Changes (N.H & L.P)

Chapter 17 - Australia Day

A/N: So sorry for the late update! Very late actually...we're trying to write but our timetables and routines have been changed and the time that we would usually write together has been scrapped. Thank you to everyone who hasn't been scolding me :) 

Harry’s P.O.V

“No buts, kiss Jess. Now.” Niall looks at me with a serious face.

“You want us to kiss? As in Harry and I? Right in front of you?” Jess asks shocked.

“Yes, and I promise I won’t get mad.”

I look at Jess and go closer to her, our noses touching. He doesn’t need to ask me twice to kiss her.

“I think he’s gone crazy,” I whisper with a small chuckle.

“I think so too,” Jess lets out a little laugh.

I smile as I start to lean in closer. I could see it in Jess’ eyes that she was really unsure of what was going to happen. The last time that we kissed was when I was really irritated in Queensland and just kissed her. I was angry and stressed, and I feel as if I really should not have done it - but I also don’t regret it. That doesn’t make much sense, I know, but neither does love. It’s some confusing shit.

She looked confused and like she didn’t know whether she was supposed to kiss back or what. I caressed her cheek and looked her in the eyes, trying to give her reassurance that this will be okay, and her body relaxes a bit as she moved forward.

After what seemed like a lifetime Jess leant in the last half-inch and we started to kiss. This was nothing like the feelings that I had experienced in Queensland; this kiss was much more delicate and sincere - and Jess was actually kissing me back. I cupped her cheeks and gently pulled her closer. I could tell that Jess was actually enjoying herself. I could not believe that she was actually kissing me. I felt rushes of excitement pulse through my body. I never wanted this kiss to end.

As Niall watches he seems to be tense but he relaxes after Jess pulls away. I quickly looked at Niall and mentally prepared myself for any verbal or physical abuse - but nothing happens.

“Now Jess, I know that this is a really, really awkward time to do this. But I love you, so can you please make me the happiest man on Earth and,” Niall gets down on one knee and opens a small box revealing an engagement ring, “Marry me?” Niall looks up at Jess with eyes full of hope.

“Stand up.” Jess orders, and he does as he’s told. Ha! He’s so whipped.

She walks up to him and they look each other in the eyes, and she slaps him hard across the face. The sound from the contact echoed through the kitchen, and I had to hold in my laughter.

“Just put the ring on my finger,” Jess smiles. Niall returns the grin and puts the ring on Jess’ finger. My smile turns into a frown.

Is she fucking serious?! Was it not like seven hours ago that he was bashing me and she left him? Was it not less than a minute ago that Jess and I were kissing?! She is way too nice to be with Niall - if he can get away with something as bad as hitting me to the point where I could hardly walk and I throw up all over Louis’ shoes; he could possibly even get away with murder. And now she’s engaged to him! After everything Niall has done, they are now getting married. Well isn’t this just great!

He always seems to get her. No matter how much he hurts her she always goes back to him! I could be so much better for Jess and she doesn’t even know it. Jess is so forgiving. He has even cheated and she forgave him. It’s unbelievable. I would never do that to her. I would be so much better; way better than Niall.