Competition •{Complete}•

Chapter Twenty-Six

Once I reach Connor's room, I knock lightly. Again, his butler answers.

"Come in, Your Highness," he says with a bow and then opens he door the rest of the way.

"Thank you," I say with a smile. I walk over to Connor's secluded bed.

"Alli!" Connor says surprised. He puts his phone down and sits up some. A giggle slips from my mouth.

"Yes, it would be me," I say teasingly. "I was thinking, since you're ill and I had a rough day, we could watch a movie in here?"

"That sounds great, but I might fall asleep," Connor warns. I giggle again.

"Okay, I'l throw something more comfortable on, and grab a classic, then meet you back in here."

"It's a plan. I'll have Ben get us some tea. I'm not really up for popcorn."

"I'll be right back, Connor," I say and walk out. As I'm walking back to my room, Niall calls my name.

"Alli!" he shouts.

"I don't want to talk to you," I say as I speed up.

"Love!" I whip around.

"Don't call me that," I snip, leaving him shocked as I hurry to my room. When I reach my room, I rummage through my collection of movies in the drawer of my coffee table. I find the classic I want and then go find some pajamas. Instead of wearing pajamas, I wear the outfit Connor let me borrow, but never return. I slide the t-shirt and hoodie on. Then pull the swear pants on. I put the socks on and grab the movie before I rush out of my room and to Connor's room. I didn't bother with my hair or take my makeup off, but I did take the jewelry off.

Once I walk in, Ben, Connor's butler leaves.

"That outfit looks familiar," Connor comments from his couch.

"Hmm, I wonder why?" I joke as I walk over to him.

"What movie did you pick?"

"The Breakfast Club," I say with a grin.

"Such a great movie," Connor says. I slide the movie into the DVD player and climb onto his love seat with him. He has a million blankets on it and hot tea on the end table near him.

"Tea, please."

"Of course," Connor replies with a smile. He pours me a cup of tea and takes a sip before handing it to me. "Not too hot," he comments. I can't hide my smile. Why is he so sweet? He checked my freaking tea to make sure I wouldn't burn myself. Oh my goodness.

"Thank you." I take a sip. "This is really good! What did you do to it?" Connor starts laughing.

"Lots of sugar and milk."

"Damn, that simple?"

"Shh. It's starting," Connor hushes me. I laugh a little as I set my tea down.

"What are you laughing about?" Connor asks.

"Nothing," I lie with a grin.

"Really? Nothing?" I shake my head and Connor starts tickling me. I squirm and shout and laugh. Connor stops shortly after because he was laughing so hard. I lay my head on his blanket covered lap and curl my legs up.

"Are you feeling any better?"

"A bit."

"That's go-"

"Shh!" Connor hushes me again. I go quiet and watch the movie.

In the middle of the movie Connor speaks up.