Way Of Life - H.S & N.H

My Little Family

"So is there anything you've been dying to do as an artist, that you haven't done yet? We need to do it now before you go on this break." Heather asked Niall.

"Hmmm... you know I actually can't think of anything. I've done it all Petal. Wow. That's actually crazy that there is nothing left that I wanna do or achieve. I've really gone and done it." Niall was shocked at his own words.

"Ni... I'm gonna cry. That's so special and incredible that you have achieved all your dreams and goals. I'm so proud of you." Heather opened out her arms for Niall to step into. He quickly moved so he filled the gap and they wrapped their arms around each other. Niall rested his chin against her head.

"Thank you. I'm proud of myself honestly. I didn't quite realise how much I've done till just now. Must be a sign that it's time for me to settle and take a break." He chuckled slightly.

"Definitely. God Angus and Isla are so lucky to have you as their dad. Perfect role model." Heather mumbled into Niall's chest.

"Don't set me off Petal. You know I cry easily these days. Honestly though I feel the exact same about you. You are smart, beautiful, witty and just the perfect amount of sassy. I already know our kids will not take any shit from anyone." Niall chimed. He rubbed his hand up and down Heather's back soothingly.

"Stop it!" Heather cried as she sniffed and let the tears fall.

"Oh god now I'm going." Niall cried back.

The two of them laughing at how overly emotional they'd gotten.

...

Life had gotten pretty hectic like the group had expected. Lots more promo and interviews for the boys. Heather was writing music, not necessarily for herself but enjoying just writing for the hell of it.

Niall was trying to get in as much quality time in with his band, music friends and work mates before he went away. Sometimes he'd take the kids so that they could get some quality time in too. Other times Heather had them, or he'd drop them off with Harry.

Shay was working on a weekend long photoshoot in central London, so wasn't too far from home.

Herself and Harry had argued over whether she should just come home after the shoot day or stay in the hotel that'd been booked.

Harry won. Shay stayed in central while Harry and Haley were at home. They were getting in some father-daughter bonding time.

Of course Shay was also navigating pregnancy again.

"You feeling any better?" Heather spoke through the phone.

"Kinda. The tablet helped. God I have for sure not missed morning sickness!" Shay groaned. Tossing her head back against the back of the couch.

"Yeah it's the worst. How're you coping anyways? You've not really been away from Haley for a while."

"I'm actually okay. Of course I miss the little munchkin. She's my shadow these days. Harry keeps sending me photos and videos of funny things she does."

"That's so cute! He actually sent us one as well. Proud dad moment I think." Heather laughed.

Heather was interrupted by Angus shouting down the phone.

"AUNTIE SHAY!! HELLLOOOO!" He cried.

Shay laughed at the sheer volume of his voice.

"Hi Angus. You okay?"

"GOOD! I'M WRITING WITH MUMMY!"

"No way!! Hope you're coming up with some good stuff?" Shay egged him on.