Main Stage (Narry AU)

Main Stage Chapter 9 - Sad Songs and Surprises

The fog in Niall's brain begins to clear and he stretches across his bed, reaching for Harry and the morning sex he's been planning since last night. They ate dinner on the sofa and Harry cuddled in to him afterwards while they watched a film.

His eyes open when he doesn't feel him and realizes that his is the voice singing outside his window. He gives his cock a slow stroke, wondering if he can entice Harry back to his bed.

Slipping from the sheets, he pulls on yesterday's shorts before walking into the kitchen. Sunshine pours through the open door and he squints while his eyes adjust to the light. Gazing out over his back garden he sees Harry barefoot in the grass, playing with Mully and his favorite string toy.

Harry looks up and notices Niall watching. "Your cat has some noxious gas."

"Uh huh, don't blame your farts on my cat just because your delicate system can't handle a little spicy Thai food," Niall laughs.

Harry walks up the steps and opens the door, attempting to kiss Niall who groans and dodges the kiss.

"Mornin breath. Let me go brush."

Niall turns to walk to the bathroom and Harry catches his hand, pulling him back, "Hey, c'mere." Brushing his palm over the hair on Niall's chest, he gives him a quick kiss before turning him and pushing him toward the bathroom. "Now go brush."

Fifteen minutes later Niall's showered and dressed. He finds Harry in the lounge on his phone.

"Ya know, you're allowed t'sleep in, right? Mornin's in bed can be fun."

He hears a soft laugh from Harry as he rummages through the fridge. "Livvy messaged me in the band's chat early and it woke me up. You looked so peaceful and I didn't wanna disturb ya. She saw the TMQ post and wanted t'check I'm okay. Now I don't know what she's on about, some band she wants me to go see."

"TMQ post somethin new?"

"No, she saw last night's post, but you and Emmy made Billboard's page."

Niall's stomach flips. Billboard? "Fuckin hell," he mutters under his breath and smiles broadly. Taking a deep breath, he pours coffee and pulls the lid off a yogurt cup. In the lounge, Harry moves over so he can sit. "You eat?"

"Had a banana. Carl said he left my bag in your car. Can I borrow your keys and get it? Need t'see if I've got a charger and find some clothes. You're probably gettin tired of me wearin yours."

Niall narrows his eyes. "That my Tom Petty shirt?" When Harry grins he sighs, "in the bowl by the door. Lemme see the post." Harry passes his phone over to show him the Billboard post.