A Light in the Dark // Flicker Series Part I #wattys2019

Performing & Pinky Promises (Beside You)

Chapter 9
Niall's POV // Performing & Pinky Promises

The rest of the sound check was impeccable as if I would ever expect anything less from from Harry. I miss seeing the boys as ofter as we used to, but it's amazing to see us all succeeding at what we love. Maybe we'll come back one day, but for now I think it's pretty great to see us happy doing things exactly how we want to and having the freedom that we missed out on in recent years.

I could never thank our fans enough for loving us through the band years, but more so for staying loyal in our solo ventures. We couldn't do this without them.

It's always hard to say goodbye whenever I see one of the boys, but Harry and I made arrangements to have lunch tomorrow before I leave Nashville, so this goodbye was a little easier.

"How was that?" I ask, swinging my arm around his shoulders as we step out of the venue and onto the sidewalk.

"Absolutely incredible!" Evie says, beaming from ear to ear.

My heart broke a little earlier when I saw her crying, but after she explained her emotional connection to that song I felt like it allowed me to be a little closer to know.

It's hard getting to know someone in any relationship, but in our unique situation it can be a little bit more tricky. But every time i'm with Evie I find myself just wanting to get to know her better, and know more about what makes her so special.

She has such an amazing heart and I just want her to let me see inside.

Even though she had started the show in a teary state, we quickly moved passed it and the smile that's gracing her lips now hasn't left her face all night.

"Did you have fun?" I ask her.

"SO much fun. Thank you, Niall." She says genuinely as we stop, standing next to the passenger side of the car.

She looks into my eyes and I look back at hers and I think they're my new favorite thing.

It's dark out and the lights around us glisten in her crystal blue eyes and I just can't help myself from getting lost in them. It's easy to say this about someone when you're newly smitten with them, but I truly think she's the most beautiful woman i've ever seen and I could look at her eyes forever and still think that.

Woah, wait. Who said anything about forever?

If we hadn't just met a few days ago, this would be the moment I would lean in and kiss her. Everything perfect and it would make sense...but something about this feel so special that I don't want to rush it.

I know she's been hurt before and I don't want to rush her into anything. We've had such a good time tonight and I while I do desperately want to kiss her right now, I don't want to ruin anything by making her feel uncomfortable.