Changes (N.H & L.P)

Chapter 16 - Happy New Year

It was New Years’ Eve and Bri, Jess, Liam, Niall, Harry, Zayn, and Louis were all together in a restaurant. Unfortunately due to other commitments Perrie, Eleanor and Harry’s new girlfriend Jordy were unable to meet them there. They were having a great time, but Niall was the only one that wasn’t drinking. The other lads and Brianna knew that he was going to propose to Jess tonight; under the fireworks; and Jess had no idea. He wanted it to be perfect. Nothing was going to ruin this night for him, so that’s why he wasn’t drinking.

They were all going to a New Years’ party on a rooftop, where some of the best views in the whole city were.

“I need a drink.” Niall whispers to Bri, “I’m freaking out.”

“No Niall.” Brianna whispers back, “You need to be sober.”

“Well she obviously won’t be.” They both look over to Jess who was already on her second drink, and even though she could drink plenty without getting drunk she won’t hesitate to get drunk tonight.

“She’s not the one proposing,” she laughs and nudges Niall. “You are, so don’t stuff this up.”

Although it wouldn’t hurt to just have one drink, right?

“I’m too nervous Bri. Just one will be okay yeah?”

"You get drunk easily though."

“I’ll just have one…” Niall explains.

"No you won't," Bri laughs.

“Please?” Niall asks,

"Nope," she crosses her arms in defense.

“Ugh...fine.” Niall groans as he sinks in his seat.

"Good," she smiles and gets up to join the group, leaving Niall in his own little bubble of fear. Why is he scared? They have been dating on and off since they first met, but neither of them had bothered to attempt to move on. He assumes that she loves him, so she would say yes; if everything goes to plan.

Harry on the other hand, he was scared more of losing Jess to Niall. He didn’t like it. Who would? Harry’s first initial thought was to sabotage it, but he couldn’t do that - it’s not in his nature. Plus he’s trying to forget about Jess by having his new girlfriend, Jordy.

She is a dancer, along with Liam’s ex-girlfriend Danielle. Harry realised that moving to a different girl every night wasn't doing justice, and Jordy was attractive, so he thought ‘Hey, why not?’

And it was working for him so far. Except even forcing Jordy into his mind he could not stop thinking about Jess being engaged to Niall, and not himself.

Harry takes a massive swig of his beer and goes over to the balcony. He looks over to the beautiful beach front that is the view. He looks at his watch. ‘11:45pm, fifteen minutes,’ he thought to himself.

“Hey Haz,” Jess out of all people go up to him and joins him looking over at the beach.

“Hey Jess, congrats...” Harry fakes a smile and looks back to the beach.

“Congrats? For what?” Jess laughs. Oh shit. Harry nearly spilt the big secret.

“Harry? Why are you congratulating me?” Jess looked at Harry seriously.

Harry knew it was best for him to shut up right now - or make up another story; but something inside him was telling him to keep spilling.

“Niall will kill me,” Harry mumbles.

“Why? Just spill Harry.” Jess puts her drink down and looks Harry in the eyes.

“Niall, he-he,” Harry stutters, “He’s going to propose to you at midnight.” Harry blurts out.