~Abby's POV~
"Alright," I said loudly. The boys were beginning to get out of control. Louis broke my lamp! "Liam, let go of Zayn. Zayn, keep your teeth to yourself. Harry, PUT YOUR SHIRT BACK ON. Louis, quit screaming! I just love Niall like a brother!" I looked at Niall out of the corner of my eye. "Well, as far as you lads know." I mumbled that last part, not wanting to be overheard. I noticed that Niall looked sadder than before I yelled. I was about to ask him what was wrong, but at that moment Louis came up to me.
"I'm sorry, Abby," he seemed sincere. "I'll buy you a new lamp. Hell, I'll buy you a better one. No offense, but that was a piece of shit."
I feigned anger and disbelief. "Louis, even in the short time I have known you, I did not expect you to be such an arrogant jerk!" I turned on the heels and began to walk away from him. Louis was quick and grabbed my arm, and I saw a hurt look on his face.
"No! I didn't mean it! My sincere apologies madam." He bowed to me. I giggled and he smiled up at me. He stood up straight and punched my shoulder lightly. "You're a pretty good actress. Did you ever partake in theatre?"
"Who said I was acting?"
"Well, I dabbled in theatre when I was younger, and you know the saying, 'takes one to know one'." I smirked at him.
"This will make no sense, but you're pretty smart for being so stupid. But I suppose you get that a lot. Well, at least the stupid part." I winked at him and he laughed as I plopped down on the sofa next to Niall. "So what do you wanna do now, Nialler?"
"Well," he smiled. "I was going to ask you if you would like to spend the day with me, but I was rudely interrupted before I could. I know it's nine in the morning, but I had something planned out in my head. However, if you would like stick around here with these four freaks, I suppose we could do that as well."
"Hmm," I pretended to dwell on my decision, as if I was second-guessing myself, although I knew my answer straight away. "Well, I would love to hang out with my best friend…but the boys sure have won me over. I believe that I can't decide boys!"
"Please!" Louis begged, getting on his knees. "Stay with us! Don't leave me here with these weirdos!"
"Hey!" Harry exclaimed.
"Quiet, Curly," Louis said, still pleading. He gave me puppy-dog eyes. "I'll love you more than carrots!"
"Yeah," Zayn muttered. "And we're the weirdos." He rolled his eyes and I stifled a laugh. Louis stood up, grabbed a pillow that was next to me on the sofa, and chucked it at him. "Woah, watch the hair Lou!" Zayn smirked at me and I was unable to contain my laughter any longer.
"You lads are all weirdos!" I smiled as I ruffled Niall's hair. "Even little Nialler!" Niall smiled back at me.
"Ni, I thought you said she was shy," Liam said curiously.
"Apparently," Niall said while looking me over. "She has gotten over that. She was extremely shy around me! Maybe it's because I'm so good looking." He winked at me and I pretended to swoon.
"Whatever floats your boat Nialler," I poked his arm playfully.
"Water is what floats my boat," he replied cheekily.
"Don't be a smartass."
"Watch your language missy!"
"Don't tell me what to do!"
Niall laughed as he started tickling me. I squealed. The downside of being tickled by your crush: if he also happens to be your best friend, he knows your most ticklish spots. I screeched and fell off of the couch, hitting my head on the coffee table in the process. All of the boys rushed over to help me up, but Niall got to me first. He pulled me up onto his lap and brushed my hair behind my ear. He looked worried. "You okay? Please, please tell me you're okay. But if you aren't okay, tell me. I don't want you to be hurt."
"I'm fine Nialler," I told him honestly. "Don't panic. I just need some Tylenol, because it hurts a bit. I'm okay. I promise."
"Thank God," he sighed in relief. "So I'm guessing that now you don't feel up to hanging out with me."
"Actually," I said as I got up and made my way to the kitchen. I had to stand on my tiptoes to get a glass from the cupboard. "I never got a chance to answer you about that. I was going to say yes. I'd love to go out with you."
"Go out? As in a date?" Liam teased. Niall and I both sent him glares. "Woah, I didn't mean it. Don't take it so literally." He smirked and muttered something as he turned his attention to whatever Louis had put on the TV. I rolled my eyes and turned my attention back to Niall.
"Alright, since you have this entire day planned out, am I dressed appropriately enough?" I twirled in my outfit. It was a simple look: my blonde hair was in a messy bun, and I was wearing faded jean shorts that were a bit frayed around the bottoms, a white V-neck, and an aqua tank underneath it. I also had light aqua Converse on to match.
Niall studied me as if in deep thought. "Well, I suppose you'll do." He pulled me into a hug and whispered in my ear, "You look beautiful." Thank God he couldn't see me blushing, however Liam could and was smirking at me like an idiot. I mouthed to him 'Say nothing' and shot him a look that meant I was serious. He seemed to get the message, but stick stuck his tongue at me as Niall and I pulled away.
"Alright," I stated. "Before we go anywhere or do anything, I need breakfast." I heard a chorus of agreement, so I walked into the kitchen to begin scrambling some eggs and frying the bacon. Eventually, Louis wandered in and smiled.
