Indecisive

— Harry’s P.O.V —

Its been 1 week and 3 days since Emily went home ‘sick’, I’ve ask everyone, looked everywhere including her house.

* Flashback *
I walk up to Emily’s house after she went home sick from school yesterday I haven't seen her at all. It’s 4 pm and there is no car outside. I ring the door bell, hoping she’ll open the door with her beaming smile and tell me she’s feeling better, but she doesn’t. Instead a bald man opens the door and he reeks of alcohol.
“What?” he asks angrily.
“Hey uh, I haven't seen Emily since yesterday I was just wondering if she’s feeling better, and if i can see her?” I ask
“I haven’t seen the bitch either, and who really cares?” he laughs and slams the door in my face.
shit. I want to knock again and punch that guy in the face. One day I’ll get revenge on him for what he’s done.

* Back to present *
I’ve even spoken to Louis about it, who seemed genuinely worried about her but not anywhere near as worried as I am because i know what goes on behind those doors. I found out that Emily had given her phone number to Louis, thank god. He gave me the phone number and we are all constantly calling her, only to get sent to voicemail. Louis and his gang have been sitting with us at school and doing searches with us. Zayn cancelled his party.

It’s getting harder and harder to keep Emily’s secret. I need to tell someone and right now, Niall seems to be the best option.

Niall and I are driving around looking for Emily or trying to spot her car.
“Ni, i need to tell you something about Emily. I swore to her I’d keep it a secret but its eating me alive, especially now she is missing” I say. He nods, hinting me to continue. His eyes brows are knitted together.
“Well her dad isn't a very nice man” i start
“What do you mean not very nice? Niall asks sitting up more in his seat. I glance at him and then back at the road.
“He hits her Niall, she's covered in bruises, you know the days she's wearing lots of makeup? She’s hiding the bruises on her face, he abuses her verbally and physically” a tear slides down my cheek but I'm quick to catch it. Niall is silent, its a lot to take in.
“Harry is this my fault? I was yelling at her and she looked so scared, and then she went home the same day, and she went missing” I turn to him, he looks guilty but it isn't his fault.
“No Niall, I'm sure it was just to get away from her father. You can’t blame yourself” I assure him and he nods, but doesn't look completely convinced.
“SLOW DOWN” Niall suddenly yells
I slam the brakes
“look” he points to a girl in a car park sat on her car bonnet. We’re in the next town over.

Please be Emily.

