The Broken Boy

Chapter 14

Chapter 13

-----A YEAR AND A HALF LATER-----

Niall’s POV

Liam and I had been together for almost two years. We were still going strong and had only had about two or three major fights. I still have nightmares, but not near as bad as they were. It is my birthday today and Liam said he’s taking me on a date. I am going to get ready.

I jump in the shower and wash my hair, scrubbing my body with Liam’s soap. I love smelling like him. I climb out, tying a towel around my waist, and stood in front of the sink.

After I had gone to many therapy sessions, I had become more comfortable around Eleanor, joking with her and even telling her about my once life-threatening eating disorder. She had put me on a strict diet after that, getting my weight up. I am up to a normal weight of about 150 lbs. I wet my razor and started shaving off all my stubble.

Liam walked into the bathroom when I was about halfway through shaving. He came up to me and kissed my neck, taking in a deep breath.

“Li, did you just sniff me?” I said, chuckling.

“Yes. You always smell really good after getting out of the shower.” He said. He looked up at me and ran his fingers through my hair, making me melt into him. If I was a cat, I’d be purring like a motorboat.

“You’re hair is really soft, Ni.” He said, still stroking my hair.

“I know. You’ve told me.” I said, kissing his cheek and turning around to continue shaving. He stepped away from me and took off his shirt and the running shorts he had on. He must have gone to work out. I stared at him as he undressed until he caught me.

“Like what you see?” He said, walking up to me and wrapping his arms around my waist, resting his head on my shoulder.

“Yeah, but you make it really hard to shave without nicking myself.” I complained, sticking my tongue out playfully.

“Ugh. You’re too distracting. I need to shower so I can get ready.” He complained to me. He kissed my cheek and peeled off his boxers, smirking at me again before stepping into the shower. I heard the shower turn on and I quickly finished shaving. I looked through my closet and realized I had no idea what to wear. I walked back into the bathroom to see Liam brushing his teeth with a towel around his waist. I walked up behind him and pressed my face into his neck, taking a whiff of him.

“Mmmm…You smell good too, Li.” I chuckled.

“Thanks, Nialler.” He said, staring at me through the mirror.

“Li, what should I wear for our date tonight?” I asked him.

“Ummm…a polo and some nice trousers should be okay. It isn’t too fancy.” He told me.

“Okay. Thanks.” I said and walked out. I grabbed a clean pair of boxers and an under shirt. I threw both of those on before I went into the closet I shared with Liam. I looked around before finding a sapphire blue polo and some white chinos. I pulled them on and I walked out. I wandered around in the room, checked my phone and then headed into the bathroom again. I pulled out the blow dryer and started to dry my hair. Once my hair was on I threw on a bit of aftershave and walked out into the kitchen. I grabbed a granola bar out of the pantry and started munching on it, waiting on Liam.

“Ni! You’re going to ruin your appetite!” He exclaimed as he saw me eating. I quickly finished it before he made me throw it out.

“Sorry babe. I was hungry and you were taking forever.” I said, kissing him on the cheek.