Forever & Always (Completed)

57- Derby Day

I woke up and immediately checked my phone, just out of habit. I had a ‘good morning’ text from Greyson, so I texted him back.

“good morning to you too!” 

“hows it going in london?”

“for me, good.. For mel, not so hot..” I replied, but then got a phone call from Greyson.

“What happened to Mel? Is she alright?”

“Physically, yes, mentally, not so much.. Her and Harry got into a fight with a few others, and they’re not together anymore. But Wesley texted her and they seem to be getting along.” I explained the whole situation to him.

“Oh, okay. How’s it going with you and Niall?” 

“We’re good, we had a little dispute last night, but its all better.” 

“What was this dispute about?” He asked me.

“You.” I bluntly mentioned. “Niall noticed I was talking to you a lot, and got a bit jealous, then Layla told him how we used to be kind of a thing, and Niall just wanted to make sure it was nothing.” I explained to him, but there was no response for a while. “Grey?”

“What? Oh, sorry.” He gulped loud enough so I could hear. He tried to talk again, but Niall walked in the room as he began to speak.

“Good morning babe!” Niall’s Irish accent fled the room, making me smile. I said the same, then he noticed the phone in my hand. “Who’s on the phone?” He asked, a bit quieter.

“Greyson, here say hi!” I handed him the phone.

NIALL’S POV

I walked into Skylar’s room and saw her on the phone with Greyson. “Greyson, here say hi!” and she handed me the phone.

“Uh, hi Greyson.” I said, softly into the phone.

“H-hi Niall.” He stuttered. This is weird… “How are you and Skylar?” Now he’s asking about our relationship?

“We’re doing pretty good, look I don’t mean to be rude, but I kind of wanted to ask Skylar something.” I told him, then looked at Skylar, who was braiding her hair, not paying attention to our phone call.

“Yeah, no problem man, just tell her I’ll text her later.” He told me, then I said I’d do as he said. I hung up the phone and motioned for Skylar to look back over.

“Hey babe, what are your plans for the day?” I asked her, hoping she was free.

“I don’t think I’m doing anything, why?” She questioned me.

“Do you like football?” I asked her.

“My football, or your football?” She asked me. 

“My football, the derby!” I told her.

“I like your football, yes.” She paused and laughed, “why do you ask?”

“Good, cause I’ve got four tickets to go today!” I exclaimed.

“Four? Who else is coming?” She asked me, then Louis and Liam walked in the door. “I’m guessing you guys are! Awesome!” 

“The game’s at 11 Skye, let’s go!” Liam told her, then I looked at the clock, 10:12 AM. 

“Let me just get dressed, then I’ll meet you guys in the car in ten!” She explained to the guys and I, then we left for the car. Liam and Louis sat in the back, while I drove.

“Hey guys, did you just get Simon’s email?” Liam asked us. I checked my phone, which had the notification for the email.

“I did, you Lou?” I asked Louis and he nodded. I heard a knock on the window and looked up to see Skylar standing there. I forgot to unlock the door, oops! “Hey babe, all ready?”

“I am!” she leaned over and gave me a kiss. She looked in the back by Louis and Liam, who were both looking down at their phones. “What’s up with them?” She asked.

“Simon just sent us all an E-mail, could you read it out loud boys?” I asked them, since I had started driving.

“It says: Hi boys, hope you’re enjoying London with the girls. Just wanted to let you know, you guys are having a small benefit concert in London tomorrow night. I’d like you to sing that suicide prevention song that Skylar wrote, also Little Things. I’ll send out an E-mail later with more details. Call if you have any questions. Simon” Louis read out the email.

“That’s awesome! He wants you guys to sing my song!” she cheered with excitement, and a huge smile spread across her face. I love seeing her happy, and when I see that gorgeous smile of hers, I can’t help but smile myself. 

“I guess we’ll have to practice all day tomorrow to get it right!” Liam stated. “Have I heard this song before?” 

“You might’ve, I’ve showed a few of you before.” Skylar told him.

“Could we hear it now?” Louis asked her.

“I could read off a few lines, but I’m not singing it.” She told him, then pulled out the lyrics on her phone. 

“Today you might feel like dying

But tomorrow you will feel like flying

Across the world that we live in today

So just come out, come out and say

That you are here, you are here to stay

You’re here to stay”

A round of applause occurred when she stopped reading, “That was amazing Skye!” Liam told her, which made her smile and blush. 

“It really was, but you know what would make it even better?” Louis asked her, and she looked up confused. “If you sang it on stage with us.” Her eyes grew wide and her jaw dropped. 

“You want me to sing it with you?” She asked, nervously. “Really?” 

“It would only be best!” Liam told her, then she began to smile.

“We’re here guys!” I chirped, excited to watch the derby with my girlfriend. 

“Where’s the nearest bathroom Ni? I forgot to go before we left.” Skylar asked me, then I pointed to the closest port-a-john and sent her on her way. Louis turned to me after she was far enough and asked me a question. 

“Niall? How much do you love Skylar?” He asked me, which caught me off guard.

“She‘s the best thing to ever happen to me, why?” I told him.

“No reason, just asking.” He tried to change the subject now, “Where’s our seats?”

“Right next to the player’s bench.” I pointed to our seats.

“Great seats! You two go ahead, I’ll wait for Skylar.” Louis told Liam and I.

“You sure? I can wait for her.” I told him, but he motioned for me to go with Liam.

“I’ve got it Nialler, trust me.” Louis smiled at me, so I let it go and walked to our seats with Liam.