Worlds Apart

Alayna’s POV:
“Alayna, it’s time.” Kacey tapped my back and I fluttered my eyes. “You’ve been beside Harry’s bed for a week now.” I shifted my body and faced her. “I need to be here when he wakes up.” She put a hand on my shoulder and gave me a weird look.

“Sweetie, we need to go.” I looked at her, questioning her every move. “Go where?” I stood up and followed her. “To Harry’s funeral.” I looked at her, wide-eyed at what she just said. “What?! No! Harry’s still here.” I spun around and pointed at Harry’s bed.

“No, no! This can’t be.” I was shocked that Harry’s not in his bed. “He’s been gone for two days, honey. You’ve been crying here since then.” My whole body started to shake uncontrollably and I was at lost for words.

“Alayna, we have to go. C’mon.” She pulled me towards the door but I pulled back. “No! This can’t be! Kacey, he’s alive!” I searched the whole room for evidence but it has all been cleaned. The only crumpled bed sheet was the one where I rested my head.

“Kacey! How can this be?” Kacey hugged me and I cried harder. “He’s not dead, Kacey. He’s not!” She rubbed my back to make me feel better but all it did was burdened me more. “It’s okay, darling. Let’s go.” She helped me walk out of the hospital and into her car.

“Kacey, how can this be? Did I miss something? Hours ago, I was still holding his hands; his warm hands, with pulse!” My head was throbbing. I was still confused as to how I missed everything.

“Sweetheart, you already know from the start that Harry was in critical condition. The machines are what’s keeping him alive. His parents decided to pull the plug.” My heart was breaking and I couldn’t say a word.

“We’re all devastated. The boys’ hearts are broken and Jade’s back from her short vacation. Do you want to go first to your flat?” I shook my head and closed my eyes.

“This is your entire fault!” I opened my eyes and I found myself in the middle of a depressing room. “Stop! Louis, stop!” Louis charged towards me and Niall and Kacey stopped him.

“He wouldn’t be dead if it wasn’t for you! He would still be here…if it wasn’t for you.” Louis knelt down and cried. I was shocked at his sudden reaction. “It’s your fault!” I shook my head and felt a tear drop from my eye.

“No, no. It’s not my---” I cried harder then Niall hugged me. “It’s not your fault. It’s nobody’s fault. Ssshhh.” He rubbed my back and hugged me tighter. I pulled away and made my way to the coffin.

“Harry.” A tear from my eye fell on his face. “You look so peaceful.” I wiped away the tear that dropped on his cheeks. “Alayna!” I was shocked when Harry opened his eyes and took hold of my hand. “No, this can’t be. You’re dead.” I tried to pull my hand but his grip was too tight.

“Alayna! Alayna!” I turned my back to see who was shaking me. “Niall?” I fluttered my eyes and looked around. “How did I---” I rubbed my eyes, hoping everything gets clearer.

“Harry?” Niall pointed towards the bed. “Harry!” I caressed his cheeks and was glad to feel his warmth. “It was all just a dream. Thank God, it’s all just a dream.”

Harry’s POV:
*2 days later*

“Harry!” I closed my eyes and opened it, adjusting to the bright light that surrounded me. “Ugh, easy. Easy, Jade.” She hugged me tighter and pulled away. I scanned the room and everybody was smiling.

“You’re back, buddy.” The boys gave me a very uncomfortable group hug. “Woah.” Everybody laughed and cried at the same time. “We’ve been so worried about you. All of us.” I smiled and tried to sit up.

“Ouch.” I put a hand on my stomach and grunted. “Easy. You just woke up.” I felt great that a lot of them were worried. I thought before that I wasn’t cherished this much but I was wrong.

“Thank you so much guys, for being here.” I slowly sat up and Liam and Zayn helped me. “Your parents are on their way by the way.” Niall tapped my back and walked towards where Kacey was.

“They also said that once you’re discharged, you’ll all fly back to Cheshire.” I nodded and they all smiled. “Listen guys, I know you’re still worried but I’m better now.” They all gave me a hug again and smiled as wide as they can.

“We’re just really glad you’re back. We can’t imagine living without you.” Zayn tapped my shoulder and made his way to the door. “You guys can go. I’ll just rest up a bit. I know its finals week and you have responsibilities.” Everybody nodded and walked towards the door.

“We’ll be checking up on you in a few hours.” Liam shouted and everybody laughed. One by one they exited the door. “Niall, wait!” Niall turned around and walked back towards me.

“Is A---” Niall held a hand up and nodded. “She was here for the first three days that you were sleeping. She never left your side.” Niall sat down beside my bed and sighed.

“Where is she now?” Niall looked down and gave a disappointing look. “Niall, what’s wrong? She’s okay, right?” Niall handed me a piece of paper and stood up.

“She slid this under my door two days ago and I’ve never seen her since then. No one has. It’s for you. Maybe it can answer some of our questions.”