All Your Little Things

Chapter 4

Erynn's P.O.V.

I nodded my head, not daring to look at Niall. He probably wanted to throw me out of the car and drive off. Then go to a car wash and open all the windows and doors as if to wash away my existence.

"Erynn," Niall touched my shoulder and I froze, "I'm not going to run away."

I scoffed, still not looking at him.

"E, I promise. I swear! I won't run away. Your probably thinking that I'm going to throw you out of the car but I'm not. If I did I would have done it by now," Niall said.

I looked at him, he did have a point.

I gave him a tight smile and opened the car door, "I should be going. Bye, it was nice meeting you."

I got out of the car and was about to shut it when Niall quickly spoke up, "wait! Can...I see you again tomorrow? I don't have any plans and I was wondering if...you know what? Never mind, forget I asked."

I turned around and looked at Niall whose face was turning beet red, "Okay."

"What?"

" I said okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Come at 11.00am tomorrow and wait across the street. I'll see you. Don't ask, just do it," I said. I waved goodbye and closed the door and walked away, not letting Niall answer. If he didn't come tomorrow morning than whatever, no big deal...right? If he really wanted to meet me he would come, if not then he would forget about me, just like everyone else.

The reason why I didn't want Niall to park in front of my apartment building was in case dad came home early and saw Niall. There was no way I was going to let that happen. He shouldn't deserve to see dad, let alone to even be in his presence. I walked up the steps to the entrance and turned around, shocked to find that Niall was still there in his car. As if he was making sure that I was at the door before leaving. What a gentleman, I thought to myself. I nodded in his direction and shoved my keys through the keyhole, opening the door. I then walked up the stairs, not giving another glance.

Thankfully the next day was a Saturday; I was dead tired. When I got home I found dad passed out in his room and tons of beer bottles scattered around the floor. It took me half an hour to rid of the mess and I went on to pay a few bills that were way overdue. By the time I was in bed it was 2.00 in the morning and I had to wake up at 8.00 to clean the house and try to rid of some of the ever growing pile of bills. Dad had already left, probably to go get another woman laid. The bruise on my neck was almost gone but it was as sore as hell. I turned my neck and it cracked, causing me to groan in pain.

I looked up and jumped, seeing the time. I had 10 minutes to get ready if Niall really was coming. I ran to the washroom and brushed my teeth while combing my horrible bed head. Urgh! I screamed in frustration and threw my brush down. Whatever, my hair is a lost cause. I washed my face and ran to my bedroom. I threw on a grey shirt and jeans and paired it with my old, old converse. I looked out the window just in time to see Niall pull up across the street.

Making sure that my keys were in my pockets I locked the door and took the stairs 2 at a time. I stopped at the end of the stairs, ran a hand through my hair and walked out the door.

I crossed the street and saw Niall in the car with his sunglasses, smiling at me. He stepped out and walked around the car opening the door, "hey E."

"Hey," I grinned, sitting down in the car, sighing when I felt the plush leather under my skin.

"Ready?" Niall asked, sitting down and pulling away from the curb.

"Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise," Niall grinned.