Losing and gaining

Peyton's pov chapter 2
He caught me by surprise, picking me up like that. I giggled, and I felt his deep chuckle as he carried me up the drive. I blushed, remembering my current position. As we reached the front door, he set me down so I could get the key. I opened the door, and we took off our boots and heavy parkas. The snow was now coming down hard.
"Would you like anything? Tea? Coffee?" I asked
"Yeah tea would be great. But let me make it, you're in no condition to walk, remember?"
I took him by surprise by jumping on his back, piggybacking him. Niall stumbled, and I laughed.
"What was that for?!" He exclaimed.
"Onward to the kitchen , steed. " I pointed in the direction of our large kitchen.


"Wow! This is amazing!" He exclaimed, walking around it before setting me down on a stool.
"Thanks, we just moved here so there won't be much in the cupboards, but help yourself. Snacks are over there. "
He happily opened the cupboard and grabbed a bag of chips.
"It's an odd time to move, on winter break and all. " he commented.
"Yeah, um my mom got a job position offer so we decided to move ." I said, telling only half of the truth. Yes, she got a job here , but that was after we ran away from my dad. The main reason was so he wouldn't find us.
"Cool. " he said, as he put water in the kettle and got the mugs ready, which he found in a different drawer.
We silently sipped our hot drinks, watching the snow fall.
I hopped to the freezer and pulled out an ice pack and a tensor bandage from the drawer beside it. After wrapping it around my ankle, I hopped into the living room, and called to Niall," hey can you bring my mug?"
"Sure" he said, moving into the living room and plopping himself down beside me on the suede couch.
"Well, I'd better get going. It's getting late. "
"I don't know, there's a lot of snow, I don't think it would be a good idea to drive in this weather." We both looked out at the three foot snow that covered everything.
" you should stay here! We have a guest room and I'd love to return the favor. You know, driving me home and all. "
"I-I wouldn't want to be a bother." He stammered.
"It's no problem. Common, I'll show you the room. " I said standing up an jumping back on his back. We went up the stairs and to the first room. Niall opened the door and we went in.

Niall's pov
I didn't want to be a bother, but what choice did I have? The snow was coming down harder than before and there was no way id get home in that. Besides, how could I say no to such a cute face?
I sighed, letting her get up on my back and we went up the stairs. Good thing she weighed almost nothing. We entered the guest room and I gasped in surprise. It was amazing! There was a flat screen tv, king sized bed, balcony, and an attached bathroom!

"You like?" She smirked.
I only nodded, setting her on the bed before wandering around.
"I don't think I have any change of clothes." I murmured sheepishly.
"That's no problem, I have some guy clothes you can borrow. They are in the dresser over there. " she pointed.
I walked over and gapped at the wide variety of clothing choice. I pulled out a pair of sweats and a plain tee before walking to the bathroom. There I changed, and found a Spain toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth and comb. It's like they knew I was coming!
"Hey, how come you have so much guy clothing?" The question popped out of my mouth as I came out of the bathroom.
"They are my brothers. He died in a car crash. " she said silently, looking at her lap.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. " I said
"Don't worry about it, I've decided to stop mourning and just keep him in my memories. He was 20 when he died, that was a couple years ago."
I nodded solemnly before she spoke up, turning to face me. Oh now I loved lookin into those innocent eyes.
"So I'm in grade 12, or year 12 now. How about you?"
"Same! What high school are you planning on going to?"
"Cartwood. "
"Hey that's where me and my friends go! You should hang out with us! Just, you know, until you make some friends or whatever. " I blushed.
"Thanks that would be great. I'm gonna go get changed, but we could watch a movie if you like, there's a ton to choose between in the tv cabinet. "
I nodded before piggybacking her to her room. It was beautiful, with pale yellow walls, an indoor balcony, and a window that looked out over the city.
(ingore the second bed and the first one is a queen)
She also had a large bed, it also had a walk in closet, outdoor balcony, and a large dresser, Although there was still boxes lying around, waiting to be unpacked, I set her on the bed before walking back out so she could change. As much as Id like to stay, I left so she could have some privacy. I went back to my room and layed on the bed, texting my mom where I was before picking the movie, Up.I put it in the dvd machine and ran down to grab the bag of chips we were eating earlier, before going back the the guest room. and sitting down by the window. I got up when I heard her coming into the room on some crutches she must have gotten from her room , dressed in the cutest pyjamas ever.

I sighed happily, excited for the time ahead of us.

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