Out here in Narnia (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 23

Brittnee’s POV

          I slowly opened my eyes and let them adjust the light streaming through the guest bedroom of Niall’s apartment, I’ve been here for a few days and every day I found myself wanting to be around him more and more.

          I stretched out every single one of my limbs simultaneously, making some humorous noises in the process. I slowly sat up and jumped off the bed smiling to myself, it was Christmas. I walked into the living room, swinging my arms at my sides. My face lit up the second I saw the tree in the corner…

*Two Days Ago*

          “Hey Bee I’m going out for a little while.” Niall called over his shoulder as he walked past the living room where I was sitting watching TV.

          “Um okay where are you going?” Wow that was incredibly nosy, why did I even ask that? What is wrong with me… he’s going to think I’m some clingy stalker. Cool Britt, super cool…

          “No where important.” He shrugged.

          “Oh okay…” I said slightly dejected.

          “Don’t worry I’ll be back soon.” He smiled and jogged over to me, quickly kissing my cheek before he ran out the front door. I couldn’t help but smiled as I reached up and touched the spot he’d just kissed.

          I shifted around on the couch multiple times throughout the next hour, finally settling on sitting upside down with my legs hanging off the back while I gazed at the ceiling. It was boring with Niall here…

          Finally I heard the front door open again; there was actually a lot of noise as Niall was trying to talk to someone. I was slightly stuck on the couch, too sunken in to be able to move easily.

          “No Josh, turn it the other way.” Niall sounded extremely frustrated.

          “Niall, if I turn it that way it’s not going to fit!” The unfamiliar voice responded. Although I’m going to go out on a limb and say his name was Josh. My curiosity got the best of me as I frantically tried to roll off of the couch; I did some sort of backwards somersault and landed on my butt.

           “Well then how the hell are we supposed to get it through the door?” I could still hear Niall complaining as I got up and walked to the front room. And there he was… Niall and this Josh guy were trying, with little success, to push a huge Christmas tree through the door.

I couldn’t even try and stifle the giggles that erupted out of my mouth when I saw how desperately they were trying to fit the tree through the door.

          Both of their heads whipped towards me and Niall smiled sheepishly, “Surprise!” He cheered.

          “It’s beautiful Irish, but maybe you should try turning it this way…” I suggested, lightly grabbing his hands that were on the tree, moving them to a better angle and using his nickname I’d come up with a few days ago.

          “Why didn’t you think of that Josh?” Niall turned to his friend and Josh looked like he might slap him.

          “Gee I don’t know Niall, why didn’t you?” He spat back.

          “Touche…” Niall kept a huge grin on his face the entire time.

          “Okay where do you want it…?” Josh finally cracked a smile and Niall led the way to the living room where they set the tree up in the corner.