First and for most I really want to apologize for the long wait, I had trouble writing this chapter (writers block sucks). Second, I’d like to thank my cousin B for helping me write this chapter and credits to her creative state of mind. X x

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Sadly the Doctor said I’d have to stay an extra day after last night just to be safe. As much as I enjoy being taken care of, I just wanted to go home and besides they basically washed out every trace of the killer drug that almost killed me.

Here I was sitting in the hospital bed looking dreadful as usual, I looked over to the table to still see the balloons and flowers everyone gave to me making a smile creep on my face for I realized how thankful I am to have people care for me. The door suddenly but carefully barged open, there to see Dad’s figure standing with a tray full of food.

“Hey sweetheart.” He coo’d, walking over to the table and placing the food. “I brought you some food in case if you’re hungry.”

“Thank you.” I smiled.

“You feeling alright, yeah?” He asked whilst preparing the food.

“Much better, almost feels like nothing happened.” I said, reassuring him. He shot me a kind smile as he carefully walked over to me with the food.

“Hope you don’t mind but the cafeteria only has oatmeal.” He paused. “But if you don’t like it I can always go out and buy you something else.” I shook my head.

“It’s my last day here anyways, doesn’t really matter.” I chuckled. He smiled as he carefully placed the tray over my lap. I carefully brought up the bowl of steaming hot oatmeal, feeling the hot steam over my face.

“Careful, it’s hot.” He warned, helping me place it down. “Want me to feed you?” He raised his eyebrow in curiosity. I tilted my head to the side, giving him the ‘are you serious?’ look.

“I’m not 5, Dad.” I argued. I watched his eyes brighten as soon as I called him Dad.

Honestly, it wasn’t a problem calling him that anymore, after all he is my Dad.

I finally started to eat my oatmeal, but on the other hand Harry wouldn’t stop smiling and I was starting to get worried that his face could be hurting from smiling to long.

“You’ve been smiling for the past 10 minutes.” I chuckled. “Doesn’t your face hurt?”

“Hearing my daughter calling me Dad for the first time is worth the pain, I suppose.” He smiled. I smiled deeply, much to his happiness.

Suddenly his facial expression changed from smiling to frowning. “Darcy?” He asked seriously.

“Yes?” I asked, taking the last bite of the oatmeal.

“I want to ask you something, but you have to be really honest with me, alright?” He said, raising his eyebrows. I nodded even though I was unsure of what he was going to ask.

“Would you be mad- wait why am I saying mad, I know you’re going to be furious with me-“
“Dad, come on we don’t have all day.” I giggled.

“Darcy, how would you feel about moving in with me to my house?” He blurted out. I felt my heart drop, not for sadness but for shock. I didn’t know what to feel. I noticed his expression went down to disappointment.

“How far?” I asked barely above a whisper.

“About 15 minutes away from your place.” He stated. I stayed silent for a brief moment. “But Darcy, if you don’t want to that’s alright because if don’t want to leave the old place then that’s fine you know as long as it makes you happy that’s all that matters because I promised your Mum to make you happy.”

“I didn’t say I didn’t want to.” I said nonchalantly. “Although tell me why.”

“Darcy as much as I want you to stay in your old home I just think it’s too much right now, I don’t want you sulking in a house full of good memories and one person being a part of that, your Mum. I want you to have a fresh start in life… To start over.

I want you to have a fresh start in life… To start over. The words rung through my head as if I’d been knocked into my senses. As much as I wanted to stay in the old place, I just had to leave then. He was right, I couldn’t stay sad and sulking over something that’s gone now, I need to move on. No matter how much it would haunt me, I need to move on.
I nodded. “Yes.”

“Yes?” He asked.

“I’ll move in with you.” I smiled without hesitation. He smiled deeply as he gave me a tight hug. I felt the embrace of his loving care, almost as if I’d been with my Dad for so long. The feeling was just indescribable.

“But can I ask you something?” I asked. He nodded.

“Since we’re moving to your place… For a fresh start and to start over…” I paused, fumbling with my fingers, thinking of how I’m going to spill out the words.

