Temptations [Niall Horan]

Chapter 42

I had just finished fastening the back to my earrings as Niall yelled my name from downstairs.

"Ron, hurry up! Everyone already left and we're going to be late!"

I rolled my eyes, checking myself in the mirror one last time. Tonight Niall and I were going to a New Years Eve party at one of his friends house, and I'd spent practically all day getting ready for the occasion.

"I'm Coming!" I called, stepping into my black heels.

My long blonde hair was curled into the perfect fashion, the red lipstick on my lips making them pop. I was wearing a black sparkly dress, perfect for tonight's party.

"Veronica!" Niall shouted.

I giggled, shaking my head.

"I'm coming! And how dare you call me Veronica... Niall James!" I shot back, a smile on my face.

I began to make my way down the stairs.

"Yeah? Well-... Holy shit..."

I paused mid-step to look at him. His mouth was hung open in awe, his eyes wide.

"What? Is it too much?!" I asked, beginning to turn back up the stairs to change.

"No, no, no... Hell no. You look... Sexy. So... So fucking sexy..." He stuttered, ogling me as I stood before him.

My cheeks flushed a shade of pink as I met him at the bottom of the stairs. He pulled me into him, my hands resting on his chest.

"Well I would prefer the term beautiful, or pretty instead of sexy... But I'll take it!" I giggled, lightly pecking his lips.

"Well you're both of those things too," He reasoned, hugging me tightly.

"Ready to go?" I asked, pulling back a bit. He stared at me, a small smile on his face.

"I... I think so. But Ronnie, before we go... I just want ya to know that I love ya. I love ya so incredibly much."

My heart melted at his words, my hands cupping his cheeks.

"Aw, Ni... I love you too! Why are you being so mushy tonight? You're never like this," I asked, a smile on my face.

He sighed, rubbing my hips.

"I just... I don't know, let's just go," he eagerly said, guiding me to the door.

"Alright, alright!" I laughed, linking arms with him as he led me to his car.
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"Ya look beautiful, Ronnie, as always," Darragh complimented, pulling me in for a hug.

I immediately felt Niall's grip on my hand tightening, signaling his discomfort.

"Thank you, Darragh, you don't look so bad, yourself!" I smiled, winking at him.

The grip Niall had on my hand was so tight it felt like it was about to fall off.

I turned to him, pecking his cheek and whispering in his ear,"Hmm, but not as good as my man looks."

His grip on my hand loosened tremendously, a cheeky smile adorning his face.

We'd been at the party for about 3 hours. By now, the boom of the music seemed excruciatingly loud, alcohol clouding everyone's minds. However, the excitement in the room still remained.

It was nearly 10 minutes till midnight... A brand new year.

I was having such a fun time, joking with all of Niall's friends. However, I had noticed something... Niall had been acting quite strange all night, and I couldn't figure out what was going on.