Niall's Best Friend

Chapter 2: Figuring Out

*Niall's POV*

I got out of work at around 18:00. I started driving home when I heard my iPhone go off, telling me I had a voicemail from Mackenzie. I listened to the voicemail, thinking it was a little joke at first. Then I heard crying, a voice coming up telling everyone a flight to somewhere in North Carolina was boarding, and I realised it wasn't fake.

I drove home to change out of my work clothes. I didn't notice the 'For Sale' sign until I got out the front door to get to the airport. I let a few tears slip, knowing the girl I have been in love with for 7 years has left me. I ran to my car and opened the drivers door, put the key in the ignition and drove off into the direction of the closest airport, which is an hour away, I realise Mackenzie will be long gone when I arrive, I turn around. Tears are already staining my pale skin.

I never knew what time Mackenzie called, maybe she already landed? I took out my phone and checked my missed calls, she called at 11:25. I've decided to wait until tomorrow to call.

I looked around my room, which was covered with photographs of us. My favourite on is the one on her 16th Birthday. She looked so beautiful, and we were dancing together as her mother took picture of everyone, but mainly us. I wish I could go back to that party, that was the night I realised I was in love.

I wish I could also go back 7 years ago, I still remember that day like it was just yesterday.

*~Flashback~*

"Would you two like something to drink?" Mackenzie's mother asked us when we were watching a movie.

"No thanks mum, thanks anyway." Mackenzie said. I took the remote and paused our movie.

"I think the movie is getting boring." I said as I got up from the floor and got on the bed.

"Yeah, it kinda was. How about we-" She started but I cut her off, tickling her.

"Ahh! Niall quit it!" Mackenzie yelled as I laughed even louder than before.

"Only if you say 'Niall is the sexiest Irishman alive'." I said laughing as I watched her struggle.

"But Niall you know I can't lie!" She hollered with laughs in between.

"But c'mon Kenzie! You know you can't deny the truth!" I said back, laughing even more now. I looked down into her eyes, realising how beautiful they looked, they were a perfect shade of a light chocolate colour. I stopped tickling her as I kept staring down at her.

"Thank you." She breathed, trying to get up from under me, I stopped her by tickling her once more.

"FINE! NIALL HORAN IS THE SEXIEST MOFO ALIVE!" She yelled as loud as she could.

"I said IRISHMAN not MOFO." I emphasised Irishman and Mofo.

"Fine Niall Horan is the sexiest Irishman alive!" She yelled right in my face.

"Happy now?" I asked her, letting her breath.

"Very." I looked down into her eyes again, this time I couldn't resist the urge to kiss her. I leaned down and pressed my lips against hers, feeling a spark shoot through my body. I realised what I was doing then pulled away and got up.

"Sorry." I muttered taking a few steps back.

"It's okay." She said, also taking in what had just happened.

"Wanna just finished the movie now?" I asked, feeling really weird around her now.

"Sure." She say, as if it was a bit awkward.

*~Flashback Over~*

That was when I realised I liked her. I never got over her, still remembering my first kiss. I fell in love with her after a few years, and I never had a girlfriend after that, I just wanted her. I know it's been 7 years but I can wait longer if it will mean getting her. I haven't kissed anyone else, so she is my only kiss ever.

I just want her by my side now.

Just to make sure this wasn't an absolute joke I ran over to her house to check inside.

Empty. Her house is empty. She really left me. I couldn't believe it. I decided to get to sleep early, just cry myself to sleep then call her in the morning. She is still my best friend. I will never forget her, since she is my first love as well.

I know she won't get my text until she lands but I have to send it.

'Hey, it's 18:45, and I Miss You so much. I've been crying so much, just please right when you wake up tomorrow morning call me, I'm starting my week off for the holidays tomorrow. I Miss You so so much. Well anyway, goodnight. You will be in my heart as well from now on.' I sent the text. She has always been in my heart but I never told her. I just need to get some shut eye so I can talk to her in the morning.