“May I change my last name to Styles?” His eyes began to brim with tears as he brought me in for a tighter hug.

“Darcy, of course.” He sobbed. I felt my eyes begin to brim with tears as well, the joyful tears.

“I love you, Dad.” I said.

“I love you too Darcy, so much.”

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I watched Dad carry all the flowers and balloons down the hall to his car whilst I carried my medium travel bag packed with all my necessities. I finally got released from this ghastly place, I absolutely hate hospitals now. Being in here almost made me have cabin fever.
I stayed by the receptionist, waiting for Harry to come back in and sign out. Suddenly I saw the familiar tall figure dressed in Doctor’s attire. He stood right in front of me, holding my arms. I looked up to see his brown eyes showing much lust.

“Darcy.” He smiled. “You’re getting released now, yeah?” I couldn’t help but blush every time he spoke, making me look like a red tomato. I nodded, trying to look away and hiding my flushed face.

“I was wondering if maybe you’d like to go out with me tonight?” He asked. “I mean, if you’re still not feeling well then we can go out another ti-“ I cut him off by placing my lips on his, feeling the twitch of spark which I haven’t felt since yesterday.

“I’d love to.” I smiled, biting my lip.

“5:30?” He asked.

“5:30.” I stated, He placed a soft kiss over my forehead.

“Look, I have to get back to work… I guess I’ll see you tonight.” He winked. I felt myself flutter on the inside when he winked at me.

I honestly felt like a complete idiot then, I didn’t say much and I blushed like a maniac. The things he does to me.

Harry was taking a bit longer than usual, and I was still standing here. I suddenly felt my phone vibrate in my pocket and I looked on the screen to see an unusual number.

“Hello?” I answered.

“Hello, Darcy?” The familiar male voice asked.

“Hi , who is this?” I asked.

“It’s Alex.” He stated.

“Oh Alex, Hi-“

“Listen, I’m really sorry about walking out on you twice yesterday.” He stated.

“Alex, it’s fine…” I said, with my voice drifting, not knowing what else to say.

“I heard you’re finally out today.” He chuckled.

“Yeah, finally.” I said.

“I was just wondering if maybe you’d like to hang out in a bit? I’d like to make up for what I did yesterday.” He said, with a tone of nervousness in his voice.

“Umm, okay sure.” I said. “What time?”

“In like an hour, is that fine? I’ll pick you up at your place.” He stated.

“Alrigh-“

“Darcy, ready to go?” Dad asked from behind me. I nodded.

“Alex, I’ll call you back in a bit.” I said then hanging up.

“Ryan then Alex… Two dates in one night?” Harry smirked.

“Yay.” I sarcastically said, throwing my arms up.

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“It’s a nice day today.” I smiled as the sun shone directly at our path whilst walking.

“It is, rare to have weather like this.” Alex added.

There was a brief moment of awkward silence as we walked. I wandered my eyes around to see children and adults scattered all over the place, having the time of their lives. Casually talking and playing.

“Are you okay Darc?” Alex asked, examining my look.

“Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?” I asked.

“Just wondering you know, and yesterday when I saw you with Ryan you were kind of down…” I knew he didn’t mean those words that just spilled without notice from his mouth.

“Wha- Why would you say that Alex?” I asked slightly annoyed of his attitude towards Ryan.

“There’s nothing wrong.” I finally sensed that something was wrong with Alex, an emotion of jealousy was hovered over him.

“Darcy.” He sighed and gently grasped my hand, making me face him. “I like you, okay.” His words didn’t lie, but surely he was confused and I know that he didn’t mean anything like this. From the first impression that I got from him the first time I met him, he gave the impression of a player.

“You don’t mean that.” I said softly. I noticed his blue eyes were filled with so much lust, looking much more of a darker blue color.

“Darcy, I’m falling for you.” He suddenly blurted out. I released my hand out from his grasp and pinched the bridge of my nose.

“Are you just doing this to get Ryan jealous or something?” I asked, with my eyebrows furrowing.

