euphoric (n.s. AU)

t w e n t y t h r e e

hello <3 its been a while. just felt like writing a little

SMUT WARNING !!!

Harry's POV

Seeing Niall's text changed my whole mood. I felt like I was in high school again, giddy from a reply from a crush. I stare at his message for what seemed like forever, before replying.

Harry // Can I come to you? Or would you prefer coming to me?

The thought of Niall coming to my house brought a smile to my face. Before I could get too far into my daydream, my mind brought me back to Marissa. I felt awful with how things ended. I know it's hard to understand, but I hope one day she does. There's nothing I can do about my sexuality, which even I am still confused about. I think about shooting her a text, but before I can, my phone dings.

Niall // i can come to you i think its easier

After reading his reply, I jump into action. I quickly dump out the rest of my drink, and rinse the cup before running up the stairs and into my bedroom. I take my robe off, put on some grey sweats and a black T-shirt, check my hair and face in the mirror, and rush back downstairs to sit on the couch.

Harry // Okay, I'll send you my location.

Looking around my living room, I see pictures scattered about of Marissa and I over the years. The sight makes my heart ache. She is a good person, and deserves so much more than what I was able to give her. I should've told her sooner. My only hope is that we will be able to remain friends, or at the very least cordial with each other. I hope she is okay.

I'm deep in thought for what feels like forever, when there's a small knock on my door. I get up off the couch, straighten my clothes, take a deep breath, and head to open the door. Niall stands in front of me, big blue eyes looking me up and down before pushing his way past me.

"Your house is big." He says, before plopping himself down on my sofa. I chuckle, before taking a seat next to him, close enough to smell his cologne, but far enough to be sure he's comfortable.

"It is. It's more than what I need. I've thought about downsizing for a while, but Marissa never wanted to." He looks at me with a confused stare.

"Why would you ever want to downsize? I would kill to live somewhere like here." Niall huffs before leaning back further into his seat. I let out another chuckle before answering.

"Like I said, it's just not necessary. I don't have children, I don't have a big family. It serves no purpose other than to show off." I explain. He scoffs before locking eyes with me.

"So, what's up? You okay?" He asks, looking around the room. "Where's Marissa?" It reminds me of the real reason I asked him to come over. I'm almost embarrassed to explain, and I take a deep breath before I do.

"I told her that I cheated on her, and that I wasn't sure of my sexuality. It felt so awful, Niall. You should've seen how she looked at me." I say, looking down at my hands in my lap. I hear a small gasp escape Niall's lips before he scoots closer to me.

"Harry, what did she say?"

"She didn't say much. When I told her I had been unfaithful, at first she seemed angry, understandably so. But then she started begging me to tell her what the other woman had that she didn't, and asking how she could be better for me so I didn't feel the need to cheat anymore. That's when I told her that it wasn't with a woman, it was with a man. I couldn't let her talk so terribly about herself." I say, the last part coming out as a whisper. Niall sighs before reaching his arms out and embracing me. His touch ignites my skin, and I scoot impossibly closer to him before wrapping my arms around him. He's so warm and inviting, and I can't help but to rest my head in the crook of his neck while he comforts me.