The Letters That Saved Her Life (sequel to Dear Niall {A Niall Horan Fanfic})

December 25, 2015

December 25, 2015

Jackie's POV

Niall decided that he just wanted to stay home this Christmas. He's so busy anyway. He said he would visit his mom in a few weeks when their not so busy. Honestly I'm a little sad that we're not going to Ireland. It's a beautiful country, and Maura is such a sweet woman. She's a wonderful person, and mom.

I look next to me at his sleeping face. I'v missed waking up next to him. He looks so peaceful. I notice some changes in his face. Not a lot though. I notice some stubble on his chin. I reach up and run my fingers over the bullet wounds.

"Merry Christmas beautiful." Niall mumbled groggily. I smiled, I'v also missed his morning voice.

"Merry Christmas handsome." I kiss his soft lips. "By the way I'm sorry I wasn't able to help put the tree up."

"It's fine. Don't be sorry about it." I didn't want to change out of my camo pants and white tank top. I didn't really change when we got home, except for the white tank top. I headed downstairs to make the coffee. I know Niall will need it. I think I need it too. He came downstairs and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind.

"How did you sleep?" He asks pressing light kisses to my shoulder.

"Good, but then not so good. You know what I mean?" He moves my hair to the side and kisses my neck.

"Not really." He says against my neck.

"Good because I'm sleeping in an actual bed, and I'm sleeping next to you. But not so good cause I couldn't really sleep. I'm so used to being on guard in case something happens in the middle of the night."

"Oh. Well your home now. You don't have to worry about that." He kisses my temple then made a cup of coffee. I did the same then went into the living room.

"So when do you have to go back?" He asked sitting next to me and putting his arm around my shoulders.

"In two weeks."

"How much longer do you have to be there?"

"Twelve more months." I said cautiously. He looked upset for a brief minute. "Want your Christmas present?" I asked him setting down my coffee.

"Wait you got me something?"

"Well I will give it to you. It's not really big." I handed him the envelope. I reached up and fumbled with my dog tags in my fingers. I'v gotten so used to having them on I didn't take them off. He opened the card and read what it says aloud to himself.

"Merry Christmas babe. I thought and thought about what to get you this year. I could only think of one thing. A tattoo. I was thinking that I want to get another tattoo before I leave. So I thought why don't I give you a tattoo for Christmas? I want to do it too. Just let me know anytime, and I'll do it." He looked up at me. "I'v actually been thinking about getting one, and I have an idea. Maybe you can do it next week?" I nodded.

"Sure. Would you mind driving me to Shamrock Tattoo this week? I want to get it tomorrow so it heals a little before I have to go."

"Sure. Thank you for the present." I smiled. He put his arm around my shoulder again, and I put my head on his shoulder and my hand on his chest. He turned the tv on and put it on something. I'v never seen this show before. It's probably something they show only in England. We were watching it for awhile before Niall got up. He kneeled down in front of me.

"Jackie?" I looked into his eyes. "This is just a promise. A promise that you'll stay with me. A promise that your mine, that you won't be with another guy while your with me. I love you. Do you promise to love me too?" He pulled out a small blue box and opened it. There was a silver ring inside with an infinity sign on it. Without realizing it, I just sat there. I didn't give him an answer yet. I snapped out of it.

"Yes. Yes I promise." He took the ring out and put it on my left ring finger. We wrapped our arms around each other. I kissed him for as long as I could. "But," I said when we detached.

"But what?" He seems worried now.

"The army won't let me wear this. They have a thing about jewelry. Would you mind if I leave it with you while I'm gone?"

"Of course. It'll be here for you when you get back." I hugged him again. I didn't see this coming at all, but it's a good twist of events.