Another Man Hurts You Pt.2 - One Direction Preference
*Trigger warning: Mentions of abuse*
A/N: Can we talk about being really repetitive? Sorry for that, and any mistakes grammar or otherwise. Also for Harry’s, I don’t mean to portray Zayn in a negative way or say that he would do that, I just really needed content and that’s what I came up with. Got to add as much drama as possible you know. ;)
Part one here + My other writing and let me know what you think here.
You and Liam finally made it home safe. The car ride spent largely in silence as the adrenaline still coursed through your veins and a million different thoughts occupied your mind. You began shaking as the tears cascaded down your face once again and the adrenaline left. You didn’t want to think about what would have happened if Liam hadn’t been there, or had come even a few moments later. Your sobs grew louder as the possibilities raced through your mind. The strangers grip still lingered on your skin and his slurred words still rung through your ears. You removed your shoes, making your way to the bedroom. You didn’t know how you felt, did you feel anything at all? Were you scared? Were you angry at Liam? No, you didn’t have a right to be angry at him, he was having a good time, you were the one who went out side by yourself. Of course you were thankful for Liam being there, you don’t know what you would have done with out him. Every sort of emotion washed over you. You were too occupied trying to figure out what was going on that Liam’s entrance was left unnoticed, until his arms wrapped around your waist from behind.
“Baby, I can’t express how sorry I am. I’m an idiot for leaving you alone for so long, even though I know you don’t like these kind of events,” his voice cracked, trying not to let himself cry, knowing he had to be strong for you. Guilt was eating away at him, knowing exactly what could have happened if he hadn’t come and found you right then and there. His face fell in the crevice of your neck, gentle kisses being placed against your skin, letting you know he was right there and wasn’t leaving anytime soon.
“Liam stop, it was my fault. I was feeling too sorry for myself sitting all alone, and it was me who made the decision to go outside. Don’t apologize for having fun with your friends.” You turned around as you spoke, placing a hand against his warm cheek wiping a tear away as it fell against your thumb.
“No, baby please don’t ever think that it was your fault. I couldn’t bear to live with myself if I knew you felt this was your doing. It’s no one’s fault but his that you got attacked, but it is my fault that I wasn’t there to protect you sooner.” His hands ran a trail down your arms, intertwining his fingers with yours as he looked into your eyes. You took a shaky breath, looking down to avoid his gaze. You let another set of sobs wrack through your body as your head fell on his shoulders. His arms wrapped around your waist, leaning his head against yours, comforting you as you let it all out.
“C’mon love, I’m gonna run you a hot bath, alright? I’m going to take care of you, let you know how important you are to me.” He ran his hands up to your shoulder, squeezing reassuringly as he led you to the bathroom. You nodded your head softly, wiping your eyes as you followed him in. You would never get over the fact you had been blessed with the most incredible boyfriend.
As Harry walked in, a bowl of popcorn wrapped tightly in his hands, his gaze fell upon you. His eyes immediately fell into a look of panic as he saw the tears in your eyes. You dashed out of the room before he could ask you what was wrong. He looked over at Zayn, catching the roll of his eyes as he turned back to his phone as if nothing had happened. Harry’s worry melted into anger knowing the history between you two.
“What the hell is wrong with you?” He fumed, not even bothering to get the full story, knowing good and well he was the man behind this. Zayn’s silence only made things worse, like he didn’t even care that he upset anyone. “I’m talking to you Zayn, don’t fucking ignore me.”
“I just told her the truth, nothing more,” he shrugged his shoulders not even meeting Harry’s stares, “Don’t know what you see in her or why you’re defending her.” he muttered under his breath. Harry’s jaw clenched, the whites of his knuckles visibly appearing as he dug his nails into the skin of his palms, only trying to prevent doing something he might regret later.
“You’re a goddamn idiot Zayn, that’s my girlfriend and you have no right to speak to her like that!” His voice boomed loudly as he took a step towards Zayn.
“I can talk to her however the bloody well I please,” Zayn retorted backed. only trying to defend himself at this point. Harry couldn’t stand it a second longer as he grabbed Zayn roughly out of the seat, only being stopped by Liam’s strong grip.
