Stole My Heart (A Ziall and Larry Love Story)

Chapter 23 - Second Thoughts

*Author's Note*

Guys, I can't believe I've got over 2000 reads now! That is amazing! Anyway nobody reads these things I don't think so keep reading, voting and following and make sure you enjoy it. Oh, and here's a crazy idea, why don't you try commenting? Love you all. This chapter is dedicated to @living_life22. Thanks - Scott xx

Niall's POV

I got out of the car and went straight up to the front door knocking three times. I wondered what I must look like, my eyes were still red and puffy from my tears which had left streaks down my cheeks, my nose had been running the entire journey leaving it red and sore, my hair was a mess from pulling it so hard in temper and sorrow. I hoped my choice to come here wouldn't be too awkward after the last time I saw him. I was just contemplating turning around, getting back in my car and driving somewhere else, anywhere else, when the door opened.

“Hey Niall, what's up? I'm just working out on the treadmill.”

I almost froze at the sight in front of me, hardening slightly in my pants, my head spinning questioning why I ever turned this beautiful boy down. He's gorgeous. Standing in front of me in the doorway wearing nothing but a pair of sweatpants, damp hair sticking to his forehead, his brown eyes shining with the genuine smile on his face, beads of sweat glistening on his abs. How could I have been so blind? My original plan to spend time with him in the hope he could cheer me up disappeared as I soaked up his beauty. I wanted this boy to be mine.

*Flashback*

“Thank you all for being an amazing crowd tonight!”

“Can we have a big round of applause for our fantastic band!”

“We've been One Direction, good night!”

“We love you Newcastle!”

“Thank you!”

Still pumped with adrenaline and sweating from all the running around on stage we headed back to our dressing room. Paul came over and smacked Harry on the back before congratulating us.

“Good work guys. Another great show.”

“Thanks Paul.”

“Louis!”

“Liam!”

We all turned to see Dani and El running over to engulf Liam and Louis in tight hugs respectively.

“You were great as always!”

“Absolutely fantastic!”

The eight of us carried on walking until we reached the door of our dressing room and Eleanor and Danielle walked of to go and join the rest of our family and friends waiting for us. Paul stood outside the door while we all had quick showers and got changed and then we went to see everyone else.

We came through the door and everyone began cheering and some came over to give us hugs. The room was full of people: Eleanor and Danielle obviously, Paul, Lou, Preston, the band, the members of 5SOS and some of their families, Liam's sister Nicola and his best friend Andy, Zayn's mum and little sisters, Harry's sister Gemma, Louis' mum and my brother Greg. After a lot of laughs, hugs, food, drink, and friendly conversation Josh took me to one side of the room telling me he wanted to speak in private. We managed to sneak out of the room and started walking to his dressing room when Preston stopped us.

“Where are you going?”

“Oh, sorry Preston. Josh just wanted to talk to me in private. Is that okay?”

“Of course but I'd better go with you both. Don't worry, I'll just wait outside.”

“Thanks.”

We finally got to Josh's room and sat down on the sofa.

“Niall, I've had something I wanted to tell you since we met and I've been too scared to say it but I think this is the best time.”

“Josh?”

“Basically, after your big news last week I figured that I might actually have a shot with you.”

“Wait, Josh, is this what I think it is?”

“I've liked you for so long Nialler and now that I know you're gay too I figured, 'what have I got to lose,' right?”

“Are you asking me out?”

“Yes.”

“Wow. Josh, I just don't think that's a good idea. I mean, I think you're great and I love you as my best friend but that's it. I'm sorry.”

“It's okay, I understand. We're still cool though right?”

“Err, yeah. I guess. But are you sure you're okay?”

“Of course I am. I've taught myself to live my life with no regrets Niall. Forget the past, look to the future and live in the present. Anyway, we should back and see everyone else. They'll wonder where you've gone.”

*Flashback Ends*

Without a great deal of processing my actions I flung my arms around Josh pulling him close into my chest and pressing my lips against his. He hesitated for a moment before deepening the kiss. After a couple of seconds I felt his tongue swipe across my bottom lip begging for entrance and I granted it. A warm feeling spread within me. The kiss felt so nice. The kiss began to get heated pretty quickly and I felt Josh kick the door shut behind me as he pulled me further into the house. We broke apart to breathe and Josh grinned at me before my lips attached to his neck finding his sweet spot instantly and sucking on it just enough to leave a faint mark. He whimpered in pleasure and began to pull at the hem of my t-shirt. I took a step back to free myself of the fabric and flung it to one side. In the heat of the moment Josh started pulling me towards the stairs and I willingly followed and we ran up to his room hand-in-hand the whole way and stealing the occasional kiss. As soon as we reached the room we began to engage in another deep passionate kiss, this one full of lust. Within seconds we were both stripped completely bare and falling onto the bed.

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(Smut scene in my R-Rated book which you can find on my profile)

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We cuddled up closer together, Josh pressed up at my side with his head resting on my chest and my hand gently stroking his hair and it didn't take us long to fall asleep in this position. His body pressed against mine just felt perfect.

“Where does this leave us Nialler?”

“Well, I'd quite like to just lay here with my boyfriend if that's okay with you Joshie.”

“Of course baby, I love you.”

“I love you too babe.”