“No Darcy…” He paused. Before any of his untrue words poured out of his mouth again I snapped.

“Now if you will excuse me, I have a date with Ryan.” I then noticed his eyes began to mask with sadness, this was all just to surreal.

“Of course.” He muttered. I began to walk away as I pulled out my phone beginning to dial Ryan’s number.

“Darcy?” My mood brightened as soon as I heard his voice ring in my ears.

“Hey, I know it’s an hour early before our date but do you think you can pick me up?” I asked nervously.

“Sure, where are you?” He asked.

“At the park near the hospital.” I stated.

“Okay, I’ll see you in a bit.” He said and hung up. I quickly twirled around to see none of Alex’s presence around. I sighed in frustration as I stood here with my arms crossed.

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I saw Ryan’s car drive near the parking lot as I walked towards him, waving. Earning a smile and a wave back from him. Bingo.

“Hey Babe.” I smiled as I entered his car.

“Hey.” He smirked and as I turned to face him his lips landed on mine, making a small spark cracking in my ear.

“So tell me what are you doing here.” He chuckled.

“Long story short, nothing too important.” I lied. I know lying wouldn’t get me out of anything, but I just didn’t want to tell him about Alex, it would ruin the perfect moment.

“Alright.” He shrugged as he began to drive away.

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“Can I take this off now?” I whined, almost ready to take off this black blindfold wrapped around my eyes.

“Babe, not yet… This is a surprise remember.” He argued whilst still holding my shoulders, leading me to this unknown place I couldn’t see.

Finally he stood me straight on my tracks and didn’t move me. “Ready?” He asked. I nodded as he slowly untied the blindfold from my eyes. My eyes suddenly caught the plaid blankets placed over with a few baskets and pillows.

I turned to Ryan who’s face was pale blue. “Wow.” I whispered.

“Ryan, this is- Wow.” I said in disbelief. I quickly wrapped my arms around him and hugged him tightly.

“Thought you wouldn’t like it.” He said, with a sigh of relief.

“Are you kidding me? I love it.” I smiled. I noticed the twinkle in his eye as I smiled.

We enjoyed the delicious food Ryan had actually made and surprisingly it was magnificent. We had fizzy drinks and small talks here and there.

It was probably midnight now since the stars were shining brightly as we laid on our backs just looking up at the sky. No words were said, but the feeling was just so right.

“Darcy?” Ryan asked.

“Yes?” I asked turning my head to look at him. He shook his head whilst chuckling.

“You’re beautiful.” He smiled.

“You’re lying.” I chuckled, trying to cover my face. “What were you going to tell me before that?”

I noticed he tensed up a bit, trying to avoid my question. “It’s nothing.” He said. I nodded in understandment not trying to annoy him.

“But you really are beautiful.” He smiled again, trying to change the subject.

“Again, you’re lying.” I giggled. He sighed in frustration as he got up and I didn’t expect this- He began to tickle my sides.

“Say it!” He laughed. I couldn’t stop laughing at the way his hands tickled my sides.

“No.” I said, out of breath.

“I won’t stop tickling you until you say you’re beautiful.” He demanded.

“Okay okay! I’m beautiful.” I stated, he suddenly stopped and had a content face afterwards. He stayed hovered over me, with his brown eyes piercing through mine. My heart was racing fast and my cheeks felt flushed. Slowly and surely he closed his eyes and began to lower his head down to mine. My heartbeat was increasing almost as if my heart was going to explode out of my chest. I haven’t had a touch of his kiss yet and I was already filled with so much lust. I suddenly felt his warm sweet lips brush over mine, making me yearn for more. And finally his lips molded with mine, fitting so perfectly. The rhythm of how our lips synched was just too perfect, at this moment nothing felt like anything mattered. It felt as if we were the only two people living in this world.

Notes

Hey guys! What do you think Ryan is going to tell Darcy? Sorry this took a while to write and I just wanted to give you guys a heads up that I won't be updating this week or so because I will be slightly busy with some things and I will be attending the One Direction Concert! AHHHH so excited! Thank you for your patience. <333

-Vanessa X x