You make your way home after a really long day at work, anticipating the guilt that was going to be put upon you when you got home.
Your boyfriend; Niall, of 8 months was finally home from 3 months away on tour but work commitments meant that you weren't able to meet him at the airport. You hate that you weren't able to go and see him, but you knew that there was just no way out of it. Niall wasn't very happy that he wasn't going to see you but you couldn't apologise more. That's why you weren't looking forward to go home as much as you should be.
You pull into the driveway, and notice that Zayn's car was parked alongside Niall's. You sigh, realising that all of your hopes of a night of catching up with Niall were ruined. You lock your car and walk into the house; through the kitchen, to find Niall and Zayn laughing about something. Niall stops, and looks up at you.
'Hey Zayn! How was the flight boys?' You ask cheerfully.
'Fine.' Niall replies coldly.
'Hey (y/n)! Yeah, the flight was great thank you.' Zayn answers you.
Feeling quite embarrassed, you shake off Niall's rudeness, and walk into the living room; kicking off your shoes and curling up on the sofa. You close your eyes for a minute when you are interrupted.
'Me and Zayn are going out for a drink.' Niall said quickly; giving you no time to argue before he storms out the door.
You take a deep breath; holding back the tears that were threatening to spill from the corner of your eyes. You get up from the sofa and head towards the kitchen; pouring yourself a very large glass of your favourite red wine before walking up to your bedroom. After you change into your pyjamas, you climb into bed and pull the covers over yourself.
You suddenly wake up to the sound of the door slamming. Niall must have been home. You wait a few minutes before you hear the sound of feet stumbling outside of your bedroom door. Niall walks in, kicking off his shoes before he walks over to the bed and grabs a pillow; walking back out of the door; probably to sleep in the guest bedroom.
You didn't sleep at all that night; knowing Niall was annoyed with you.
You finally give up on trying to sleep at around 4am; making your way downstairs and making yourself some tea. After a few hours, you hear the familiar footsteps of Niall coming down the stairs. He walks straight past you and into the kitchen. You slam the magazine down onto the floor; following quickly behind Niall, finally having enough of his attitude. You walk into the kitchen; finding Niall looking in the fridge, as usual.
'Niall?' You say; getting no answer from him.
'Niall, stop this right now. I'm fed up with your horrible attitude.'
'My horrible attitude?' He snaps, glaring at you.
'Y-yes! How dare you punish me for something that was out of my hands. I couldn't control what happened.' You try to explain.
'No, (y/n). One day. That was all I was asking for. While the other boys had their girlfriends greeting them at the airport, I had no one. The one person I wanted to see was too busy to come and see me.'
'Niall, I've apologised for that, you knew that I wouldn't be able to see you and I really tried to get out of working but I just couldn't. I can't afford to take a day off; I'll lose my job for god sake! Unlike you, I can't afford it.' As soon as those words left your mouth you immediately regretted them.
'I can't believe you just said that (y/n). You know, all I ever get is criticism and I thought that at least you could be supportive of me.' Niall shook his head, the hurt in his eyes sending pain through your chest.
Niall walks past you; sitting down in the living room. You stumble backwards against the wall; sliding down before finally sitting on the cold floor. Tears ran down your cheeks as you were unable to hold them back anymore. You were sure Niall would hear you but you just didn't care anymore. You were truly sorry about everything but Niall just didn't except that.
You finally got up and sat on the sofa; away from Niall as you watch the TV. 2 minutes later, Niall got up and left the room. What were you supposed to do?
You make your way to your bedroom; finding Niall lying on the bed. You pull out an overnight bag from your wardrobe and fill it with a few important things.
'What are you doing?' Niall says but you just ignore him; knowing that if you spoke, tears would fall again.
'(Y/n)? Answer me!' Niall said, raising his voice as he made his way over to you.
Niall grabs your wrist firmly as you go to leave the bedroom.
'Stop (y/n)!'
'Niall, let go of me, right now!' You shout.
'No. I'm not letting you go. You are being stupid.' He replies.
'I'm being stupid? I've apologised non-stop to you and you just can't let it go! I'm sorry for not being there for you, maybe I was right all along, maybe I am just not good enough for you!'
'Don't you ever, say that again! You know that I love you.' He says.
'But I'm not Niall. I've always thought that you were too good for me, too perfect. I tried not to let the horrible comments get to me but they have. And they're right. I'm just not enough. I'm sorry Niall.' You choke; tears spilling out of your eyes.
Niall cups your face in his hands; wiping away your tears with his thumbs. He rests his forehead against yours; his tears dropping onto your cheeks.
'I love you (y/n). I don't care what anyone says. I love you and I don't give a shit about people's opinions. I fell for you because you were yourself around me, because you never thought me and you would be together. But that just made me fall even deeper in love with you. That's it now (y/n). There's nothing I can do. I've fallen in love with you and I can't change it. You are my princess, my true love and there's nothing I want more than to grow old with you. Please, just forgive me for being a pathetic idiot?'
You look into his pale blue eyes; watching as the tears gather at the corners. As they finally fall down his cheeks, you kiss them away, accepting his apology. Niall pulls you in closer and presses his soft pink lips to yours. Your heart beats faster as he deepens the kiss; snaking his arms around your waist. Niall pulls away and smiles at you.
'Finally.' You whisper, relieved to have kissed him again for the first time in 3 months.
Niall grins at you and cuddles you tightly.
'I will never take you for granted again baby, I love you.' Niall says.
'I love you too Niall.'
You finally realise in this moment; in Niall's arms, that no matter what, it was you and Niall against the world.
