Come back to me...

Chapter 13

Rachel POV

~ 2 months later ~

It was a week before Dominic's birthday. I still didn't know what to give him. I was freaking out, so I went to Niall's to ask what Dom wanted for his birthday. Even though it's only been 2 months, the two had gotten really close. And we're talking me and Kayla close. I'm just glad Dom had a best friend besides me.

~ at Niall's house ~

I walked up to his doorstep. I knocked on his door and a few footsteps later, the door opened. Niall knew I was coming, but didn't know why. It wasn't abnormal for me to go to his house, in fact, we still have sleepovers, but I think he could sense that this was somewhat of an emergency.

"Hey, Rach. What's up?" He asked. I walked into his house, without asking, but Niall was like my brother, so he didn't care. He chuckled and we both sat on the couch. My hands started to sweat, causing me to wipe them on my pants. I always did that when I was nervous, something Niall already knew. He looked at me seriously. "Rachel, what's wrong?"

"It's Dominic -," I didn't get to finish my sentence when he said, "Rachel, I swear if he hurt you, I will beat his arse and kill him!"

I started to laugh. His Irish accent always bumped heads with his angry side, making him not so serious. Niall was never serious, he was always happy and jumpy, but in a good way. If you got him mad though, it was a different story.

"Nialler! He did nothing! Now, shut up, Leprechaun, and let me speak!" He started to laugh at the nickname I called him in the 9th grade. He just nodded, signaling me to go ahead. I started to get nervous again. "So, as you know, it's almost Dom's birthday, but I don't know what to give him. I want it to be really special. Something he'll never forget. The problem is, is that my mind is totally blank. Yes, I've known him for a long time, but I haven't gotten to grow up with him since we were 9. I was wondering if you could help me? Pleeeeeease?" I begged and gave him puppy dog eyes.

He smirked. "Only if you get on your knees and beg." I glared at him. Niall and I have this thing, where if someone wants something so bad, they have to get on their knees and beg. I don't know if it has to with a sense of pride or simply laughing at the other, but that's how Ni and I settled things. Don't ask. We have a weird friendship.

So, I did what I had to do. I got on my knees and said, "Niall James Horan, will you please do me the honor of helping me find a good present for my boyfriend and one of your best friends, Dominic? I will be forever grateful." I was trying so hard not to glare. After I was done with my little speech, he giggled. That stupid laugh made me smile.

"Of course! I will gladly help you. You didn't have to all of that, though." I rolled my eyes at him.

"Shut up, you dick. Now help me get up." He chuckled once more and extended his hand. We sat on the couch, once more, and we started to come up with a plan.

~ 2 hours later ~

"Oh my God, Niall! This is brilliant. He's gonna love it!" I hugged him. He hugged back and laughed.

"Oh and don't worry about the money. I got it all covered." I gave him a worried look.

"Are you sure Niall. That's 3 plane tickets. How much is a plane ticket anyways?" I was now panicking. How the hell was I gonna give him his present if I can't even afford it. And Niall can't do it. He's always doing these types of things for me, but this is too much. Even for him.

I heard a cough interrupt my thoughts. I turned back to Ni and he was giving me a knowing look. "Rachel, I literally just heard everything you thought," Shit. "Hey! No cussing!" He said. Is everybody a fucking mind reader? "No, you just like to say what you're thinking." I was starting to get annoyed.