Perfect Imperfections (n.h a.u)

Chapter 25

>> How many nights does it take to count the stars, that's the time it would take to fix my heart<<

I woke up with a jolt. I heard a groan, movement and soft giggles.
"Uncle Niall! You need to wake up! It's Christmas!!" I heard a small voice yell out, the bouncing of the bed from this small body jumping on top of Niall. Niall groaned even more as the little boys foot found a place that needed protection.

"Easy there, bud. Give me a sec okay?"
The little boy settled down and turned his attention to me.
"Is this your girlfriend uncle Niall?" He asked quietly.
"She is my girlfriend. Beautiful isn't she?" Niall complimented.
"I just woke up. I'm gross."
"No I think you're really pretty!" The little boy said,giving me a grin, revealing a few missing teeth in the front. Just then a small body came charging towards the bed. She jumped up onto Niall too,causing him to groan once more.

"Aria, these are my cousin's kids, so my nephew and niece, Ryan and Renee. They're brother and sister and a pain in the arse!" Niall joked.
"I'm gonna tell Aunt Maura you said a bad word." Ryan yelled running out of the room, causing Niall to laugh.
"Uncle Niall, Mummy said I should wake you, we want to open presents and we can't until you're there too!" Renee whispered in a cute voice.
"Go downstairs. Tell your mummy we will be down in a few minutes, promise." He hooked his pinky with hers and he set her down allowing her to run off.

"He's around 6, and she's 4. Cutest kids there is." Niall turned to me bringing me closer to him. He pressed a soft kiss to my forehead.

"Morning princess. Merry Christmas." Niall whispered, pressing a soft, chaste kiss to my lips.

"Merry Christmas, Ni!" I smiled at him.
"I don't want to get out of bed!" He whined before bringing me impossibly close and pressed his lips to mine yet again.
We continued this small make out session.

"For goodness sake! Stop sucking face! We're waiting. The kids want their presents. We are all hungry. Come on." Greg yelled. We broke apart and looked at him. He had a smirk plastered on his lips. I could feel my cheeks heating up.

"Oi lad! We'll be down in a sec. I promise. Now fuck off!" Niall flipped him off and Greg just walked out laughing.

I got out of bed and stretched. I found my glasses and placed them on. Niall followed me and slipped on a t shirt. He rubbed his eyes as he walked out and to the bathroom. I took my toothbrush from my toiletries bag and followed him.

Once we were done we both headed downstairs. Everyone was sat around the Christmas tree.

Choruses of "finally" and "it's about time" was heard from around the room.

I smiled at everyone, feeling suddenly awkward. Some of these people I hadn't even met and they all looked so intimidating.

"Come on. It's presents time!" Maura announced.

Everyone began exchanging gifts. There were squeals from the kids, hugs getting passed around. Just plain happiness.

I sat next to Niall on the couch as we sipped on coffee. Niall received t-shirts, hoodies, some CDs, football shirts. It varied. Maura even got me a little present too. She got me some bath salts and cosmetics and make up and a few items of clothing.

I knew mostly everyone by now and I'd become close friends with Niall's cousin, Amy. She lived in the States, so it was nice to hear about things familiar. She studies there and has her fiancé there too. He couldn't make it for Christmas with her since his parents had traditions. She told me how she's going to have to juggle between the two families. But she was excited because he would be flying in to spend New Years with her, here in Ireland.