It was a Friday night and after a long stressful day of work I decided I would spend a lazy night to myself in my apartment. It was about 8:00 pm and I was just about to curl up in bed with a good book until I fell asleep. I heard my phone go off. I peeked over and saw that Danielle was calling. I picked up the phone and said, “Hey Danielle, What’s up?” She replied, “Hey, um so Liam & I were going to head over to Louis’ flat tonight to watch movies with him and Eleanor, but Niall’s plans were cancelled and he feels sort of left out so I was wondering if you’d like to come join us.”
I covered the receiver and sighed slightly. I wasn’t feeling too interested in tagging along solely because Niall didn’t want to be a 5th wheel. I uncovered my hand and replied, “I don’t know Danielle. I mean Niall seems like a sweet guy but It’s going to be super awkward being just with him.” She chuckled a bit and said, “I’m sure you won’t have a problem with that. When I was in the kitchen ordering pizza I heard Niall tell Liam that he thought you were adorable and he wanted to get to know you.” I bit down on my lip, feeling a warm feeling flood over my cheeks. “Really?” I said as calmly as I could. “Yes!” She exclaimed, “Now get your ass over here! Don’t leave him waiting.” She hung up the receiver. I pulled the covers off of me and proceeded to my closet. I threw on some sweats & a hoodie. I flew out the door and walked over to Louis’ flat since it was only a couple blocks away.
I walked up the steps & knocked on the door. And Louis answered. He whispered in my ear quietly, “I’m so glad you could make it, but not as glad as Niall.” I felt that warm feeling again. He led me into the living room where Liam & Danielle were cuddling & Eleanor was sitting as well. Louis sat down next to her putting his arm around her shoulder. Niall was sitting next to Louis his eyes glistening in the light. I bit on my lip slightly before sitting next to him. “What should we watch?” Liam asked. Louis immediately said, “The Exorcism.” Great..just great. My first “date” with Niall and I’m going to be pissing myself. No one objected and so Louis popped in the movie and pressed play.
Niall saw me grab a blanket and pull it almost over my head to cover my eyes and he leaned down and whispered, “You know if you get too scared I’ll protect you love.” I looked up and him and smiled, “Thank you. I’ll keep that in mind.” I almost screeched. His fluid Irish accent piercing through me like a knife. He smiled back and looked back at the screen and ugh that smile.
Midway through the movie I jumped and hid my face into his strong chest. I soon felt his strong arms wrap around me and I felt safe. I relaxed a bit and kept my face buried against him. I eventually peered my head out and moved out of his arms. “Sorry..” I said. He looked deep into my eyes and said, “It’s alright, you can stay there if you’d like.” I leaned back down and rested my head against his shoulder. Once again, his strong arms wrapped around me I drifted in & out of sleep.
An hour later, the movie was over. Louis leaned over to turn on the lights on & I jumped from the sudden burst of light. I yawned a bit and mumbled, “What time is it?” Niall leaned down and said, “11:30 love.” I groaned. I was too comfortable to get up now. I felt like laying in his arms forever. I rested my chin on his chest and looked up at him, “Niall you have to let me go, I have to get home. I have work tomorrow.” He smirked and then replied, “And what if I don’t let you.” I smiled, “I’ll bite your face off.” I said. He lifted one eyebrow and said, “Do it. I dare you.” And then winked. I leaned over and playfully bit his nose. He smiled that gorgeous smile of his and I tried to coax him into letting go. “Please Niall, my boss will kill me if I’m late.” He smirked and said, “That’s not my problem.” Before I could say anything else, Louis glanced over and said, “Oooh looky what we have over here.” Niall blushed and threw a pillow at him. I got up as quickly as I could and he turned back to me, “Oh a sneaky one we have here eh.” He got up and sprinted after me grabbing me from behind. I smiled a huge gushing smile that I didn’t even know I was capable of making. Something inside me just felt so happy & I had never felt so happy in a long time. Niall looked me in the eyes and said, “Well at least let me take you home.” I raised one eyebrow and said, “In what context are we referring?” He smirked and whispered, “Whichever you’d like.” I bit down on my lip hard and giggled quietly. I couldn’t…I barely knew the guy, yet I wanted to so badly. I grabbed my coat and said goodbye do Liam, Danielle, Louis & Eleanor and walked out the door, Niall following close behind.
