Loving Niam (BOYXBOY) (COMPLETED)

Part 29: Niall's POV

I was out with Rebecca and Uncle at the local Starbucks. We decided to grab a cuppa whilst Rebecca had finally gotten hold of me and wanted to know all the deets with Liam. I glanced helplessly towards my uncle who just shrugged his shoulders and suddenly, the barista became so interesting to him. He left the two of us to go talk to her. UGH!

I told Rebecca everything, starting from the plane to the Perry drama to Nando's and how he did not respond to all my messages. Rebecca just took everything in calmly and quietly. Finally, I kept quiet, having exhausted my spiel and I just looked at her warily. I was not sure if she was 1. Going to kill me for having interacted with Liam, one of the biggest pop stars in her world, 2. Going to kill for not having introduced her to Liam, one of the biggest pop stars in her world or 3. Just kill me.

Rebecca looked at me and cocked her head thoughtfully. She then asked me "So, why did you message him 30 times?"

I just stared at her. I stuttered...." well he did not reply to my message, so I was just curious on why"

R: But you apologized to him and just told me that you did not expect him to reply. So why message him thereafter then?

N: Well, its polite to do so right?

R: But 30 messages?

N: Well maybe he could have been hurt or something.

R: But 30 messages? He's a pop star Niall, he could just be at rehearsal and which you know he was at, because he told you before he left.

N: Well he could just confirm, that right? At least a yes or no.

R: But he is just a friend Niall. Heck, I do not see you spamming me 30 times when I do not reply to your messages.

N: Well, you are my cousin.

R: So?

N: What is up with you?

R: I just need you to tell me why you texted him 30 times?

N: GOD DAMN IT, I WAS WORRIED OK. I WAS WORRIED IF HE WAS UPSET WITH ME WHEN I SAID I DO NOT LIKE GUYS. I didn't like the way his face fell and he left so quickly. I had just to make sure he was ok. Is that ok?!?!

I had never, never raised my voice at Rebecca before. Even Uncle whipped his head and started to walk over to us. However, Rebecca, Rebecca, just started laughing. Uncle and I just stared at her gape mouthed wondering if she had finally lost it.

Rebecca stopped laughing, looked at me and then said in the softest voice possible.

"It was not so hard to admit you care for him, don't you? So, why do you confuse yourself unnecessarily and say things you do not mean? You do not tell Liam you do not like guys and then turn around and text him 30 times, checking up on him. Be honest with him and most importantly, yourself Niall. No harm getting to know him and if you do like him, tell him proper. Do not be a twat about it ok?".

I just looked at her, the wheels finally stirring and everything falling into place.

Was I too late?