The next day at school was kind of awkward because Niall was around his friends which are just like him.. Goody goodies.
It was just strange to see him in two different ways.
At my house he was slightly less innocent. He was playful. And didn't seem to take things so seriously.
I flashed back to the playful fights we had while we skipped school yesterday and then came back to reality to see him in the front corner of the room scribbling down everything the teacher said.
Niall and I planned on quickly stopping by Burgess' today after school for a milkshake. Apparently we couldn't take long though because he had a presentation to work on.
The only thing pulling me through this day is that cookie dough milkshake waiting for me.
After school I stopped by the library and returned my book in the drop box before meeting Niall at my locker. I went around the corner and saw him there waiting on his phone. He glanced up at me and gave me a wide toothy grin.
"Hey hottie.."
Niall blushed profusely at my rather blunt statement.
"..I like you in plaid.."
I looked him up and down. He could definitely rock and plaid button up. Even though I thoroughly hate plaid, he made it cute.
"Well the milkshakes aren't gunna come to us by themselves.....sadly."
I whispered the last word and grabbed his hand. Our fingers laced together perfectly and I couldn't help but think he was the puzzle piece I needed.
It's completely strange for me because I like bad boys.
I like when they're rough with me. I like when they make sure the world knows I'm theirs.
I like being randomly kissed in public when it's not the time or place.
I like skipping school and hanging out with them.
But I like Niall.
He's innocent. He's cute. He's always happy. He's gentle and I think that's what I need most.
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'My mind tends to wonder late at night' was all I could think as I laid silently in my dark room.
I thought about all the things Niall could be doing right now.
He was probably curled up in his bed sleeping like an angel. I imagined his scruffy hair sprawled across the pillow as he breathed in and out at a steady pace.
I needed him.
I ached to be with him every second of everyday. He had no idea I felt like that, or at least I don't think so.
Considering he was the only thing on my mind right now I hopped out of bed & pulled on a hoodie. I put my favorite slippers on and grabbed my car keys while heading out the door.
As the door opened a gust of air blew inside. My teeth chattered from the sudden burst of chilled wind. I tucked my arms together over my chest and ran to the car.
After driving in silence for awhile, I decided to turn on the radio.
The soft beat of some indie record drifted through my speakers.
My thumb tapped to the beat of the song on the steering wheel.
