Western Heights Station

Lilian

I sense the tension from Niall and release his hand, my heart sinking as tears sting at my hidden eyes. I ball up the end of my shirt instead, having to have something to do with my hands. In the corner of my eye, a security guard approaches.

Niall

Lily realeases my hand and I suddenly feel horrible.

What did I do?

Maybe I've become like my brother. I've never wanted to. He's a bad influence. I saw a security guard and remember about Lily's trial. They weren't right. I swallowed and stepped infront of her. I was bigger and taller then her, I could probrably block her from the guards.

Lilian

Niall steps in front of me before the guard finishes his approach and I hold my breath subconsciously. I could not be taken back there, could not be caught. They don't understand what the events that took place in my life do to a 16 year old girl. They don't care either.

I reach out and set my hand on Niall's back, needing to remind myself he's here and he's making sure I stay that way.

Niall

The security guard steps infront of me and I cross my arms. They still don't see Lily yet.

"How do you do young man? Have you seen a girl around here lately.. ?" He asks.

I nod, "Yes. There are lots of girls here." I say stupidly. He sends me a look and keeps looking. I feel Lily's hand on my back and I send her a mind message.

I'm here.

Lilian

Niall's voice speaks in my head and I flash a smile, wanting to hug him right then and there. Later though. The guard steps to the side and catches sight of me. I tense and try to even my breathing, looking down and subconsciously stepping closer to Niall.

Niall

"There she is! Get her!" I hear and make a quick Move, kicking the guards in the stomach and sending one into the wall. I put the other in an arm lock and flip him as he turns unconcious. I turn to Lily. "You alright?" I ask, heavy breathing.

Lilian

I watch, frozen in place, as Niall takes out the guards. He turns to me and asks something but I don't quite comprehend it right away. Glancing up at him, I swallow.

"I-I have to go," I say, making to hurry away to another part of the station to hide out.

Niall

I follow as she sits down and slides down a wall. I sit beside her, unsure what to do. "You alright?" I ask again.

Lilian

I sit in the busiest section of the train station and cross my arms over my chest, my heart beating frantically. Niall sits at my side and asks if I'm alright but I honestly don't know. I remember Emery and look at him, guilty for leaving her behind again.

"The little girl..." I trail off. "We left her."

I stand to go get her before slipping on my own two feet and falling down.

Niall

I nod, "Don't worry about it. I'll get her." I stand and walk off to find her. Once I do, I slip my hand into Emery's and lead her back to Lily, really wishing Rayah or Jace were here to help me out. I sigh and slide beside Lily again.

Lilian

Embarrassed, I keep my eyes glued to the floor as he slides back beside me. My arms tighten around my torso and I try and calm down.

Niall

I casually sling my one arm around her shoulder for comfort. "It's okay."

Lilian

His arm goes around my shoulders and I blush even more, hiding it from him with the cap.

"It's okay," He tells me.

"I know," I say, "I just don't like it when that happens. I don't."

Niall

I nod, "You shouldn't hide your face. I like your face." I smile, tipping her hat back up.

Lilian

I smile and avoid his gaze, letting him move the cap.