“Harry stop, Y/N needs you right now go up to her,” Liam’s smooth voice instantly brought him back to his senses. The images of your tear stained cheeks flooded his mind as he made his way up stairs to you. His heart split in two as the sound of your sobs filled his ears, the picture no better as he opened the door revealing your curled up figure. You didn’t even make it to the bed, rocking yourself on the thick carpet of the floor. He quickly knelt down by your side, rubbing his hand soothingly along your waist trying to get you to look up at him. When that was no use he placed you in his lap, feeling your head fall into the crook of his neck.
“Baby, whatever he said or did means nothing. Words can’t express how much you mean to me,” his whispered words in your ear did little to sooth you at the moment as you held tightly on to him.
“God, he was right I’m such a child for letting these stupid words get to me like this,” you mumbled out after a few moments of silence, “I’m so clingy and insecure Harry, how do you deal with me?” A flash of anger passed through him at the thought of Zayn having made you doubt his love for you. He took a deep breath as you looked up at him, pulling a stray hair behind your ear.
“Angel, I’ve failed if I’ve made you doubt my love for you, because you’re the best thing that’s happened to me in a long, long time. I don’t know what I would do if you just decided to up and leave me, especially on the basis of thinking I didn’t love you.” His voice cracked in the middle of his small speech, a small tear caressing his soft skin. “You’re not childish for crying or getting upset over words, those hurt just as much as any other kind of pain.” Your head fell back by his neck, sniffling softly as you embraced the feeling of his arms around you.
“I love you no matter what anyone else says or does, just remember that darling.”
Niall’s hand squeezed your’s reassuringly as he helped you to the bathroom. You let out a deep breath as you realized your father had left, leaving you and Niall alone. You felt numb, feeling no real pain from your cuts and bruises yet.
“Up you go,” Niall mumbled as he helped you onto the bathroom counter, his large hands on your waist. You looked up at him, tears threatening to spill over once again. He let out a soft sigh as he moved to the cupboards to gather rubbing alcohol, bandages, cotton balls, and anything else he might need, placing them on the counter.
“Do you want to talk about it love? Tell me what happened,” his voice was smooth and gentle, calming you in your state, “This is going to sting a bit.” You flinched back, letting out a gasp as the alcohol soaked cotton ball was placed on your cut flesh. You were silent for a few moments, chewing you lip nervously as you recounted the events that happened less than an hour ago. He tilted your chin up to get a better look as he continued cleaning.
“I...I came back from a friends house. I stayed over there because I didn’t want to deal with...with him,” you paused your story wincing again as he worked on another cut, “He wasn’t um...well he wasn’t too happy about that and he started yelling and throwing things and then-” You couldn’t finish your story before the tears fell down your cheek, finally feeling the damage he had caused.
“Christ, Y/N why did you never tell me this was going on?” His voice was shaky, so angry with himself that he never noticed what was going on at home. “You need to get the authorities involved. What he’s done is a very punishable crime, he needs to get what he deserves.” You violently shook your head, ripping away from Niall’s grip.
“No, no, no you can’t do that!” You were shouting hysterically, your heart pounding at his suggestion. “H-he’ll find a way out of it Niall and it’ll be so much worse.” Niall’s heart broke as your sobs only grew louder. He quickly dropped his supplies and wrapped his arms tightly around your waist.
“Hey, shh, baby it’s alright,” he placed his hand on your head as he spoke, letting it fall on his shoulder. The tears began to soak through his t-shirt. “I won’t let that bastard get anywhere near you, alright? He’ll get what he deserves and I’ll keep you safe.” His arms grew tighter around you, making sure you understood his words.
“I’m scared,” you cried out, voice muffled by the clothe Niall wore. Your hands shook as they desperately grasped onto him.
“Oh baby, I know, I know.” His eyes squeezed tightly, the tears escaping despite his will.
After a few moments your heart beat slowed down, tears ceasing to fall as you both reluctantly let go of each other. Niall gently swiped under your eyes, taking away the last few tears, being careful not to touch the freshly cleaned wounds. He took your arm, examining for any other injuries he could take care of. He moved down to place his hands at the hem of your shirt. Swiftly lifting it away from your skin, he looked up to make sure it was okay as he saw the bruises littered across your stomach and chest.
