The Love Story Between Sophie Thompson And Niall Horan

Chapter 18 My 21st Birthday

June 2nd 2014

Niall's Point Of View

Today me and the boys are in studio recording our 4th album but I was thinking about my girlfriend tomorrow is her 21st birthday and I want to make it special. As I sat in the studio, lost in my thoughts of Sophie and her upcoming 21st birthday, Louis noticed my distraction. He walked over, leaning against the wall with a knowing smirk on his face.

"Thinking about Sophie again, are we?" he teased, crossing his arms.

I chuckled, rubbing the back of my neck. "Can you blame me? Tomorrow is a big deal for her, and I want it to be perfect."

"Rightly so! Twenty-one is a milestone," Louis replied, his expression shifting to one of genuine encouragement. "What do you have planned?"

I sighed, glancing back at the soundboard. "I've got a few ideas, but I want to do something really special. I just don't want to let her down."

Louis nodded thoughtfully. "Why not surprise her with a little party? Get the lads and some of her friends together. You know she loves that sort of thing."

I considered his suggestion. "That could work, but I want it to be more personal, just for her. Maybe we could have a romantic dinner first, just the two of us, and then bring everyone together after."

"Sounds perfect," Louis said, grinning. "You know her better than anyone. Just make sure you have cake—no birthday is complete without it!"

"Right! I'll sort that out. I just need to keep it under wraps until then. I want her to be surprised."

As we brainstormed ideas, I could feel the excitement bubbling inside me. I wanted to create a memory that Sophie would cherish forever. I had a few tricks up my sleeve—flowers, a heartfelt gift, and maybe even a little video montage of our favorite moments together.

"Don't worry, mate," Louis said, clapping me on the shoulder. "You'll pull it off. Just remember to have fun with it."

"Thanks, Louis. I appreciate it," I replied, feeling more confident.

As we got back to work, I couldn't shake the image of Sophie's smile when she saw what I had planned. Tomorrow was going to be unforgettable, and I couldn't wait to celebrate her special day.

As the recording session continued, my mind was a whirlwind of ideas for Sophie's birthday. I jotted down notes in my phone whenever inspiration struck—decorations, her favorite foods, and of course, the perfect gift. I wanted everything to be just right.

"Oi, Niall!" Liam's voice broke through my thoughts. "You're awfully quiet over there. What's going on in that head of yours?"

I glanced up and saw the curious looks on the other lads' faces. "Just thinking about Sophie's birthday tomorrow. I want to surprise her with something special."

"Leave it to you to get all mushy," Zayn teased, but there was a genuine smile on his face. "What do you have in mind?"

I shared my idea about the intimate dinner followed by a surprise gathering with her friends. The boys nodded in approval, and I could see them starting to brainstorm along with me.

"I can handle the decorations," Harry said enthusiastically. "I've got a ton of fairy lights we can use, and maybe some balloons?"

"Count me in for the cake," Liam chimed in. "I've got a great recipe I've been wanting to try, and Sophie deserves the best."