Life can be unpredictable. This was the case for Shayla & Heather. They were living a life with two of this centuries, most well loved artists.
~In this universe anything goes, so if timelines seem a little off it's because I don't want to write the...
The night had gone so well. Everyone was suitably drunk and merry. The room was filled with laughter, chatting and lots of dancing.
Shayla and Harry were among the dancers. Shayla held Harry's hand above his head and attempted to spin him around. It didn't quite work as Harry is incredibly tall and Shayla is well... not. They finessed it out though, both giggling.
Niall watched them with a smile on his face. Inside however, his stomach was doing somersaults.
This was the moment. Quite possibly one of the biggest moments of his life. He really needed it to be perfect. He knew this would be a story they would both tell for the rest of their lives. They'd even tell their kids.
"You ready man?" Harry had made his way over to Niall and placed his hand on his shoulder.
Niall nodded. Feeling the nerves build inside him. Harry pulled him into a hug, he reassured him and wished him luck before sending him over to where Heather was sat.
"Petal. I need to steal you away for a sec. I want to show you something." Niall caught Heather's attention.
She stared up at him, confusion written all over her face.
"Uhhm okay... should I be nervous? Because you're making me nervous." Heather chuckled.
"I promise it's a good surprise." Niall held out his hand for her to take and she accepted.
They both made their way across the room to the entrance and walked through the doors.
Everyone watched as they left. The biggest smiles on all of their faces. Knowing what was coming next.
"Bet you Niall proposes, ditches the plan to come back here and they go straight home." Harry chimed in suggestively.
Shayla slapped his arm.
"How romantic. Also Heather's family are right there? Know your audience!" she replied, feeling incredibly happy but also nervous for both Niall and Heather. She knew she'd say yes but there's always that little voice that makes you doubt.
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The sun was setting over London. The faint sounds of the city could be heard as Niall and Heather made their way.
Niall had his hands over Heather's eyes to keep the suspense.
"Ni, I swear if this is where you tell me you're actually a mass murderer and have brought me here to kill me. I'm gonna be pissed! At least wait till my album takes off!" Heather laughed and could hear Niall laughing behind her.
"How dare you think so lowly of me. I could never." Niall pretended to act offended.
He then let his hands drop from her eyes and told her to open them. He made his way around to stand in front of her.
Heather slowly opened her eyes, they landed on Niall first. He looked beautiful. He had a light blue dress shirt tucked into a pair of dark blue trousers, the top couple of buttons were undone so she could she his chest. His hair was styled back but the evening breeze was blowing the loose strands slightly.
Once she ogled her boyfriend for a good while, she focused her attention on the surroundings.
"So I'm assuming you are wondering why I took you away from the fun to bring you here. I wanted to find the right place to do this and to me this felt right."
He paused for breath, gesturing for them to take a seat on the nearby bench and then continued.
"It was here, that incredible moment when I realised. We'd known each other for a while at this point and I'd started to see you differently. You brought so much light into my life. I thought I knew myself before but I was wrong. You've shown me parts of myself I chose to hide and also showed me parts I didn't even know existed..."
"Ni... where is this going?" Heather chuckled.
"If you let me continue you'll find out won't you." Niall laughed in response but it came out a lot quieter than he'd planned. The nerves still bubbling inside.
Heather motioned for him to continue.
"Even when I first met you, I think deep down I kind of knew you were it for me. You introduced me to one of my best friends and I did the same for you. From then on, we formed the greatest foursome."
They both laughed at this. Reminiscing on the friendship they built with each other but also Harry and Shayla too.
"I've never met someone so talented and beautiful inside and out. You care so much about those around you and are so giving. You aren't afraid to call me out and challenge me, you always know when I need some comfort. It's like we both have a sixth sense when it comes to each other. I'm so incredibly proud of you and all you have achieved and WILL achieve."
It was at this point, Heather could feel the tears falling. At first she had no clue why he'd brought her here. But after hearing his words and how nervous he seemed to be. It all clicked.
He was proposing.
THE NIALL JAMES HORAN was proposing!! To her! He'd chosen her. It felt so surreal. Even just knowing him the way she does felt like a gift. But to experience an emotion so intense like this didn't feel real. The love she felt for this man in front of her was indescribable. Nothing could and will ever compare.
Niall wiped away the tears that had fallen onto her cheeks and smiled. Then wiped away his own.
His smile was so intense that Heather physically felt her heart beating through her chest.
"So on the cusp of what I know is going to be an amazing career for you and an incredible future, will you let me experience it all with you? Will you marry me?"
Niall let go of Heather's face and knelt down onto his knee. Taking off his ring and holding it out to her.
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"I know I should have a proper ring but this was kind of a rush thing. I knew if I didn't do this tonight I'd regret it." he chuckled.
Heather could not form words. She was full on crying now. Not caring how she looked or who could hear them. This was the peak of her existence.
"Do I even need to say it... yes! 100% yes!"
Niall beamed. Feeling that sense of relief of knowing he'd got through it without fucking up. He'd asked the love of his life to marry him. But there was also relief that she'd said yes.
He grabbed her hand and placed the ring on her finger. Brushing his thumb over the top. She then held her hand out in front of her to admire the ring.
"We can go and get a proper one as soon as you're ready."
"No. Ni it's perfect. I don't need a 'proper' ring. This means so much more to me."
They both stared at each other for a moment before they reached out and held each other. Niall leant in and crashed his lips against hers.
"No one else exists in this moment." Niall thought to himself.
"It's just me, her and the moon."
~Author's Note~ I know What A Time is interpreted as a break up kind of song but I saw it as them. Niall reminiscing on the moment he knew he loved Heather❤️
