Maybe Then

~Chapter 8~

•Chapter 8•

•Niall's POV•

Oh god what did I do!? I hate looking at her when she's distressed. Something is on her mind and it's weighing her down. That's got to be it. I haven't known her long but I couldn't have screwed up all ready.

She looks horrified. I have no clue what to do. Before my brain figures out something to do, my body does it for me. I wrap her in my arms and squeeze her tight. I don't want her feeling worse because I'm distraught by this turn of events.

"I'm s-sorry it's just..." she trails off. "Shhhh there's nothing to be worried about. I understand if it's too fast," I shakily said.

"It's just...the last time I trusted someone he ended up breaking my heart. I'm not saying I don't trust you it's just I only just met you. I'm sorry."

Just then Nicki pulled up in her car. I looked down at her,"No don't apologize! This isn't your fault. We can take it slow okay?" She nodded and glanced to Nicki's car. "Okay. We should go back now."

By now her tears have dried up and any evidence of her crying has been erased. I'm relieved that it wasn't me who did something wrong I have to admit. I would've beaten myself up for it.

•Eliza's POV•

We got into the sleek car and Nicki smoothly pulled out. "So how was the movie?" Nicki suggestively questioned.

"It was great actually. Very emotional and sweet," I replied.

"Yah very cute," Niall added.

We sat in silence for the rest of the ride. Awkward but not at the same time if that makes any sense whatsoever.

Within minutes the campus was in sight. Nicki got out first and walked ahead of me and Niall.

"I really shouldn't have pulled away earlier..." I awkwardly stated. His head snapped up and as his eyes fell into mine.

"No, why would you say that?" his face full of confusion.

"I don't know it was just a kiss really. No big deal I feel so stupid now." By now my gaze was set on the concrete sidewalk.

"Well don't. It could've happened to anyone," he softly replied.

"True." The rest of the walk was silent but it was comfortable.

Niall escorted me to my door and we just stood outside looking at each other for a few seconds. It was magical even.

I reached for my keys and only looked at them as I nervously got to the right one. I jammed the key into the door and as I was about to turn the key, Niall's hand stopped my nervous jittery movements.

He gazed into my eyes and said,"I've never felt this strongly about someone I just met. It's scary how amazing it feels just to be around you. I know it seems a bit cliché, but it's true. You are really special and I hope we can go out properly sometime. Good night."

As he turned and walked towards the stairs I chased after. I didn't even get a chance to think before I acted this time. I whirled him around so his blue eyes and soft pink lips were facing me.

I brought my lips to his colliding harshly with him but it was worth it. He stumbled back a bit but then crushed me against the wall. The space between us was nonexistent as he gently kissed me. His lips were soft but strong at the same time. I loved the feeling of him so close.

We pulled away catching our breath just standing pressed against each other. It was so nice to feel safe again. To feel like I was in the right place at the right time was a feeling of ecstasy.

This boy drives me crazy.

A/N: So I wrote this chapter at school during math. Please forgive me for errors I'm still editing. So what do you think so far? Cheesy and cliché? Or...totes adorbs?? Sorry I had a white chick moment.

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January 30, 2014 @ 10:22 pm eastern standard time