Together [Sequel to Love Actually]

Chapter 13

               The next morning, I was the first one up, and desperately needed to use the toilet. I told Niall I would be there when he woke up, and I knew it would kill him if I wasn’t. I decided that I needed to wake him myself, or else I would end up soiling the bed.

               I pulled my arms from his grip, and rubbed his hair softly to wake him up.

“Niall, wake up.” I whispered.

               His bloodshot eyes fluttered open, he looked at me.

“Morning love, I needed to use the bathroom, and didn’t want you to think that I left you.” I said softly.

               Niall nodded, and grabbed my hands.

“Thanks for being here Scarlet.” He whispered, before rolling over to go back to sleep.

               I smiled to myself, and then went to use the toilet. The boys had the day off today, so Harry and I planned on spending some time together, since we didn’t know how often this would come along.

               I finished up in the bathroom, and returned to the bedroom, where Harry was lying awake.

“Morning babe.” I said walking over to him and lying on his chest.

“Hello.” He said with a sad smile.

“What’s wrong?” I asked.

“I missed snuggling with you last night. Niall got to hold you, and I want to.” Harry said hugging me tightly.

“I missed being in your arms too.” I giggled softly.

               I wrapped my arms around his neck, and buried my face into his chest.

“What do you want to do today?” Harry asked rubbing my back gently.

“Anything with you.” I smiled.

               Harry smiled down at me, and kissed the top of my head lightly.

“Do you think he’ll stick around?” Harry asked me in a low whisper.

               I shrugged my shoulders. I felt bad for Niall and all, and I would love to make him feel better, but today I wanted to be just Harry and me.

               Harry and I stayed nestled up in each other for a little while longer, and then Niall woke up again. He looked over at Harry and I snuggling, and his eyes filled with sadness.

               I reached my hand out, and took his hand in mine.