I Will Always Love You - A Niall Horan Love Story

Chapter Twenty Three

*Charlotte's POV*

We swam for a little longer and than dried off, had showers and met in the games room.

Everyone was already stuck in some sort of game when I entered.

"Finally, you're here! You take the longest shower in the world!" Louis said.

"Well, sorry. I like showers. Gives me time to think." i admitted.

"Think about what?" Zayn asked.

I looked at Niall who was too busy playing.. pacman? and said, "You know, just stuff. People. Places. Liam, Louis, When are Danielle and Eleanor coming?" I asked.

"They are flying down on Wednesday." Liam replied.

"And what's today? I kinda lost track from all the flying."

"It's Sunday. And it's winter."

"I kinda figured that part out."

"Kaci, you wanna play some pool?" Zayn asked.

"Sure," I followed him over to the pool table which was already set up, and I grabbed a stick.

"You go first," Zayn insisted.

We all played until it was 10pm, then decided to call it a night.

I headed up to bed, got changed into some trackies and a singlet, tied my hair up in a messy bun and hopped into bed.

2 hours later I still lay awake in bed.

I decide to get out of bed and go down to get something to eat.

Instead of taking the elevator, I take the stairs.

When I get down there, I see some the back of a familiar boy watching tv. His blond hair was messy and he couldn't see me.

"You couldn't sleep?" I ask softly.

He is startle a little and he turns around to face me.

"Nope," is what he replies.

"Well, I'm getting something to eat. I'll join you in a sec."

He simply nods and I go into the kitchen. I look through the cupboards. Harry and Louis had gone shopping early and stacked the cupboards and fridge with food. I grabbed a big back of barbeque chips and went back to the lounge room.

I sat on the other end of the couch to Niall and we were kind of quiet for a few seconds.

"So, what have you been doing?" I ask after a while.

"Just watching TV," he replies.

"Niall, the TV is off."

"Fine. I've just been thinking."

"About what?"

"Rosaline. You. Everything."

"Well, what about Rosaline?"

"She stopped texting me. I think she is mad at me." he confesses.

"Why would she be mad at you for?"

"That's what I don't get. I think she is cheating on me."

I sit next to him.

"Niall, I'm sorry."

"No, wait. No, she's not cheating on me. I'm cheating on her. That's right."

"With who?'

"You." he mumbles.

"But we aren't even together anymore."

"But I still love you." he whispers.

"Y-you do?'

"Of course I do. I could never hate you, or feel different about you. Rosaline was just someone to help me get over you. It hasn't helped. Besides, I broke up with her before we left. That's why she isn't here."

"You did?"

I could actually feel my heart slowly healing.

"Well then you're not cheating on her, since your not with her. And you shouldn't have to worry if she doesnt text you back. She doesnt deserve you."

"You're right. I just haven't gotten enough sleep to think about that. I've been awake for the past 4 nights." he says.

"So, what does this mean?"

"What does what mean?"

"Well, do you realise how much I want you back? Do you realise how much I've missed you? What do we do about you and me?" I ask slowly.

"I broke up with her for you. I just wanted to see if you still wanted me first." he replies.

I turn his head to face me and put my lips to his, softly at first, to see if he would pull away. When he didn't pull away I deepened the kiss.

"Come up to my bed. You need to sleep." I tell him.

He follows me up but he is still in his jeans and shirt.

"I need clothes," he says.

"Well, I can tell you that my clothes wont fit you. Are you wearing anything under your pants?"

"Of course." he smiles a little.

"Then just take your pants and shirt off. I don't care."

He does and gets into bed with me.

"I told you I Will Always Love You," he whispers.

I smile and kiss him, "So, we're back together,  i guess?"

"Of course," he kisses me once more, before dozing off.

I make sure he is asleep before I fall asleep.