If I'm Louder - Niall Horan Fanfic

Chapter 13 - Eleanor the Matchmaker

~~Niall's P.O.V.~~

Really Niall? 'How amazing that was and how smart you are'? Really?

I panicked, okay!

God you're so stupid...

That is just mean!

SAYS THE GUY SCREAMING AT THE VOICES IN HIS HEAD!

You make it sound like I'm crazy...

And you're not?

Ugh, you're so mean to me!

I'm leaving this conversation.

Did I really just argue with my conscience? Wow I need help...

Anywho... me and my big mouth almost got caught. She almost suspected that I fancied her.

Out the corner of my eye I see Safaa nudge Katie. Katie just rolls her eyes. Hmm, what is Safaa up to? I watch Katie as her hazel eyes dart around, following Spongebob and Patrick along the television screen.

If I could just tell her how I feel... but Zayn said to wait until she's settled in. It hasn't been long but I fancy her anyway. I guess the lads were right... I DO fall to fast.

Katie stands up and starts to the kitchen. I stare at the snickering little child beside me. "Safaa..." I say. She looks up at me, smiling innocently.

"What are you up to?" I say in suspicion.

"What? Me?" She says in surprise.

"Safaa." I say stern.

She looks down to her lap and laughs nervously. "Well..." she drags out.

"Safaa."

"I Kinda,... sorta,... I guess told Katie you fancied her." She laughs nervously, looking up at me.

My eyes widen as my jaw drops. "SAFAA!" I whine. My face burns bright red.

"I'M SORRY! I COULDN'T HELP IT! THE SICK TRUTH WAS EATING ME ALIVE!" she cries onto Patricia's shoulder. I stare wide eyed at the girl in shock.

"Safaa... you're a terrible actress..." I say. Patricia smirks at me. Oh no...

"True..." Safaa says sitting up.

"NIALL LIKES KATIE! NIALL LIKES KATIE! Niall and Katie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" Patricia wailes and the entire flat goes silent.

"Patrica..." I murmur.

"Yes?" She sings.

"I hate you." I say looking at her.

"Love you too babe." She says reaching over and pinching my pink cheek.

"Did I hear that correctly?" I hear a small voice say. My entire body goes cold and I jerk around.

Perrie Edwards.

I sigh in relief. "Jesus. You scared me." I mutter running a hand down my face.

"Feel lucky. Katie and Eleanor are outside right now." She says, walking over to us.

"Damn... so close." Patricia murmurs. I glare at her.

~~Katie's P.O.V.~~

"Now, exactly why did you bring me outside?" I say, staring at the girl. She was still dark red.

"I need to know how the hell I get this shit off my skin." She laughs.

I shrug, "I don't know. It comes off in a few days."

"Wow that helps." She rolls her eyes. I laugh.

"Sorry." I say sheepishly.

"You know, I am a bit of a match maker." She brags.

"Yeah so?" I shrug.

"I bet I can get you and Niall together."

Really? Why the hell are they so persistent?

"No."

"It's obvious he fancies you."

"Maybe to you. But for him to like me is impossible."

She rolls her eyes and waves me off. "Whatever. I really don't understand you sometimes. You smart and beautiful an-"

"Wow, wow, wow! I'm not beautiful. You're the beautiful one. Pretty maybe, but I'm not beautiful." I cut her off.

"Yes you are. Take it from me. You, yourself, could be a model." I roll my eyes. "Anyway. You're his kind of girl. You're beautiful, smart, kind, carefree. AND you're American. He loves American accents." She nudges me and winks. I laugh.

"Whatever."

"I think we both know what the big question is. Do you fancy him?"

I freeze. Do I? No... yes... maybe... I DON'T KNOW!

Yes, he's hot. I mean seriously. His hair. Blonde with dark brown roots. His eyes. Crystal blue. His Irish accent. That is just fucking sexy. But then again I think any European accent is sexy. But his is different. His is like.... like.... like l don't know what. His laugh is amazing. He's kind hearted. He's funny. He's smart. His clear braces. He is strong. Let's just say... his biceps, I could cry. He's that fit. But he's my best friend. I could never date my best friend. I've done that once. It's not fun after the break up. But then again he's like w-

"KATIE!" El yells in my ear. I jump and fall off the bench. I land on my ass.

"Ow." I murmur. I get up and sit on the bench again.

"I take it, that's a yes." She smirks.

"I don't know. I guess but I don't date best friends."

"You've only know him for a few days."

"But still."

"Do you fancy him?" She repeats.

"Yes." I say, not even thinking about it. My eyes widen and I turn bright red. She smirks at me.

"Well then." She snickers.

"This stays between you and me." I glare at her. She chuckles and nods.