Hand in Hand, Forever... (Sequal to The Art Teacher)

ChapterNine: Here On Out

*Liam's POV*

Never have I seen this coming. Me and Niall, not at all. I mean I've always liked Niall, but I didn't know in that way. He's been my best friend for years now and not once did I notice these feelings I had for him. Or maybe I've always had these feelings and I just didn't want to believe them. Either way I don't care because I'm not afraid to say I'm in love with him.

Now I'm heading over to his to pick him up because he wanted to go to Nando's so bad. And you should no I can't say no to Niall and his food. Just ot possible. When I see his house in view, he is sitting on his porch with Josh. Its good that their still friends even after the break up. I wave to them and walk up the path. Niall stands up and waits for me. I know he's waiting to jump on my back, just like he always does.

When I make it to the porch stairs, I turn around and Niall jumps on. "Bye mum! See ya later!" He calls to his mom and we head off. "Oh I brought Josh if that's okay with ya." I nod and say hello to Josh.

Now of your wondering, no me and Josh are not 'best friends'. We went over this when me and Niall started dating and when he started dating Dani. But I have to be nice, as Niall says, because that's his best friend. No matter how much I would love to eip off his head, I shall not. But I would really love to.

"Nando's... here we come!!" I laugh and shake my head. How did I fall in love with this kid again? Well, just everything about him I love. Especially his laugh. Its, swear, the cutest thing ever! Oh, and his attitude is amazing! He doesn't give a falling shit what anyone says and if they talk about me or our relationship he will literally flip out. He's just adorable.

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*Niall's POV* (After Nando)

"Bye Joshy! See ya later!" We just walked Josh home and now we are heading back to Liam's place. I really don't want to go back home and cuddle a pillow, I want Liam to cuddle with. To watch some shitty movies and laugh with him is what I want. And so I can make him happy because I can tell he wasn't to happy with me bringing Josh with us.

Yes, I know that Liam and Josh hate each other. Josh wants to stab Liam and Liam wants to rip Josh's head off. I don't know what it is but they never liked each other. But I can't just bail on Josh, he's my best friend! So I told Liam to play nice, same as for Josh. I don't want them to die or hurt each other, but I know they will when I'm not around.

I pull him up the stairs and I plop on his couch. He sits next to me and I cuddle into his side. I just kinda feel bad that I'm making him play nice when he doesn't like Josh. I mean its not like Liam to not like someone, but when he doesn't, you know its real. But I don't want to lose Josh, and I don't want to lose Liam... man this is going to be hard.

"Niall? You alright?" I look up at Liam and he looks abit worried. I smile and kiss his cheek. Of course I'm alright, I'm just worried I will have to pick between my boyfriend and best friend one day. And I'm afraid I will pick the wrong one, then I won't have anybody. I know how Josh is, but if he's a good friend, he won't make me choose right?

"Look Niall, I know your thinking hard, just tell me what's on your mind. But really, from here on out we will be together. No one is tearing us apart. Its just you and me baby." I smile and kiss his lips. He's so sweet, I couldn't love him anymore than I already do.

"You know how Josh is right? What if he makes me pick between the two of you? I can't choose. I want to be with you forever and alway, but I don't want to lose him. He's been my best friend since the day I can remember. I'm afraid that if I make the wrong choice, that I will have nobody anymore." I feel his lips touch my forehead before embracing me into a warm hug. And this is probably what I love the most about Liam.

"Well if he's a good friend to you, he should have to make you choose. But if he does and you pick him, I won't hold you against that. Its your life Niall and you should be happy."

"And what if I pick you?"

He chuckles and kisses me quick on my lips. "Well then I really won't be against you on that. But I never know, so its your choice. But if he really is a 'best friend' then you shouldn't have to choose. Just, don't think on it to much, yeah?" I nod and cuddle into his side again.

Liam is right, if Josh really is my best friend, he won't make me choose. I just really hope and pray that he doesn't. I don't think I could ever forgive him if I did have to choose because its just unfair. No one should be stuck in the postion I'm in. Or I might be in.

"Let's watch another shitty moive again, yeah? To get those things off your mind?" I nod and smile at him big. He knows exactly how to make me feel better in a bad situation. Him and food is really all I need in my life, I mean that just sound plan amazing.

But now who knows, maybe I just might pick Liam over Josh...

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Awe! But yay I finally updated! And I'm sorry its super short, I just didn't have any ideas to mind and it was tough but I made it through. But I hope you enjoyed this chapter and if you did be fsure to give it a vote and leave ke one of those comments below! (: Thanks, KISS KISS! ♥

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