Chapter 27: Valentine's Day
A few days had passed and and it was now February 14th. We had been on tour with the boys for about two days and it was now Valentine's Day. The lads were invited to a Valentine's Day Ball in support of Comic Relief. The ball is basically for encouraging people to donate more of their time to the charity so they can help more people.
I, for one, didn't want to go because I was way too knackered to go out and get dressed but seeing as I am now Niall's what Louis likes to call "lady friend" I have to attend. Big whoop! Just because I'm his girlfriend doesn't mean I have to attend, right?
Nevertheless, here I sat, next to Niall, wearing a peach-coloured chiffon dress with beautiful ivy appliques that Niall had bought for me earlier today with the help of Alex and Pia. Speaking of the two, they weren't coming seeing as they weren't the "lady friends" of anyone in the band so as a date (for a joking matter) Louis took Josh Devine, their drummer and Harry, being the hipster, took Liam and Zayn out on what he liked to call a "three-date-some".
Basically I'm in a limo filled with hot guys and it's getting really hard to control myself. I feel like I could die from all the hotness in the room.
"Is it hot in here?" I ask, looking around. "Not really. Why? Do you need to pull down the window?" Niall asks from beside me and I shake my head "No, it's okay." I give him a warm smile. People would just see me in here with Niall and as much as I would want the world to know that he's mine and I'm his, I really can't bear to think of all the hate I'd get, claiming that I don't really love Niall and I just want him for his fame and money.
I know how the fandom works. After all, I am a part of it. I'm not really one to send out hate though, I'd rather keep thoughts like that to myself when I do hate someone.
After a while the car stops and Niall asks me to walk the red carpet with him. I was a shy girl so at first it was hard to convince but eventually Niall threatened to carry me all the way there so I just had to walk with him and the others.
It was confusing on the way inside. There were so many lights and people were shouting at me from all over. If Niall didn't have his hand on the small of my back I would've been lost.
"You okay?" Niall whispers in my ear and I nod, smiling at him once we're inside. I'm still a little bit fazed by what just happened but I'll be okay.
Soon enough Niall has to go because he's got an interview and a performance so I'm left to wander around. I enter large glass double doors and only then do I realise that the venue was set by the ocean. Comic Relief thought of everything. I guess they just really wanted to get new donators by the end of the day and trust me, if I had a huge stack of pounds they would all just go to a charity.
I smile slightly and walk to the edge of the balcony, admiring how the ocean looked at night. Sighing, I prop my elbows up on the ledge and let my mind wander into my thoughts.
The wind blows my hair and I shiver slightly. I can smell salt in the air and it feels so good. From inside I could hear the boys starting up their performance and as much as I would like to watch it, I suddenly feel glued to this spot. It's all just so calm and beautiful that I can't even bring myself to look away.
A few moments passed by and I was still there. I was still staring at the sea with a smile on my face. That's when I felt a familiar pair of arms engulf me in a hug and I smile wider. I sink more into Niall as I sigh. "This place is really beautiful." I say and Niall chuckles and nods.
"Wanna see more of it?" Niall asked and I turned around to look at him with a raised brow. "We're allowed?" I ask incredulously, turning my attention back to the ocean. "Technically no, but who says we had to follow the rules?" Niall asks with a small smile and I smile back, nodding to the small staircase by the edge of the terrace.
"Lead the way, Captain Badass." I salute him and he chukles, taking my hand. We reach the bottom in no time and I remove my heels, feeling the wet sand between my toes and on the soles of my feet. I smile, feeling in peace and relaxed.
With my right hand captured by Niall's hand and with my left hand holding my shoes by their heels, Niall and I take off. The first few moments consisted of nothing but silence. Once we're seated on the sand near the water Niall speaks up: "This is nice."
"It sure is." I reply, taking a deep breath and resting my head on his shoulder. "Niall?" I ask sweetly, my eyes still glued to the ocean "Can we keep us a secret?" I ask, shutting my eyes.
"Huh?" Niall questions and I chuckle. "Can we keep this," I gesture to the both of us "a secret?" I say and Niall looks thoughtful for a moment and then nods "If that's what you want. I know how much hate the fandom sends. I observe that with Louis and Eleanor before they broke up. Whenever you're ready, princess." Niall says and I smile at the new nickname.
"I thought you only use the word "princess" in fanfictions. Which by the way are a bit creepy. They know so much about you." I say and I can hear Niall chuckle "Well I told them I'd call that special someone "princess" if I wanted." Niall replies and my smile goes wider, if possible.
"And why would that be?" I ask, my eyes still shut tight. "Because I want her to feel like she's a princess, you know? I want her to feel like she's special because she is. She may not see that but I see it and probably the whole world does too. She's not perfect and that's how I want her to be. In fact, her flaws are what I love most about her. And just because I'm a part of this popular band doesn't mean she has to change for me. I'll take her as she is."
"I think you're doing a pretty good job." I say and he tucks me in his arms, kissing the top of my head. "I'm glad." he says and I nod, not really finding the need to say anything more.
"I figured it out
I figured it out from black and white
seconds and hours
maybe they had to take some time"
I smile as Niall sings the lyrics of You and I softly. I love his voice. It sounds perfect and I could just listen to him sing all day. I know I'll never be a fantastic singer like him but hey, a girl can dream right?
Until then do I realise that I'm so immensely tired and I could feel myself drowning in the lyrics. The song is just so beautiful and perfect. My head leaning on Niall's shoulder, Niall singing so perfectly, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore was so calming and beautiful.
"You and I
We don't wanna be like them
We could make it 'till the end
Nothing can come between you and I'
Not even the Gods above
Could separate the two of us
No, nothing can come between you and I
Oh, you and I"
After a short while of Niall's singing, he tells me that we have to go back but before we do, he stops to look at me and I look back with a smile painted on my face "What?" I ask calmly and Niall shakes his head, grinning massively. He leans in and kisses me softly, making my knees go all wobbly and my head spin like crazy. All I could do was kiss him back.
After a while he pulls apart and hugs me tight, whispering in my ear:
"Happy Valentine's Day."
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Hi guiseee!
Here's a new chapter for you! I felt like I had to do it since it had been a long while since I updated (not the update before, like generally).
Anyways, the introduction for the second book in the series, Fairytale Endings, will also be up some time this weekend so just go and check that out. I'm also sorry because I can't grace you with a picture of Alex so I'll just give you a pic of what Anthea wore on the sidebar >>>>>>>
So that's all. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
VOTE and COMMENT everyone! Lots of loveee! :) xx
~HSK
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