Temptations [Niall Horan]

Chapter 40

Ronnie's POV

Waking up in Niall's arms every time I fell asleep was an amazing feeling.

I smiled up at him, admiring his loving gaze on me.

"Hi," I whispered, voice still quiet from sleepiness. He gave me a weak smile before turning his attention back to the TV. I frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothin. I'm fine..." He trailed off. I had been dating him long enough to know when he was telling the truth or not. And this.... Was one if those times.

"Talk to me, Ni. What's the matter with you?" I asked again, kissing his chin. He sighed, shutting his eyes.

"I said nothin! God..." He said, furrowing his eyebrows. I shook my head silently before laying back on his chest.

No need to be a rude prick, fuck...

A few minutes later he leaned down, kissing my forehead. "Hey... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be mean to ya like that, I just... I've got a lot of stuff on me mind."

I raised an eyebrow, lifting my head to look up at him.

"What kind of stuff?"I asked, tracing my index finger over the ink tattooing his skin.

He sighed, chewing on the inside of his cheek.

"I... Well, I can't tell ya..."

I raised an eyebrow, a frown on my face.

"Can't tell me?? But why?!"

He looked at me sadly, his heart beating frantically against my chest.

He began to ramble, running his hand frantically through his hair.

"I just... Look, Ronnie, ya just gotta trust me, okay? I want to tell ya, but I'd feel really uncomfortable, and... I mean it isn't anythin bad, trust me on that, okay? I promise ya, it isn't anything bad, I just... I just don't want to discuss it! Don't think I don't trust ya or anythin, I do, I love ya so much! I just-"

"Hey... I understand, okay?" I interrupted, kissing his cheek.

He froze, looking at me with utter surprise.

"Ya... Ya do?"

I frowned, petting his cheek.

"Of course, Niall. I understand, and if you're uncomfortable then you're uncomfortable. I'm not gonna force you to tell me."

I examined his face, smiling softly as his breathing became calmer.

"You know, I love when you're honest with me about your feelings. I love you, a lot. I respect you."

He smiled softly, bringing his hand to rest against mine on his cheek.

"Thanks. Thank ya, Ron..."

He leaned in, gently pecking my lips.

"I promise, it's nothin bad. I just... I dunno..." He trailed off, looking even more uncomfortable. I smiled, pressing my forehead to his.

"Don't worry about it. I can... Try to take your mind off of whatever it is, yknow..." I mumbled, biting my lower lip.

He slowly smirked, his arms tugging me tightly against him.