The Joke

Chapter 12

Annie's POV

As I open my eyes I found Niall sleeping beside me, his one hand is placed around my waist and his head a breath away from mine.

We slept together again.

His phone is buzzing and I'm about to go there and turn it off, but this wouldn't be kind of me as it's not mine and I respect other's personal things and privacy.

"Niall," I call him out.

Nothing.

"Niaaaall," I say again, louder and in a singing tone. He's so adorable when he's asleep, awwwhhh. I play with his hair, hoping I'll wake him up.

Woah you act really weirdly lately my subconscious remarks. No, I'm not. I just want to wake him up, that's all.

Stop lying yourself, you like him she adds. Could you just shut up, please?

His wonderful eyes come on view seconds later and a big grin appears on his lips. He closes again his eyes for just a minute and opens them again. I do look every detail of his recently, is this suspicious?

Yes it is she can't stop talking.

"Morning," I tell him, smiling.

"You too," his voice is raspy as he just woke up. He rubs his eyes and I can't understand why he's so confident, considered that we slept together.

"Your phone was buzzing," I inform.

"Oh," he reaches his iPhone and goes through it. "I'm late," he announces and immediately gets up. "Are you coming with me?" he asks before leaves the room to go to his.

I don't know. People are gonna see us together... and this situation will get even more complicated.

"Yes," I speak loud enough so he can hear.

After having a quick shower, brushed my teeth and hair and dressed up in a white cardigan and jeans, I search for Niall who's in front of a big mirror, making up his hair.

"What about the people who see us?" I ask him, a bit anxious.

"They won't say anything." he responds.

Seriously Niall?

"You know they will." I tell him.

"It's not the first, neither the last time that this is happening. And actually, we're just friends right? Why would they say something more than that?" he speaks, tuning to face me.

"Because this is the society, Niall. I wish I knew the answer." I respond. I don't know, but his words hurt me.

"Fine, okay? If you want to stay here fine. I'm not the one who will take the decision for you, it's up to you." he says and it feels like we're fighting.

"I'll come with you." I tell him.

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The drive is almost silent between us, we just share few words. His dad called him and wished him luck for the first rehearsals, as it also means a new start. This reminds me of my dad, who I've missed a lot.

"We have something in common," I say, looking out of the window.

"What's that?" he asks.

"Our families are far away from us." I answer.

He looks at me for a moment, "yeah," he sighs. "But that's life, you know?" he adds. "You came here for a better life, I came here to follow what I always dreamed of. Singing. It's just like your reason, I mean I came here for a better life too. This way I help my family financially when it's needed. Don't worry, you'll find your way soon, I'll help you. Moreover, you'll often visit your country and see your relatives. You can't lose them, they'll be there waiting for you. Now, you just have to thi-"