Falling For You

Save Me

Chapter 20.

Niall offered his arm and I took it.

We walked downstairs arm in arm. As we reached the bottom, we heard some arguing.

"What is your damn problem? Why can't you leave me alone?!"

I told Niall to wait for me by the door. After some protesting he finally agreed.

I tiptoed down the hall as the arguing grew louder.

"How could you even think of doing that to your best mate?!"

"It wasn't my fucking fault! I couldn't help it!"

Couldn't help what?

"She's just been my friend forever and I couldn't help falling for her!"

Oh.

"Calm down!" the other voice commanded.

"I can't fucking calm down you idiot!"

I heard footsteps and pressed against the wall. I don't really know what that was supposed to do but, whatever.

Pretty soon Harry walked past. I guessed that he was one of the people arguing.

"Calm down yeah right," he muttered, along with other random things, including, "Liam's just being a dick, why does he even care, Niall's dumb."

He glanced at me but didn't fully register that it was me.

His eyes just took me in as he muttered, "hey Julia," and kept on walking.

I didn't dare move an inch in fear that Harry would snap out of his trance and turn on me.

"Fuck off." I heard Harry say to someone. I'm guessing it was Niall because he was the only one waiting near the stairs and I could hear Harry's footsteps going up.

I walked back to Niall who was patiently waiting.

"All set?" he asked. He's just so sweet and considerate and hot and nice and kind and hot and amazing and hot- wait I'm off topic, never mind.

I nodded my head and he opened the front door.

We stepped outside and I shivered as a cool breeze traced my bare arms, a sure sign that fall was on its way.

Niall held my hand as we walked down the driveway.

"Aren't we going to drive?" I asked, a little surprised.

He gave me a funny look. "No. Can't a guy walk with his girl once in a while?"

I laughed and shrugged. "I guess so."

We walked down to the end of the road and stopped at the park. No one was there so we had the place to ourselves.

Being a lover of swings, I ran over to them and sat down on a middle one. The set creaked and I immediately felt overweight.

"Niall, push me!" I squealed.

He smiled and walked over, stopping behind me. His hands rested on my back and I instantly felt warm. The warmth from his hands spread like wildfire throughout my body, igniting every single part of me.

Soon I was flying, as Niall pushed me through the crisp air.

He pushed me twice more before stopping the swing.

"Why'd you do that?" I asked feeling very disappointed.

"I wanted to tell you something," he whispered and I realized just how close he really was.

I was lost in the deep sea that were his eyes.

"I almost didn't come back today," he whispered onto my lips. "I was so close to just leaving everything. But then I realized that I love you. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I just left," he ran a hand through my hair. "I know it was probably a mistake but, I couldn't help it. Please help me. I'm drowning." His blue eyes were pleading and looking into mine so intensely I swear he could see into my soul.

"I don't know why Harry pushed you off that boat but I'll be your floatation." I whispered back. He seemed satisfied with my answer and pressed his lips to mine.

My hand moved from his chest to around his neck and my fingers tugged at the roots of his blonde hair.

We pulled away for breath and he pressed his forehead against mine.

"God. Why are you even mine?" he murmured.

I instantly felt guilty for kissing, hugging, and even talking to Harry. I didn't deserve a guy as loyal and sweet as Niall. He thought he was lucky but I'm just a normal girl who couldn't hold back her hormones.

It was the cliché love story of a girl who was best friends with 5 attractive guys. How could I have resisted falling for two them?

I was snapped back into reality when Niall pressed his lips to mine once more. It wasn't long like the first one, just a short little peck.

"Do you want some ice cream?" Niall asked.

I looked around and saw where he was looking. An ice cream truck was rolling slowly along the road.

I didn't know how Niall had noticed it because it wasn't playing any music. That didn't make any sense. We walked over anyways.

The driver who looked to be about our age, stopped the truck and leaned out the window.

"Sorry! We're closed!" As soon as he noticed me he stopped talking. "But I guess I could open it back up for you, princess." he winked at me and I almost lost my appetite.

Niall noticed his gesture and put a protective arm around me. "Okay then, we'll have two turtle sundaes."

The ice cream guy glared at Niall but completed his request anyway.

After we got our ice cream, and were walking back to the apartment, Niall looked at me.

"He liked you," he stated.

"I know."

"Did you like him?"

"No. I only like you." We both knew this was a complete lie but neither of us bothered to say anything more just in case we might ruin the good day.

With content smiles and ice cream to heal the hurt, we walked back, not even close to being prepared for the sight that awaited us.

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A/N

OMFG NIALL IS 20!! Asdfghjkl

It's also my 20th chapter ;))))) lol.

I think I did this with Liam's birthday in my other book.

Anyway, go listen to these songs cause I said so:

Small Bump- Ed Sheeran

Travelin' Soldier- Dixie Chicks

Summertime Sadness- Lana Del Rey

(The normal one not the remix)

Count On Me- Bruno Mars

Talking To The Moon- Bruno Mars

Dark Paradise- Lana Del Rey

Idk just give them a listen or something if you're bored :)

Idk if I should make an IG account... Suggestions?

Thank you for 400+ reads!

ilygsm!! 💕

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