The Bucket List - A Niall Horan Story

Part 17

Saturday had been busy, after your morning session with Niall you'd repacked your bag ready for your trip. You had no idea still where you were going but you knew you were being picked up at 2pm. Niall had gone back to his place and returned with a freshly packed suitcase and some lunch just before 1pm.

"So you going to tell me where we are going?" You asked, as you tucked into the sandwich he'd brought you.

"No!" He smirked as he sat down at the table beside you.

"Oh go on! I'll give you a little treat before we go if you tell me now." You said winking at him and running your foot up his leg.

"As much as I'd like to find out what that treat might be, I'm going to pass and leave you in suspense a bit longer!"

"You're enjoying this aren't you?!"

"Oh yes! Anyway I thought you liked surprises?"

"I do, I'm just getting impatient now!" You replied. You'd been sure your offer of a treat would work. "Can you at least tell me how long the flight will be?"

"No!"

You gave up then, finishing off your sandwich and tidying up the kitchen. You were making sure you'd got everything in your suitcase and carry on bag ready when the doorbell went. Niall went to get it and he invited Basil in.

"Hi Annie! How are you?" He asked.

"I'm good thanks. You?"

"Not too bad thanks. Niall I've got the car waiting downstairs to take you to the airport. Are you sure you don't want myself or Martin to come with you?"

"No, it'll be fine Basil stop worrying." Niall replied as he patted Basil on the back.

"So where we are going is quiet then if Basil isn't coming with us?" You questioned.

"Ha! Have you not told her where you're going yet?" Laughed Basil.

"No, and she's hating every minute of it!" Laughed Niall.

You arrived in good time apparently, Niall looked up to check the flight time and find your check in desk. He had his cap on to try and hide him a bit, you were worried about not having Basil travel with you. You didn't want to get hounded by press or fans in the airport.

You headed in the direction of the 4th desk, Greece was the destination.

"Are we going to Santorini?" You asked a massive grin taking over your face.

"Maybe!"

"Ha! Katie will be pleased that was her guess!"

"You two been trying to figure it out then?"

"Yeah, we both said you'd pick somewhere from my bucket list."

"Happy then?"

"Very." You replied putting your arm around his waist and leaning into him as he kissed the top of your head.

You checked in and went through to departures. "Just popping to the loo." You said.

"Ok, I'll be over in the newsagents." He replied.

When you came out of the loo you spotted Niall surrounded by 3 girls, all with their phones out asking for pictures. Niall saw you look over and you discreetly pointed to the shop he said he'd be in. He nodded at you to show he'd understood but it caught the attention of one of the girls who then asked "Is that your girlfriend? Are you off on holiday together?"

"Um, yes and yes! Going to continue my time off for another week before my tour rehearsal starts."

"She's so pretty Niall." You heard one of them say, as you lingered by the doorway. "I hope you have a great holiday with her."

"Thanks very much, right I best be off and get some shopping before my flight."

"Thanks for the photos Niall." One of them shouted as he walked over to you. He turned and waved in acknowledgment.

"Hey!" He said as he joined you in the newsagents. "Hey yourself!" You replied.

The flight was only a few hours and the sun was still up when you arrived. The transfer to the resort was easy to, and the striking white hotels were dotted across the hillside. You couldn't wait to check in and see what your room was like.

Niall had definitely booked the best room the place had to offer. It had a bedroom with seating and storage with a bathroom off that. The seating area opened out on to a large balcony with Sun loungers, a table and chairs and a hammock. The view was stunning and the sun was setting by now. Niall came behind you wrapping his arms around your waist.

"This ok for you?" He whispered nudging his nose against your neck.

You tilted your head and he placed kissed along your collar. "Babe this is perfect." You replied.

"Fancy getting some room service and taking a dip in that pool?" He asked.

You hadn't even notice the plunge pool, the view had been the only thing to catch your eye. "I'd love to." You replied turning around to kiss him.

You ate some amazing seafood and drank some wine before changing into your bikini to get in the plunge pool. This place was exactly as you had imagined when you'd added it to your bucket list almost a year and a half ago. The plunge pool was half out on the balcony and half hidden within the cliff. It could be accessed by a little door from the bathroom to.

Just amazing.

The water was warm when you got in and not too deep. You stood against the edge taking in the view. The sound of the ocean was calming. You were in no way overlooked. This was why he had not brought Basil. You were here for a week of just chilling, which after your hard week of partying with friends was well needed. You heard Niall get in the pool and swim over to you. He wrapped his arms around you and kissed across your shoulders.

"Mmm this place is gorgeous Niall, thank you."

"You're welcome." He whispered in between kisses.

"I love you." You whispered.

"I love you to Annie."

You'd spent the week sunbathing, listening to music, reading, chatting, sleeping and making love. It was perfect, even Mr fidget pants himself enjoyed the chilling out. He'd got a few weeks of rehearsals before his tour was starting and then his album was being released. This would be his last time off until Christmas in 4 months time. You were dreading being away from him but you knew that you'd be able to travel with him sometimes.

The week was almost over, you spent your last night eating loads of food, drinking wine and lying in the hammock.

"Petal, I literally could lie here forever." He said.

"You'd get bored. You cannot sit still." You replied.

"Ha! Maybe! As long as I'm with you I'll be just fine." He said kissing the top of your head.