Second Chances

Chapter Twenty-Two

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"I really like you, Julia."

My heart literally stopped.

I couldn't move.

You know when you get that feeling of adrenaline rushing through your veins and you get a tingly sensation in your stomach? Like before a sports game or before you have to do a presentation in front of your class.

Well, imagine that ten times more intense. That's how I felt the moment those words slipped from his mouth.

I was not expecting that...

I most likely looked like a deer in headlights.

With no idea how to respond, Niall finally spoke again.

"I really didn't want to ruin our friendship... but I wanted to tell you." He looked up from his hands directly into my eyes. "Every time I'm around you, I'm always in a better mood than I was before i saw you. Every time I look at you, I get butterflies in my stomach and I never want to look away. Whenever you smile, I can't help myself but to smile too. Just- what I'm trying to say is, you're perfect. And I really, really like you."

I'm not the kind of girl who has guys spill their feelings to her, especially guys in the world's most famous boy band.

My face was hot and I could feel my cheeks become flushed.

A million thoughts raced through my mind per second. I didn't know how to respond. Or how to react.

I was shocked.

Unbelievable.

He thinks I'M perfect?

Me?

Of the millions of girls he could have in the snap of his fingers, he chooses me.

He chooses me to spill his feelings to.

He chooses me to call perfect.

He chooses me.

Me.

I don't even know what I'm thinking.

I swear, I'm going insane.

"I-I think that's really sweet, Niall." I stuttered, dumbfounded.

He smiled at my actions.

I probably look physco. Nice, Julia.

My face was as red as a tomato and I was stuttering.

"Now I should be the one asking if you're okay." He laughed, lightening the mood.

"N-Never better." I laughed along with him.

Dammit Julia.

"I'll be right back." I went into his his kitchen and returned with a glass of water.

"I just really want to be your boyfriend." He said softly.

I almost choked on my water and a grin appeared on his face.

Again, not expecting that.

B-boyfriend.

The word.

It made me think of... him.

I can't.

Was he asking me out?

I was beyond happy.

Beyond.

But then there's the memories. The memories of Josh. And how I trusted him. I trusted him as my boyfriend. And he broke my heart.

As him being my first boyfriend, I didn't know what it really felt like to have a boy break my heart, but I prepared myself. I just didn't expect him to hurt me as bad as he did. Not physically, but mentally. I still haven't recovered from his hurtful words or inconsiderate remarks.

I really want a boyfriend.

Scratch that.

I really want Niall as my boyfriend.

But... as much as it hurts to admit this...

I don't think I'm ready.

"Juliaaaaa." Niall waved his hand in front of my face.

"Oh- uh sorry..." I laughed, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear and looking down.

I felt a finger being placed under my chin that sent chills down my spine the second it came in contact with my skin. My head was gently forced up and my eyes meet Niall's.

"Please give me a chance." He begged.

Ohmygod.

Ohmygod.

I felt butterflies swarm in my stomach as his touch caused sensations at the area of contact that were indescribable. It sounds cliche, but I swear. I felt them.

And at that moment, I realized it.

I had feelings for Niall.

There was no more denying it. I just can't. Like who am I kidding. Look at him he's perfect.

He's sweet, funny, and just perfect. Any girl would be the luckiest to have someone like him in their lives.

And then there's me.

Maybe I will be able to change.

Maybe I'll be able to forget my past.

Maybe I'll get a second chance at love.

Maybe he's my second chance.

"I'll think about it." I smiled and before I could process what was happening, I was tackled into a hug, landing on my back on the couch.

I looked up at the boy on top of me with the biggest smile on his face.

It was the smile of pure happiness.

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I woke up, peacefully, in my bed. Excitement shot through my veins as I realized what day it was.

Friday.

And you know what that means!

Party.

I got up out of my bed as a toddler would on Christmas morning.

Walking into my kitchen, I caught a glimpse of my clock.

12:23

What can I say? I like to sleep in.

I poured cereal in a decent sized bowl, along with some milk.

Then, Kate came barging through the door.

"Where's my Jules?! Ready to get all fancy?! Be prepared to be unrecognizable when I'm finished!" She yelled as she interrupted my breakfast.

I shook my head and laughed.

Oh boy.

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