Through The Dark

I saw Niall's face form a confused and concerned look. He was holding the room key to Harry's room in his hand that I had left in Niall's room. That's how he must have got in.

Harry looked extremely irritated as he glared at Niall. I just stood there in shock, unable to comprehend what just happened.

But I felt relieved, those strong feelings I just felt for Harry had weakened. I felt like I was back in control of myself again.

I ran my fingers through my hair as Niall took a few steps towards us.

"I was just making sure you were alright, Brooklyn," he said as neared us.

Harry stepped in between Niall and I before I could react.

"Well, she's fine Niall, so you can leave now," Harry snapped. My eyes shot up to meet Niall's. I knew my face looked slightly terrified. I didn't want Niall to leave.

Niall wasn't buying what Harry had said.

"I think it's best for Brooklyn if she stays in my room tonight Harry, you've already hurt her enough," he said as he looked at Harry and then over his shoulder at me.

Oh no, Niall. Harry wasn't supposed to know that I cared about him being with Kendall so much. God, now he'll use the fact that I have some major feelings for him against me.

Harry turned to face me. His face had softened and reality had hit him. He knew that I was hurting.

"Is that...what you want Brooklyn?" he asked quietly but sternly without making eye contact with me. I swallowed hard.

What did he expect? He could just kiss me and we would be living happily ever after? Even after he had kissed Kendall and everything else? That's not how it works, Styles.

I could feel the tears forming in my eyes now. I didn't want to hurt Harry, but he scared me. And I was afraid that if I were to stay with him again, I wouldn't be able to control myself anymore. I'd give in too easily.

Harry was reading my thoughts, I knew it by the way he slightly shook his head. It looked like tears were threatening to spill from his eyes as well.

Niall came over during our silence and grabbed my hand. I looked up at him and he gave me a reassuring glance and then started pulling me towards the door.

I looked back at Harry but he still kept his eyes towards the ground. Then as we finally reached the door way, I heard him speak up.

"Niall," he started to say as he looked towards us," one of the reaping stages, it's starting with her...the control one...you...you should keep her away from me for a while," he said towards Niall but still didn't make eyes contact with me.

I frantically looked from Harry to Niall. Control stage? What? Is that why...

Wait, so...but why?

But Harry, he wants me to stay away from him. He cares about me. He doesn't want to use me then, he wants to keep me safe. From him.

My eyes searched him for any trace of emotion. He still just stood there.

If he hadn't hurt me, if Kendall had never gotten between us, if he hadn't acted like this to me, none of this would have happened. We could have been happy together, we could of...

"Let's go," Niall whispered to me as he started to pull me out of the room again.

I looked at Harry one last time. He was actually looking at me too. My hand slowly came up to my lips as I felt them slightly, remembering kissing Harry. It was perfect, but at the same time it scared me.

He saw me doing this and looked like he was going to walk towards me but I shut the door and it was too late.

I was hurt. I needed time. He needed time.

Niall held my hand the entire way back to the room, and it was nice to know someone would protect me.

As we were both about to fall asleep in our separate beds that night, I suddenly remember something.

"Niall?" I said.

"Hmm.." he moaned as he turned over on his side to face me from his bed. I forgot how exhausted he was and immediately felt bad for keeping him up. Maybe I shouldn't bother him, I should let him sleep...

I didn't reply for a few moments and then Niall sat up on his elbows. He knew something was bothering me.

"Brooklyn, what is it? You know you can tell me anything, right?" he said calmly. I cleared my throat and sat up as well.

"The control stage Harry mentioned earlier...wh-what did he mean?" I asked quietly. Niall's eyes adverted from mine as he looked straight in front of him. I heard him sigh before he stood up from his bed and walked over to mine.

He sat on the end and began to speak. I should have just let him sleep.

Notes

hiii short chapter!
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What is the "control stage"?
What do you think will happen to Brooklyn and Harry's relationship?