Stockholm Syndrome (Niam Horayne AU) (BoyxBoy)

Chapter 9

"I really don't know what you see in that boy. He was bad enough as a friend." Maura sighed as Niall, her son, only ignored her. He was tired of this statement, how Niall could do better than Zayn.

Before, Niall would argue and defend his boyfriend. Now, Niall didn't know why, but he said nothing. Maybe because it wouldn't change his mother's opinion; or maybe it had something to with Liam.

"What's wrong with Zayn mum?" Niall asked.

"He's rough, harsh, not gentle sweet and kind. I thought you would go for the later, not a bad boy."

"Zayn's not a-"

Suddenly Niall's words are cut off and as an image of Zayn's bright angry eyes stared into his skull. The burned into him, cutting at him, clawing at his mind and soul. It made no sense because Niall had never seen Zayn like that. He didn't know where he could have seen such angry eyes, when Zayn was always gentle to him, calm, kind. But the yes seemed to over- power everything; his body; his thoughts; mind, soul, vision; it was all Zayn's angry eyes and he couldn't get them away. Could he even wake up? Was he even asleep?

Niall's eyes opened to the dark basement. Yes he was asleep; and thank goodness, yes he could wake up. Niall had never seen those eyes before. Not angry. Zayn's eyes were calm, gentle. What if his dreams were warning him that Zayn was evil? Well not evil, but you get the idea.

He becomes aware of Liam holding him again, and felt him start to sing. Niall didn't know the song at first, but then it became familiar;

"When I get older

I will be stronger

They'll call me freedom,

just like a waving flag"

Liam sang gently and Niall smiled and turned towards the brunette who went on humming the tune.

"So will I be free one day?" Niall asked.

Liam only smiled and ran a hand through Niall's hair, "Not if I can help it, but maybe."

They sat there for a moment or two, looking at each other, slow, gentle breathing between them. NIall found himself leaning towards Liam's brown eyes, getting lost in their sparkle. Niall let his lips collide with Liam's, closed his eyes, and kissed him. He felt Liam's hand go behind his head, pulling Niall a little closer as their lips moved together.

This was different to the other kisses. This was gently, not forced. Niall felt free, safe, warm. Niall felt amazing, and he wanted more. This was so special.

After what felt like forever, Niall left Liam's lips and looked at him, a small smile on both their faces.

"You're really cute when you smile like that." Liam commented, stroking Niall's cheek with his thumb. Niall blushed and smiled a little more staring fondly at Liam.

The blonde pecked Liam's lips again, before settling into his chest and closing his eyes, fall asleep.

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This was kinda short, but quite cute.

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