**** Emily’s P.O.V. ******

“Pass the bong” says Jedd, I do as he says.
we’re currently in a car park, not too far from my old house but i doubt anyones looking for me.
I begin laugh hysterically, I’ve never really tried drinking or drugs but then i met Jed and I haven't been sober for a week. He’s travelling with me and he’s pretty good looking, but i don’t trust him completely yet. Some of the things he says and does make me wonder what his true intentions are.
“You hungry?” I ask
“oh fuck yeah, lets get McDonalds munchkin!” I smile at the nickname he gave me when we first met, he said it is because I'm small. I go to get in the drivers seat but I’m pulled back. Oh crap how did they happen to run into me.
“Heeeyyyy guysss” I giggle grabbing Harry’s face.
“Are you high?” Harry asks me, quite angrily.
I choose to ignore him
“Hey, me and Jedd are going to get some McDonalds, you want anything?” I question, They both look at Jed and I use this opportunity to slip away and get into the drivers seat, I lock the door and laugh but in my state of mind, I don’t think about the back doors, Harry shakes his head before jumping in and unlocking my door again, Niall opens it and pulls me out.
“Hey Jedd come hereeee” I call him out of the car
“Emily where the fuck have you been” Niall yells
“It doesn't matter, it’s better for everyone this way. It was nice bumping into you, but we’re heading for London” I smile, Jedd chuckles.
“You guys should probably just leave, Ive got her” Jedd tells them before looking me up and down, suddenly i feel less safe.
“I don’t even like McDonalds that much” I tell them and begin laughing hysterically once again, I see a smile creep onto Harry’s face but Niall is staring furiously at Jedd, Jedd is staring back smirking. I feel someones hand grab my bum, and I jump away. Frightened, I do what i usually do and hide behind Harry.
“How dare you fucking touch her” Niall loses it and leaps onto Jedd, I’m suddenly feeling a lot more sober and it looks like Niall is actually killing him.
“HARRY!” I squeal and he pulls Niall off.
“We’re leaving, right now.” Harry tells me, angry once again. I get into the drivers seat but i'm pulled out yet again.
“You are drunk and high, there is no way you're driving, missy” Niall tells me. I nod and get into the passenger seat next to Niall and Harry drives his car. I have no where to go now. What on earth am i going to do?
“Harry told me about your dad” Niall says breaking the silence, how could he? I trusted him.
“Emily, don’t be angry, he thought your dad had done something bad and thats why you were missing, everybody has been looking for you. We’ve even started talking to Louis cause he and his gang were worried about you. The secret was killing him and he only told me, Harry is the most trustworthy person you’ll ever meet. I promise.” Niall smiles and i nod my head.
“I understand”
“Emily, why did you leave?” He asks
“It would make everyones life better if i wasn't in it Niall, don’t you get that?” I say emotionless.
He’s about to answer and tell me I’m wrong, but I know i’m not so I cut him off. I feel funny.
“Niall pull over” I say and he follows my instructions. I open the door and jump out, I fall to the floor and begin to throw up everywhere. I hear Niall at my side, he grabs my hair and rubs my back. I begin to ball my eyes out and i get up and turn to face him, I grip onto his shirt and he holds me tight while I cry into his chest. Passing cars keep slowing down to look at us but i don’t care.
“Emily?” I hear a voice call. I know that voice.
“EMILY!!!” Louis runs over and pulls me from Niall, I’m sure he isn't happy about that.
“My god I've missed you, hey whats wrong?” his face suddenly saddens when he looks into my puffy red eyes. He hugs me tightly
“You smell like booze and weed” He takes a step away. I laugh. Louis looks at Niall confused and I see Niall nod his head out of the corner of my eye.
“what the fuck have you been doing” he asks, slightly more serious.
“You had me worried sick!” he continues. I’m really not in the mood for talking.
“How about I talk to you when I’m sober” I giggle and pat his face. He rolls his eyes and hugs me again. “Never leave again” he whispers in my ear. I look at him, but i can’t make any promises. I don’t know what is going to happen to me. I smile at him in response and walk back over to Niall.
Its about another 30 minute drive back to where we all live, well except for me. I no longer have a home.
“Niall what am I going to do? Where am i going to live?” I ask
“Hey hey, don’t you worry… you’re staying with Harry, we’re going to park this car not far away but far enough that your dad wont see it and you’ll be fine, you have us.” He flashes me a warm smile. I think thats the first one i have seen. “Thank you Niall, you guys are the first real friends I have had, or my first friends at that…” I mumble the last part, slightly embarrassed.
“Emily, you are the most amazing girl i know, I don’t know how every person you meet doesn't fall in love with you but all of us have.” Niall says, he seems genuine but its just so hard for me too believe.

We park the car at the end of my street, we must move that tomorrow and take a short walk to Harry’s house. As we arrive I look at my house.
“I hope my dads okay” i say to Niall, he looks at me confused.
“Why? You have every right to wish him dead.” Niall snaps
“Emily Trundle, the orphan. Has a nice ring to it doesn't it?” I frown at him. He gives me a sympathetic look, but I don't want any ones sympathy. When we walk into Harry’s house, everybody is there, including Zayn, Perrie and Louis. Louis is chatting to Harry, Liam Sophia Zayn and Perrie are engaged in conversation. I stood in the door way. Niall coughed and suddenly everything was so chaotic. Sophia and Perrie were screaming and crying, All the boys gave me a hug, last up was Louis and he hugged me so tightly my rib cage almost broke.
“I need to talk to you” Louis say’s as he pulls me into the bathroom. I need to have a shower, I look in the mirror and I look disgusting.
“You’re so beautiful” Louis comes up behind me and whispers, I turn so I'm facing him.
“Louis, I don’t want to drag you into my mess of a life. You deserve better.” I tell him honestly, but he shakes his head.
“Please drag me in, I’ll help you clean it up”
Our faces inch closer until I feel his lips press to mine passionately.
“I missed you so much” he tells me, both of our eyes are closed.

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