SPACES | 𝘯. 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯 (book 3) ✔

Chapter 127: Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart.

[I know I'm not, you're only
But at least I'm one
I heard a little love is better than none]

      I held Via in my arms while I walked behind Zayn as we entered the studio. "This is so much bigger than I thought." I said, following Zayn as we were directed to backstage. 

      "Agreed." He nodded. "I can't believe they waited until after I left to come on the show." He scoffed jokingly. I laughed at his statement, rubbing Via's back as she leaned down onto my chest. 

      "God, after knowing guys for so long, you'd think I'd at least come to one TV appearance." I told him as we reached the hall lined with dressing rooms for tonight's guests. I bounced Via slightly as we reached the door with 'One Direction' written on the white board. We walked in, I ignored Niall's gaze on me and sat by Liam. 

      "Oh, hello, you!" He greeted both me and Via. "Come here!" He held his hands out and Via gladly wanted to go with him. I handed him Via and watched with a smile as he played with her. Soon enough, Harry joined in. I smiled as I watched them until there was a knock on the door. 

      "Come in!" Harry said.

      A backstage member opened the door and poked his head in. "You're on in five." He said.

      "Alright, thanks, lad." Louis thanked. They stood up, going to the mirrors and fixed themselves up a little as I walked out with Via.

      "Good luck." I smiled before closing the door behind me and leaving me alone with Via once again. I was directed by another crew member not much longer after to my seat where I bounced Via on my knee, awaiting for the boys to come out. 

      The crew did some final touches on James and then began to count down and signalling that James can start. "And we're back! Now, Reggie, you remember our next guest, don't you?"

      Reggie nodded from the side, "It's been years." He said.

      "It has! How many, do you reckon? Eight years since they've been on the show! My God.. Without further ado, please give a big welcome to my clients, One Direction!" The crowd began to clap loudly as Via smiled, showing her toothless grin. The boys came out, waving to the fans as they went over to James and said their hello's and sat down at the couches. 

      I smiled as the boys answered James' questions with so much happiness and enthusiasm, up until I was mentioned. "Now.. Niall. It's been known that you're now apart of fatherhood, am I right?"

      Niall gave a smile that made my stomach churn. It didn't look genuine. "Uh, yeah. Yeah, I have." He said awkwardly, scratching the side of his head. 

      "And how has it been treating you?"

      Please don't screw this up, Niall... "Uh.. You know, it's been great. Fun having a mini me around and.. And yeah. It's been fun." I saw the look on the other boys' faces. They didn't believe him either..

      "And now, Emily! Together for almost three years now, right?"

      Niall cleared his throat and nodded, "Mhm."

      "Any chance that you'll be popping the question any time soon?" James asked, almost sounding uncertain at Niall's behavior.

      Niall scratched his head again and wiped the bottom half of his face. "Not sure. Nothing is set in stone yet. Emily and I.. We're just kind of living in the moment, you know."

      I tried to ignore the pang in my chest at his words as I stopped bouncing my leg and bit my lip. I saw Louis glance in my direction, but look back as if not to make it obvious that I was there. "Oh. Um, well, what do you two like to do when you've had your alone time?"

      "We, uh... Sh-She reads... Sometimes she reads to me... We nap a lot because well, Via is a bit of a handful.." Niall chuckled nervously. The tension in the room had gotten very uncomfortable as I wrapped my arm around Via's stomach and held her close to me. He wouldn't know if Via was a handful. He's never there. I felt a lump in my throat as Niall avoided the glances from his bandmates. 

      "Hey, Niall. This may be a bit personal, and if it is, you don't have to answer, but um.." James set down the cards he was holding and put his elbows on his knees. "Would you say you love Emily as much as you did before or more?"

      Isn't that question a bit deep to be asking to the public?

      Niall's eyes widened as his mouth opened as if he was going to speak, but he never responded. He's hesitating. I looked away, feeling a warm tear fall down my cheek as I stood up and grabbed my bag from beside my seat. I placed the strap of the bag over my shoulder and stood up, picking up Olivia and resting her on my hip. Without looking back, I walked out of the studio.

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OMG! TROUBLE IN PARADISE FOR EMILY AND NIALL?!
By Juila Cruz

Irish heart-throb, Niall Horan, recently paid a visit with other band mates on the Late Late Show With James Corden, where James was finally questioning Niall of all the questions we've been dying to know! 

The band opened up about what they've been doing and even gave us a sneak peak to their new album (supposed to be released this coming November!) What shocked us all was their relationship with former photographer and partner of Niall, Emily Marquez!

"Of course we still keep contact with her," Styles says about former photographer, "she's our best friend and has been with us through thick and thin. Nothing can beat our friendship!" 

All four members had the sweetest things to say about Emily, but what about Niall? "Nothing is set in stone yet," Horan says after being asked if he would propose soon, "Emily and I.. We're kind of living in the moment, you know."

Awe, how sweet! But what about being asked if he loved her the same or more? Horan hesitated for a long while and eventually never replied! Before the show had finished being filmed, fans spotted Emily leaving with little Olivia from the studio after being off social media for almost three months. Could it be that something's happened to the two?

We really hope they get over the troubles so we can get the #Nemily content that we've been missing!

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[Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart - Ariana Grande]

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A/N:

HI GUYSSSS SURPRISE IM BACK!

i'm so so so so so sO sorry for such the long wait on this, but I've been giving my other stories too much attention and was lacking inspiration for this one. but i'm back and hopefully with some more chapters for you all!

and can i just say, the support that this series has gotten has meant so much to me! it makes me sad to be ending my niall series soon!

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