Heartbreak Weather -N.H

big 25

A/N: This is the longest chapter I have ever written. A lot happens and new people are introduced. Friendships grow and lots of alcohol is consumed. This is a very goofy and fun chapter. Skylar is growing and stepping out of her comfort zone. Hopefully you enjoy this chapter because it just gets better from here.

Chapter 22

February 1, 2019

Skylar's POV:

I'm currently in the kitchen being super quiet so Harry doesn't wake up. I called Niall earlier and asked him if he could bring some cupcakes by. I'm just waiting for him to get here and it needs to be before Harry wakes up. I left the door unlocked since Niall usually just lets himself in anyway.

We've been talking on the phone and he's been checking up on me. I will admit he's grown on me. I look forward to his calls and texts. Most of them being goofy to make me laugh or he's sending goofy pictures. It honestly has made me feel better. I'm happy that Niall and I are at a point where we can laugh and goof off because I really couldn't stand him when we met a month ago.

Finally I hear a knock at the door, more like a bang. I raise my shoulders up and close my eyes hoping that didn't wake Harry up.

"Niall.." I groan to myself whilst shaking my head.

I open the door to see his hands completely full. Balloons wrapped around him. Bags on his arms. There he holds the cupcakes in his hands with a stressed look on his face.

"I said cupcakes, not the whole store." I say grabbing the one thing I asked for from him.

"I know but it's 25, we gotta make it special don't we?" He asks with a shrug.

"I don't know? What did you do for your 25th birthday?" I nonchalantly ask. He smirks at me and steps into the house.

"I never told you how old I was." He smiles and I choke just trying to swallow the saliva build up in my mouth.

"Harry said you were a year older than him." I quickly answer wanting to move on.

"Yeah, sure he did. Were you asking about me?" He asks with confidence.

"I'm allowed to be curious. Now let's go wake up the birthday boy." I say sitting the cupcakes down and getting one out.

"Wait I bought candles!" Niall says reaching into a bag and pulling them out with a smile. I rummage around for a lighter heading for the stairs once I finally find one.

I knock on Harry's door and enter his room. I quickly light the candle before he turns over. I hand him his cupcake while Niall and I begin to sing Happy Birthday. He rubs his eyes and a big smile appears on his face lighting up the room.

"Happy birthday dear Hazza, happy birthday to youuuu!" Niall and I finish up and Harry shakes his head. He blows out his candle and the smile never leaves his face. Niall hands Harry a handful of strings that are attached to balloons. Harry lets out a deep laugh as Niall slowly backs away.

"Happy birthday!" I excitedly say hugging Harry. He gives me a squeeze before saying "thank you."

"We can suck the helium out of those later. Like old times." Niall chuckles motioning to the balloons and Harry places his palm on his forehead.

"Oh god" Harry chuckles.

"Alright boys we got a big night planned." I clasp my hands together grabbing the children's attention. I chuckle to myself and shake my head. "Ah men" I say to myself as they continue conversation.

"Big 25 how do you feel?" Niall asks.

"Old like you." Harry responds and Niall places a hand on his chest.