Torn

Chapter Forty-One

Torn; Chapter Forty-One

I woke up the next morning in a familiar yet unfamiliar place. I looked around, seeing Niall's face next to mine. I let a sigh of relief escape me. Niall's eyes fluttered open and looked right into mine.

"Good morning, beautiful. I'm glad to see you lying next to me," he whispered, planting a soft kiss on my lips. I smiled as we parted before getting out of bed and going into the kitchenette area. Harry was already fixing breakfast, Muffins it looked like. I greeted him with a hug and finished helping him.

Everyone filed into the kitchen when we called for them. We all grabbed a plate and a few muffins before sitting in the living room to begin eating our first meal together in a while. It was a decent meal, too. Jake didn't give me any food in the little time he had me in his clutches.

When we were done, Niall approached me after I finished getting dressed. "Madison, I would like to take you out tonight," he said, taking my hands in his. "Will you go with me?"

"Of course," I said before we hugged.

I never wanted to let him go. He was my security. He was my warmth. He was the reason I still wanted to be here. I didn't want to leave America. I didn't want to leave Niall. He kissed my forehead lightly before we had to go to the Arena. The Arena was only about twenty minutes from where I used to live. The highway my parents had been killed on. It was only a little ways down the road. I would never forget the night that the hospital called. They had tried to do everything to save them, but there was no hope. They were gone. Forever. I didn't want to believe it. I never did, but it was reality, and it stung to think about them.

"Are you okay?" Niall asked as we sat in the van. The others looked at me. Louis was driving so he was looking in the rearview mirror at me.

"Uh... yeah," I lied. I tried to fake a smile, but it wasn't worth it. They knew I was lying, but they let it go. My phone vibrated in my pocket seconds later.

Niall: I know a lot is on your mind, but always remember that I'm here. You can tell me anything. I'll never hurt you over something you tell me. I don't want you to be scared or sad in life. You're way to beautiful to be that way. Your smile keeps me together. I love you <3

Me: I love you, Niall. You mean the world to me, and I never want to ruin our relationship over something stupid. I have trust issues, and I don't mean to push them into this relationship if I ever do. I wouldn't think you'd cheat on me. I trust you. I need you to survive. I love you <3

Niall: Don't ever worry about me cheating on you. Never let that cross your pretty little mind because I would never do that. Why would I need to? I only need one beautiful princess, <3

I smiled as we turned into the Arena parking lot. Niall held my hand as we entered. The fans outside were crazy. The concert wasn't until tomorrow, but they were lined up. They already had their screaming aced so nobody had to worry about that. I waved to them, as I always did, and smiled. I knew more and more haters were to come, but I had to keep my head held high. Nobody could bring me down because Niall would just pick me back up. That much, I knew.

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