Broken But Stitched Together

Chapter Two

When they got there Chris walked up to Emma's room and opened the door

She had her headphones in and was sitting at her computer, Aiden asleep in his bouncer next to her.

He walked up to her and put his hand on her shoulders kissing the top of her head.

She looked up "Chris!" She grinned

"What're you doing?"

"Looking for bakery spots."

"Fun. Can I talk to you?"

" of course." She said and stood up.

"I wanna apologize."

"For?"

"Ignoring you."

"You haven't been ignoring me."

"Yes I have. And I can tell that you're lying."

"Chris, you've been working. I know you need to get your dad's heart surgery and Uni paid for so it's alright."

"You're absolutely amazing."

"I try." She smiled

He kissed her softly.

When he pulled away he grinned at her "Can I ask a favor of you?"

"Of course."

"On Friday, I've got a double shift so can you maybe keep an eye on my dad?"

"Of course." She smiled "And don't work yourself too hard."

"I won't."

"Good."

"I've gotta get going right now and check on dad but I'll text you alright?"

"Yeah. Say hi to him for me."

"I will."

Chris pecked her cheek before walking out.

Niall walked in and smiled at her "You two good?"

"Very. I just hope his dad's gonna be alright. You'd think they'd do the surgery and just let him pay them when he can."

"I know. But apparently they don't think that way."

"They should."

"I know. You want me to take Aiden to his crib?"

"No you can leave him here. No sense in waking him up."

"Alright sweetie." He said and kissed her forehead before walking out.

*A Few Weeks Later*

Chris had fallen asleep on the Horan's couch and he woke up the next morning with a start.

He quickly stood up and started gathering his stuff.

"Christopher, calm down." Niall said as he walked out the kitchen. "I called your dad, he's fine. I went and got him, he's in the kitchen with Ali and Hanna."

Chris let out a sigh of relief and let his jacket and keys fall back on the couch.

"Thank you so much Mr. Horan."

"It's no problem, I knew you needed a break. I got your back Christopher, as long as you've gots Emma's, I've got yours. Speaking of, you didn't tell her I offered to help?"

"No not yet. I'm going to though."

"Okay. Can you go wake her up?"

"Of course." He said and walked up the steps, quickly making his way to Emma's room.