It's A Bumpy Ride. *Niall Horan Finished*

Chapter 14

-Courtney

“So if you hear anything please wait for me to say something.” Niall finished as we both were getting ready for bed. He was explaining to me what him and, who I now know, Andrew were discussing. I was shocked that his management still wasn’t into the idea of Niall and me.  

I nodded my head and continued to brush my teeth. This whole thing is really annoying, what do I have to do for Andrew to back off.  I finished, washed my mouth and toothbrush and went back to Niall. He was in bed staring at the ceiling while twiddling his thumbs. I walked over and climbed into bed with him. I did the same thing he was doing.

“What’s on your brain Ni?” I asked quietly. He gaze fell on my face and I could tell he was still angry about everything that happened tonight.

“I’m just tired of having to prove that you and I are worth it.” His hand brushed across my cheek, caressing it.  I smiled and grabbed his hand, placing a kiss on it. This is who I love and no one will take him away from me again.

“Niall, they won’t tear us apart, I’ll do something to make them like me. I can’t lose you again.” I choked out. My eyes burned as tears threatened to fall. I hate that I can’t be what they want for Niall and they are still trying to break us up.  

“Hey, don’t cry. I love you and they aren’t going to break us up again.” He pulled me close and wiped away the tears that had fallen.  I laid there quietly wondering what to do. They want someone like Demi for him and well I know he’s tried to get me a contract with Simon so maybe that’s what I should do.

“Niall, I think I know what I have to do.” I breathed out. This could either go good or bad, I know he wants me to but will he if he knows that the real reason is to keep us together?

“What’s that babe?” His voice slightly wary. I took a deep breath before letting it out.

“Since they want you to be with someone that can get more publicity and talent maybe I can talk to Simon about singing?” I rushed out, barely. Everything ran together so I was doubtful that he understood it all but he did. His eyebrows rose as it actually sank in. He didn’t say anything but just looked at me. I grew antsy as the moments turned into minutes.

“Courtney, no, you said it yourself; you wanted to keep it to yourself and family, that it as something special you shared with your dad. I can’t let you do that just because my management wants to change something you feel so passionate about.” His voice never let a whisper but I could feel the urgency in it though.

He was right I definitely didn’t want to be some singer, I felt like this since I was younger and my dad and I would sing together; I just want to keep it between the people who know now. I feel stupid for even considering doing this but can you blame me? I hate Niall’s management for trying to do this to us.

I moved my head around so I was hiding in Niall’s chest. My face reddened at the thought.  I was extremely embarrassed that I would even think about it, I said from the beginning that I never wanted to be a singer; I just wanted to enjoy my voice like my father had. Niall ran his fingers through my hair and gently started humming Lego House. I instantly smiled and snuggled closer to him and before I knew it I was asleep.

When I woke up the next morning I was confused, the bed was empty and the house was eerily silent.  I slowly got out of bed and walked downstairs. No one was in any of the guest rooms or the living area. I walked into the kitchen and found a note lying on the island in the middle of the kitchen. I picked it up and read it.