[A/N:I realized that I didn't post photos of Niall and Violet's apartment before so there's a link on the right! just click on 'extenal link' enjoy! xo]
Violet woke early the next morning, finally feeling rested. She looked to the other side of the bed, noticing that Niall wasn’t there. She yawned, pulling back the covers of the bed and grabbing her robe.
‘Morning,’ Violet said with a smile as she entered the kitchen. Niall was sitting at the counter, sketching on a few sheets of paper. ‘Morning,’ He replied as she walked over to him. ‘What’s that?’ Violet asked as Niall tried to conceal the papers. ‘Nothing baby.’ He said, turning to face her. ‘What is it?’ She giggled, reaching for the papers. Niall sighed, running his hands through his hair as Violet sat next to him. ‘Well, I’ve been thinking.’ He began, handing a sketch to Violet. She studied the drawing, her fingers tracing the paper, ‘About?’ She asked, continuing to look at the clean lines of the drawing. It was a house, but so much more to Violet, it was a home, a dwelling, a place to enjoy life with your loved ones, more than just a piece of architecture. She glanced at the path leading up to the front door, imagining herself walking along the bricks, Niall’s hand in hers. Violet looked up at Niall as he paused, waiting for the words that she knew were coming. ‘Maybe…it’s time we buy a house? Or at least start looking for one? I know we won’t find one exactly like this but I just couldn’t help myself.’ He said with a small smile, taking Violet’s hand. Violet looked into Niall’s eyes as he waited for a response, nodding her head, at a loss for words. ‘I mean, we don’t have to if you’re not ready, I just figured-‘ Violet cut Niall off by kissing him, expressing the enthusiasm that she could not verbalize. ‘I’d love that.’ She said to Niall, his eyes lighting up in an innocently boyish expression. He pulled Violet from her seat, bringing her to sit on his lap. The two faced each other as Violet’s legs dangled off of the stool, her thighs on either side of Niall’s hips. ‘I’m so excited.’ She whispered against Niall’s lips. Niall began to kiss her intensely, his hands tangling in her hair. She responded with equal fervor as she felt him smile with his lips on hers.
‘Oh goodness, it’s only half past eight you two!’ Juliet entered the room wearing a silk nightgown, grabbing her cigarettes from the counter and lighting one. ‘Could you please do me a favor and not have sex on the counter? It’s not sanitary.’ She remarked, sitting on a stool and crossing her legs. ‘Too late.’ Niall chuckled as Violet batted him on the arm in embarrassment. ‘Of course.’ Juliet said with little surprise, taking a drag from her cigarette. ‘Can I tell her?’ Violet asked Niall. Without waiting for a response she turned to Juliet, ‘We’re getting a house.’ She said with a grin on her face. Juliet’s mouth dropped open, her face a mixture of surprise and joy. ‘Well this calls for a celebratory drink!’ Juliet stood up, walking to the refrigerator. ‘It’s half past eight!’ Niall said, mocking her. She shrugged, pulling out a bottle of champagne and grabbing glasses from the counter. ‘Harry! Wake up!’ She yelled down the hall, a corkscrew in her hands. Moments later, Harry sleepily entered the room, wearing his boxers. ‘What?’ He asked, clearly annoyed that anybody dare interrupt his slumber. ‘Open this!’ Juliet said, thrusting the bottle in his hands. ‘It’s the crack of fucking dawn, why are you drinking already?’ He asked sleepily, leaning against the counter. ‘Yes, but we must celebrate!’ Juliet skipped to the stereo turning on the music. An upbeat, pop tune blasted through the house as Juliet began to dance, skipping over to Harry. ‘Our lovelies are getting a house!’ She yelled over the music. ‘Congrats, man.’ Harry nodded in Niall’s direction. ‘That’s all you have to say!? Show some excitement! Our kiddies are growing up!’ Juliet grabbed Harry’s hand as she continued to dance around the room. ‘What the bloody hell is going on?’ Louis asked as he entered the room, Liam in his wake. ‘They’re getting a house!’ Juliet yelled again, shaking her hips from side to side. Louis nodded, unfazed as Liam let out a whoop. ‘Where’s Zayn? We can’t start without him!’ Juliet asked. ‘Obviously he’s still asleep, World War III could be happening and he still wouldn’t get up.’ Liam laughed. ‘We have to wake him up! C’mon!’ Juliet ran down the hall as the others followed, Harry still holding the bottle of champagne. ‘Rise and shine darling! We’re celebrating!’ Juliet hopped on Zayn’s bed as he looked around in confusion. ‘Open it!’ She said to Harry, continuing to jump on the bed. Harry popped the cork of the bottle as the fizzy liquid sprayed in the air. ‘The fuck?’ Zayn mumbled, looking around in confusion. ‘Niall and Violet are buying a house and we have to celebrate!’ Juliet shrieked, jumping on Zayn. He nodded his head, comprehending the cause of all the ruckus but still not moving from underneath the covers. ‘Get up! Get up!’ Juliet grabbed his hand, jumping off of the bed. ‘How the hell do you get any sleep with her jumping around all the time?’ Zayn asked, looking at Harry. He shrugged, taking a swig of the bottle before Juliet grabbed it from him, heading back towards the kitchen.
