Rules of Attraction

22nd Feb-Anya

"Hi Jack! How are you?" I chirped as I waltzed into the studio, plonking my bag down at my table.
"Wow, you're chipper today. I take it your date with Niall went well." Jack replied, eyebrows raised.
"You could say that." I said, giving him the biggest grin, twirling around on my chair.
Jack laughed.
"Okay, I don't need to know anymore. As long as he was a gentleman, I won't need to go rough him up." He said, giving me a wink.
Blushing I looked away. I was surprised by Jack's protectiveness as I'd never thought he cared about me, other than a friendly work colleague.

Relief washed over me when I glanced up to see Jack had disappeared, so I tried to concentrate on the prints in front me when I heard my phone. Taking it out of my pocket, instantly I started grinning at Niall's name appearing the screen.

N: Hi Snippy, I really enjoyed last night. I hope you did too. Can we meet up again? I would love to get to know you more. I'm tied up at the studio today but tomorrow night I will be free, shall I pick you up at 8?

My heart started to race as I tried to think of something cool and collected to say, not all mushy and fangirly like the way I felt.

Me: Hiya, Last night was really lovely and I did enjoy your company. I would love to go out with you again. I will see you then. xx A

A few minutes past before I received a response.

N: ;) xx N

The rest of the day was a blur but, I got some very strange looks as I don't think I stopped smiling since the text from Niall, and kept replaying the dinner date over in my mind.

That day I had raced home to raid my closet but finding nothing appealing, I snuck into my bestie's room to see what I could borrow. Lizzie was out spending the time with her brother who was passing through on his way home, so I was positive she wouldn't mind me grabbing something of hers, especially once I tell her it was for a date with Niall.
I caught myself grinning like a little school girl, as I held up a soft blue tank dress against my body, inspecting myself in her full length mirror.

Perfect, I thought, not too dressy and not too casual.
I stripped off my robe to the smart but not too revealing matching bra and underwear set I had been hiding in my drawer for special occasions, then slipped the dress over my head, feeling the fabric smoothly drape over my body.
DING DONG!

"Shit! He's here! Crap!" Panicking I raced back to my room to put my shoes, take another look at my reflection in the mirror, dust off any invisible crinkles and then went to greet Niall.

"Okay." I breathe out and then opened the door, my eyes widened to see him leaning up against the frame, smirk on his handsome face and oh so gorgeous in a dark three-quarter sleeve top with buttons at the top and black slim fit pants with black boots.
"Hey Snippy, you look amazing." He said as he greeted me with a kiss on my cheek. His smell filled my nose making my head spin, I instinctively put my hand on his shoulder to steady myself.

"You okay?" He asked, looking concerned, his hands instantly on my waist.

"Ah, sorry, must not had enough for lunch." I fibbed, feeling a little embarrassed.

Niall smiled.
"Well if you are ready, we can fix that." He said.

Returning his smile with my own, I nodded. Grabbing my jacket and bag then took Niall's outstretched hand, we walked out the door to the sleek red car to drive to the restaurant.

******
"Wow that was amazing!" I exclaimed.

We had just finished eating a delicious 4 course meal at a french place Niall had organised for us, and everything was divine.

Niall chuckled. " Well I hope that fixed your appetite and you feel better." He winked, placing his hand over mine.

"Much better thank you." I replied, watching my hand have a mind of its own and thread my fingers through his.

Meeting my eyes, he raised eyebrows, surprised by my move.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to overstep." I said as I started to move my hand away.

"It's fine, I don't mind." He replied, stopping my hand from sliding away, giving me a sexy smirk.

Relaxing, I let him take it back and hold mine for a bit longer, gazing back into his eyes.

Half an hour later, we decided to leave the restaurant and took a stroll around the pier, just chatting and holding hands.

It was a perfect night and I didn't want it to end but I also didn't want to rush into anything either.

So once Niall dropped me home and walked me to the door, I turned to face him, locking eyes, he moved closer, cradling my face in his hands, my hands automatically on his waist, closing my eyes I could feel his lips on mine, lightly as first then firmly as he pushed me up against the wall.

The door suddenly swung open, breaking our kiss as we instinctively looked up to see my bestie, staring, mouth open and she moved her head between me and Niall then back to me, in disbelief.

"Ahem..um Niall this is my best friend Lizzie." I said, as I shifted away from the wall and straighten my dress.

Lizzie, unable to form words, just waved at Niall with a stunned look on her face.

Trying to hide a giggle, he smiled and waved back.
"Nice to meet you, Lizzie."

Then he turned to me, pulling me in close as he wrapped his arms around my waist and gave me a light kiss on my lips.

"I will see you again." He said, giving me a wink then disappeared back to the car.

Before I could take in the view of him walking away, I felt a tugging on my arm. Lizzie had latched on to me and was yanking me inside the apartment.

"What the hell Anya?!" She demanded as she pushed me onto the sofa. "Spill!"

My face broke into a grin as I relayed the night back to her and apologise about stealing her dress to wear to dinner.

Once I had fulfilled her fantasy for the night, I had excused myself, leaving my bestie with an amazed look on her face, to my room where I changed, climbed into my bed, closed my eyes and drifted off to a most peaceful sleep after having the best night ever.