Before She Knew

Chapter 23 - Thanks for the notice.

Chapter 23

I woke up from my dream confused. Confused as to why I was with the boys dressed up and why Amanda was in a coma. What if she was? That's why she wasn't waking up? I didn't know if I could believe that. The doctors would say if they knew.

I started to cry. Thinking my friend might be a coma. I sobbed silently to myself. I saw a girl through the window outside the room that must have been Angelia. I wiped my eyes and looked at the time. It was 5 at night already! I had 6 missed calls and texts. All from the boys and one from Amanda's mom who was determined to fly over and see her. I called Amanda's mom first and told her not worry, I would tell her if anything changed. I dialed Niall's number and grabbed my purse. I waved to Angelia saying I was going to eat.

As I got in the elevator Niall answered.

"Hello?" he said.

"What did you want babe?" I asked walking out of the elevator into the cafeteria.

"Making sure you were okay. You didn't answer.. What happened?"

"I fell asleep. I had a weird dream. Amanda was in coma..." I said getting quieter.

I heard a sigh. "What?!" I said my voice getting louder.

"Well... The doctor told us some stuff and I thought, well we thought, it'd be best not to tell you... We should talk about it in person, not over the phone."

I stopped dead in my tracks not caring who saw. "You're hiding things about my best friend from me? How dare you! She's my friend! Why would you hide things? What is it? Tell me now!"

I heard silence. Silence that was so loud. "I can't." That's all he said. I hung up. I hung up on him. He was being a dick. Hiding things from me. Why would he do that? I thought we were in a relationship were we didn't lie to each other or hide anything. I guess I was wrong.

I shoved my phone in my pocket and walked to grab some food. I got my food, paid for it, and sat down at an isolated booth. I felt my phone vibrate and it was Niall. I hit end.

As I was eating I got a lot of calls. Some from Harry, some from Liam, and a lot from Niall. I hit end everytime. I was too upset. What were they hiding from me about Amanda? I had to know. I throw my food away, lossing my apetite and headed to Amanda's room. I waved to Angelia who was on her phone in the waiting room. I went to the nurse's station.

"Excuse me? I was wondering if you could tell me anything about Amanda Burg?"

"Are you a relative?" I shook my head. "Well I can't give you any information then I'm sorry."

"Thanks," I said smiling. I walked back into Amanda's room depressed. I looked around for charts but there were known. My phone went off again and it was a text from Niall.

From: Niall

Please come home. I need t talk to u Angelia will take u

To: Niall

fine.

Angelia drove me back to Niall's and I thanked her. She said, "No problem" and left. I walked up the stairs and opened the door. Niall was sitting in a chair on his phone. He looked up at me and looked scared. I went straight to the bathroom ignoring his requests for me to sit down. I locked the door and sat on the bathroom floor.

"Av, please open. Babe please," I heard Niall say.

I took my shoes off and Niall's jacket not wanting to be reminded of him. I also had his name plastered on my shirt. Not a great reminder either.

"Why should I? You're keeping secrets from me. I told you I didn't want this."

"I know, I know. But the boys and I thought it'd be better. We didn't even tell her parents yet. Liam was going to wait until you were told to tell them... Which I guess is now. But please let me in."

"No." I heard his walk away and I pulled my knees to my chest. The door started to move until it opened. He had gotten the key and unlocked it. I hated him.

He came over and sat next me trying to put his arm around my waist. I pushed him away. He kept trying and finally gave up. Then he started to talk.

"I guess I'll tell you... Harry and Liam talked to the doctor, not me. He said she had serious head problems. I don't know exaclty but she's..."

"In a coma." I finshed the sentence for him. He nodded and I felt tears swelling up. I couldn't do this alone. My best friend was in a coma. I might never talk to her again.

I got up and sat down inbetween Niall's legs. I buried my head into his chest and let it all out. He held me like a baby and we sat there for a while.

Once all my tears were gone, Niall and I got up. He brought me into the kitchen and sat me down at the table. He took his phone out and ordered food. I was hoping he got Chinese.

The door bell rang and I smelled Chinese. I had a mini panic attack because I adored Chinese food. Niall sat it down in front of me and I kissed his forehead. He sat down next to me and we ate. In complete silence. But it was good silence. I guess I forgave him. He was trying to help. I understood he didn't want me to get all this information and then not know what to do.

By the time we finished it was close to midnight. "I want to watch a movie," I blurted out.

"What do you wanna watch?" Niall said.

"Umm... The Hunger Games. Best movie ever." Niall smiled and got it out of his movie cabinet. I know he only bought it because I loved it.

We sat on the couch snuggled up, him sitting and my head in his lap. He combed through my hair and I eventually fell asleep. Sleep I needed. I woke up later and I was in a bed. Niall's. I turned over and saw him laying peacefully next to me. I smiled. He carried me in here. I couldn't sleep on couches anymore. He was the sweetest guy ever. And I couldn't believe he was mine. He helped me through this. No guy would do that to a girl they've only been dating for 6 months, let alone one they only see for a couple weeks at a time.

I rolled over and kissed his bare back. He was warm and breathing slow and steady, I smiled to myself and fell back sleep.

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