Unexpected (Niall Horan-Love Story)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Everyone gawked at me in surprise. I was ashamed. I hid my face in my hair. The last thing I wanted was to see those eyes look at me, laughing at me soundlessly, and Niall. I was still in his arms. I wondered what he'd think. What if he didn't like me anymore?

The room was completely silent, and I felt all eyes fixed on me. I shut my eyes to block everything out. I can't believe I just admitted that. I could've at least lied. A seventeen-going-on-eighteen year old girl who hasn't kissed anybody in her whole lifetime.

"Laura?" Lauren whispered quietly after a few minutes. I peeked up at her. I was right. All eyes were on me, judging me as I scanned the room. I hid my face again. Lauren continued.

"The beautiful Laura Brook. Never kissed anyone? Never been kissed? I refuse to believe it." she protested. I let out a small laugh.

"Well it's true." I mumbled. Niall was motionless. It was completely silent again. I counted Niall's breaths as minutes passed by, and I knew I would have to say something soon. About twenty seven breaths later, I broke the silence.

"Guys, it's not really a big--"

"Laura is a lip virgin!!!" Louis interrupted loudly. I rolled my eyes while everyone was trying to hold back a laugh. They didn't want to embarrass me even more. Harry scooted in closer to me playfully.

"I can change that." he said, giving me a wink. I laughed and shoved his face away.

"It's not that any guys never liked me...I just never liked any guys. Well, I have. But I just passed on the kisses." I explained. I felt Niall nodding in agreement. That was all the response from him though. His arms even drooped around me like a dead thing hanging around my shoulders. Without his breathing or nodding, I would've thought he died. I started feeling self consious and awkward.

"No need to cover up, love. It's okay if no one's ever found you attractive." Zayn said jokingly.

"Yeah! There are more forever alone girls out there, too!" Louis chimed in. I couldn't take this. I simply stood up and walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind me. I knew they were just having a bit of banter with me, but this was a very sensitive subject. I just needed to get away from the jokes for a bit.

I sat on the toilet and thought to myself. I started asking myself all the questions girls would ask. What if I really am forever alone? They all thought it was funny that I never have been kissed. They don't even know. Boys have leaned in to kiss me, but I would just turn the other cheek. It doesn't mean I'm forever alone. I'm just a reserved person, I guess. I was mad at them for thinking that at all, even if it was a joke. And to make matters worse, my boyfriend just drooped over me like a dead person, and he didn't say a word. Sometimes, I wished I could read minds. I wanted to know his every thought at that moment. I heard a small knock on the door, and that's when I realized there were tears streaming down my face. I sniffed and wiped them away.

"What." I said, trying to keep my voice from cracking.

"Laura." an angelic and deep golden tone said carefully. My heart jumped. It was my favorite voice, and it was just what I needed to hear.

"Niall?"

"Yeah, it's me. How are you feeling?"

Angry. Sad. Alone. "Fine."

"I wouldn't believe that for a second."

I got up and unlocked the door while wiping away a tear, and he immediately let himself in. He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on top of mine. I buried my face into his neck and embraced the moment for a minute.