Summer Love

Chapter 10

July 2011

Carter's POV*

One of Niall's hands rested on my cheek while the other found its way to the small of my back, pulling me closer to him, as we intensified the kiss.

My fingers were tangled in his blonde locks and our lips moved in sink as if they were meant to find each other.

We slowly pulled away from each other, resting our foreheads against one another. I gazed into his deep blue eyes as he did the same to me.

"You taste like cherry." Niall broke the silence, causing me to laugh and cover my now red face.

"Thank you?" I replied, not sure if it was a compliment or not. He flashed me a crooked toothed smile with a sparkle in his eye.

"I love cherries almost as much as I loved that moment right there." Niall said causing my face to turn an even deeper shade of red that I didn't even know was possible.

He slid his hand away from my back and placed it in his lap where it was before. We just kissed. I just kissed the boy I was sent here to fix. Could this jeopardize everything? Yes. Do I want to stop? Not one bit.

"It's getting late, we should head to bed." Niall stood, guitar in one hand with his other extended towards me.

I grabbed his hand and he pulled me up off the log. He didn't release my hand though, only laced his fingers in mine, making a hurricane of feelings swirl through my stomach.

I looked down at our hands placed together and felt comfortable. I can't even begin to explain what it felt like holding his hand. It was a simple gesture but it meant the world to me for some reason. Do I have feelings for Niall? If I didn't then I wouldn't be feeling this right now, right?

We walked hand in hand down the dirt road to my cabin. He walked me up to the screen door then released my hand and placed it in his jean pocket.

"Goodnight Carter." Niall simply stated with a small smile.

"Goodnight Niall." I replied and with that he turned and walked towards his cabin.

I gripped the handle on the screen door but before I could yank the door open, a hand spun me around and a sweet pair of lips placed themselves on my cheek. I smiled at his simple action and watched him run back to his cabin, smiling at me over his shoulder.

Right here, right now, I don't want this to end. In that moment I realized, I do have feelings for Niall and he does for me. Whether I came here to fix him or not, now I am here to be with him. He is one of a kind and I hope he will be mine.

I opened the old screen door and made my way inside, trying to be as quiet as possible to not wake Gabbie. I slid off my flip flops and climbed into my creaky bed, hiding away under the warm covers.

I closed my eyes but then had the sudden urge to pee. I quietly got up and did my business in the bathroom, realizing I had just gotten my period, great.

I exited the bathroom and crept over to the edge of Gabbie's bed.

"Gab. Gab, do you have pads?" I whispered. I went to poke her sleeping body but it was absent in the bed. I flicked on the bedside lamp to reveal an empty bed with a note on the pillow.

'Sleeping in Zayn's bed tonight'

Great, now I have to find them myself. I rummaged through her makeup bad on the bedside table and finally found a pad. I went into the bathroom and finished my business then washed my hands and climbed back into bed, falling into a deep sleep.

Niall's POV*

She was beautiful as she pranced through the field of flowers ahead of us, arms stretched out wide, calling my name. I ran to her and picked her up, spinning her around as she erupted with laughter. Her sweet sweet laughter that I longed for. Our lips connected and eyes fluttered shut, my serenity engulfing me. I was....happy.

A huge crack of thunder woke me from my dream about Carter. I couldn't get her off my mind after the kiss. Everything about her ran through my mind daily.

Another crack of thunder caused me to shake. I never liked thunderstorms, even as a child. I rolled over in my bed to try and wake Zayn but saw Gabbie wrapped in his arms, so I decided to leave him be.

An even louder boom of thunder sent me over the edge. I slipped on my slippers and ran out the door towards Carter's cabin. She's alone since Gabbie is in my cabin so maybe she feels the same as I do about thunderstorms. I quietly entered and spotted her sleeping body curled up on her bed.

"Carter?" I whispered while gently touching her arm. She crinkled her nose and then yawned, opening her big eyes.

"Niall? What time is it? Are you alright?" She asked, sitting up and stretching.

"I don't know like two in the morning. I'm sorry I woke you it's just the thunder I-" I started but was interrupted by a loud crack of thunder and a bright flash of lightning across the sky. I squeezed my eyes shut and could feel my hands shaking.

"You didn't wake me, I was up. I feel the same way about thunder. You saved me from one major anxiety attack." She giggled. I grinned at our common fear and her cute laugh.

"Come here." She said, moving over and creating a space for me on the bed. I crawled in next to her and pulled the comforter up over our bodies. I pulled her into my chest and wrapped my arms around her body.

"Jesus Carter, you're shaking like a leaf." I said holding her tighter.

"I just really hate thunderstorms. My doctor said that I should either take a sedative before they come to calm me down, or have someone basically hold me to calm me down." She replied grasping onto my hands that were snaked around her small waist.

"Well I'm here." I replied nuzzling my head into her neck. I could feel her smile at my action.

"Everyone needs a thunder buddy. Thank you." Those were the last words I heard from her before we both drifted off to sleep together.

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