Wanted | Niam AU

Chapter 4: Liam

"Wait, I'm so fucking confused, because Niall has always been off-limits. Dude, you told me once you would cut off my balls if I ever so much as looked wrong at him. Are you trying to set me up for something here? I mean, if you want a fight we can just head to the gym and duke it out, Greg. Fuck, man, don't play around with me like this," I practically begged him. Yeah...something was not right here. I don't fucking beg anyone for anything.

"Listen Liam, you're my best friend. You're like a brother to me. I would lay my life down for you and I know you would do the same for me. If I was ever going to trust anyone with my brother, it would be you, dude," Greg said as he put his hand on my shoulder.

Just fucking great...here was my best friend trusting me with his brother and all I was trying to do was calm the erection I got every time I was around him.

"Umm...Greg, I need to be honest with you. I think I'm attracted to your brother. I mean I would never disrespect you or Niall in anyway. If you tell me right now to back off and never look at him again, dude I'll do it. It would be hard, because I'm pretty sure your brother has me tied up in knots, and I'm a bit confused by this entire thing, but I would do it for you, Greg," I said as I ran my hands through my hair, waiting for Greg's reaction to my admission of being attracted to his little brother.

"Liam, Niall had a pretty fucked-up childhood thanks to my mom. She pretty much told him he was useless just like she did me. In Niall's mind he will never be good enough for anyone. I only ask that you give him time. If he ends up having feelings for you then just see where it goes. Just keep in mind that he is innocent, very innocent, and best friend or not, you hurt him, then I hurt you," Greg said as he gave my shoulder a much harder squeeze.

"Greg, you know I would rather die than disappoint you, man. I promise you that. I promise to take care of him whether it turns out we are just friends or it becomes more than that. Always, dude."

Greg gave me a hard-ass slap on the back and we started for the door.

"Good to know Li...good to know! I'd hate to have to beat the shit out of my best friend. Now, let's go see how he is settling in, shall we?" Greg said as he turned to head into the house.

My heart started to beat faster and I wasn't sure if I was more anxious to see Niall in my house or by the fact that I pretty much just got Greg's blessings. Man, this day just keeps more interesting as it goes on. What the hell else could happen?

As we walked into the house, Greg called out for Niall. He came from down the hallway and had his hair styled up messily and had changed into a pair of Greg's sweats and a UT t-shirt. I'd never seen anyone so goddamn sexy in my life. I had to walk to the kitchen to adjust the damn hard-on I was getting...again! I think my dick has gotten hard more just this afternoon then it has all fucking year.

"Hey, how're you feeling?" Greg asked as he walked up to Niall.

"I guess I'm okay. I think the meds are kicking in 'cause I'm really tired." Niall said with a yawn.

"Let me go put this in my room and grab a few things. I really hope you don't mind, Niall, but I had plans for tonight, and I've blown this guy off three times already. I can't back out again. Liam offered to stay home and help out if you need anything," Greg said has he walked back to his bedroom.

"Oh, umm, yeah, that is totally fine, Greg. I don't need to be babysat though," Niall said as he watched Greg go to his room and grab a change of clothes then head to the shower. I heard Greg tell Niall he knew he didn't need a babysitter, then he hollered down the hall that he was taking a quick shower.

I was still in the kitchen, so I grabbed a beer out of the fridge. "Liam listen, please don't stay home on my account. I'm really fine. I think I just need to eat something and lie down and rest for a while. I'm sure I will fall asleep really fast," Niall said as he looked everywhere except at me. He really was innocent and damn he was beautiful.

"Don't be ridiculous Niall; I have no plans for this evening. I was planning on just chilling and watching a movie or two. Are you hungry? We haven't been to the store but I can run and get you something. You probably should eat since you are taking the pain medicine, sweetheart."

He looked at me for the first time since he came out of the bedroom and his face instantly went red. My breath caught in my throat. His eyes just held mine for what seemed like forever before he finally talked.

"I am kind of hungry. Oh gosh though, I hate to even ask you I'm so embarrassed. Um, I'm sure Greg has time to run and get me something," he said as he was about to turn and go ask him through the bathroom door.

"No! Really, I'll go get it. I'm hungry myself and I haven't eaten since breakfast. Let me go run and grab it and I'll be back in no time. Just let Greg know I ran out to get us something to eat," I yelled as I raced out the door.

I knew exactly what I would get him. I remember Greg saying one time if he had Niall pick of anywhere to eat this would be the place. As I jumped in my truck and fired it up I could not help but smile. There was just something about that boy...