Niall Horan Imagines

Roommates

You froze in the doorway of your shared apartment, staring at your roommate with confused eyes. His eyes darted away from the soccer game that was playing on the television and landed on you. He smirked a little at your confused expression, and his eyes dropped to the goldendoodle puppy that was asleep in his lap. "Where did you get that?" You immediately questioned, finally kicking your shoes off and shutting the door behind you.

Niall petted the puppy's head and quietly explained, "I got her for you. You said you wanted a dog, didn't you?" The dog shifted in Niall's lap, so that its chin was rested on Niall's chest. He smiled and stroked the dog's thick coat, appreciating how soft it was. The little puppy resembled a cuddly teddy bear, and she seemed so calm. You had to admit - Niall had made an excellent choice. However, you didn't even have any supplies and you weren't prepared for another living thing to be roaming around your apartment that already felt too small with just you and Niall.

"Oh my god, Niall," You sighed, crossing through the living room and into the kitchen, where you flicked a light switch on. You heard him laugh as you called out, "When did you decide to do this? And where's all its stuff, like the food and everything...?"

Niall sauntered into the kitchen with the puppy in his arms, carrying her over his shoulder. "One of my buddies knows a guy who's dog had puppies. They had this one for a long time because nobody would take her. She was the only one left and he offered her to me for a really good price.  I've been looking for a long time, though... ever since you told me you wanted to get a dog someday. It's been my goal. I wanted to surprise you. Are you surprised?"

You smiled and walked around Niall, stroking the dog's ears as she hung over Niall's shoulder. Her mouth opened slightly and she panted, out of pure joy from all this attention. "I'm definitely surprised," You said, admiring the cute little puppy. "What's her name?"

"She doesn't have one yet," Niall beamed, turning around so you could see his  smiling face instead of the puppy's. "I left that job for you," He said, "Oh, and to answer your question... my buddy's friend gave me some food for her to live off of for a few days, but we'll eventually have to buy some ourselves. I still need to get a leash and stuff for her, so I figured we could go out and do that tomorrow. Together."

You nodded, "That sounds great, Niall." 

"I know, I'm wonderful," He boasted, tapping his cheek. It was his way of signaling that he wanted you to kiss his cheek to thank him. He'd done it before, and though you were only friends, you always obeyed. Rolling your eyes, you giggled before planting a wet kiss on his cheek. He grinned, satisfied, before setting the puppy down to roam freely. Watching as she sniffed her way around, Niall asked, "So what're we gonna name her?"

"Zoey," You smiled, "She definitely looks like a Zoey."

"Alright," Niall chuckled, "Then Zoey it is."

A few hours later, you and Niall decided to settle in for the night. He switched the TV off, and plucked Zoey from the floor, where she was curiously exploring. "Time for bed, Zoey," He sighed, ruffling the hair on top of the puppy's head. He started carrying the puppy into his room, but stopped in the doorway and backtracked out into the hallway. Pressing his lips together, he ventured further down the hall and stopped at your room, where the door was left open. You were curled up in your bed, with your back facing the door. Niall politely knocked on the door frame and you flipped around so you were facing him. You smiled at the sight in front of you - your shirtless roommate with an adorable puppy in his arms. "I think Zoey should sleep with you," He said, knowing you'd enjoy cuddling up with the puppy.

You opened your arms and Niall stepped into your room, leaning down to place Zoey in your embrace. She cuddled right into you, without even trying to squirm away. Niall grinned and reached for the comforter on your bed, tucking you in as if you were a child. As your eyes closed, he absentmindedly stroked the side of your face, whispering, "Night." This was by far the most intimate you and Niall had ever been. You were close friends, living together, but never had he touched you so gently and with such admiration. Your eyelids fluttered open as he turned away from you, ready to leave you and Zoey for the night. 

But before he could step out, you lifted your head from your pillow and leaned up on your elbow, saying, "Niall?" He stopped and turned to face you, raising his eyebrows as he waited for you to continue. You petted Zoey's coat while shyly mumbling, "Would you... would you like to sleep in here with us tonight?" 

A smile spread widely across his face and he nodded, saying, "I'd - I'd love to."