Niam One-Shots 2 ||

[200] Teddy Bear

Prompt: Based on Melanie Martinez's track 'Teddy Bear,' where Niall is in love with Liam who, at first, appeared so perfect like a teddy bear, resulted in an inner monster that surprised Niall. In the worst way possible.

P.S. This is my 200th one shot! I know I haven't written as often as before, but coming back now and again is always nice. I hope you'll keep coming back as well and continue to read my stories. Thank you all x

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Everything was so sweet until you tried to kill me

The same thoughts swarmed through Niall's head when waking up to his scent.

Niall trailed his fingers underneath the pillowcase and felt the same, plastic sensation itch his fingertips.

Photos slid from underneath said case, goosebumps running along Niall's back as he examined each one. Images of himself asleep, tied up when he didn't know what was happening, alcohols fluttered within those shots.

Why was Liam acting like this all of a sudden?

At first, Niall remembered Liam as a soft, cuddly man that could take care of him. A boyfriend that loved and wanted Niall in his life. It all started going downhill a few nights ago when Liam did something that scared Niall to tears.

Niall had been making the two supper during a snowstorm, of which Liam had to drive through since he was at work. This resulted in frustrated sighs, the front door slamming, and Niall's heart rate picking up after so long of it being calm.

“Li, are you okay?” Niall turned off the stove, having just finished, and faced Liam whose face was beet red.

Liam's fists were clenched, nostrils flaring in a way that Niall couldn't comprehend. He's never seen Liam this angry before, and it worried him.

When they first began dating, Liam was too problematic for his good. Niall confronted him one day after it got too out of hand at a nearby coffee shop, and he seemed to calm Liam down almost in an instant. It was like Niall's presence cured the anger seeping through Liam.

That's what it felt like until that night.

“Don't talk or touch me right now. I'm pissed the fuck off, and I don't want to do something that I'll regret.” Liam's breathing was heavy as he clenched the side of the countertop, doing his best to remain composed after the horrible evening that he had to endure.

“Maybe you just need to sit down and I'll serve you supper. Food should help calm your nerves and I'll give you a beer if you'd like, maybe even-”

“Niall, what the fuck did I just say!” Liam screamed, veins popping out from his neck as grabbed a knife. He shoved Niall against a nearby wall and pressed it to his neck.

Tears welled up in Niall's eyes at this sudden action, keeping his arms and hands at his sides as Liam's widened eyes pierced into his own.

“I-I'll be quiet... Liam, please, you're hurting m-me,” Niall spoke in a soft tone, blinking away any tears that would form in his eyes.

Liam huffed and backed off, tossing his knife back onto the counter where he placed both of his hands at. “Just... leave me alone...”

Niall did just that, walking off into their shared bedroom where he'd get under the covers and shiver in fear. He has to try to regain his composure before Liam would come in, so he wiped away his tears and took a few deep breaths in a rhythmic pattern.

Liam told him to remain silent, but Niall didn't think that a knife would get pulled out. When did their love become so violent like this? Before this, their relationship was sweet, gentle, and perfect. Niall couldn't have asked for a better partner, but this changed his whole view of Liam as a person.