Chanel's POV

I walk in the front door to see her "Oh! you're here..." she said in a eerily nice tone. I pulled a tight smile and looked down. "W-Where's my brother?" "Silly girl. You should know this by now, he's not your brother because im not your cousin, because you're nothing but charity money." she giggled. I winced because that hurt...its not the worst i've heard but still. "Where is he?" "why are you even here? they should've sent you back to the orphanage" "stop." "or they could have left you on the street like the filthy rat you are.." she snickered. "Stop!"

"ANGELICA SHUT THE HELL UP!" I jumped and covered my ears as i watched a red faced Zayn come from his room, i already know he sees the tears streaming down my face. I saw her say something but she got cut short. "WHY THE FUCK CAN'T YOU JUST ACCEPT THE FACT THAT SHE'S BEEN ADOPTED INTO THIS FAMILY, IF YOU LOVED ME LIKE A COUSIN, YOU'D LOVE HER LIKE A COUSIN TO BECAUSE SHE IS LIKE A LITTLE SISTER TO ME, SHE IS MY SISTER! MUM AND DAD ADOPTED HER BECAUSE MUM HAD A MISCARRIAGE AND WAS DEVASTATED!" He points to me and looks at her. "THAT'S MY SISTER!" he walks over and holds me close, i immediately wrap my arms around him, hoping he won't yell while my ears aren't covered.

"Chanel is my sister, my baby sister, im tired of all of you treating her like shit. treat her with respect or get the fuck out, I accepted full guardian ship over her until she can provide for herself on her own. I paid for her to come here to London. you didn't have to pay a dime so you don't have a say. Accept this or get out. i can pay the rent for this flat on my own." I looked up at him, then at Angie. "Zayn, you are....the most stupidest person i know...going against your own family for someone who isn't even blood related to you...i'll be gone in an hour." and with that she walked to the back of the apartment.

Zayn sat on the sofa, pulling me with him and began to play with my hair. "Zayn,i-i can get a job...t-to help out with rent..." i stuttered, realizing that i'm still somewhat crying. he shook his head, "no love. where have you been?" "with louis.." "is he okay? i called him but got no answer." "he's in a deep sleep. so i walked home." he nodded. "you need to clean your room..." i lifted my head and looked up at him. "i cleaned it before i-" "clean it." he said again then stood up with me then walked into the kitchen. i huffed and walked into my bedroom looking around starting with the floor. "floor. clear." i called out to Zayn. "Really? hmm bed?" i rolled my eyes and looked at my bed. "clear." "closet?" "clear." "....dresser?" "ugh. Zayn...i-" i stopped talking and gasped when i noticed something shiny on my dresser. "Zayn did you..?" "no. someone dropped it off for you."

I picked up the Music Box and there was a note: 'The Song is called A Vampire's Lullaby <3 ~Nialler' I tilted my head, he has pretty hand writing when he wants to put effort in it. I giggled to myself and opened the music box, the little girl sat there, alone but happy, with a cat. i smiled and brushed my hair behind my ear, getting a better look at the decor. The song was nice, soothing, i lied down on my bed and placed the box next to me, closing my eyes and listening to the sweet lullaby. So sweet of Niall to send this to me...it just might help keep the pain away...

Zayn's POV

I hadn't heard from Nelz in a minute after she found the gift someone mailed to her, so i stopped preparing dinner and walked to her door way, i heard soft music and decided to quietly walk in a little more. I couldn't help but sit there in awe, there, on the bed, was her herself, sleeping soundly, and next to her head, a music box. I spotted a piece of paper on her stomach, i picked it up and being my nosy self i read it. "Niall...?" i mumbled to myself, that was thoughtful of him. I walked over to the side of her bed, leaned over and kissed her forehead. she finally seemed to be sleeping peacefully.

i walked out her room, closing the door slightly, just in time too. Angie came flying down the hallway with her stuff. "i wouldn't be caught dead living in the same flat as a scum eating rat like spawn of satan like her-" i've heard enough, i punched her dead in her jaw. "I don't care if me and you are blood related, you will NEVER talk about MY baby sister like that, you will never insult Chanel's name like that, you will NEVER EVER and damnit i mean NEVER FUCKING EVER bad mouth her character, her personality, her beauty, nor her soul! you have no right! you took no time out of your life to get to know her! so what the hell do you know about her?! not a damn thing! so get you happy ass in that cab and don't you dare come back until you can respect that SHE IS FAMILY!" there were tears in Angie's eyes, mainly because im sure i broke her jaw, but also probably because im supposed to be her favorite cousin. so i guess i broke her heart too.

Angie gave me the other key to the flat and left, i jumped sky high at the sound of Nelz voice. "you don't have to go against your own family...." she said quietly. "you are apart of this family, and i will continue to fight against them until they can respect that." she began shaking her head. "don't Nelz" I walked back into the kitchen and started preparing supper again. I heard water running and turned my head to see that Chanel was washing her hands then walked over beside me and began helping.

"You don't have to, i know they made you do it in America, but you're safe with me and can live the expected teenager life...responsibly...and-" "No, i want to..." She said quietly. "well...thank you..." we finish preparing dinner and sat down on the couch watching a movie, i decided to tell her what i think about Niall's gift. "...Niall's very thoughtful by sending you that music box..." she just nodded. "It was, and very sweet might i add....it actually lulled me to sleep, and this time, no bad dreams." She smiled brightly at me. "you know....i think he has a thing for you.." I said teasing her, then i laughed as her face went red. "It would seem like that wouldn't it?" she said playing with her phone. there was a horn. "Oh That's Louis, i gotta go, i'll be back." Chanel said standing up quickly. "where are you going?" "to get a job. toodles!"

Chanel's POV

After i got in the car, Louis kissed my cheek. "Evening, lovely." "hi baby" i said quietly. "what's wrong Chanel?" "Nothing, Just thinking." Yes. Niall does seem to have a thing for me, but so does Harry. Speaking of Harry...that night we had...dry sex....i noticed some odd things about his behavior, and then this music box...the note...A Vampire's Lullaby? I feel like Niall's trying to tell me something....

But what is he trying to say...?

Notes

Chanel here, trying to get back in the game, hope you all like it c:


~Chanelxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo