That's When I Saw You {Neth Fanfic}

8. As One Window Closes...

Beth's POV

We had all dried off after our little 'splash about', we decided we should probably get back to the flat, otherwise we could risk the fans getting a bit suspicious. We all know that they know where the boys are, even before they do sometimes.

We clambered into the car, in much the same way we had before. I was feeling a little tired after all that had happened, and rested my head backwards onto Niall's shoulder. I looked to my left to see Niall's face, and he had a smile of genuine happiness. I smiled back, before looking back up at the ceiling. He interlocked our fingers together, squeezing my hand occasionally.

"I need to talk to you when we get back, ok?" He whispered quietly in my ear, "It's important."

I nodded, my mind suddenly swimming with different reason he could want to talk. Have I done something wrong? Does he want us to go? I hope not.

I heard my phone ringing in my pocket. Now this doesn't sound to bad, but when your ringtone is a One Direction song, and you're with them, it is bad. I sheepishly reached to get it, ignoring Harry and Louis' laughs. I was horrified when I read the caller ID. Mum.

"Hello?" I answered as calmly as possible,

"Beth? Where are you?" She sounded worried,

"I'm still at Josie's house. Don't worry about it." I lied shamelessly,

"I phoned her house, they say that now ones there." She was getting more worried as she spoke, "Honestly, where are you?"

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." I laughed stiffly,

"Let me guess," She joked, "You're with One Direction."

"Yes actually." I grinned to myself,

"C'mon, where are you actually? We need to come and get you." She said sternly,

"I'm with One Direction." I said simply, "I'm not lying."

"I'll have to phone the police if you don't tell me." She warned,

"Seriously! Hang up, I'll send you a picture." I tried to bargain with her,

"Fine, but if I don't hear anything from you, I'm calling the police." She sighed, hanging up reluctantly,

"We'll facetime her guys." I said looking around to everyone, who nodded in agreement,

I tapped the Facetime app on my Iphone, bringing up all the contacts, and I clicked on my Mum's. Soon her face came up on the screen, and she looked extremely surprised.

"Hi, Mum!" I smiled, waving at her,

"Hello, Mrs Gray." Niall waved,

"Say hi guys!" I said, pointing the camera at the others,

"Hi!" They all chorused, waving at the camera.

"Believe me now?" I laughed,

"Yeah, but what happens now?" She said worriedly, "Are you going to stay with them?"

"I trust them to look after us, don't worry about it." I soothed her,

"Ok...Just phone if you want anything. Bye bye." He smiled and waved goodbye,

"Bye!" We all said, before I stopped the call.

"I'm glad that's sorted." I sighed.

"Me too." Niall grinned, resting his chin on my shoulder.

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When we got back to the house, Niall pulled on my arm subtly, nodding his head in the other direction to where the group was going.

"Guys, I just need to go to the loo." I called to the others, "I'll catch up later."

"Okey dokey," Tamsin called, "See you later!"

I walked after Niall, where he was waiting around the corner. He looked really nervous, twiddling his thumbs as he leant against the wall. He looked up, looking even more nervous when he saw me coming towards him.

"What do you need?" I said, still slightly confused.

"I need to tell you something." He said seriously, taking both my hands in his.

Oh god, this looked bad. He was going to send us away. Especially after he heard the conversation between me and my mum.

"What?" I asked worriedly, "Niall, you're scaring me."

He looked me directly in the eyes, and they shined the brightest blue I'd ever seen.

"I just wanted to tell you how much you mean to me." He started, taking a deep breath before continuing, "All this time, I thought you were really cool, and I really liked you. You're really friendly to me, and I've never felt like this about someone before. I just wanted to let you know, that I think I love you."

I was completely silent, stunned by his sudden outpour of emotions. I knew I felt the same way toward him, but I couldn't even form words or sounds to tell him that. He just looked worried when he saw me not speaking. I saw his eyes flicking from my eyes to my lips, before he pulled me towards him by my hands.

I realise what he was doing until it happened. He kissed me. He lifted my hands up, and rested them around his neck, as he let go and put his hands on my waist to support me. His lips moved against mine so gently, it was easy to see how much he cared. It was as if he was scared of hurting me. I played with the hair at the bottom of his neck, as his hands roamed my back.

I'm one lucky girl.

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