Online n.h

Seventeen

I woke up with an arm draped around my waist. I tried to get up but got pulled back. "Stay." I heard his raspy morning voice mumble. Holy cow, that was sexy.

I stayed for a few minutes when I heard his snores fill the room again and I held up his arm and replaced my body with a pillow which he squeezed immediately.

I tip toed to the kitchen and grabbed a pan with some ingredients. I fried the bacon till it got to a crispy reddish brown color. I cracked open a few eggs and started making scrambled eggs when I felt two arms wrap around my waist.

I felt their chin on my shoulder. "Mm, a girlfriend that can cook? I hit the lottery!" Niall said and kissed my neck. I shoo'ed him off so that I don't get distracted. He sat himself on the bar stool and held his chin up in his hands that rested against the granite countertop in front of me.

He was staring intently at me and his eyes followed my actions. It was kind of creepy, but its Niall Horan so I'm blessed.

Niall's P.O.V. (didn't see that one coming did ya?)

I couldn't help but stare at my beautiful girlfriend. She was gorgeous in every way. She's made me into a better and much happier person. I find myself admiring the little things she does.

When she's nervous, she bits her lip or fidgets with her hands. When she's happy, she gets this sparkle in her eye that I manage to make visible when I'm around her. Or when she's sad and looks so vulnerable. I can't help but, comfort her and try to make her happy.

I see a future with her I really do. But, my secret is something that may change that. If you finds out, she'll never want to speak to me again. I can't let her know what has kept my bad boy status up.

Her life would be at stake. I can't risk losing her. If anything, I want to be the reason she has a smile on her face. The reason she has a ring on her finger. The reason she is having cravings that can't fill her pregnant stomach up. I want to be the one.

I don't want to cause her any harm. I don't want to be the reason she has a frown on her face. I don't want to be the reason for anything unless it has a happy ending involving Lauren and I together.

She noticed my stare at her and raised her eyebrows. "You okay?" She asked with a bit of worry lacing her soft voice.

I nodded and gave her a small smile. "You're just so beautiful is all." I admitted watching her cheeks turn pink. I love this effect I have on her.

She placed a plate on the kitchen table with scrambled eggs, bacon, and a glass of orange juice. The moment I took a bite out of those eggs, I was in heaven.

I couldn't help but, let out a moan. I watched Laurens eyes flicker with surprise. "This is so good." I told her.

"Thank you. I guess that's what you get when you work in a coffee shop for so long." She said letting out one of her cute little giggles.

We were interrupted by my phone ringing. I walked over to the counter where I saw Liam's name pop up. I picked it up expecting him to be scolding me.

"Niall, where the bloody hell have you been?!" I heard him shout.

"Out. I'm safe don't come looking for me." I said bluntly leaning against the counter.

"We have a tour coming up Niall. Our fans are counting on us to be there." He said much calmer now.

"Look, you know damn well I wasn't happy with all this fame. I'm sick and tired of it Liam. Don't you ever think for once that maybe I need a break from it." I started getting aggravated as my grip on the counter was getting stronger. Lauren stood up and came over to me. She placed her little hand on my tight hold which surprisingly calmed me.