Adopted by One Direction

Chapter 8

Ruby’s POV

I laid in the spare bed at Nan’s. It was around midnight, and I couldn’t drift off to sleep.

I couldn’t stop thinking about Dad and what he was going do when he found me here. I picked up my phone to check my messages. 

5 messages from Niall

10 messages from Dad

17 missed calls from Dad 

I can’t get myself to call Niall, Dad or anyone. I know everyone hates me now and I just can’t go back there. I slowly dropped my phone onto the carpeted ground and closed my eyes. I can think about everything tomorrow morning.

Bella’s POV

I was sitting in the kitchen, having a cup of tea. I couldn’t sleep and neither could Harry. He kept trying to contact Ruby and his Mum, Anne. Eleanor and Louis went home a few hours ago. Same with Zayn and Perrie. They all are worried about Ruby. Liam and Niall are watching some sort of movie. I’m not sure what it was called, but I’m pretty sure it was a horror movie. 

As I sipped my tea, Harry came into the kitchen. He had purple bags, underneath his eyes and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked exhausted. I’m pretty sure I had bags under my eyes, but who cares. I glanced at the microwave clock. 12:34am.

I stared at Harry for a moment, he was making coffee. I opened my mouth to say something, but closed it when the TV was turned off.

“We’re off to bed. Harry, I think you need some rest. We can sort out everything tomorrow.” Liam spoke, rubbing the back of his neck.

“I’m sure Ruby is fine. Just leave it.” Niall added, yawning. 

“I’m not going to bed, until I hear from either her or Mum. Night boys.” Harry mumbled. Niall and Liam walked away, shaking their heads from side to side. 

“You can go to bed Bell. You don’t need to stay awake. I just need sometime to myself.” Harry stirred his coffee, looking down upon it.

“Alright. Goodnight.” As I left the kitchen, I could hear Harry begin to sob.

THE NEXT MORNING

The birds chirped outside my window, as the sun appeared in the sky. I lifted my head from my comfy pillow. I had slept in Louis’ bed again. I guess I can this my room now, since I’m sort of living here. I’m actually thinking for going to stay with Simon for a while. Just until things get sorted with Ruby. I would like to get to know her, but I guess she doesn’t want to make any effort with me. 

I popped myself out of the bed, grabbing my phone and headed towards the kitchen for some coffee. The time was 9:30am. I’m guessing the boys are still asleep from the sound of the house. The kitchen looked exactly the same as when I had left last night. I grabbed a cup and heated up the kettle for some hot coffee.

I went over to the TV and turned it onto the news. Well, TMZ to be correct. I began to walk over to the kitchen when I heard something about Harry Styles.

“Harry Styles, may have another women in his hands again. Last night, Liam Payne, his band mate was driving Harry and a mysterious brunette girl to the hospital. To the looks of things, she had a bloody head and looked to be in a lot of pain. Could Harry Styles have another girlfriend? We’ll let you know when we find out!” The presenter smiled. 

What the heck? How did they find out? I was interrupted by my phone beeping. 

It was my best friend, Stella.

To: Bellaxx

From: Stellax

So, I just watched TMZ. Since when did you start seeing Harry Styles? x

I messaged back,

To: Stellax

From: Bellaxx

It’s a long story. xx

I hear footsteps coming from the kitchen. I left my phone on the couch and walk over to find Harry wearing black jeans with a white tee and boots.

“I just went to see Ruby.”