Death And It's Friends

Chapter 49

Louis' POV

  I've been beating the shit out of Liam for what feels like hours. but has only been minutes. I'm about to continue when I see a group of armed men running down to the soccer field. I squint to try to see who they are, but as they stand right in front of me, I realize that it's campus security as well as the police. An officer with a weird moustache approaches me first. "Are you Liam Payne?" "No I'm Louis Tomlinson. The guy I just knocked unconscious is Liam Payne." "Alright step aside Louis so I can handcuff this trouble maker and take him to jail."

  I move out of the way so the officer can arrest Liam while he's not aware of it. I look over to Harry and notice that he's actually smiling. I smile back.  The officers then put Liam into a cop car and take him away. I run to Harry and he spins me in the air. I shout "We're free of the monster. We can be happy again". He kisses me on the cheek. "I know Louis. It's wonderful. Now, let's go check on Niall." I nod and we make our way back up to the bleachers.

   I spot Zayn sitting beside a pale lifeless body. Zayn catches my eyes along with Harry's. He shakes his head no. I run to he spot where Niall's body is and break down into tears. Harry rubs my back and gives Zayn a confused look. He looks at Harry with tears streaming down his face. "Niall's gone. That monster killed our friend. I'm going to court about this and make sure Liam rots away in jail for the rest of his life." Harry nods and I continue to sob.

  I take a hold of one of Niall's hands in mine and sit beside his body. I notice Zayn and Harry watching me as well as some other bystanders. "May I have some time alone please?" They nod. In unison they say "Call or text us when you're ready." I choke out an "okay" and they walk away.

  I lean close to Niall's right ear. "Niall you were my best friend. You were such an amazing person with a heart of gold. I know you wanted to protect me, but..... " My voice starts to crack and I can feel another round of tears coming on. "You should have stayed out of this situation because if you had, you would still be alive. There won't be a day that goes by where I won't miss you because I always will. Just like I will always love you like a brother. Rest easy mate." I kiss his forehead and close his baby blue eyes.

  Not noticing it when I first came up here, I see a piece of paper sticking out of Niall's pocket of his sweatshirt. It has my name on it so I assume that he planned on giving it to me at some point. It's a bit crumpled, but appears to have been written pretty recently. I run my hands over the paper a few times before opening it. After the fifth of doing this, I open it up. It says:

Louis,

If you're reading this, it means that I have passed on. Now you're probably feeling a mix of emotions such as anger, sorrow, and confusion. Let me explain to you why I did what I did. You were the only true friend I had at Penn State. When I found out about Liam choking you that day a couple weeks back, I knew that he would try to come back in an attempt to hurt you and Harry and I couldn't let that happen.

  I made a vow to myself that I would protect you, no matter what the costs were, including risking my life. I understand that you're going to be sad for a little while, but promise me that you won't be forever. I want you to be happy and live your life to the fullest. You have so many opportunities coming your way Louis and I want you go at them full force. Also, you have a wonderful boyfriend and a good friend like Zayn.

   Promise me that you won't ever lose Harry and Zayn. You'll need them to help you get through this dark time and more. I know I didn't like them at first, but over time I could see how much they truly cared about you. Wonderful people like that are far and few in between. Anyways, I should probably wrap this letter up or else it might be ten pages long. I love you Louis. I'll be watching over you from heaven. I'll always be with you. You might not able to see me anymore, but you'll feel me. I'll see you again someday and when I do, I will welcome you into heaven with open arms. Until then, continue to be a superstar down on Earth. 

                                                                 Love,

                                                                   Niall Horan

A single tear rolls down my cheek. I hug the letter tightly, holding on to dear life to one of the few reminders of Niall left on this earth. I'm about to get up when a hand clamps my shoulder. I look up and see that it's Harry. I immediately put the letter into my backpack, not wanting anyone to see it right now.

Harry's eyes are swollen and puffy, which shows that he's been crying too. "Louis I know that you don't want to go, but we have to. Campus security needs to take away Niall's body and put him in the morg. They notified his family and they'll be flying here tomorrow. They should be here by Sunday afternoon. Niall's mother requested that when she gets here, she would like to meet you."

  I get up from my spot next to Niall and nod. I nod because I don't feel like speaking right now. Harry takes my hand in his. We walk back to his dorm because I sure don't want to be alone tonight. Neither of us says a word during the walk back to the dorms, letting the silence of this dark night fill the air.

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter. :) -Mary