The Promise [ n.h. au ]

Chapter 41

[Millie's P.O.V.]

"Hey," I heard Niall greet me as he peaked through the bedroom door.

"Hi," I softly said, still not taking a look at him.

"Are you alright?" He asked as he sat down beside me on my bed.

"Yeah," I sighed, putting my phone faced down on the bed.

"What were you looking at?" He raised his eyebrows.

"Nothing," I smiled, looking at him.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I was just reading something. ." I shrugged.

"Ahh," He nodded. "Sooo, do you want to go out today?"

"Uhm," I scratched the back of my head.

"It's okay if you don't want to do. I mean we already went out the other day, it's fine," He started rambling.

"I don't feel like it. I just wanna chill here, you know?" I gave him a smile.

"Alright then," he grinned. "We'll chill right here," as he plopped down on the bed beside me.

I giggled as I almost jumped from the impact, it reminded me of the times my father would jump on my small bed making me jump in the air.

Sigh. Those were good times.

"Hey, hey," he snapped me back to reality. Then I realized I already had a tear running down my cheek.

But before I could even wipe it off, Niall already has and kissed my forehead lightly.

"What is it?" He whispered.

"I just," I sighed. "I remembered something."

"Do you want to talk about it?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around me and made me rest my head on his chest.

"No, it's okay," I bit my lip.

"Alright," he gave in. He kissed the top of my head before pulling away and putting his hands on my shoulders. "Now, how about we watch a movie on my laptop while wrapped up in a bunch of blankets?" he smiled, wiggling his eyebrows at me.

Here we go again, I thought. Ever since he bought a new laptop, he's been pushing it down my throat to use it every time there's a chance to. It was his new 'baby'. The thought made me giggle.

"I'd love that," I grinned.

"Great. You pick a movie from the living room while I'll get us some snacks and more blankets," he instructed.

I giggled, "Yes sir."

"Now get to work," he faked a scowl.

Laughing louder, I stood up from my bed and saluted.

"Alright, alright," Niall laughed as well. Breaking his act.

He stood up as well and dashed out of the room. As he was out of sight, I grabbed my phone and looked at the picture of Lucas I took at Marlin's a month ago then sighed.

I returned to the home screen of my phone and pressed the power button. Tossing my phone back onto the bed, I walked out of the room.

As I kneeled down in front of the cabinet under the tv, I noticed Niall already raiding the food in his cabinets.

I was having a sleepover at Niall's for how long I want to and this is basically what happens every time; he'd ask if I want to go out, I'd usually say no, so he'll suggest a movie night on his laptop (of course) and then we'd be passed out by the time the fourth or fifth movie is finished.