“Baby, you can’t live like this anymore. Please, please come stay with me? Let me deal with your father if he has any problems.” You took a sharp breath, grabbing onto his hand.
“Jesus, I couldn’t live with myself if I knew you were staying here. If not me, a close friend you trust?” You nodded your head, not trusting your voice to speak a word. You were so desperate to get out of this hell, anything seemed better.
“Thank you, Darling.” You let out a sigh of relief knowing you would be in safe keeping, “Come on, let’s get you some ice for those bruises.” He brought your lips into a soft kiss, and helped you down from the counter. You knew Niall would do everything in his will power to protect you and keep you safe.
Panic rushed through Louis’ brain as his desperate pleas to give you space failed, and you fell to the hard ground. He knelt down beside you, quickly placing his arm around your neck to keep your head from hitting the concrete.
“I said to fucking move and give her space!” He roared getting fed up with the crowding paps. The panic of your well being only heightening his senses. The crowd finally fell back with the help of Louis’ bodyguards and his undivided attention fell on you. His other arm placed itself at the bend of your knees gently picking you up and holding you tightly to his chest. He released the breath he didn’t even know he was holding as he managed to get you safely in the building. He was quickly escorted to a large couch and placed you softly against the cushions.
“I need a glass of water, and a wet wash clothe please,” he frantically shouted examining you for any injuries that may have occurred from falling or being pushed around. Nothing seemed to be majorly wrong besides a small scrap on your elbow, which was cleaned and bandaged as soon as possible. Louis let out a breath of relief as he saw your eyes open, giving your hand a reassuring squeeze.
Your eyes fluttered open, blinking slowly as the lights above you shone brightly in your eyes. You groaned as a ringing pain shot through your head, trying to sit up straight.
“No, no baby stay down you’re alright.” You relaxed as you heard Louis’ soothing words. You fell back down against the pillows of the couch. You graciously took the glass of water he offered you and embraced the cool feeling of the wet clothe against your heated skin.
“I’m so sorry baby, god I’m an idiot for not being able to protect you more,” he mumbled desperately, rushing around to do everything possible to make you comfortable.
“N-not your fault,” you managed to stutter out, your eyes blinking shut as a wave of tiredness washed over you.
“I’m gonna get you to the hospital baby, just to make sure everything’s alright with ya, okay love?”
Zayn let out a loud groan, clutching his pillow tightly trying to grasp onto the sleep he was just awoken from. He looked over at the clock, reading the lit up numbers of 3:30am, letting the silence and stillness of the night wash over him. He was suddenly alert when he heard the soft whimpers come from your lips, and the frightful jerk of your limbs. He quickly turned around placing a hand on your stomach, trying to wake you up as they got louder and stronger.
“Hey Love, it’s okay wake up I’m right here,” he let out a bit louder shaking you gently. He jumped back in shock as you shot up, screaming and slamming your fist against his chest.
“Get away from me, NO STOP, please!” You screamed out, sobs wracking through your body feeling like you were still in your dream.
“Hey, hey it’s just me, you’re alright it was just a nightmare.” His words were stern, trying to get you to listen as he held your beating fist against his bare skin. You took a gasping breath, falling back against the silk sheets of the bed you both shared. You rubbed your eyes tiredly, trying to stop the flowing tears. Zayn placed his thumb under your eyes, wiping softly as he placed a kiss on your forehead, falling beside you.
“Do you want to talk about it, Love?” He whispered, bringing you in closer as your sobs only grew louder.
“I was d-doing so good, and h-hadn’t had any nightmares till that s-stupid man showed himself,” you stuttered out, hiding your face in his chest not wanting to remember the horrors of your dream, sadly too real events that happened so long ago.
“I know baby, I know. I’m so proud of you darling, so proud of how strong you’ve been and how strong you are,” he spoke softly, running his fingers through your hair trying to sooth you in any way possible, “I’m here with you now darling, and I swear I won’t let anyone hurt you like he did. As long as I’m alive and here with you.” His hands rubbed comforting shapes into your back bringing you in as tight as he could, making his point clear.