. ~

I wake up, my arms and legs frozen. I look down and see my bare arms and legs, then notice I'm moving.

I look out the window of a car and see darkness. I turn to see who's driving, comforted when I see it's Niall.

He looks as if he's about to pass out from over-tiredness. I grab his right hand off the steering wheel and intertwine our fingers.

"Are you okay? You look a bit cold. Sorry, the heat stopped working." he asks concerned.

"I'm fine. Where are we?" I ask blowing off his other question.

"We just entered Nottingham. We've been in the car almost three hours. You passed out shortly after we headed out," Niall clears his throat.

"You sound exhausted, you should let me drive for a bit. You can sleep in the passenger seat for a while then."

"No, that's alright. You don't know where we're going anyway," he says, sounding a little sassy. He smirks at his comment.

"Well I'll know if you tell me where we're going. It's not like I don't know my way around the UK," I laugh. He scoffs before joining in and laughing along with me.

"You'll find out soon enough," he smiles mysteriously. I hit his arm slightly.

"Please, you NEED to rest Ni baby," I plead with him. He rolls his eyes.

"I can never win when you call me Ni. Jesus Christ," he says the last part under his breath.

He pulls over on the side of the road. "So, where are we headed?"

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I've been driving for about an hour, while quietly listening to music. Niall has been sleeping in the passenger seat the whole way. I look over at him, he looks so adorable and cuddly.

We're headed to Liverpool. And then we're getting a ride on the Dun Laoghaire ferry. To finally arrive at Mullingar, Ireland.

I turn up the radio when I hear a good song come on. I quietly sing along.

"I'll wear your winter coat, the one you love to wear. So I keep feeling close, to what's beyond compare. The moments waking up, you catch me in your eyes. That beauty on my pillow, that haunts me in the night."

Niall slowly wakes up, but I don't realize and I continue to sing.

"And I would find my strength to un tape my mouth, when I used to be afraid of the words. But with you I've learned just to let it out, now my heart is ready to burst. Cause I, I feel like I'm ready for love, and I, wanna be your everything and more. And I know everyday I say it, but I just want you to be sure. That I am yours."

"Your voice is so beautiful, you sound like an angel," Niall says to me in complete awe. I blush instantly.

"Thanks Ni," I mumble with a huge grin plastered on my face. Then my face drops.

"Are you okay?" he asks me.

"Oh shit. I totally forgot that tomorrow I had an appointment set to talk to Modest about Louis and Harry. Because Louis is still 'with' Eleanor." I shake my head.

"It's okay. I know that's one of the last things on their minds right now. We're all just worried about you. We need to make sure you're okay," Niall comforts me.

"When do I get to see them again?" I ask, tears filling my eyes, but quickly wipe my eyes so I can stay focused on the road.

"As soon as we know it's safe. The cops are already tracking down your mother."

"She's NOT my mother. She's just a terrible woman who birthed me. Nothing more." I say curtly.

"I'm sorry, would you like to talk about something else?" Niall asks cautiously.

"Please. Tell me about your childhood. You know, before you auditioned for The X Factor." I smile as best as possible.

"Of course, anything for you," Niall smiles back and kisses my cheek. Then before he starts, he grabs my hand and intertwines our fingers.

sorry that this is up so late! i've been so busy and having trouble writing, but the chapter is finally up! and i promise to have the next chapter up tomorrow! luv ♥️