The Truth or Dare (Niall Horan Fanfic)

Part 25

Alex POV

Did he say what I just thought he said?

“W-what?” I stuttered- still not believing what he said.

He chuckled at my silliness before leading me back to shore.

Once back, he quickly pulled me into a tight embrace.

“I said,” he placed a quick kiss on my lips, “I love you, Alex.”

No, Niall you don’t mean that.  I just stood there- stunned. What should I say? Should I say I love him back? I shouldn’t, I couldn’t, I would be lying if I told him I loved him.

Trust me, I like him a lot, but I don’t like him enough to tell him that I love him, not yet at least.

Sighing, I looked him in the eyes- he really meant it- and that’s what hurt me most. He shouldn’t ha ve meant it. He shouldn’t love me.

I guess it’s the only way to continue with this plan- the plan to ruin his life.

“I lo-” I was cut short when Niall placed his hand over my mouth.

“Shh,” he hushed me- causing me to give him a confused expression, “I don’t want you to say it.”

I scrunched my eyebrows together before removing his hand from my mouth, “why not?”

“Because…” he began to talk, his eyes searching for something in my eyes, “I know you don’t.”

He could read me.

I quickly observed his features, he was fiddling with his fingers and his eyes were dilated- he knew, I didn’t love him yet and he was debating - whether or not he did the right thing by admitting his feelings for me.

Nodding, I thanked him. I loved how Niall could understand me so well.

“Thank you,” I whispered into his chest.

He pulled out of the embrace and smiled, “I don’t want you, to say something that you don’t mean now, I want you, to say something when you actually mean it.”

I just grinned, “Let’s clean up.”

I was just about to turn my whole body around when Niall grasped my hand and spun me around to face him.

I shrieked as I hit his chest before looking up at him to see a worried looking Niall.

“What’s wrong Niall?” I frowned.

He just stared at me.

“Niall?” I waved my free hand in front of him to get his attention.

He chuckled before getting serious again, “stay with me tonight?”

I thought about it for a while. Would it be wrong? It’s only one night…

“Okay, now let’s go.”

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“Hey Alex!” Eleanor beamed as Niall and I entered the hotel room.

“Hey Eleanor!” I pulled her into a hug, “I’m so sorry I missed he double date.”

She frowned, “it’s okay, we’ll have another one next time. Are you okay?”

“I’m fine.” I gave her a reassuring smile.

“Well alright, I guess you’re staying?” She raised an eyebrow.

I could feel my cheeks redden, “if it’s not too much trouble?”