"He what?" Louis asked for the 5th time.

"He left, Louis! Left, gone, never coming back!" Harry shouted, and then winced in pain.

"I don't understand..." Liam mumbled.

"He blames himself. He said it would be safer if he left." Harry slumped back into the hospital bed. The boys studied Harry's face, but they could feel the dread filling their bodies as well. They just lost a good friend.

"Why didn't you stop him?" Louis asked. Liam smacked the back of his head, and scoffed. "He's in the hospital; he's not allowed to get up."

Harry groaned, and started sobbing again. "Liam, please you have to stop him. Please Liam." He begged desperately.

Liam nodded, "Of course, first thing in the morning."

Harry sighed; maybe they could stop him from leaving. Why would he leave? Why was he blaming himself? He didn't understand. He was confused by all this. He just wanted his Niall. He wanted to hold him tightly in his arms, and fall asleep that way. He wanted to pamper his face with kisses.

He wanted to hear Niall giggle when he ran his hands up his sides. He wanted to see Niall fall asleep on his chest; then smile when he started to snore and mumble his name.

It wasn't even an hour after the break up and he wanted it all back.

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The next morning Liam took small steps to Niall's front door. He was nervous, what was he supposed to say? He knocked on the door three times, then took a step back and waited. He heard shuffling on the other side, then watched as the door opened and Niall's mum stood there.

She smiled warmly at Liam, and gestured for him to come in. "Hello, Liam. How are you dear?" She asked kindly.

"I'm okay; I'm actually here to talk to Niall." He asked hastily.

Maura sighed softly, and glanced to the staircase nervously. "I wish you could, Liam. Bu-"

"Please." Liam begged. "Please, only a few minutes. I won't be long."

Maura sighed, and nodded. "Just for a moment, okay? We are leaving soon."

Liam nodded, and hurriedly walked to Niall's room. He barged in, and startled Niall who was sitting on his bed; head in hands.

"L-Liam, why are you here?" He whispered. He backed away nervously, but Liam took long strides and grabbed his arms; holding him in place.

"Why are you doing this to us, Niall? Too Harry; too me? Don't you know we care about you, and none of us blame you for what happen? Why are you leaving?" Liam said quickly.

Niall wiggled; trying to get out of his grip. "L-Liam, you d-don't understand."

"I do! You're running away from problems. Harry needs you right now, and you are leaving him! He was stabbed, saving your life! You're being selfish."

"I am not! I am doing this for your own goods! You don't understand, Liam!"

"Then tell me so I can try to understand!"

"I... I don't want you guys getting hurt anymore." Niall lowered his voice.

"You won't, Ni. Didn't you hear? Nathan turned himself in. He's locked up. This was his second charge, he got 6 years. He's gone, Ni. Nobody is here to hurt you anymore."

Niall lowered his gaze to the floor, away from Liam's burning one.

"He's gone?" He whispered. He didn't have to look up to know Liam had nodded.

"Please, Niall. Please stay."

--

Liam made his way down his hall, and to the back bedroom which was his. He had just left Niall's house, and he was ready for a nap. Of course that probably wouldn't happen seeing as his boyfriend was coming over any minute now.

Liam sighs, and lies down on his bed. Zayn had a key to his place, so he didn't have to worry about getting up to answer the door. Maybe a quick nap... He thought; drifting into a blissful sleep.

--

Liam jumped up at the sound of his door slamming shut, and footsteps making their way to his room. Zayn opened the door, and Liam breathed a sigh of relief.

"Happy to see me, babe?" Zayn smirked, giving Liam a quick kiss. Liam pouted, "I thought someone was breaking in. I fell asleep."

Zayn chuckled, and crawled in beside Liam. He pulled him to his chest, and pressed a kiss to his forehead. "Did you see Niall today?"

Liam nodded, and sighed. He launched in to the story of what happened.

"So, is he staying or leaving?"

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"You don't honestly think this is Nialls fault?" Anne asked in disbelief. She was currently washing dishes when her husband barged in.

"I do! If Harry never met the boy, he wouldn't be in the hospital."

"My son was saving some bodies life. He did the right thing; even ending up hurt. I'm glad Harry tackled that boy. If he didn't, Niall could have been killed."

Rob scoffed, and slowly shook his head. "I can't believe you, Anne. You are taking Nialls side, when you should be taking mine!" Rob shouted.

Anne twirled around, crossing her arms. "Are you serious?! I am taking nobody's side! I am taking my own, I believe what Harry did was the right thing! I understand he got hurt, but he is practically a hero!"

Rob glared at Anne, and then sighed. "I don't care; Harry is not allowed to see that boy anymore." He spat.

This time, Anne glared. "You have no control over Harry! He is almost 18; he can see anyone he wants! That is my son, not yours. You are only his step-father!" She shouted.

"I like Niall, and I hope to see him more. He makes my son happy."

"Just because I care for Harry's well being, you are making me seem like the bad guy!" Rob shouted.

"Because you are making Niall seem like the bad guy! If you forgot, Niall was being attacked, and Harry tackled that boy to the ground. Harry saved his life!"

"But his life could have been taken! You seem to forget who your son is!"

Anne stormed up to him, and slapped him across the face. "I will never forget who my son is. How dare you! I want you out of my house!" She hissed.

Rob glared at Anne for a few moments, before he stomped out of the house. Anne sighed, and slumped against the counter. She buried her face in her hands, and silently cried.

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