Missing You (A Niall Horan story)

Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

"Come in."

I push open the door and say

"Um hey Niall, I just wanted to say thanks for everything. You know letting me stay in your bed and all. Have you seen my phone?" I ask

"It's fine Miley and yeah here it is." he reaches over to the bedside table and walks over to hand it to me.

I take it from his hand, his hand was soft and warm. I smiled and said

"Thanks again Niall, it was good seeing you."

"It's fine, and yeah you too. I'm sure I'll see you round here soon enough." he smiles

"Yeah probably." I laugh slightly.

We stand and look at each other for a moment, this time I don't avert my gaze. Just for a moment it felt as though nothing had changed or no time had passed.

I broke the silence by saying

"I better be going now. Thanks, bye Niall."

"No bother." he says

Before I know what I'm doing I give him a hug.

Niall hugs me back tightly. The feeling of familiarity and comfort was hard to ignore, I didn't want this hug to end.

We break apart when we hear Liam calling my name.

I turn around and practically run down the stairs, all sorts of thoughts were running through my head. Should I tell Lewis I came over here? Do I dare tell him I stayed in Niall's bed and that we hugged? I know if it were him doing this behind my back I wouldn't be happy.

"Miley, I'm gonna take you home now." Harry tells me

"Oh you don't have to Harry." I smile

"I do. Say goodbye to everyone I'll be in the car." and with that Harry walks out the door.

I hug everyone goodbye, except Niall of course, we already hugged and one was enough for today.

"You'll be back soon enough right Miley?" Liam asks

All eyes turn to me, I smile awkwardly unsure of what to say.

"Of course! Thanks again Liam for convincing me to come." I walk over and he gives me a big hug.

As I wave at my friends from the window of Harry's car I look up to see Niall standing by his window looking down at me. I smile slightly before turning to face forward.

"I had a really good time Harry, it was so nice seeing you all again."

"Me too, it felt just like old times." Harry says grinning.

The drive home is spent exchanging stories of everything we had missed since being out of each other's lives. Despite enjoying catching up with everyone I couldn't help but think that it wouldn't have been necessary had I not broken up with Niall. I wonder how different things would be.

Harry stops the car just outside my house, I undo my seatbelt and turn to face Harry to express my thanks.

He pulls me in for a hug and then kisses my cheek.

"Thanks for the lift Harry." I say

"Anytime Miles."

I open my door and jump out of the car. I wave Harry off and rush inside to my room. Just as I collapse onto my bed, my phone buzzes. It was a text from Lewis. My heart begins to race with anxiety and guilt.

Miley, I don't know what's been going on with you lately but if it's something to do with our relationship I would prefer it if you told me sooner rather than later. Call me when you get this please.

Why would he even think that? I reach for my phone and call him.