Uptown Boy (Narry Storan)

26. Birthday

Just a pretty cheesy/corny chapter ha xx

HS

"How'd you know to come here?" I hear Niall ask his brother. I'm currently outside the guest bedroom, and I've just carried Theo to bed to let Niall and his brother have some time to talk things through. A rude idea to eavesdrop? Probably. But don't I have a right since he's the one coming over to my house when it's almost midnight?

"I called Nanna and she mentioned that you're staying with Harry for most nights. So well, I kind of asked around, and I found this guy Liam, who told me where he stays." My fists clench unconsciously. I can't believe Liam upright told a stranger my address. I mean, I get he's Niall's brother, but anyone could be lying and immediately, my address is known to the world.

"Yeah, and that gives you a right to come here with Theo in your arms?" Niall snaps.

"Look, I know it's a lot to ask, but Denise and I aren't on the best of terms at the moment. And Theo has been crying non stop because of all our shouting. I just think it's best if Theo stayed with you for awhile." Niall releases a long sigh, and I can simply imagine him running his fingers through his hair.

"You know I'd do anything for Theo, Greg. But you do know that whatever you're facing with Denise is gonna affect Theo's wellbeing right? He can't live without his parents forever. Especially at this stage of his life."

"You think I don't know that?" Greg rebuts frustratedly. Then, it's silent between them. I sigh softly, turning to look at Theo's sleeping body on the bed. My heart aches for him, I can only imagine how hard it is for him, seeing two people he loves so much fighting.

"You know," Greg starts. "Someone from school slapped Theo."

"What? Why?" Niall gasps.

"He kissed his best friend."

"So?"

"His best friend is a guy."

"Oh."

"He said Harry mentioned how you guys are 'special friends' and he sees that you guys kiss, so-"

"I get it Greg." Niall cuts him off firmly.

I hear a long sigh, but I'm not sure who it belongs to. 

"Listen, I don't really care what you guys do or what.. stage you're at, but I'd appreciate it if-"

"If I didn't show any PDA in front of your son?" Niall asks rhetorically, a hint of coldness in his voice. 

Another sigh.

"So what? I can't kiss my boyfriend just because you're afraid of your son 'going gay' because of us?" He snaps. Even at a situation like this, I can't help for my heart to flutter a little at his special word.

"Boyfriend?" Greg asks softly.

"Yeah. Is there a problem?"

"No, but you.." His words trail off slightly. "You haven't been in a relationship since-"

"Does that matter?" Niall interrupts. "Harry's not like him." He murmurs. The corners of my lips tug up into a small smile at his words.