The backyard

Chapter 2

Sorry for the long wait :/ but here it is! <3
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I take a shower and get dressed into blue skinny jeans and a white t-shirt. I check my phone and look at the time for the fifth time today. 7:58
When did he say he was coming?
I look at myself in the mirror, grab my phone and then head downstairs. My mom isn't home, like always, she's probably drinking again. Ever since my dad left, Niall's parents left. She's been depressed. I've tried talking to her but she pushes me away.
I hear a car drive into the driveway. I fix my hair a little.
He knocks.
I walk over to the door and open it.
He stands there, smiling. His hair is up, blue eyes still irresistible. He wears a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
"Hey" he smiles.
"Hi" I smile and look down.
"May I come in?" He asks.
"Oh, sure."
I open the door wider and he walks in. I close it behind him.
"This place seems bigger since I was here last." He says as we walk to the back of the house.
"Really?"
"Yeah. Guess i shrunk." He laughs.
I chuckle and open the back door. It slides open and we both walk out. I close it back and head to the swings.
I sit on one side and he sits on the other.
"So, what's been going on with you?" I ask
"A lot. Tour. Interviews. Traveling."
"Seems fun."
"Tours are fun. I get to see the fans, they mean so much to us."
"Us?"
"The boys?"
"Oh, right." I look down and pick at my nails. "When will I get to meet these 'boys'" I smile.
"Maybe soon. We're performing in 3 days."
"Really? May I come?" I ask excitedly, looking at him. He been staring at me this whole time.
"Yeah, sure. I'll pay for your backstage ticket."
"Oh, no. You don't need to do that."
"Kristina, your my best friend. I'm going to do it even if you say no." He smiles.
I smile and change the subject, "you hungry?"
"Is there a time when I'm not?" He smiles
I laugh.
We both get up and walk inside, to the kitchen.
I search the cabinets, looking for anything.
"Find anything?" Niall asks after about 5 minutes of searching.
"No" I sigh.
My mom has been out drinking for the past week. She's never been home. She's never had time to go to the store and buy food. I would but I'm broke.
"I could go to the store? I'll be back in like 10 minutes."
"Alright." I smile at him. He gets his keys and heads out the door.
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I open the door for him to walk in.
There are about 8 bags in his hands.
"We're not having a party, Niall."
He laughs and heads to the kitchen
He takes some meats out and puts them in the fridge.
"Why did you buy meats?"
"Uh, steak?"
I smile.
After about 7 minutes of unpacking the bags, me helping, of course, we end up just having chips.
"You never told me how you called Layla and not me?"
"Oh, right" he swallows the chips and speaks "she contacted me on Twitter. I saw her name and it looked familiar, so I clicked on it and responded. Here I'll just show you."
He takes out his phone and goes to the Twitter app.
He hands me the phone and I read it.
@QueenLaylaX hey, it's Layla. Knowing you probably won't see this I'll just try to get your attention. Idk. I was wondering if you'd be around this area anytime soon? I'd really appreciate it if you and Kristina started talking again. She misses you. If you see this just contact me ASAP. @NiallOfficial
@NiallOfficial we are actually in the area. What's ur number? I kinda lost your contacts since I got a new phone about 2 years ago. :/ @QueenLaylaX
@QueenLaylaX xxx-xxx-xxxx @NiallOfficial
I hand him his phone back.
"Doesn't she realize that she gave away her number to everyone who reads that?"
"She'll probably change it."
I shrug.
I hear a car door shut.
Who could that be?
"Who's that?" Niall asks.
"I don't know?"
The door opens and then closes. I turn around and see my mom.
"Hey, Ms. D-"
"Who the hell are you?" She asks walking over, a bit wobbly.
"Niall? I'm-"
"Get out of my house!" She screams
"Mom!" I get up and walk over to her, helping her stand up strait. "It's just Niall, a friend."
"Just get me upstairs!" She yells
I help her up the stairs. Once she's in bed I close her bedroom door.
I walk downstairs to see Niall stuffing his face in the chips.
I chuckle.
"Ever had chips?" I say and sit down next to him.
"Yeah. I'm just really hungry."
I smile. I look at the time. 9:47.
"Um, maybe I should go. I'll see you Saturday?" He gets up and gathers his things.
"Yeah, um what time?"
"10 am"
I nod. He walks toward the front door.
He turns around and pulls me in for a hug.
A spark of something hits me. This feels nice.
"I missed you."
I smile. "I missed you more."
He pulls away and heads for his car. He gets in, starts the car and backs out of the driveway.
He looks at me and waves. I smile and wave back.
Then he drives off.
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Sorry it's been so long since I last updated. I've been super busy! I promise I'll update a Miracle sometime this week. Ily all <3 xoxo