Imagines (from my Instagram)

He's A Keeper

"We're both nervous, but we have to, Niall." 

He smiles a little and takes my hand. "Okay. Let's go." 

We walk to the front porch and I open the door slowly. "Mom?" 

"In here!" 

Niall closes the door behind us as I lead him toward the kitchen.  

"Mom, this is Niall," I say nervously.  

"Hi, Niall." 

"Nice to meet you." 

They shake hands awkwardly as I purse my lips.  

"What're you making?" I ask her, walking around the island to the stove.  

"Lasagna." She turns towards Niall. "Hopefully you like lasagna, Niall..?" 

"He'll eat anything, Mom," I blurt, which causes my mom to burst out laughing.  

Niall lightly laughs but gives me a dirty look.  

"So, um, where's Dad?"  

"In the den. Watching some sport or something. I don't know." 

I nod and squeeze Niall's arm as I excuse us. "Don't be scared of my dad. He's really weird, and easy-going. Just make small-talk about the game he's watching." 

He nods and opens the door me and I smile, quickly walking to my dad and giving him a small hug.  

"Dad, this is Niall." 

He looks away from the TV. "Hey, Niall! Come join me." He pats the cushion next to his on the long couch.  

Niall shrugs and smiles nervously. "Okay." 

"I'll, um, leave you guys.. to it.." 

I walk out of the room, closing the door in relief.  

* * * 

"I'm so glad to meet you guys, thank you for having us," Niall grins, shaking my father's hand and hugging my mother.  

Both my parents smile and nod. "Thanks for coming." 

Niall's arm slides around my waist as we start down the path towards the car. We wave and I blow a kiss.  

Once we're settled in the car, I sigh. "Thank God that's over." 

Niall laughs. "Oh, come on, it wasn't that bad." 

"It was awkward." 

"For you. In the beginning.... Oh! By the way, you're right. Your parents are weird." 

I gulp. "And..." 

"Hey, I'm with YOU, aren't I? I'm used to it by now." 

I punch his arm playfully as he chuckles. 

Suddenly, I hear my phone vibrating as we pull out of the driveway.  

"Hello?" 

"Hey, honey." 

I smile. "Hey, Dad. What's up? Did we forget something?" 

"No, I just wanted to tell you that.. um.. I think Niall's a good kid. I like him." 

I glance over at my boyfriend, smiling to myself. "Thanks, Dad." 

"You know, he's the only boyfriend you've brought home that's told me something... interesting." 

My heartbeat quickens. "What's that?" 

"He told me that he loves you. And that you're just incredible." He pauses, and his voice drops a little. "He's definitely a keeper." 

My lips curve into a huge grin. "I know." 

After we say our goodbyes, I smile, and look up at my beautiful guy. I give his cheek a peck.  

He glances over at me, smiling. "What was that for?" 

"I love you, that's all," I say, laying my head on his shoulder as we cruise down the street.