Come And Get It (Selena Gomez/Liam Payne/Niall Horan)

Chapter 7: The Picnic

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"Oh. My. Goodness! Niall, you can't do this!" I exclaimed through laughter. We are currently in the park, meant to be having a picnic, but Niall decided to have some fun on the kiddy swings.

"But Selena... It's so fun!" Niall shouted back. He is so funny. He acts like a big kid I feel like all the troubles of the world are gone when I'm around him. He really does make my day.

"Come on Sel," the blonde boy said with a huge smile on his face, "you know you want to."

It was true. The urge to go on the swings then surpassed my dignity and I reluctantly set down the picnic basket and joined Niall on the swings.

After a while on giggling and gossiping we decided to actually eat. I lay down the checked rug and sat down cross legged while Niall was still standing, examining the picnic I made.

"Blooming hell Sel. What on earth do you American's eat for a simple old picnic. I think I need to have me some American picnic!"

"It really isn't that amazing. Just some simple southern-fried chicken and french toast. Just some true Louisianan grub."

"Precisimo! In Ireland you can just expect some soggy cheese and tomato salad. It's just so beautiful." He said, fake crying tears of joy. He really is the best. I can't believe I nearly doubted our relationship for Liam.

Liam's POV

She filled up my senses. She was my every waking thought. How could someone so beautiful and clever be so oblivious to the truth.

I know Niall and her went out on another date, but i can't stop it. It's like someone is slowly but gradually hurting me from the inside out and I can't prevent it- even though I have the power to.

Later on in the afternoon, Niall stopped by my flat. It was the most awkward greeting I have ever in encountered and wish not to do so again. 

We then went into the kitchen to fix ourselves some drinks. Niall broke the silence by saying "Mate, I think it's official now. We going out." He said with slight joy. I couldn't help my heart sink a little but I had to keep up my façade. I gave him a quick bro hug to congratulate him.

"You know, if it were another girl..." he started saying but trailed off. I couldn't leave one of my best friends feeling so bad about something that isn't even his fault.

"Niall listen. I know, you know, I had a thing with Selena. But that 'thing' shall remain a 'thing' forever. Don't beat yourself up over the fact that you now like- or possibly even love her." This was the first time that I had admitted to myself that Selena will never be mine. Someone else more blessed than I will alway have her heart. "You are my closest friend. You will always be my closest friend."

After that 'session' we just went back to normal Niall-and-Liam comversations like football. 

After a couple more hours of mindless chat and laughing at the latest TV shows, Niall left my apartment. Poor lad must have been absolutely shattered. I then had a shower and crept into bed. 

Sel's hair cascaded around her face like the most beautiful, ornate frame around a timeless beauty. Sometimes, I get these intense feelings when I am around Selena. I'm not too sure what it is and I don't know if I want to know. Sometimes I wish that Dad was here to help me with my boy issues. Mum said it might be love...

I shot up wide awake. I can't shake this feeling.  I love Selena, I shall love her forever.

A/N: I'm sorry I know. I shall try to update regurlarly. xxx