My phone started to ring, I didn't dare answer it because of how sketchy the road was becoming.
"Hey, Niall can you get that for me?"
"You want me to answer your phone? But I don't know anyone."
"Just tell me who it is."
"I think its your mum."
"Yes please answer it."
"How?"
"Well Niall hello is a nice place to start"
"Okay...." he answered the phone, "hello?"
I couldn't hear what was going on in the conversation, "Can we put it on speaker?"
"Yes."
"Emily I want you off of the road right now"
"Um Mom I don't know if you have noticed but the storm isn't getting better and I'm still not home."
"I know but there is a huge wreck on the freeway and it looks like the storm will pass soon, so get off the road, go find something to eat and wait it out."
"Okay"
"Thank you, call us before you go back on the road."
"Okay, bye mom, love ya."
"Bye, love ya, be safe."
I hung up the phone and looked at Niall, "Looks like we are stopping for food, any preferences?"
"Just somewhere that is good, I am feeling pasta."
"Well there is an Olive Garden is that good enough?"
"Yes that is brilliant."
I drive slowly though the storm and into the icy parking lot. A large truck lost control behind us on the road, it spun around hitting a few other cars.
"Holy Crap!!" I yelled, as Niall screamed like a girl and muttered something about stupid American drivers.
We carefully got out of the carand stepped onto the ice covered pavement. We were halfways to the door when I slipped and fell right on my behind. Great, just a fabulous way to top off my already awkward day. Before I know it there is a hand helping me get back up and then wrapped around my waist to keep me from falling.
"Don't hurt yourself Love."
I try to push away just to prove my point and lose my balance yet again. Niall chuckles and puts his arm back around me. Fine I admit it, I'm a klutz, not by choice just by the cruelty of life. And yes it is helpful to have a guy do some of the balancing for me. Not that I would just let them, I must defend what little pride I have left after earlier.
We entered the building and got seated. We each chose what we wanted to eat, and talked throughout dinner. It was amazing we were able to learn so much about each other in such a short time. Soon the questions changed from 'when is your birthday?' to things more in depth.
"Have you ever had a boyfriend?"
"Nope."
"When can a boy kiss you?"
"After the first date."
"So right after the first date, during it, or like on the second date?"
"Depends on the guy, and how much I like him."
"Is dinner considered a date?"
"So long as I am not paying."
I say this just as the waitress arrives at our table to ask if we need anything else. I look out the window and the storm has lifted enough that we can drive again. Before I can answer Niall replies to her. "Not today. Check please."
She comes back with the check, I reach for it and Niall bats away my hand lightly. He takes the check and puts his credit card in. As we exit the building I manage to slip yet again on the ice, hurting my bum once more. After Niall helps me up, again. I begin to walk towards the car, once more, I slip. This time Niall catches me before I fall to the ground. His hand is tight around my arm, his face is close to mine.
"Stop doing that will you," He growls.
Before I can reply his lips are against mine. I did not expect this at all. Suddenly my brain realizes what is happening. I am kissing Niall Horan.
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