Cassidy’s P.O.V
I had taken the time to put my things away. Liam had me in the guest room. He told me it was now my room. I felt like I was intruding though. As I went to go get something to eat, I noticed myself in the mirror. I was a lot thinner. I eat like a pig though. I noticed the scars that littered my body from him. I shuttered at the thought of his hands touching me. My hair reached my lower back. I need to get it cut. I was making mental notes on what to do.

“Cass? Do you want to get food?” Liam knocked on my door, causing me to yelp. He immediately opened the door.
“Sorry Li, I was in my own world.” I said, calming down a little.
“Sorry sis.” He chuckled a little. I rolled my eyes and followed him out of my room.
“What’s there to eat?” I asked.
“Food.” He said sarcastically.
“No shit Sherlock.” I pushed him.
“Hey!” He turned around and picked me up.
“PUT ME DOWN LIAM!” I squealed. He was laughing and brought me into the kitchen.
“Here, I’ll put you down.” He sat me on Niall’s lap.
“Oh…hey there.” I said awkwardly.
“Hi.” He blushed. I smiled and got up.
“I’m hungry!” I whined, going to look through the fridge.
“Then eat.” Niall and Liam said at the same time. I’m debating on pasta, but then I’d have to share. I settled on cereal.
“Cereal? Really?” Niall chuckled.
“Hey! If I make pasta, I’d have to share with you goons.” I smiled cheekily.
“Meanie!” Liam stuck his tongue out at me.
“Hey Li, have you talked to mum recently?” I asked.
“Not since I told her you were found, why?” He asked.
“I haven’t seen her. I want too.” I sighed.
“Maybe we’ll go visit before we go on tour.” He smiled. I nodded and finished my cereal. I haven’t seen my mum since I was 15. I wanted to see her. I missed her. Maybe I’ll give her a call. I went to put my empty bowl in the sink and went back up to my room. Maybe I should start studying to get my GED too. I sat on my bed and pulled my knees to my chest. I shouldn’t even be alive. I should be dead. He should have killed me. Now I have to live with these memories.
“You’ll do what I tell you too!” He held a knife to my neck. I nodded and let him have his way.
Tears began to stream down my face. I needed someone. I wanted someone to hold me. I know if I went downstairs with tears, Liam would flip a shit and try and help. Maybe if I text Niall and have him make his way up-

“Cass? You okay?” Niall poked his head in. God he must be a mind reader.
“No.” I managed to say. My voice cracked a bit. Niall looked conflicted. He didn’t know if he should come in or not. All I wanted was for him to hold me. I felt safe in his arms. But I barely knew him. Maybe he’s different.

Niall’s P.O.V

Should I go in there? I mean she looks like she needs a hug. I saw the tears streaming down her face. Maybe I’ll sit on the edge of her bed. I walked in and sat across from her. She scooted closer to me and clung to me. I wrapped my arms around her and rubbed her back.
“What’s wrong, Cass?” I whispered.
“I don’t want to remember anything.” She muttered, still crying. I just continued rubbing her back. What am I supposed to say to that? How do I respond?

“I, I wanna save you
Wanna save your heart tonight
He'll only break you
Leave you torn apart, oh
I can't be no superman
But for you I'd be superhuman
I, I want to save you
Save you, save you, tonight.” I began to sing to her. She started breathing evenly. I continued rubbing her back and singing.
“Niall, your voice is amazing.” She laid her head in my lap.
“Thank ya!” I beamed. She smacked my chest lightly. I shook my head and started playing with her hair. It was brown like Liam’s. It was thick and wavy too. She giggled.
“What?” I chuckled.
“No one’s played wit’ my hair before.” She laughed. I just continued.
“You don’t mind, do ya?” I asked.
“Nope, you’re fine.” She smiled. Her smiled was beautiful. Just like she was. Before I knew what was happening, I kissed her.

Cassidy’s P.O.V

I felt…ecstatic! Butterflies, atomic bombs, everything went off. It was an amazing feeling. He pulled away and looked at me.
“I-I uhm I’m sorreh.” He said, getting up and running out the door. I sighed. Why’d he run?
“Niall…” I said softly.
“Hey Cass, why’d Niall run off like that?” Louis asked, confusion clear in his voice.
“He kissed me and then ran.” I pushed myself up.
“He kissed you?” Louis looked startled.
“Yes Lou.” I sighed. He came in and sat down across from me.
“You look like you’ve been crying? Is this all because of Niall?” He asked, irritation taking over confusion. The rest of the boys treated me like their little sister. It was funny if anything.
“No! I was crying because of memories. Niall came in and comforted me, he sang to me, played with my hair, kissed me, and then ran. Is there something wrong with me?” I asked.
“Niall…he’s his own character. I’ll talk to him.” Louis smiled softly. I nodded.