Niall Horan Imagines

New Neighbor

I finished decorating my Christmas tree that was in my kitchen. It wouldn’t fit anywhere else. I hated that small house, but it was all I could afford. I also hated being on my own, but college demanded it. I was freezing because the heater didn’t work yet. I was stressing about that, bundled up to stay warm, and trying to conserve my money until I found a job.

Just as I sighed, the doorbell rang. I quickly ran to get it because I had seen no one from this small neighborhood.

I grasped the icy handle and opened the door with a little struggle. Immediately, warmth flooded through the doors and I smiled.

A bright, smiley blonde stood with a ginger girl. They looked about my age, early to mid-twenties.

“Hello!” they both said cheerfully. I looked down into the ginger’s hands. She held a tin-foil-covered casserole that was making my mouth water at the scent.

“Hi,” I chuckled, goosebumps briefly lining my arms. I looked back up into the blonde’s eyes and my heart melted. He was sexy, there was no denying that.

“I’m Niall,” he said, shaking my hand. Sparks flew everywhere at his touch. “And this is Alix, my girlfriend.” My heart dropped immediately. I shook her hand anyways.

"I'm (Y/N)," I said awkwardly.

“So you’re new to the neighborhood, and we thought we’d just help you out with a green bean casserole,” she said sweetly. It was hard not to hate her as my stupid jealously kicked in. He was already taken, and I would have to get over it.

“Thanks, guys! You really didn’t have to do this,” I smiled lightly. They both looked at each other and smiled.

“It was no problem,” Niall said. Irish accent? She hooked a good one. I heard glass shatter back inside my house and I winced.

“Crap,” I muttered under my breath. “I’ll be back in a moment.” I ran to the kitchen, the source of the noise.

I looked on the tile floor and my heart shattered just like the glass. My most prized possession, the glass ornament my grandpa had made for me had shattered. I could tell it was that specific ornament because I saw bits of the words, “I love you forever.” I missed him so much.

Tears immediately flowed from my eyes, without thought. I covered my face in my hands. All the stress and worries poured from my eyes.

I sniffled and grabbed the dust pan. As I was about to bend over to sweep it up, Niall stepped into the room.   

I glanced at him and tried to blink away my tears, not turning my face towards him.

"Oh, sorry," I said, bending down and beginning to sweep. "I'll be a little while so you can come on in and sit down on the couch in there," I told him, beginning to sweep but only crying harder.

"(Y/N)," Niall whispered, putting a hand on my shoulder. I looked up at him. He held his arms open wide and I stood up into his hug. He was warm and strong, making me feel safe. I sobbed once and he let go. I didn't want him to leave my grasp. He picked up the broom and began sweeping.

I held the dust pan in place while he swept my broken heart up. After he was done, he checked the floor for anymore glass.

"Thanks, Niall," I sniffled. I noticed he had put the casserole on the counter. I hoped Alix wasn't going to walk in because I needed another hug.

I got what I wanted. He sighed a bit and hugged me again. I felt his body against mine and cried harder, again.

I was a mess.

He pulled away and touched my face briefly. "You'll be okay."

I nodded, looking down. His hand still had contact with my face, so he made me look at him.

"Listen," he whispered urgently. I blinked. "I need to do this and you can't tell anyone. Please?" He asked me. I could tell he needed this.

I nodded quickly, and suddenly his lips were pressed to mine. I kept mine pressed against his until he let go.

He breathed out. "Oh," he mumbled. "Well then," he said, biting his lip and looking into my eyes.

"What?" I wondered.

"Nothing. This never happened, okay?" He said. "It never happened." He looked sad almost, and he began to back away.

I swallowed, still feeling his lips on mine.

"Never," I agreed.

Niall proposed to Alix the next day.