Santa baby

White Christmas

"Harry?" I whisper before letting go of Niall's hand which is hesitant to let me go, Harry wraps his arms around me as Aria skates up besides us. "Hi Aria." I chirp before hugging Harry's gorgeous brunette girlfriend.

"Nialler? What are you two doing together?" Harry looks at Niall in confusion as Niall wraps his arm around my waist.

"He's volunteering at the hospital-"

"Wait, she's the nurse you've been going on and on about?" Harry asks in disbelief, "Ari was just telling me how perfect you two would be for each other so I was going to see about introducing you but looks like you two found each other on your own." He adds and I make a realization.

"Wait, Aria is your Ari?" I ask him with wide eyes, Niall looks down on me and nods as he smiles fondly.

"I was staying at Harry's until he came back a few days ago." he explains and I break out in laughter.

"So these two were keeping you up all night?" I tease, Aria's faces turns bright red as does Harry's.

"Yup, they're like fucking rabbits." He chuckles, Aria shoves at his shoulder as Harry joins in on his laughter.

"You said you'd call me when you came back." I question Harry, Niall furrows his brows as he looks between Harry and I.

"I know I just.... I missed Ari so much and I didn't want to tell her right away." Harry admits, it's Aria's turn to furrow her brows at us. He looks over at her and bows his head, "Gracie passed away." He whispers, Aria's big golden brown eyes well up with tears as she buries her head into Harry's chest.

I've spent quite a bit of time with them since they had met, I adore their connection and relationship though I know it must be hard with Harry's celebrity. Aria isn't a normal person like me though, her brother is Shawn Mendes and her parents were famous so she had an understanding of how things work going into it.

But if they could make it work, why can't Niall and I?

"Oh Ari, we went by the bakery earlier and Levi showed up. Niall tells her, Aria widens her eyes as Harry clenches his jaw.

"He spooked Sally pretty well so Niall told her to close the shop down, we stayed with her until she was safely in her car and driving away." I add, Aria lets a breath out before leaning against Harry.

"We need to get a restraining order Aria." He whispers before pressing a kiss to her temple, "What did he say?"

"Not a lot, told me I needed to worry about my own girl." Niall mumbles as he looks down at me and wraps his arm around me, "He's harmless though right?"

Harry gives Niall a grim look as Aria squirms uncomfortably, "I'm sure he'll forget about it tomorrow but I'll mention it to Layla." She murmurs, Harry nods and takes her hand before twirling her around causing her to squeal.

"What are you two up to today?" He asks Niall and I.

"We're going to go get a tree after this and probably stay in for dinner, you know what? Why don't you guys come over?" Niall suggests, he looks at me for approval and I nod softly. "Harry and I can cook for you two." He smirks as Harry chuckles.

"You mean I can cook while you snack Nialler." He teases.

"Eh, same thing.  What do you say Ari?" Niall says smiling.

"Sounds good to me, we need to get going through Harry. Shawn needs me to run to the studio for some background vocals." Aria says, "Just text us the address, what time you want us and what we need to bring." She adds before leaning over and kissing Niall's cheek, "I'm really happy you two met." She whispers as she hugs me, Harry and Niall share a bro-hug before he leans down to hug me.

"Be gentle with him." He whispers causing me to giggle, Niall glares at Harry and he smirks before skating off with Aria toward the exit.

"What did he say?" Niall asks as he takes my hand and leads me around the rink.

"He told me to be gentle with you." I reply smiling, Niall shakes his head and chuckles. "Little does he know it's you who needs to be gentle with me." I add as I lick my lips nervously, Niall moves in front of me so he's skating backwards as he holds both of my hands. He glances backwards and leads us towards a railing, his back hits it first before my body presses against his. Niall grips my hips and I can't help but notice how perfectly I fit between his legs and vice versa, like we were made for each other.

His hand cradles my neck as he presses his lips against mine softly, I loop my arms behind his neck as our lips mold together. A cold wind picks up and he wraps his arms around me, pulling me against his chest impossibly close. Our kiss falls apart naturally but our foreheads stay pressed together, as I open my eyes I see Niall's bright blue staring back at me while a snow flurry begins.

I've lived in New York my entire life, snow is nothing new. But right here, in this moment. It's absolutely magical. I seriously feel like I'm in a Hallmark move right now.

"It's snowing." He whispers.

"It's perfect." I reply before pressing my lips against his again, his tongue begs access which I quickly grant as our lips mold together in a kiss that totally is NOT appropriate for our current position. I silently thank Niall for wearing a hat as no one could really recognize him, we're just normal people kissing.

"It's started to get heavier, we should get back to the car and get the tree." He says after pulling away leaving me panting with passion stained lips.

"Why do I need a tree?" I ask.

"Noe, the inside of your house needs to match the outside. Do you have lights and ornaments?" He asks and I nod reluctantly knowing that they will bring back memories from before the storm.

But with him by my side, I'm ready.