Falling For Niall (Sequel to FIOD)

Chapter 8

Camera flashes, the annoying click of a camera. Rhiannon had almost forgotten that her best friends were part of an internationally known band.

                This was the last sight she wanted to see as she exited the hospital. Everyone knew Rhiannon was pregnant, but she didn’t want to see a picture of herself online or in a magazine.

                Niall, although relieved, was nervous, even more so now than before. Twins, what was he supposed to do? He had finally gotten comfortable with having just one child at his young age. When he realized there were still two months, Niall slightly relaxed. It didn’t hurt that Rhiannon walked slowly next to him, her head laid down on his shoulder. Subconsciously, Niall’s body tensed up, but a bit of pressure on his hand made him relax completely and kiss Rhiannon head.

                A car pulled up just in front of the hospital, and Liam was in the driver’s seat. Niall helped Rhiannon climb into the passenger seat. As soon as he started to open the back door for himself, Niall heard the unmistakable click of the doors locking. Liam rolled down his window.

                “I need to talk to her alone,” Liam said.

                “Why? “

                “We both have some explaining to do.” With that, Liam rolled his window back up and carefully drove through the mass crowd of fans. The other boys and Liam’s family stood behind Niall.

                “What just happened?” Harry questioned.

                “They-they left,” Louis chimed.

                “What the hell?” Zayn added.

                “I have no clue,” Niall concluded. It was like he had finally got his girl, but now he was gone. Although, they would be reunited at the house, it still hurt to be far from his Rhiannon.

                Liam’s father, Geoff, put his hand on Niall’s shoulder and the group walked towards the awkwardly parked car.

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                Liam turned the music down, held his hand there for a second, and then finally turned the radio completely off. Rhiannon glared at him but then sighed. She was expecting some form of lecturing: they had occurred quite frequently in the past.

                “Liam?"

                “Yea?”

                “Save me the nerves and start the lecture already!” Liam rolled his eyes.

“This isn’t a lecture.”

“Liam.”

“Fine, it’s just that I don’t want you getting hurt.”

“Liam, its NIALL. Even he knows that he’s as terrifying as a freaking baby penguin."

“I don’t want him getting hurt either.”

“You think I would hurt him?” Rhiannon spat out.

“No! But Rhi, you’re my ex and he’s my best friend.  The paps will twist this story a hundred different ways.”

“Screw the paps!”

“You love him, don’t you?” Liam smiled as he asked this.

“No!” Rhiannon protested. Liam gave her a look. “Ok fine, I love him.”

“Prove it.”

“How the hell…..? Ugh, fine. I RHIANNON MARIE RICCI AM COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH NIALL JAMES HORAN.”

“Jeez Rhi, calm down, you’re absolutely mad,” Liam scolded playfully.

“Let’s go home. We only have one week until the REAL test,” Rhiannon sighed.

“What’s that?”

“If you were meeting your son’s gir-, your son’s friend for the first time, would you be happy that she was pregnant?”

“I never thought of it that way,” Liam admitted.

“That’s because you don’t think.”

The pair continued to banter until they returned to Liam’s home, where they were confused at what they saw. Not only was Niall’s car there, but there was a sleek black car parked next to it…

Sorry it’s short and sorry it’s horrible. I had written this after a test in 4th period, so I thought I’d get this up. I’m telling you this now that I have finals this coming Wednesday and Thursday. I may be able to get more up, but I’m busy studying and rehearsing, so it’s unlikely. Message me with any ideas. Also, would anyone be interested in participating in a one shot contest involving this story? Let me know.