Affection | N.H

Chapter 36

("When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always has been.

But she had wings." -Dean Jackson)

"I may be selfish but I cannot stoop that low." Niall smiles and opens his arms for me. I happily snuggle into his arms and rest my head on his chest.

"Thank you so much for everything. I never imagined someone will be so willing to know about my past and accept it too." I tighten my arms around him.

Niall gently pushes me by my shoulders and looks into my eyes. "I am here to talk, always. When I say always, I mean it. Even if it is random shit, I am okay with listening to you because I love how your lips move when you talk." He says in a dreamy voice.

"What?" I smile.

He snaps to reality. "What did I say? I don't remember anything." He shrugs and itches the back of his head. Even if Niall wasn't in senses when he spoke those words, I loved them. I just hope I am not one of his tissue papers.

He walks to his side of the bed and lays down. "By the way, I was wondering if you wanted to come to the gym with me tomorrow?"

"Who? Me?" I point at myself.

"Yes Ms Kraft." He rolls his eyes but fails to hide the smirk.

"Niall, you think I am fat, too?" I ask in disbelief. He is not serious is he?

"When did I say that? Jesus, no you're not. Never mind."

"Wow, now you think I am lazy, don't you?" I stomp towards the bed.

Niall sits up and frowns. "When the fuck did I say that?"

"Just wow, now you think I am annoying. It is okay Niall, I understand. I will go to the dorms." I say and gulp back a lump. He hates me doesn't he?

Niall fists his hair is frustration and walks around the bed. He pushes me gently so I fall on the bed. "What are you doing?" I wince and put my hand over my stomach. These cramps are getting on my last nerve.

"Just trying to tell you that you are beautiful as your hormones are everywhere." He laughs while resting his hands on his hips.

I cover my face in embarrassment and turn on my side. Doesn't he feel any shame while speaking like this?

I hear Niall laugh again. His footsteps walk around to his side. He lays down and pulls me closer to him by my waist. "You're a shameless guy." I laugh into his t-shirt.

"I know." he laughs and starts stroking my hair.

..

"What's wrong?" Niall asks me as he drives. "Women on periods don't stay quiet for this long." He flashes that goofy smile.

I ignore his statement. "Louis. It is about Louis." As soon as the words leave my mouth, Niall brakes the car beside the road.

"What about him? What the fuck did he do to you? I swear that kid-"

"What the hell? Stop swearing about him. He is my best friend Niall. If you cannot respect him, please don't disrespect him either. And no, he didn't do anything to me. I was just worried about him because he should've been back from Sydney a week ago but he is still not here. Moreover he hasn't replied to any of my texts or calls." I inform Niall. How do we get from cuddling to this?

Niall lets out a sarcastic laugh. "Best friend. Does he even know what that phrase means? Tarisha, you are wasting your time on him." Niall winces.