Losing and gaining

Peyton's pov
I don’t know why I let him hold me, let alone touch me. Ever since the first incident with my dad, I wouldn’t let anyone touch me, not even my mom. Ive slowly adjusted to letting my mom hug me and stuff like that, but when Niall held me in his arms, I felt safe and secure. I cried one last tear, and I promised myself it would be the last I would cry about my dad. Tomorrow would be a new day.
I woke up to see piercing blue eyes watching me contentedly, and it took a second to register where I was.
“Morning.” He said in a husky voice.
“morning. How long were you watching me?” I teased.
“not long” he stated, blushing.
I smiled and untangled myself from his arms and legs, feeling cold once doing so. I stretched and yawned.
“hows your ankle doing?” he asked
“oh, its better, thanks.”
“hey, wont your mum be worried to find you sleeping in a bed with a boy?”
“naw, shes cool.”
He shrugged and sat up, scratching his neck. Gosh, I could watch him forever. I tore my eyes away and focused on getting my crutches. Then I limped out of the room to mine to get dressed. I went to my closet, and tried to find something he might like. Wait, why do I even care? I just met the guy! ugh. I shook my head and reached into my closet.

Niall’s pov
I woke up to an angel. The sun landed on her face, making her look so pretty. I could’ve watched her all day, but I felt her stir in my arms as she woke up. Once she left the room, I changed into something of her brothers, hoping I looked good.

I went to the bathroom and freshened up before heading to her room and knocking on the door. When she opened it, my mouth fell open.

“w-wow.” Was all I could say
“you like it?” she said innocently, hiding a smile.
“yeah, you look really pretty.”
Her smile widened “and I must say, youre rocking that sweater and beanie.”
I smiled back.
“shall we head downstairs?” she said
“we shall”
she lead the way to the stairs, and I helped her down since she was with crutches. I quickly scooped her up, crutches and all, taking her by surprise. Then I carried her downstairs beforse setting her down lightly on the hardwood.
‘thanks” she flashed a smile before going to the kitchen.
“morning mum!” she said the the woman sitting at the table.
‘morning hun, whos your friend?” she said with a smile, wiggling her eye brows.
“Mum,” she said, rolling her eyes, “this is Niall. He helped me when I sprained my ankle and drove my home, but I told him to stay the night cause of all the snow.” She explained, motioning to the snow outside.
“nice to meet you, Niall. I’m Ms. Ross, but you can call me Kathy. Can I get you kids something to eat? I have pancakes made!”
We both quickly nodded our heads before sitting down at the table. Kathy brought us orange juice and pancakes. A couple minutes later, I was finished. I looked over to see that Peyton was already finished and looking at me.

Peyton’s pov
“don’t look so surprised, Niall. Some of us eat fast too.” I teased with a smirk.
“I cant help it, ive never seen a girl eat so fast!”
mum chuckled. “what do you kids have planned for today?”
“oh, nothing for me mum, I maybe was going to finish unpacking.”
“Well, Kathy, I was going to hang out with my friends, but maybe your daughter would like to come along” he smiled
“well im sure she would! Its great to see shes made a friend already.”
“Im right here!” I waved, making them both laugh
“likes to eat AND has a sense of humour? Could it get any better?” Niall laughed.
I blushed “well first of all, IT is a girl. And secondly, youll have to wait to find out.” I pushed back my chair and limped out of the room, leaving Niall dumbfounded. I smiled to myself.
“Thanks, Kathy.” Niall said hurriedly before racing after me.

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