‘A toast to the lovely couple, taking their first steps into adulthood!’ Juliet raised her glass, everyone following suit. ‘I thought that losing your virginity marked adulthood?’ Louis asked cheekily. ‘If that’s the case then these two have been adults for a while.’ Zayn laughed as Violet blushed at his comment. ‘I’m just kidding love, we all know how innocent you are.’ He added, winking at Violet. Niall snickered, grabbing her ass, ‘Yeah, she’s innocent alright.’ He said sarcastically. At this, everyone laughed, Violet playfully swatting Niall who ceased the attack by kissing her.
A few bottles of champagne (and a few shots for the boys) later, the group was reveling in their party. If anybody were to walk in on the scene, they would assume that they were a bunch of college students enjoying a vacation. As they sang along to the songs on the stereo they briefly forgot about the outside world, enjoying each other’s company. ‘I have an idea!’ Juliet exclaimed, turning off the stereo. ‘What now?’ Louis asked, rolling his eyes. ‘Oh shut up Louis! C’mon!’ She grabbed Violet’s hand, still holding a bottle of champagne. Opening the front door she ran across the driveway to the stone stairs at the edge of the cliff, Violet laughing with her. The boys followed, bringing their glasses with them. Juliet was the first to reach the dock overlooking the lake, setting the bottle down as Violet looked on questioningly. ‘Oh, come on. Don’t be a prude!’ Juliet laughed, taking off her nightgown to reveal her matching lavender bra and panties. With a yelp, she jumped into the lake, ripples spreading throughout the water. ‘Come on!’ She yelled to Violet, her skin glistening with moisture. Violet took off her robe, hesitating as she stood on the edge of the dock, peering into the water. ‘Isn’t it cold?’ She asked, looking at Juliet. ‘Oh just come in already!’ Juliet urged as her legs kicked out beneath her, treading water. ‘Your girlfriend, excuse me, fiancé, is crazy.’ Louis said to Harry as the boys reached the dock. ‘Do you really want to be stuck with that for the rest of your life?’ He laughed, Juliet sticking out her tongue at him. Harry downed the rest of his drink before jumping in the water to join her. ‘Aw, fuck it.’ Zayn said, giving in and diving into the water. Louis shook his head, saluting the others as he hopped in next. Liam sat on the edge of the dock, grabbing Juliet’s abandoned bottle. Niall turned to Violet, a devilish grin on his face. He quickly pushed Liam into the water as the group erupted in laughter and cheers. ‘Come on Vi!’ Juliet yelled as she climbed on Harry’s shoulders. Violet shook her head, giggling. ‘Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!’ They began to chant excitedly. Before she could react, Niall threw her over his shoulders, launching off the dock. As her body submerged in the water, Violet took a moment to relish the serenity of the water surrounding her limbs, drowning out all sound. Kicking her way to the surface, she squealed as Niall squeezed her hips. ‘See! It’s not that bad!’ Juliet said as she splashed at the couple. ‘Come here,’ Niall beckoned, grabbing Violet’s legs and wrapping them around his waist. She rested her arms on his shoulders as they bobbed up and down in the water, the others splashing and goofing around.
That evening, the group sat around the living room, a blaze burning in the fireplace. They laughed and recalled memories of their earlier days, making jokes with each other. They talked about Juliet’s first encounter with the Paris Fashion Week, when she got drunk off of wine before the show but still managed to put on a stellar performance. They remembered when they surprised Violet after her first day of dance classes, showing up at the studio and respectfully clapping as the class finished their reverence. All of the stories began to mesh together as the night wore on and everyone found their selves growing tired. One by one everyone began to drift to bed, leaving the two couples alone. ‘Well, I’m exhausted.’ Juliet finally declared from her spot. She was lying on one of the couches, her long legs strewn across Harry’s lap. ‘It’s bedtime for this girl.’ she said with a yawn as she stood up. ‘Good night my love.’ She said, kissing Violet on the cheek before ruffling Niall’s hair. ‘C’mon Hazza.’ Juliet said, drifting towards the hallway. With a quick wave to Niall and Violet, Harry followed her and their giggles could be heard down the hall as they retired to their bedroom. ‘How are you feeling?’ Niall asked Violet, who was lying on his lap, her hair loose. He knew how much the previous night had upset her and he wanted to do everything he could do to alleviate the stress. ‘Better.’ She said sleepily, closing her eyes. 'Let's go to bed.' Niall said slowly picking Violet up from the couch. She wrapped her arms around his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. 'I love you forever.' Violet murmured to Niall as he settled into the bed next to her. 'I love you forever Princess.' He whispered in her ear as he wrapped his arms around her.
