Fragile Heart (Niam)

Chapter Nineteen: Friendly Outing

Now I know I said that I wouldn't update as much but I realize that's just depriving you of what you want so forget that. I'll just update when I want because why not? I hope you enjoy the beginnings of fluff.

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It is the Saturday before the dance and Harry, Louis and I are on our way to Niall's house. For the past two weeks, I took my little angel on dates. Almost every night I was able to drop by his house and take him out to do something or another. Which now I kind of find a little strange because during that same amount of time I didn't get any missions or assignments from the Big Man. I asked my father about it once before I went out to take Niall to dinner and he just grunted and said, "You and your boys are on a little probation period put on by the Big Man because you were reckless enough to take advantage of my kindness." Of course, I could tell that the bipolar teddy bear known as my father was the one who called the Big Man (still don't understand how my father has so much leverage) to start to this probation period. Two whole weeks without killing anyone made me a little pissed off, but that definitely just meant that I could spend more time with my little flower.

Unfortunately, these dates are double-edged swords. I get to indulge in his giggles and blushes and tiny kisses on the nose or cheek (he was very adamant about not kissing the lips after the heated session in his room), but according to him they are all "friendly." As a matter of fact, he always called our little dates "friendly outings." I don't know if that cheeky petite blonde is saying that only to spite me because he might know how I feel. So my slight anxiety while walking to my angel's house is completely justified. Which is why Harry and Louis coming with me to this "friendly outing" is completely justified.

We make it to the front steps of his house. I lift my fist up to knock on the door, but fear quickly washes through my chest. What if he's not free today? I mean, I texted him saying that he should wear something that he'll be comfortable in for the majority of the day. But what if Bobby doesn't let him go? No. Because Niall told me that I was the only one who Bobby liked more than any other guy. Still, that doesn't shake off the feeling that Niall might not want or feel like going.

I bring my hand down and turn around to look at the werewolf and vampire. The smiles originally on their faces turn to looks of concern. Louis walks up the front porch steps and places a hand on my shoulder.

"You alright?" he asks. I let out a deep shaky breath.

"Yeah ... just do you think that he'll want to go?" Louis immediately snorts and shoves his hands in his pockets.

"Everyone likes where you want to take him. Hell, that's why Harry and I are going," the vampire answers. I exhale through my nose and my features soften into a tiny smile. Before I can say something back to Louis, wooden knocks sound behind me. I turn around so fast that I almost get whiplash. My eyes widen when I see Harry standing to my left placing a retreating hand in his pocket. Did that bitch just knock?!

"What the hell, Harry?!" I whisper harshly. Harry raises his eyebrows in mock surprise and confusion.

"You were taking too long, so I thought that I would take the initiative," Harry replies. I inhale sharply and open my mouth to formulate an answer, but the lock on the door clicks loudly followed by the silent quick creaking of the door.

"Ah, Liam!" My body completely stiffens and I have to force the smile on my face to match his very annoying one.

"Hi, Bobby!" I reply back with what I think is the same amount of enthusiasm. Louis must be rubbing off on me because I'm starting to seriously question how he is my angel's father. Bobby's smile immediately widens and I get caught in a staring contest with him. Even with that smile, I can still feel the authority radiating off of him.