The Exception (Narry)

twenty-one

January 25th

"You know Niall" My ma spoke, taking my attention away from the tv "you can't just sit around at home all day for the rest of your life"

This wasn't the first time Ma had tried to talk to me about my future but I always seem to just put it off. I honestly don't want to think of a future with Harry.

"Um and why not?" I smirked, throwing another chip in my mouth.

"Niall" She frowned " I just-" She sighed quietly, "don't you think you should maybe start, and this is just a suggestion, start applying for university or college?"

I knew she would eventually ask and I had been trying to avoid the conversation. I knew that my time with Harry would eventually run out and all I really want to do with my life right now is to spend it with him.

I sighed quietly, running my fingers through my hair.

"Trust me ma, I've thought bout' it. I just don't know want I want to do" I shrugged.

"You don't know what you want to do? or you want to spend your time with Harry"

"Both" I mumbled, this time it was her turn to sigh and run a hand through her hair. I knew she wanted what was best for me and I don't know what's best for me right now.

"Niall, I know, and you know that Harry wouldn't want you to throw your life away for him"

I scoffed, shaking my head slightly "I am not throwing my life away"

"I know" She frowned deeply, "I just want you to make the right choice"

"Yeah and maybe that right choice is Harry, Ma, and not school" I hated arguing with ma but Harry was such a sensitive topic for me.

"I just want that when you turn 30 you don't regret what you did with your life when you were 17"

"Lets just stop talking about it, yeah?" I mumbled, turning my attention back to the tv.

"Think of all the great schools you could get into Ni if you applied" My ma responded quietly.

"Let's stop talking about it, please"

"Yeah, later we will continue" She sighed and headed in the direction of the kitchen. I sighed, running my fingers through my hair once more as I shuffled on the couch trying to get comfortable. Flipping through the channels as I tried to find something that was semi entertaining. But once again I found myself watching The Simpsons.

I knew I was sleeping but I could still hear everything around me. My ma cooking in the kitchen and the buzzing coming from the coffee table that awoke me.

Harry <3 : Hi baby! I'm missing you!

Me: Hi Harry! I'm missing you too!

Harry <3: You up for a little adventure?

I smiled widely, my fingers tapping against my keyboard quickly.

Me: I'm always up for a little adventure.

Harry had the fastest replies of any person I had ever messaged. 

Harry <3: Meet me at the park in 10?

Me: Alright, see you soon!

Harry <3: hey niall?

Me: yeah Harry?

Harry <3: I love you.

Me: I love you too.

I smiled, placing my phone back on the table as I stood up to stretch. I wonder what kind of adventure Harry had planned.

"Ma?" I called out, I heard rustling in the kitchen before she replied.

"Yes dear?"

"I'm going to hang out with Harry" I ran my hand through my hair, looking myself over quickly in the mirror.

"Alright" She sighed quietly, "and when you get home will you please think about school's again"

"Mhm" I rolled my eyes, grabbing my jacket and throwing it on as I exited my house.

Harry was leaning against his mums car, parked right out front of the park. His long legs were clad in ripped denim jeans and his upper body a white t-shirt and a blue flannel shirt.

I swear to god I just drooled a little.

He was looking down at his phone, his long, mane like hair was pulled back in a small bun at the back of his head. I smiled widely and walked up to him, pinching his sides gently which made him jump slightly. His facial expression changed when his eyes landed upon me, his smile wider than mine.

"Hi baby!" His voice was deep and made my insides melt.

"Hi" I smiled shyly, I don't know why he still made me shy. He was my boyfriend after all but I still managed to look like a complete loser in front of him.

"How are you today?" I asked, as he pressed a gentle kiss to the top of my head.

"Better now that I'm with you" A playful smirk appearing on his lips as he sent me a wink.

"Wow, Styles, when I didn't think you could get any cornier" I grinned, "you did"

He chuckled lowly, "you love it Horan"

"Mhm, if that's what makes you sleep at night"This time it was my turn to smirk. He gasped, holding a hand to his chest.

"You're breaking my heart Horan" I rolled my eyes playfully and pecked his lips.

"Now, Styles, this adventure?" I asked and his eyes lit up.

"Yes! Let's get to it, shall we?" He took my hand in his, opening the passenger door as he helped me in.

The drive was neither short or long. Harry hummed along to the radio most of the ride and I sat quietly watching the scenery pass quickly through the window. Harry turned up a hill, winding through the roads each side covered with trees. I smiled when Harry finally pulled over at the top of the hill, which over looked the ocean.

Harry let himself out and I did the same. He walked around the the boot, grabbing out a picnic basket and rug.

"Ready babe?" He asked, smiling widely. I nodded in return and followed him over to a prime spot not too far from the edge.

"It's really beautiful Harry" I smiled.

"Yeah, well not as beautiful as you."