Forever In Their World [Sequel]

Jaylee's POV

3 days later-

I munched on a handful of popcorn as all of us were watching a drama movie together, feeling grateful the guys were allowing me to watch something other than violence and horror. I've never seen this movie before, but it was quite interesting. It surely captured my attention because I didn't realize how much popcorn I ate till I began to feel how empty the bag was.

I was so captivated by the acting and what was taking place that everything around me went unnoticed. Suddenly a scene came on when the daughter was by her mother's bedside, comforting her while she was sick. She was on her knees, holding her mother's hand while she tried to sooth her despite what was to come. She was dying of cancer and there was nothing they could do about it.

The scene suddenly hit me deep as I began to think about my mother. I froze in place as I stared at the screen, not daring to take another bite of the handful I just grabbed. Tears began to swell in my eyes as I watched the scene before me, realizing how much I missed both my parents.

As soon as the daughter began to cry, I stood up and abandoned my snack, walking swiftly out of the living room with my head down low. I wasn't able to control my tears as I felt them roll down my face, feeling my heart break within each step I took. I felt all eyes on me as I exited the living room, not bothering to say anything simply because I couldn't.

I then walked inside my room, shutting the door behind me before I ran to my bed and jumped on it. I grabbed the nearest pillow I could find before I buried my face in it, screaming out all the pain I had just felt. I began to cry uncontrollably as I thought of my parents and how they didn't deserve that awful death. How they didn't deserve to die at all or to be captured. How I never got to say goodbye, or thank them for being the best role models in my life.

I hugged the pillow tightly as I sobbed into it, feeling so alone and heartbroken. I hardly heard the door open to my room as I kept crying, suddenly feeling the bed dip next to me. I sniffled as I felt long muscular arms slide around my body, curling me up against their chest as I continuously shedded tears.

"Shhh. It's okay. Just let it out." I heard Zayn whisper as he pulled back my hair and rubbed my back, comforting me in his embrace.

I leaned against him as I cried even harder, missing my parents so deeply. "I'm here for you. I always will be." He said as he held onto me by my waist with his other arm.

"I miss them so much." I managed to choke out as he nodded his head.

"I know. I'm sorry. I really am sorry." Zayn sighed before he wrapped both arms around me, bringing me closer to his chest.

I then leaned further against him, fully turning around as I hugged him back for support. He swayed me gently side to side as he breathed against my neck, assuring me of his full presence.

"You can cry. I won't judge you for it." He said as I squeezed him.

I didn't know how long it took for me to let it all out, but all I know is that I was majorly drained from it after it was over. Once I was done crying, my body felt so weak and exhausted that I began to slowly drift into sleep. Zayn didn't hesitate to tuck me into bed before he secured me with blankets, making sure I was completely comfortable. It was nice having Zayn around, because I knew he always deeply cared about me and was always willing to comfort me.

He was always the one who held me when I cried. And I deeply appreciated him for it.

Zayn's POV

"How is she?" Liam asked as I sighed while I walked away from Jaylee's closed door.

"She's asleep now... but it was pretty bad. She cried hard today." I informed as I felt my conscience bothering me.