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Thirty Three

~Next Week~

Lauren's P.O.V.

I felt something on my neck. I turn my head ever so slightly to find Niall kissing my neck tenderly. "Good morning, babe." He greeted with a short kiss.

"Morning, Ni." I responded with a sleepy smile.

"Would you do me the honour of going out with me tonight?" He asked with an eyebrow raised up in hope.

"I would love to." I watched his face turn into a wide grin as he scurried out of my room yelling the time I need to get ready by.

I laughed at him while shaking my head. I headed over to the kitchen and began cooking some breakfast even though Niall was not in sight.

I made two plates of waffles and eggs alongside with some orange juice. I ate breakfast quietly waiting for Niall to appear from some magic hole but, he never showed up.

That's odd. Perhaps he's planning something with the boys whom we haven't seen in ages. I shrugged heading to the shower, grabbing undergarments and a few other thing after I finished eating.

It felt nice to not have to worry about my stepfather anymore because, I know I have a family to protect me. Not blood relative but, the boys are more connected to me than any bond you could ever think of. They are special, you know? Its just funny how one day you are working and your idol happens to be in the same place. Then all of a sudden, you are in a relationship with them and even ran away from everything. How one normal day can twist up into a series of fortunate events.

I hopped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me. I dried myself off and proceeded to shave anywhere that needed to be shaved. I carefully slip on my undergarments and head out of the bathroom to look for an outfit.

I picked out a white crop top with a very thin material, a pair of black high waisted skinny jeans, and white platform sandals. I tied my hair up in a messy bun and checked the time. The clock read 4:30pm. Okay, I've got a solid two hours to myself until my date with Niall.

I reflect back on Niall and I's relationship over the course of these past few months. We've been through a rollercoaster and whirlwind of events. Today marks our official one year anniversary and two years of knowing each other in person. We've been on a few dates here and there but, I have a feeling that tonight will be special.

I'm interrupted from my thoughts when I hear the doorbell ring. I look through the peephole expecting to find Niall but, come in contact with Marcel.

"Marcel, what are you doing here?" I asked confused.

"Niall ordered me to take you to a "special place" where he will be waiting for your arrival." Marcel quoted around the words with his fingers making me grow anxious to see Niall.

My face twists up into a gleam of happiness which makes Marcel's harsh stare at me slightly soften. I grab my purse and lock the apartment.

As we are walking to the elevator, I feel Marcel's gaze on me. I slowly turn my head to make his head snap forward making it seem like he hasn't been staring.

"What's wrong Marcel?" A frown upon his face sits as we go down floors. He shrugs at my question with a bit of hesitation to answer.

"I miss you." He simply said with a soft voice. My heart clenched when I heard his voice sound so vulnerable at those words.

"I miss you too." I replied not knowing what to say despite having had such good memories with him.

He shifted from his current position to lean on his side and met my eyes. "Can I get a hug...I mean its okay if you don't want to I just-" I cut him off by wrapping my hands around his torso. He tensed at first but relaxed soon after and wrapped me up in a tight embrace.