Losing and gaining

Peyton's pov
Looking at all the boxes that surrounded me in the spacious room, I felt overwhelmed. There was a lot to do and i wasn't one to be organized. It was hard enough packing up all the boxes, but now unpacking them? In the same day? Out of the question. Instead, i opted to go for a walk and take in the new scenery in London , where i now resided with my mom. My dad was abusive towards us so we left to London, but not before filing out a restraining order and divorce papers. He sexually abused us, so I never wanted to see him again.
"Mom I'm going out for a walk!" I called as I walked through their large living room. Mom was a highly trained brain surgeon, so out house was very big, with a huge master bedroom, my room and a guest room, each with their own bathroom. We have a pool in the backyard and a basement with a movie room, pool table, and a bar.
"Okay sweetie I'm going to work but I'll be back at 11"Mom answered from the kitchen.
"okay, see you!"

A cool breeze blew through the crisp winter air, reminding me to zip my winter coat up higher. I walked along the path through the park that was a few blocks away, hearing the snow crunch beneath my boots. I turned my head to admire the setting sun.
I didn't see the stranger walking towards me, head down, until it was too late
"Ouch!" I yelped as I found herself on the ground. "I'm so sorry!" I exclaimed to the stranger. My breath caught in ny throat when I looked up at him. He had blonde hair, stunning blue eyes, and a look of concern stretching across his face.
"Are you alright?" He asked in an Irish accent.
"Um, yeah my ankle just really hurts"
"Do you need to go to the hospital?"
"No, I think it's just sprained, thanks. "
He looked doubtful.
"Do you need help getting back to your flat?"
"My flat-oh you mean my house." I said. My mom and I had just moved from the USA so i wasn't used to these terms that were common in London.
"Sooo do you need help?" His voice brought me back from my thinking.
"Oh yeah sorry I dont think I should walk on it" i said sheepishly looking down at the swelling purple mess.
The boy helped me to my feet, or my foot rather, and put my arm around his shoulder.
"Do you live close to there?" He asked.
"Yeah just a couple of blocks."
"Well my car is right here I could give you a lift."
"Oh yes please." I answered with a sigh. My ankle hurt. A lot.
We made it to his car and I got in the passenger side, with the boy on the other. We started driving, with me giving him directions along the way. We pulled up in front of my house, and he turned to me,
" I forgot to ask, what's your name?"
"Peyton, yours?"
"Niall."



Naills pov.
Walking along the path, I read the texts between Harry,Zayn, Louis, Liam and I. We were planning a get together between ourselves and girlfriends tommorow night . Sadily, I didn't have one, whereas all the other guys did. Harry had Abigail, Zayn had Perrie, Louis had Elenour, and Liam had Sophie. I was tired of the guys teasing me for being the only single one and the girls telling me one day I'll find the perfect girl with sympathetic glances. It wasn't like I was going to bump into anyone anytime so-
"Ouch!" I said as I tripped back.
I looked to see who I had run into and was stunned.
She was beautiful. Dark brown hair, light brown eyes, and cute freckles over her face.
I asked her if she was alright and offered her a ride home that she gladly accepted. I was estatic. Never have I ever met someone so... so... Beautiful! Then I remembered that I didn't know her name, so I asked as we pulled up in front of a huge house. Before I gaped at her amazing home, I found out her name. Peyton.
"Wow , your house is amazing!" I remarked
"Thanks" she blushed
I got out and opened her door. One look at her ankle and I knew that I wouldn't let her walk on it.
"No, I won't let you walk on it. End of story. " I stated after her protests of me carrying her. Before she could argue any further, I scooped her up effortlessly and carried her bridal style. She giggled, and I swear it was the cutest thing I ever heard. I was falling for her- hard.

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