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The Creep Down The Road

Why?

I stared at the group, now in the living room. After the dance, we came home. Every single one of us sat there, in comfy clothes. Mike left, and the kids were asleep, including Dani and Melanie. Time to figure what the hell happened.

"Sam, why were you spazzing out earlier?" Perrie asked.

Because I was at the dance one second, then at home, then back. Wouldn't you freak out? "I don't know..."

"There has to be a reason. Did something happen when you fainted?" Kaitlynn asked.

Yes, my mind played tricks on me, told me that I saw them, then they changed into strangers. Then I suddenly appeared in my house and saw them again, "Not really."

"What do you mean 'Not really'?" Julia asked.

"I just had a small dream that we were back here. Nothing much."

Liar.

"Sammy bear, maybe you should get some sleep." Harry said.

Did he seriously...? "Stop calling me that."

Harry snorted, "Nice to see you still hate me."

"Damn straight."

I rolled my eyes, looking at the clock as I got up and passed it. 11:14pm. Go to bed, then wake up, then check on Tanner, then go to bed again.

"Sam, I'm kidding. Don't go to bed! Celebrate! We're back!" Harry cheered as I continued to walk toward my room.

"Sam!"
"Samlina!"
"Love!"

I stopped at that last voice. Louis. I didn't want to look at him, I was starting to feel betrayed by him. He left for another state when I needed him for support. My best friend.

"I... I have to sleep. I'm extremely tired, I can't even see, my eyes keep closing."

With that, I ran to my room, locked the door, and layed down. I didn't sleep, I cried. And cried, and cried. Like every movie or show ever, I just cried after something bad happened like this. My best friend is back, something I wish wasn't happening, and I'm realizing he hurt me.

Like Gemma said, my life is a cliche tv show.

Eventually though, my eyes did fall asleep.

***

"I'm dreaming. I don't wanna open my eyes. This dream is too good. In this dream, you guys are back. But when I open my eyes, you're gone."

"Sammy, open your eyes." Louis repeated.

"It's not a dream, is it?"

He shook his head as I opened my eyes. They were there. Niall, Harry, Julia, Kaitlynn, and Louis. They weren't my imagination. My hand stung from slapping Harry now.

"Your eyes are beautiful. Even the scar from burning yourself years ago." Louis spoke, his voice tender.

"I forgot about that." I admitted.

The room let out a small chuckle. Then Harry spoke up.

"Sam, I didn't mean to scare you."

"Can it, Dimples." I scowled, yet smiling at the same time. That was the nickname from so long ago. Dimples and Kitty Cat.

"I'm serious." He laughed.

***

I woke up with a jolt. 12:12. As usual, I stood, creaking the door open and walking into the living room. That's where the forst mistake was made.

They were all still here. All awake, watching a scary movie. I quickly rounded thd corner and ran up the stairs silently.

As soon as I entered Tanner's room, the clock changed to 12:15. I had 15 minutes until his nosebleed, then another 15 until he woke up.

I kinda sat in my own world for those fifteen minutes, watching him, while thoughts swarmed around in my head.

The dreams are like a story, continuing every chance they get. It tries to twist my mind, tell me things that don't make sense, and trying to turn me on everyone. It's the only explanation.

But if that's true, then why do I wake up with cuts and bruises? And why does Tanner get a nosebleed and have a continuing dream too? Why is Tanner suffering and not any of the other children?

The clock changed, 12:30. My eyes flicked to Tanner. The nosebleed began. I wiped his nose, then watched his eyes. They opened, looking at me, then slammed shut.

I sighed, going back to my thoughts as I walked downstairs.

When I arrived in the living room, everyone automatically looked at me. Well, so much for going back to sleep now.

"Sammy bear! Watch the rest of the movie with us." Zayn pulled me onto the couch.

"I'm really tired, I-"

"Nonsense. It's almost over, just watch." Perrie smiled.

"But... fine..."

The movie was Orphan. Fucking dicks, they knew I hated this movie.

The adopted child pushed the little girl down the slide, breaking her leg. Goddammit, it's the beginning of the movie.

I sat through a few minutes of the movie, cringing often at gross situations. Why did I agree to this?

"Mommy?"

We all about had heart attacks when Tanner came down the stairs.

"Little dude, you scared me." Niall breathed, his hand on his chest.

"Sorry Uncle Dude, I didn't mean to." He giggled, then turned to me. "I had a bad dream."

"Shush, Tanner. Let's talk in the kitchen." I stood, guiding him.

We sat down, and he let out a tiny sigh, "Mommy, why is the curly guy in the living room?"

"Honey, he's my friend. It's a long story." I cringed, but this time, it wasn't at the movie.

"Well, he was in my dream again... You and him were at a wedding, you had a white dress on, and you looked so happy, then Daddy showed up, and you started crying and ran off. Then you came back, looked happy again, and you and Daddy were up at the arch thing. And you kissed, and then I woke up."

I felt a shiver down my spine. The wedding. It's not likely for most kids to dream of something like that, especially correctly corresponding to hoe crazy that was. But with Tanner and I, it's completely normal, but still creepy.

"Yes, baby, that was when Daddy and I became husband and wife. It's also a long story." I laughed. "By the way, curly guy's name is Harry."

He laughed, "That's funny. Because his hair is curly, and his name is Harry."

I smiled, that never occurred to me.

You may be wondering why Tanner doesn't know Harry's name. I never really told Tanner his name, because he might remember the past.

"Come on, let's get you to bed."

Just as we stood, I heard Harry slurring from the living room. "It's time you know."

I ran out. Harry had a half empty wine bottle, and all of the children, and I mean all of them, were awake.

"Time they know what?" Tanner asked, confused. But I knew.

"Time they knew what happened when they couldn't understand what was happening. Tanner, Zayn isn't your actual father. Mummy got pregnant to a different man. And I was supposed to take care of you, but daddy ruined it."

"Harry, stop." I spat.

"Zach, Daddy is actually your daddy. You came correctly." He continued.

"What about us?" Curious Ellie asked.

"You, you and Sophia are mine. Mummy and I were together and I got her pregnant. Then she got with Zayn."

"Harry!"

"How bout I just explain it all? I was with her first when she was pregnant to another man, then we broke up when Tanner was born. So she got with Harry, and she got pregnant to him. Then when they were at the wedding, she learned the truth, and I married her. And then we had Zach. Does it make sense?" Zayn explained.

All four children nodded, and I started crying. Why is Harry such a dick? He just ruined my relationship with my children!

"Mommy, why are you crying?" Zach asked, laying his head on my shoulder.

I tried as hard as I could to answer, though I was sobbing, "I lied to you. And hearing him say that makes me sound like a terrible person."

I wiped my tears, looking up at Harry. As soon as we made eyecontact, his emerald eyes turned and filled with guilt. He sobered up and realized what he had done.

"Sammy, I-"

"Save it. I know, you were drunk. It's not your fault, I'm happy they know."

I smiled, taking all the children back up to bed. Then I came downstairs, and layed on Zayn's lap, and watched another movie.