Just Friends

Chapter 30

"I love you, Megan."

Fuck. Did I love him? Did I really want to say it back and tumble into a relationship under the hideous circumstances? I didn't really have time to think about my answer.

So I blurted one out.

"I love you too, Niall."

I felt extremely guilty as a smile spread across his face in triumph. He then grasped me in a tight hug and kissed me on the lips in so much excitement I thought we would both fall over.

"I knew you loved me! I knew it. Even if it's only been a short time I knew you did." He chanted.

I chuckled awkwardly at his statement. I really liked Niall. A lot. I just wasn't sure I loved him so I had no idea how he would know. I mean, he was honestly the sweetest guy I had ever met. And we always had fun on our dates. My favorite was when he took me on a picnic in one of the parks in the town we were staying at.

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"Here's a good spot!" He said, placing the blanket down under the big willow tree.

"Niall, are you sure this is okay? We don't have any security around us and there is a lot of people-"

"Babe, it's fine. Don't worry about it. I can handle a few fans if I have to." He said. He was so carefree sometimes that I envied him. And now was one of those times.

Niall sat down and patted the ground next to him, signaling for me to sit. He brought out our lunch which he had somehow managed to make and pack himself. There were sandwiches, fruit, chips, and soda. An entire spread.

"This is great. Thank you so much babe." I thanked him and leaned in for a kiss.

We ate and talked about some small things for a while then, once we were full, laid down together on the blanket. My head rested on his chest and his arms were wrapped around me like a cocoon.

"This is nice." He commented. I nodded in agreement, too comfortable to reply. We laid there for a few more minuets in silence just enjoying each other's company. His fingers stroked lovingly through my hair as he hummed a tune softly.

"Did I ever tell you that I think you're beautiful?" Niall asked.

"You do every day." I chuckled.

"Good. Because you are." He kissed my head. I smiled at his sweet gesture.

Honestly, I loved being with him. He made me so happy and treated me like a queen. And not to mention, we didn't have to hide. It was nice walking around with him on my arm and going on little dates with him. We didn't have much privacy but he always made the best of it.

"Let's go play some football." He said.

"Niall, I suck at football. I can't throw for shit." He laughed hysterically at me for a moment before talking again.

"No I meant soccer. I forgot that you Americans call it that."

"Well, this American is going to kick your butt." I said.

"You're on."

I of course didn't kick his butt nor was I close to winning. He was way too fast for me and more experienced. Plus he wasn't the one wearing a dress.

"Screw it!" I yelled, picking up the soccer ball.

"Hey! That's cheating." He laughed.

I ran down the field as fast as I could but was soon taken down when Niall caught up to me. He grabbed my waist and sunk down to his knees, taking me down with him. We laid on the grass laughing at each other for a while and then we started kissing. It was like I was in a movie or a fairy tale and I was a princess.

I was HIS princess.

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We sat and talked for a little while longer before Niall had to leave for an interview. We kissed goodbye and exchanges 'I love you's' and then I was finally left alone.

I was more than done with today by now. I had broken off my hot sex relationship with Zayn, got his door slammed in my face leaving me looking like a used toy in the hallway, hounded by my friends and forced to tell them about my father, and then Niall confessed his love for me to top it all off. So, I decided to lay down and try to sleep but when I tried to close my eyes, there was a knock on the door.

I mentally groaned as the knocking continued. I hoped that if I ignored it, they would just go away but of course it didn't. Finally, I forced myself up and went to answer the door. To my surprise, it was Alex.

"Hey. What's up?"

"We need to talk about something." Alex said, her face serious. I nodded hesitantly then let her in. She took a seat on the couch.

"Okay," she started to say "you seemed upset today and I'm pretty sure I know why."

"What do you mean? I'm fine." I assured her.

"Megan, I know you've been hooking up with Zayn."

(Hey guys. Sorry for the crap part about the date. I had to put in a filler or else the chapter would have been short as heck. Please vote and comment:) I love reading what you have to say!) -Jenny