Temptations [Niall Horan]

Chapter 35

"Ronnie!" Niall yelled from the kitchen, anger in his tone.

Theo and I looked at eachother. I knew he could tell I was worried.

I hurriedly scooped him up in my arms, running to find Niall. "What!" I yelled, running through the kitchen doors.

When I saw him, I immediately broke down in laughter. He was completely covered in baby food.

Emily sat happily in her high chair, a proud smile on her face.

"Do I need to explain what?" He furiously questions through gritted teeth.

I smiled, picking up a towel from the rack on the oven as I made my way over to him.

Reaching up, I wiped some of the food away from his face, before kissing his cheek. "Go up and wash off, I've got the kids," I chuckle, hurrying over to put Theo in a high chair as well.

Niall mumbled and grumbled as he walked out of the kitchen, his eyebrows knitted together in anger.

I rolled my eyes, turning back to the kids. However, the minute he left the room, Emily began bawling.

"Sh sh sh, it's ok," I coo, picking her up in my arms. I bounce her, I play peek a boo with her, I try feeding her again, I try changing her, but... Nothing works. All she does is cry and cry. I feel bad for Theo, who is currently sitting in his high chair looking at us like we're crazy.

Niall was right... Theo is a good kid.

After another half hour of trying to get her to stop crying, I give up. Niall's footsteps can be heard through the house as he walks down the steps. A few minutes later he appears in the kitchen beside Theo. "Niall... Help!" I cry, looking down at Emily. He groans, taking her out if my arms. And the minute he does... All is quiet. Emily's smile returns, as does the peace and quiet.

"Oh thank god," I sigh, leaning against the counter. Niall smiles, reaching over and kissing my cheek.

"Leave it to the pro, baby, leave it to the pro."

I raise an eyebrow, a smirk on my face. "Ohh and is this the same pro that was whining about babysitting at all this weekend?" I tease.

He rolls his eyes, sitting Emily back down in her high chair. She smiles happily, her eyes shining with warmth as she looks at Niall. He scoffs, turning away. And the minute he does, I'm sure I can see a bit of the light go out in her precious eyes.

I shake my head in fury, walking out to get Theo's food.

Why is Niall being such a prick?

I walk to the bag Denise left us with Theo's favorite baby food, pulling out a can. As I walk back to the kitchen, I stop just outside the door, as I hear Niall whispering discreetly.

"I really do like ya... I just can't let Ronnie see me or she'll think 'M soft! An' I don't want 'er to think that!"

I smile softly to myself.

So that's why he's acting this way.

I walk in, the small smile still on my face. Niall looks up and a disgusted look taking over his features.

"Um... Ya need to clean 'er up. See this's why I don't like kids. They're so damn messy all the time!"

I can't help but giggle, knowing that all of this is just a show. All because he wants to prove to me that he's a tough guy.

He looks at me expectedly, his eyes knot together again in annoyance.

Without warning, I wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him passionately.