without you « niam

twenty: after

Zayn was knocking at Niall's door at six o'clock on the dot. Niall found that quite amazing, that he could be on time like that. He didn't question it too deeply though. He only opened the door for him.

"Hey," Zayn greeted him, looking over Niall once. Niall was wearing what Keegan had picked out for him: the black dress shirt and black dress pants. His hair was damp and flat on his head. "Do you need help with your hair?"

Niall was taken aback by Zayn's generousity. "Y-Yeah," he stuttered a bit, heading toward his bedroom. "I think there's someone you need to meet first, though."

"Da?" Keegan asked, peeking his head around Niall's door. "Can I come out?"

"Yeah, babe," Niall nodded and waved him forward. "Come meet Zayn."

Both Niall and Keegan looked toward Zayn for his reaction. The man was at a loss for words. "So it's true," he said quietly.

Niall picked Keegan up and gave the child a kiss. "This is Keegan," he introduced. "You could probably guess whose kid he is."

"Liam's," Zayn said, as if it was a suggestion. They both knew it wasn't. "Can you tell me the story?"

So Niall went on to explain to Zayn about exactly how Keegan came to be. "I'm going out with Liam tonight." Niall bit his lip. "I'd understand if you don't want to, Zayn, but I really need some sort of babysitter. I'm not ready to tell Liam about him. Invite over whoever you want, but if you could please just watch him until I get back?"

Zayn contemplated for a moment. "Alright," he complied. "I'll watch him. I can invite over Perrie?"

"If you want," Niall said quickly.

"Is there anything I need to know about him?" Zayn asked.

Niall thought for a minute, hoping he would remember everything. "No chocolate," Keegan let out a whine, "He can only have one cup of tea. His bedtime is eight thirty, and he has asthma. Try not to let him get too worked up over anything. If you need anything, call me. Here, let me give you my number."

Niall was in worried mother mode, and Zayn could tell. He laughed a bit as he handed over his phone and Niall hastily typed his number in. "Can you do my hair now?" Niall asked sheepishly.

"Oh, I think we'll get along just fine, Niall," Zayn laughed.

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With Zayn and Keegan tucked away playing and Perrie on the way, Niall sat out in the front room waiting for Liam. He was beginning to worry about giving the brunette his address. What if he just decided to show up unannounced?

There was no more time for Niall to think, though. The door was knocked on. Niall stood and looked in his mirror once again, straightening his shirt and making sure his hair was in order. Zayn had done an excellent job. Niall took a deep breath and opened the door.

Liam looked so amazing, Niall could barely breathe. Liam was wearing all black too. He looked much better than Niall.

"You look amazing," Liam spoke softly. His mouth was gaping slightly. Liam took Niall's hand in his and brought it to his lips.

Niall blushed deeply and looked around. "As do you," he spoke with a smile. "I'll be right back, excuse me."

Niall turned and walked briskly back to Keegan's room where Zayn and the boy were playing. "I'm leaving," he said softly as he poked his head in. "Come give me a kiss, bub.''

Keegan jumped up from his place on the floor and ran to wrap his arms around niall. "Bye, da," he whispered, giving Niall a kiss on the cheek. "Miss you."

"I'll miss you too, babe. Bye, Zayn," Niall waved to him.

"I hope you have a good time," Zayn smiled.

Niall gave them both one last smile and waved him goodbye, "I'm back," Niall said softly.

He was grateful that Liam didn't question what exactly he had been doing; the man only grabbed Niall's hand in his own and led him out the door to his car. "That looks a bit like Zayn's girlfriend's car," Liam mused.

Niall gave a nervous laugh. "Why would she be here?" He asked nervously.

"I don't know," Liam frowned as he started the engine. "I suppose she wouldn't. Zayn said he'd be with her tonight and not to bother him."

Niall smiled a bit. "How have you been?" He asked, as if he hadn't seen him just days ago.

"I've been well. Things have been slow these days, considering we're on a bit of a break. But we'll be on tour again soon." Liam grimaced as his news. "I don't really want to go. I love tour and all, but I'd much rather stay here with you."

"Oh, I'm sure it won't be all that bad," Niall tried to console. Liam's face suddenly brightened.

"How would you feel to coming on tour with me?" He asked excitedly.

"Liam-"

"Oh, it would be great!"

"Liam!" Niall almost yelled. Liam's eyes broke from the road to look at him. "I'd have to think about it," Niall said softer. "It would take quite a bit of planning on my part. What if we see how everything goes tonight, yeah?"

Liam looked a little sheepish, but he nodded. Niall hadn't even noticed where they were until Liam stopped the car. He had been too immersed in his thoughts of Liam.

"Are you ready to go in?" Liam asked sfotly, as if he didn't want to break Niall from his thoughts. ''We've still got a few minutes. We can wait."

"No, no," Niall waved him off and unbuckled his seat belt. "I'm just thinking too much. I'm good, really."

Liam got out of the car and before Niall could blink, Liam was at his door and helping Niall out of the car. Niall tried not to let his blush show too much.

"Are you sure you're ready? You can still back out. I'll take you home." Liam bit his lip, as if he was almost sure that Niall would say no.

"I'm positive, Liam," Niall leaned up on his toes and kissed Liam's cheek. He pretended not to see the blush that spread on the elder's cheeks.

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i love this book so much

i'm debating on whether or not i'm going to merge this into just after chapters.

idk

i'm tired

steal my girl omfg

i love it

i like marshmellow fluff

my eyes hurt

oh well

comments????

bai

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(24/10/14)