Our Little Secret {n.h}

chapter 34

I hummed to myself, swiping the brush across the canvas. I adjusted my glasses and quickly finished up the painting, signing the bottom. I was ready to just go home and this was the last thing I had to finish. I took my brushes and trays to clean off and I checked the clock, seeing that it was already four o'clock. Our train left at eight and I had to meet Niall at the house to get all of our stuff together. I dried my things and walked over to change back into my heels. I got my bag and phone, shutting the lights out. I walked out and told Lana goodbye, heading out to my car.

"Hello?" I answered my phone, pulling out of the parking lot.

"You on your way home?" Niall spoke and I nodded before realizing he couldn't see me.

"Just left the gallery." I answered and stopped at a light, leaning back in my seat.

"Harry's on his way to get Samson and Charlie. I'm getting all of their food and stuff together." Niall said and I smiled a little, turning into the neighborhood.

"Alright, see you in a few minutes." I hung up and slowed down since there was a police officer sitting at the corner.

I parked in the garage and got out of my car, a shiver running through me since it was so cold outside. I walked inside and slid my jacket off, setting my purse on the counter. I bent down and rubbed behind Charlie's ears, cooing down at him. I looked up at the sound of footsteps and noticed Niall walking into the kitchen with both of our suitcases behind him and Samson at his feet. I smiled and he ran a hand through his hair, putting a snapback on a moment later.

"Hey, babe." He smiled and I stood up, letting him kiss me.

"Ew, cooties." I jumped, hearing Harry walk in and Niall laughed, shoving him. "Aunt Ari and Uncle Niall are gross, aren't they?" He said to Jackson and I rolled my eyes, picking the little boy up.

"When did you get so big?" I asked him, even though he couldn't answer and Jackson giggled as I tickled his stomach.

Niall gave Harry all the food stuff for the dogs and helped him carry out their beds and bowls. I played with Jackson and they came back in a few minutes later, Niall hopping up onto the counter. I handed Jackson back over to Harry and leaned up against the counter next to Niall, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Where's Louise?" I asked and Harry smiled. "What's that look for?"

"She's at the doctor." He said and I cocked an eyebrow.

"Louise hates the doctor. Why are you smiling?" I said and Harry laughed. "Harry,"

"Okay," He laughed and I rolled my eyes at his craziness. "She's pregnant and went to make sure that the tests were right."

"Seriously?" Niall smiled and Harry nodded, bouncing Jackson on his knee.

"Yeah." I smiled a little and stood up straight when he got up. "Alright, we better head out so you can get to the train station."

"Thanks for watching them." Niall said and Harry waved him off.

"Tell Louise I say congrats and to call me later." I said and led the dogs out to his car.

Harry left a moment later and I smiled at Niall as we walked inside and he obviously faked one, making me furrow my eyebrows. I let it go, figuring he had a bad day at work, and we took our suitcases to the car, getting in. I tugged my knees to my chest as Niall pulled out of the driveway and we headed towards the train station, immediately hitting traffic. I sighed and Niall stayed silent, leaning back in his seat. He didn't even turn the radio on.

"Are you okay?" I asked and Niall nodded, not taking his eyes off of the road. "You sure?"

"Yeah." He mumbled and I frowned, deciding not to push.