Better Than Words

Chapter 7

Bella's POV

I assume everything went well last night with Maryn and Mason, when she got back this morning she had the biggest grin on her face. When I hear the shower head go on I decide to call my mom. I have missed her and I have always had a close relationship with my parents. So giving them a call will be great, I can't wait to see how everything is going back at home. She picks up on the second ring and we start to talk about everything. Her and my dad just returned from a short trip and are finally just settling in again. My mother goes on to tell me about my brother Neithan; he is doing great at his new job. As she launches into another topic of conversation concerning her having a dinner party for her birthday  I notice I have an incoming call.

"Hey mom, everything sounds great. I would love to help plan out the party, but someone is calling me. I will talk to you soon and I love you!"

She returns a similar goodbye and we end the call. I see that Niall is the one that's calling me and I am quick to answer. My heart is beating out of my chest and I'm glad he's not physically here to hear it.

'Hello?'

"Hey Bella, what are you doing?"

"Just got off the phone with my mom, and you?"

"Relaxing, ya know, I've been really enjoying my time off.'"

We start talking about his career and everything he likes and dislikes about it. He asks me about my hometown and I tell him about my family, friends and myself. It's incredible how easy it is to talk to him. I glance at my phone and notice we have been on the phone for two hours. How did I not notice?

"I  really enjoyed talking to you,"  I can hear the smile as he pauses, '"we should do it again soon."

"Yeah, definitely."  I honestly hope he means it.

"So does that mean you would say yes if I asked you on a date...?'"He sounds nervous and that makes my stomach flutter and causes a smile to spread across my lips.

'"Is this your way of asking me out?'"

He chuckles before giving me an answer.

"Yeah, I guess it is... So will you?'"

"Yes, I would love too."

"Great, I'll pick you at seven."

"Okay, see you soon."

If he hadn't asked me out I would most likely be spending the rest of my night reminiscing the past two hours, but I have to get ready. Never the less, I'll save that for later. This day can't get any better. Where is he going to take me? What should I wear? Should I dress casual or fancy? Well it's kind of early so he is probably taking me to dinner, but where? Questions are running through my mind. After jumping off the couch and scouring our closet. I pick out a snug black top that crisscrosses over my bust, a skirt that's a light shade of pink with a beautiful lace detailing lining the hem of the skirt, black heels, and a silver necklace. I tuck in my top and leave my hair in wavy curls. Lastly, I apply minimal make-up and grab my small black clutch. I glance at the clock and see that it's ten to seven. I head to the bathroom and quickly brush my teeth and look myself over once more and that's when my nerves start to kick in.

Niall's POV

I walk out of the room feeling accomplished. I asked Bella out and she said yes. I go take a shower and get ready as quickly as possible.

"Hey Liam, I am going to go out." I tell him since he's the only one that seems to be in the house right now.

"Ok. Where are you going?" He looks up from the tv and takes in my slightly dressy clothes.