Without You - Niam Horayne

Chapter 19 - I'll Race You

Another chapter! Hooray! Alright, so, personally, I really like this chapter. I really don't know why though. I guess it's just really cute.

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Niall’s P.O.V.

            I felt a lot better after telling Liam about everything. He wrapped me up in his arms and I fell asleep. When I woke up, we were landing in America. Liam had been sleeping too, and he was still leaning on me, so I remained still, feeling his heart beat and enjoying its steady tempo. There was something so amazing about Liam that always puts me at a simple calm. Just hearing his heart and his breathing made me feel good.

            “Welcome to New York. We will be landing in five minutes.”

            The voice rang over the plane. I glanced across the aisle of the plan to see Louis and Harry gathering their things, and Zayn sleeping in his seat.

            “You sleep well Niall?” Harry asked. I nodded and smiled at him gently.

            “Wake Liam up, we’ll wake up Zayn,” Louis suggested. I nodded and moved myself, forcing Liam to readjust in his sleep. I ran my hands through his short hair and then leaned in slowly, pressing my lips to his nose gently. His eyes opened slowly and he smiled at me.

            “We’re landing,” I said softly. He nodded and stretched, waking himself up and rubbing his eyes.

            “I hope there are no fans at the airport,” Liam said, his voice groggy from sleep, making him sound three times sexier than normal, “I don’t know if I can handle that right now.”

            “It’s fine,” I said, “I’ll protect you,”

            He smiled at me and shook his head, “You are so brave little leprechaun,”

            I looked away, embarrassed, and started gathering my things. I heard Liam doing the same behind me.

            I felt the plane land on the runway. Time to get going.

            As soon as we were off, it was easy to see that it wasn’t going to be easy getting through the airport. Our security was there, and so was Paul, thank gosh. Fans were everywhere. As soon as we walked out of the terminal the screams pierced the air. Girls were trying to get to us, trying to touch a part of us. Security created a barrier and we walked towards the airport exit carefully and quietly. The screaming was too much. I wanted to plug my ears, and I think Liam did too, but he was purposefully walking away from me, like he didn’t want to do anything stupid in front of the fans, which was good and bad at the same time.

            We finally made it into the van waiting for us outside. I sat in the middle seat next to Liam.

            “Share a room with me?” He asked. I nodded and smiled, falling into his body and enjoying how sturdy and strong he felt. His arms snaked around me tightly. Harry and Louis gave us a look, but I could care less right now.

            “Share a bed with me?” I asked, as innocently as possible, and as quietly as possible. Liam chuckled, making me shake with the rumbling in his chest, and nodded happily. I smiled back and cuddled my head into his neck.

            “When is our first concert?” Zayn asked.

            “Uh, tomorrow evening,” Liam said professionally. We all nodded and waited to drive to the hotel. Even though I had slept the whole way here, I was really tired. Liam looked tired too. Maybe we could just lay together. I smiled at the thought.