Chapter 25

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Niall woke up alone in bed. He let out a low whine, trying to inch towards the usual warmth he felt from Liam, but the mans side of the bed was empty. Cold.

Niall sat up, now fully awake, frowning deeply. He almost never woke up alone. LIam usually slept in on days he didnt have to work, and if he DID work, then he would always wake Niall up. Either to drop him at Louis', or to at least make him breakfast and kiss him goodbye. Niall felt a rock drop in his stomach. Did Liam leave for work without him?! He told him last night that he didnt work today!

Niall threw off his covers and rushed out into the hall.

"Liam!? Liam?!" He called out, his heart in his gut. "Liam!" He rushed to the door, shouting out into the street and looking towards the driveway.

The car was still here.

Oh god, what if Liam was kidnapped? What if he was hurt? Niall felt a cold chill run up his back at the thought of having to live alone, without Liam. No more pets, or kisses, no more love-

"Puppy, I'm right here." Liams confused voice came from the kitchen. Niall turned and ran into the kitchen, nearly tackling Liam in a hug. He was breathing in short, panicked puffs, gripping onto Liam tightly with misty eyes.

"Hey. Its alright." Liam said softly, rubbing his back in soothing circles. "What happened? Its alright." Niall sniffled out and whimpered, nodding. He hiccupped softly.

"I-I thought you left without saying anything." Niall explained, his heart calming in his chest more with each soothing pet Liam gave him.

"Oh, I know better than that." Liam shook his head, kissing Niall on the forehead between his ears. "I just wanted you to get some time to sleep in while I made breakfast. And I wanted to give you some news." Liam hummed.

"What news?" Niall felt himself perk up a bit as breakfast was mentioned.

"Pancakes first." Liam shook his head and pulled away from Niall, grabbing two plates that Niall was just now noticing on the counter. Liam set the table, setting the two plates on in front of one chair. He sat down and Niall immediately jumped up onto his lap.

Nialls tail wagged excitedly as Liam began to slice up the pancakes on Nialls plate.

"I love pancakes. And I love you. And I love everything!" Niall let out a soft giggle, nuzzling into Liams chest.

"I know. I love you too." Liam said. He took a bite, then Niall took a bite. This was how they ate most days, especially when Niall was feeling clingy.

"So." Niall smacked his lips after he drank some milk. "What's the news?"

Liam smiled. "Well, Louis called me late last night." He said. Niall felt his face fall a bit.

"Is Harry okay?" He asked, the usual bubble of anxiety building up. Liam nodded.

"He's fine. Actually, better than fine." Liam said, barely suppressing a grin on his face.

"Well, spit it out." Niall let out a soft whine, poking Liam in the ribs.

"Harry belongs to Louis again. Officially. Marcus dropped the charges." Liam grinned.

"What?!" Niall gasped. He started to bounce up and down on Liams thigh. "Are you serious?! Thats so good! He gets to come home!"

"Baby" Liam lifted Niall up, his cheeks a bit flushed. "Dont bounce like that." He chuckled breathily. Niall rose an eyebrow.

"Why not?" He asked, his tail wagging behind him. "You like my bouncing." He pointed out. "I know that for a fact."

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