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Third person again…sorry

Niall was practically shaking with nerves. The nerves and what ifs wouldn't stop for him. Greg was definitely hesitant on the idea. Especially after Niall seemed so hesitant on even meeting them. But Niall didn't mean to be so snap about the decision. He just got the nerves too high. Harry knew that he calmed Niall though. He also knew that Niall had broken down because Harry was gone for a few days. Louis and Zayn were having major problems and Harry had to calm Louis down and stop him from doing anything stupid. It was just that Niall began to feel so alone without Harry there. That’s the only reason he cracked. He just wanted to do something special for Harry. Harry could see how nervous Niall was and took his hand.

“Babe, calm down”. Niall took a deep breath. 

“I’m so nervous Harry”. 

“I know but they’ll love you”.

“How do you know that?” He sighed and Harry rolled his eyes. 

“Niall, it’s impossible not to love you”.

“Harry, I have proble-”

“Ni! Stop! You don’t. You're Niall Horan. You’re twenty three years old and you live with your boyfriend who got kicked out of his house. That is all”.

“Harry, that’s not the truth though”. Niall sighed to himself sadly and Harry glanced to give him a pitiful look. 

“It is Ni, your condition doesn't matter okay? He’s your nephew, and your brother, and your sister-in-law, you're all related babe. They’re not going to hurt you”. 

Harry held onto Niall’s hand the whole drive and quickly ran around to Niall’s side after he parked, grabbing Niall’s hand yet again and intertwining their fingers. Niall couldn't stop shaking, no matter how hard he tried. He was terrified. He was scared that his only family wouldn't accept him. He was scared he’d be hurt. He knew Greg looked at him differently as soon as he hadn't accepted meeting his family. Niall got that. He was stupid. It hurt Greg. 

“Hey Harry! Nice to see you”. Greg turned to Niall and his lips moved to a flat line. “Niall”. It pained Niall with he tone of Greg’s voice and his hard face. The boy he grew up with. The one who held him after the beatings. The one who helped him feel safe. His brother. How own brother. Niall can’t help it though. It’s not his fault. It’s just his illness. 

“Greg!” A blonde came up behind him, smiling politely. “Hi, I’m Denise, Greg’s wife”. She hugged them and they hugged her back with only one arm as their hands were still connected. “You must be Niall and Harry. It’s nice to meet you”.

“You too”. Harry smiled back politely. 

“Come in! Theo is just having his nap but in an hour or so he’ll be running around as if there’s ants in his pants” They all chuckled lightly. “He’s only just started walking so he won’t stop. I think I liked it better when he couldn't walk. It’s actually very exhausting”. Niall and Harry followed her to the lounge room. “Sit down, make yourself at home. Would you like some tea or snacks?” Niall was practically overwhelmed with her politeness but Harry hadn't even noticed. 

“That would be lovely thank you”. She smiled and turned to Niall.

“Niall?”

“Oh, uh, no thank you”. She nodded and walked off to the kitchen, leaving them alone with Greg. They were filled with an uncomfortable silence which Niall didn't like at all. It was his brother so he didn’t exactly understand why Greg was being so cold towards him. Harry was about to speak but Denise walked back in the room, handing Harry his tea as a small blond boy ran after her. He looked up at Niall and Harry with his big blue eyes curiously. 

“Theo, this is your uncle Niall and his friend Harry”.

“Uncle Niall?” Theo asked, pointing to Niall. They all nodded and smiled proudly. “And Hawey?” As everyone nodded again, his smile widened. He went to crawl in Niall’s lap but was pulled away as Greg lifted him and sat on the other couch. Again, Niall was in pain. Why didn't Greg trust him? At all? Harry was frowning in confusion as Greg took the actions. He didn’t quite understand either. He knew Niall wanted to meet and cared so much for the boy. He didn’t necessarily understand why Greg didn't trust him. 

“Theo why don't you go show Niall your room?” He nodded enthusiastically and jumped off Greg, who was flaring at Denise for suggesting it. 