"Aren’t you cold?" He said, gesturing towards my light coat. "Eh, I’m alright." He raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course you’re not. I’m wearing a coat & I’m freezing my ass off. Here." He said as he took off his coat, draping it over my shoulders. I smiled a bit before saying, "No Niall, really I’m fine. Take it." He shrugged and said casually, "No no Y/N, that’s for you." I playfully rolled my eyes. We walked in silence for a few minutes before walking up to my porch. "Um, Y/N…" He began. "Yeah Niall?" He shuffled his feet before meeting my gaze once again, "I know we don’t know each other much and this will probably sound like the dumbest thing ever but I don’t know I just feel so happy, so content when I’m around you. Like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders & that I can just be myself with you. And I know I’m jumping to conclusions too early, I just want to be able to call you mine y’know. I mean, you’re too perfect of a girl to let slip out of my hands. I just want to get to know you, all of you. Because Y/N, I’m willing to dedicate all I have on you right now." I stood there frozen, my hand grasped on the door knob, I felt a warm sensation sweep over my body. Like someone turned on a heater right over me. I unlocked the door not saying a word and grabbed his hand, pulling him inside. I set my things down and removed my coat and sat down on the couch, gesturing for him to follow. He sat there not looking away once and I moved close to him, our faces inches apart. You could feel the tension boiling, like we both were about to explode and kiss each other all over, but we kept calm. I bit down on my lip and said, "You took the words right out of my mouth." He turned a light shade of pink and leaned in close to me, his lips inches away from mine. I pulled back, my eyes not leaving his. "Niall, lets get to know each other first okay." He leaned back, draping his arm over my shoulder and we just talked. We talked into the wee hours of the morning. Talking about ourselves, our families, friends..everything. Pouring out every little detail about ourselves to each other, not holding back.
I heard my alarm go off, telling me to get ready for work. “Fuck!” I exclaimed as I glanced at the time. It was 5:30 am and I had gotten no sleep. Niall was still wide awake his eyes glued to mine once again. I grabbed my phone and called my job, “Hi Rick..” I said in my best sick voice I possibly could make out. “I-I think I’ve come down with something and I just don’t see how I’ll be able to come in today.” I winked at Niall and he smirked. “Y-Yes I understand. I’ll see you tomorrow.” And I hung up.
Niall smiled wide and said, “You liar.” I shrugged and leaned back on the couch. He leaned right up against me and brushed the hair out of my eyes. He leaned closer to me his lips an inch away from mine. I leaned forward crashing my lips against his. He slid his hand down my side, resting it on my waist as I wrapped my arms around his neck deepening the kiss. After a few seconds he pulled back and smiled wide. “Wow” he mumbled. I laughed quietly and yawned. I was exhausted and he knew that. He got up off of me and picked me up bridal style. “Where’s your room?” He said. “First door on the left.” I grumbled. He laid me down on the bed, pulling off my shoes and placing the covers over me. He leaned down and kissed my forehead lightly making his way towards the door. “Wait,” I began, “Come lay with me.” He carefully slipped off his shoes and slid off his shirt. “I sleep without a shirt on, I hope you don’t mind.” I didn’t protest and he slid right up against me, once again wrapping his arm around my waist. “Turn around please,” he grumbled, “I want to fall asleep knowing the last thing I saw was your beautiful face.” I smiled and turned around gently. “That’s better.” He said as his arms tightened around my waist. I turned over onto him and rested the palm of my hand against his bare chest. Listening to his heart beat. I closed my eyes and fell asleep counting his heart beats.
***
I woke up around 1 pm and Niall wasn’t next to me. I sighed thinking, “Shit it was just a dream.” I slid out of bed and threw on some sweats and a t-shirt. I groggily walked into the kitchen to find Niall covered in flour making pancakes. I sneakily came up behind him wrapping my arms around his waist. “You do know it’s 1 in the afternoon Niall.” He turned around grabbing my hips and said, “I know. I was hungry and you had no more cereal.” He smirked and planted a light kiss on my nose. “Are you hungry?” He asked as he placed a pancake on a plate. “Starving.” I replied. He set down two plates at the table and began devouring his. I ate mine as well and poured two glasses of milk. “Thank you.” He said with a mouthful of food. He finished eating and grabbed the two plates, placing them in the dishwasher. He walked over to the couch and gestured for me to follow. I sat down next to him and he looked me right in the eyes and said, “Y/N…You are an amazing, beautiful & caring girl and it would be my pleasure to be able to call you my princess. What do you say?” He smiled a cheesy grin. I nuzzled my head into his chest, kissed it lightly and said, “It would be an honor.”
