Dare

Chapter 41

| Forty One |
— P A R T  1 —

I woke up feeling the excitement with the thought of tonight. Harry was finally turning twenty four and I couldn't wait to celebrate with him. I couldn't wait to show him.

The next few hours were occupied by a quick shower and eventually reading a few chapters of one of my favourite books — Stephen King's 'The Shining'.

After a while, it was time to prepare my look for this evening: curling my hair and applying my make–up, with my eyeshadow matching the dress. After I was satisfied with the outcome, I helped Blair by curling her hair.

"So Blair, Niall's going to be there." I ask, curling the final piece of her hair.

She twirls her finger around a strand of her hair. "Yeah... why?"

"I mean, what's going on between you two?"

I could of swear I saw Blair blush, but she would never admit it.

She shrugs whilst smiling a little. "He's my best mate, what are you insinuating now Ari."

She chuckles.

"I think you know what I mean." I smirk. "I mean, now I understand why he was bringing you up a lot."

She looks at me.

"He was bringing me up to you? In what way?" She says.

I smile.

"I know you guys are close anyway but last time I managed to catch up with him, he always seemed to find a way of bringing you up. It was kind of cute now I think about it."

I notice her smile to herself. Maybe Blair really did have feelings for him? I always thought they would be cute together. It was only now I realised that maybe it could happen, and it genuinely made me happy. They're both great people, Niall can relate to Blair, I think it was good for the both of them if they were together.

I wanted to ask about Matthew, if she has seen him and even to ask what he did but it was still a sensitive subject.

"Oh well, that's just Niall," she chuckles.

"I genuinely think he likes you Blair, how do you feel about that?"

"We're friends, it would be too weird." She says.

"I think you should give it a try, you guys are something else when you're together." I smile.

She rolls her eyes but smiles as she looks down.

After finishing, I couldn't wait any longer to complete my look with the burgundy, satin dress and heels.

"Wow, you look stunning," Blair smiles as I walk out of the en-suite.

I bite my lip as I stare at my completed look in the mirror.

"Thank you," I blush.

I turn to see Blair in a tight, black strapless dress with a smokey eye look to match.

"You look amazing yourself Blair!"

She smiles.

My thoughts soon remember the lace underwear. I place them in a bag so I would change into them for a surprise for Harry. I still felt nervous around the idea and battled with myself over it.

What if he leaves after?

So many what ifs ran through my mind and I felt a little nervous for the party. I check my phone to take my mind of it.

H- I'm coming to pick you and Blair up, be ready

A- Ok,

"He's coming now," I inform Blair.

"Ok, I am ready anyway," She replies, sitting on her bed.

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door and my heart raced to the thought I was going to see Harry. I walk to the door, swinging it open to see him. I bite my lip, observing him. He was wearing all black, I couldn't help but admire him.

His eyes widen but his lips soon curl into a smirk.

"Happy birthday!" I cheer as I pull him into a hug.

"Fucking hell Ariana, you look stunning," He says, biting his lip as I let his dark eyes scan me up and down. "That dress, you, fucking hell."

I chuckle, blushing slightly.

"Thanks, I'm glad you like what you see."

"I can't stop staring at you." He whispers, placing his hands round my waist.

"You're looking great yourself," I smile.

"This is the best birthday ever," he chuckles.

He pulls me into him and his lips scrape my neck, slowly moving up to my ear.

"I can't wait for tonight." He growls.

I could feel the tingles run through my body as he said it, his husky voice made me weak.

"Hey Blair," Harry spoke as she comes out of the en-suite.

I unwrap myself from Harry and turn around to face Blair.

"Hi Harry, happy birthday mate," she cheers.

He chuckles.

"Thank you,"

Blair and I soon follow Harry out into his car, as her and I get excited about tonight. I knew she was looking forward to seeing Niall.

As soon as we arrive, we can already hear the pounding music and the overwhelming cheers from the crowd.

I get out the car and Harry wraps an arm around my waist.

"What's in the bag?" He asks.

"You'll just have to wait," I smirk.

His eyes widen slightly as a smirk curls onto his face.

"Can't wait," He whispers in my ear, kissing my cheek.

I smile. As we walk in, the cold air is replaced with the humid atmosphere. I couldn't believe how many people had arrived already and I was sure more were coming. Harry was welcomed with endless roars and cheers, wishing him a happy birthday. It was kind of cute to see despite him hating being reminded.

Harry pushes passed people, keeping hold of me whilst Blair let's me know she's going somewhere, probably to find Niall.

"Are you sure about this Harry, what if something gets trashed?" I say, as we enter the living room which had more room to move in.

"Don't worry about that, I've got it all sorted. Anyway, all of the rooms are locked upstairs and down below." He reassures.

I nod, he leans into me and pecks me on the lips. He smelt amazing.

As we move along, I find myself with people I recognise.

"Ariana right?" A voice spoke.

I find myself with Liam sat on the couches. Out of all the boys, Liam was the one I was yet to properly get to know.

"Hey Liam," I smile.

"Come join us,"

I nod as I go to greet everyone, clearly some drunk more than others.

"Wait here and I'll get some drinks." Harry whispers in my ear.

I nod as and I join the boys by sitting on a couch. Niall was missing and Zayn was close by talking to a few others. Tonight is going to be interesting.