“Follow me uncle Niall!” He ran towards his room and Niall stood form the couch, smiling thankfully to Denise. He walked after the small boy and found him in an average sized room with light blue walls, a small bed with Toy Story cover and toys littered around the room. He noticed the four shelves with plates sitting on them. They had the superheroes painted on them as if they were collectables and was quite fascinated by them. “They mine! Look it Superman! And Spider-Man! and there! There is Batman!”

“Wow”. Niall moved closer to them but stopped as Theo threw a small bouncy ball, running over to Niall as it hit the top shelf. Time seemed to go in slow motion for Niall as he watched the first plate fall, Theo was watching it in fear as it aimed right for him. Niall could see all the shelves collapsing and moved to push Theo to the ground, bending over him and covering his head with his arms as the plates broke against his skin and cut him open. Theo was screaming with fear under Niall as the last plate fell and cut open Niall’s side. 

“What happened!? Is everything okay?” Niall slowly sat up and looked to see them in the doorway.

“Oh my god! Get away from him! What are you doing!?” Greg pushed Niall away from Theo and Niall gasped in pain. Theo was crying in Greg’s arms. Niall looked up to Greg with wide eyes as he realised that Greg thought he was trying to harm Theo. 

“No! It’s not what it looks like!” Niall gasped and grabbed his side as he fell back to the ground. 

“Niall? Baby what’ wrong?” Harry gasped as he saw Niall’s white t-shirt with a massive red blotch on the side. 

“Are you okay Niall!?” Denise noticed the broken plates on the ground and Niall’s cut up arms. She took Theo from Greg and glared at him for assuming such a thing. “He’s your brother!” Greg felt guilty as he put all the pieces together and realised what actually happened. He rushed over to Niall and helped him up. 

“I’ll take him to the hospital”. He pulled Niall out to the car and carefully helped him, pressing a towel to his side and rushing over to the drivers side, beginning to drive. 

Greg rushed into the emergency room and towards the front desk, rushing out that his brother was really cut open from plates and they were instantly taken in so Niall could be stitched up. Greg hadn't said a word to Niall yet. He knew he shouldn't have been so against Niall meeting his family. He got too caught up in the thought that it didn't seem like Niall wanted to meet them that he just assumed that Niall would hurt them. But Niall would never hurt anyone. The nurse left the room and Niall pulled his stained t-shirt back on. 

“Niall I’m so sorry”. Niall shook his head sadly. 

“There’s no reason to be sorry”.

“Yes there is! I should have never assumed you would actually want to hurt Theo. I feel terrible Niall I’m sorry. Thank you for saving Theo from injury”.

“He’s my nephew. I couldn't let anything happen to him because of my bad luck”. Niall shrugged and smiled slightly to Greg.

“Thank you Niall”. They made their way back to Greg’s and walked in to Theo running towards them, excited and Niall lifted him, wincing as he did. 

“Fank you Niall”. Niall smiled as Theo pushed his face into his neck, hugging him tightly. 

“Niall? Babe are you okay now?” Greg took Theo from Niall and Harry pulled him into a hug. “You scared me”. 

“Why?” Harry pulled back with wide eyes.

“Why!? You could've died!”

“But I’m okay” Harry kissed Niall.

“Thank god!”

“Daddy, why Hawey kiss uncle Niall like you kiss mummy?”

“Because they love each other just like mummy and daddy”.

They had a good day, full of laughter and joy. Niall adored Theo as well as Theo whom adored Niall. Harry couldn't help but admire how Niall was with Theo. If Theo had been the one under the plates, the situation would have been so much worse. What Niall did showed them all that he has a caring side. That he’ll put anyone before himself. Niall showed Denise and Greg that he does care. He did want to know them. He’s not a careless bastard who doesn't even want to meet his only family just because of his illness. So, Greg organised for them to spend one afternoon a week with Theo. Greg knew Niall deserved to have a family. And it was true. Niall did deserve that. Harry was over the moon when Greg suggested the idea. He knew how much it would mean to Niall. 

Harry pulled Niall to him as they lay in bed and kissed down his neck.

“Did you have a good day?” Niall hummed and turned around, kissing Harry softly.

“The best”.

“I’m glad you're happy Ni” Niall smiled sheepishly and rubbed his nose against Harry’s.

“Only because of you”.

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