Forgotten memories

Chapter 12

The next morning I wake up with a big smile on my face. I quickly change into some jeans with a white top and put my phone in my pocket. I haven't felt this great in a long time and stretch my arms as I walk downstairs. I know I should be tired due to the lack of sleep, but somehow I'm buzzing with energy. Harry and Niall are just serving breakfast when I walk into the kitchen.

'Morning' I chirp as I sit down next to Niall on one of the barstools.

'Morning' Both of them reply. Harry with a groggy voice, as he's still half asleep, he never was a great morning person. Niall on the other hand seems just as cheerful as me. We both share a quick glance and smile.

'Did I miss something?' Harry asks with a questionable look from the opposite side of the table. I frown as I look at him. How would he know? We aren't that obvious are we?

'Nope why you asking?' I ask with the most innocent look ever. Harry rolls his eyes and digs into his pancakes. We all eat our breakfast in silence and when we're finished I clean the table. They made breakfast, so the least I can do is clean up. When I'm finished Harry has gone upstairs and it's only me and Niall left.

'So...' I say awkwardly and I fumble with my necklace again. Niall sees it and pinches his eyes, a weird expression on his face. He storms to me and I anxiously look at him. Sometimes he's so confusing, I just can't make up what's going on in his head. He stops right in front of me, our toes almost touching. But he's not looking at me, he's looking at the necklace. He comes closer and takes the small heart in-between his two fingers.

'Where did you get this?' He mumbles as his expression suddenly becomes soft. I stare at the necklace as well, not finding anything strange.

'I- I don't know, it was next to my mirror in a small box, I- It gives me a comforting feeling, I like it. But if it's yours you can have it back, I can't remember whether it's mine or not..' I stumble, a small blush on my cheeks. I hope I haven't stolen it or something.

'No, no, it's yours Kate,' Niall says as he moves his gaze to me now, eyes sparkling, 'Do you remember anything about it?' He looks so hopeful at me, I almost don't dare telling him I don't. But I know lying isn't an option as well and I sigh, knowing that I'm about to disappoint him. Again.

'I'm sorry. I only know that it gives me a comforting feeling whenever I'm nervous,' I look down at my toes, my cheeks probably bright red. Niall tenderly puts his finger under my chin and pulls my head up. I meet his gaze and he actually looks ... happy?

'It's okay, you can't help it that you can't remember. Would you like to hear how you got it?' He asks with tender voice. My heart is beating in my chest and I swallow away my lump before nodding. Niall walks into the living room and I follow, not sure about what to expect. I sit down on the other sofa, to create some distance. Niall is making me incredibly nervous at the moment and I really need some peace. He frowns as he sees me sitting on the other couch but hides it quickly.

'So eh- it's not a very special story,' He begins as he scratches the back of his head, 'I- I gave it to you. When we eh- started dating we were crazy about each other. We never had fights and everything went great. This went on for a year and just before our 1 year anniversary we got into this fight. I- I had acted like a dick and stood up for management planning an interview on the day of your birthday. Anyways you were really upset and I was afraid for hurting you more so didn't come home to spend our anniversary together. I think that's the moment our relationship had really been put on the test. So I cancelled my interview and came back home on your birthday. You were so happy and I gave you this necklace which I'd found in a small jewellery shop in Helsinki. The heart is to show you I'd always think of you whilst on tour, as you have a small peace of my heart,' Niall sighs, 'Cheesy I know. Later on you lost the necklace and you were really upset, but now you found it again,'

I stare at him with wide eyes. It feels like he's telling a story about someone else, I can't believe it's my history too. So we were all loved up huh. I definitely don't see myself so sticky with him. It actually sounds all pretty dramatic if you tell me. I look at the necklace with doubt. Will I keep on wearing a necklace that represents our past relationship?

'Okay okay I know that sounded cheesy. We were in our honeymoon phase in that time,' Niall chuckles as he thinks back at something, 'Don't worry we got over it and became a mainstream old boring couple.'

I stick out my tongue at him, knowing he's only joking, and he chuckles. He then looks up at me all serious again. His cheeks turn a little pinkish, which makes him look adorable.

'Oh I wanted to ask you something,' He says as he scratches the back of his head again, 'Would you eh- Would you like-'

Just when he's in the middle of his question my phone starts ringing. I look at it distracted and take it out. It is an unknown number and I stand up as I press okay. I give Niall an apologetic look when I walk out of the room. But he's too busy with looking annoyed at the table, whilst ticking with his fingers impatiently on the couch.

'Hello who is this?' I ask with an annoyed voice. It seemed like Niall wanted to ask something important and this person interrupted him. So he better have a good reason.

'It's Jake'