"Smells good."
"Why thank you Mr. Tomlinson."
"Anytime Abigail Marie." I stopped what I was doing.
"How do you know my middle name?"
He gave me a look of disbelief. "Are you kidding me? Niall never shuts up about you. I have known you for all of an hour and a half, but I practically know every single thing about you."
"Do you now?" I asked, returning to my eggs.
"Yes," he began to smirk. "I also happen to know that you've had your first kiss already. And that it was with Niall when you were 13. I also know that it was an accident and that it happened at a park back in Mullingar. You jumped off of the swing and Niall was going to catch you, but when he did, your lips accidentally connected. It was extremely awkward for both of you, and neither of you really count it as your first kiss." I stared at Louis in awe. "Close your mouth, love, don't want to catch any flies."
"How the bloody hell did you know about that?" I snapped. I was furious. Louis had no right to even bring that up.
"Well, Niall told Liam, Zayn overheard, Zayn told Harry, and Harry told me."
"If you ever bring that up again, I will never forgive and you will regret it. I swear on your life it won't be good if you do."
"You mean your life?"
"No." Louis gulped.
"Understood." He nodded towards the food. "When will it be ready?"
"Very soon. Go and get the boys for me please." He began to walk out of my kitchen. "Oh, and Louis?" He turned around to face me. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I just feel very insecure about it, and I just don't want to talk about it."
"I understand, Abby," he said with a small smile. "We all have those bittersweet memories. And I have a question."
"Yes?"
"Do you have feelings for Niall?"
I felt a lump in my throat and blood rush to my face. "N-no."
"Don't lie to me. Don't worry though, I promise I won't tell him. You can do that when the time is right. You never know what might happen."
I gave him a hug. "Thanks Louis." He smiled in return.
"Boys! Breakfast!" Louis shouted. Suddenly, four very hungry boys came rushing into the room. I had a fairly large dining table, for I have an older sister and an older brother, plus my parents, so I had a total of six chairs. Just enough for One Direction and I to all sit and enjoy breakfast.
All throughout the meal, it was completely silent, so I wasn't sure if that was a good thing, or a bad thing. When everybody I finished, I took the plates to the sink and left them there for later. It could wait, I was way too excited for my day with Niall to worry about them. I was pleased to see satisfied faces when I returned to the boys. "Was it good?" The boys all nodded in agreement. "Good."
Niall stood up and held out his hand. "Ready?"
I smiled, blushed a little, and gladly took it. "Absolutely. Boys, don't break anything while I'm gone. Or better yet just go back to your hotel." The boys just laughed and Liam gave me a look that said I didn't have anything to worry about.
"I bet you're wondering where I'm taking you," he stated a few moments later, once we were in his car.
"Yes, actually, I am," I admitted.
"Oh well," he smirked. "It's a surprise."
"Is it? Hmm.. well I suppose I'll just have to wait an-" I cut myself off and turned up the radio. "Nialler! This is our song!" We looked at each other and smiled. His smile made the butterflies in my stomach go crazy. Soon enough, we were both singing along to "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty. We used to love this song so much and sing it all of the time.
"We're here!" Niall said excitedly. I looked out of my window to see an amusement park. "Is this okay?"
"Niall! I love it!" A large grin spread across his face and I loved it.
Before I knew it, we were in the park and riding a few rides. A few fans had spotted us and had asked Niall for photos or autographs, and he happily obliged. One of them, the youngest, asked Niall if I was his girlfriend. "No," he told her. "She's my best friend." I knew I was blushing.
"Oh," she seemed disappointed. Then she motioned for Niall to lean down. I heard her whisper, "She's pretty, Niall."
He grinned. "I think so too, but she doesn't agree with me."
"She should." Niall let out a laugh and the girls walked away. Niall looked up and saw the biggest ride there. The scariest ride in this entire park. "Let's go!" The he dragged me into the line.
"No!" I screeched. "I'm afraid to, Nialler." I looked down at my feet. Niall lifted my chin and looked me in the eyes.
"There's nothing to be afraid of," he promised. "I'll be right here, right next to you, holding your hand the entire time. I'll never let go of you once." I felt myself blush and the butterflies went absolutely wild. "Why are you blushing?"
"I'm not!"
"Whatever," he rolled his eyes. He then pulled me close and whispered in my ear. "I think it's cute." That only made me blush even harder. "Haha, alright, let's get on this ride." Since it was only a little after ten, and the park hadn't been open for very long, the line for this ride wasn't too much of a wait. We stood in line for maybe six minutes or so, and soon enough, we were being strapped into the seats.
I let out a shaky breath. I was still freaking out. Niall must have noticed, because he had a small smile on his face and took my hand in his. I smiled back. The operator of this ride began talking, and then I heard "See you guys back here in a few minutes!" Then we were off. We climbed the steep hill slowly and I was extremely nervous. I was literally shaking in my seat, and Nialler gently squeezed my hand for reassurance. I closed my eyes as we were getting close to the peak. I let out another breath and then opened my eyes, right as we were on the top. The train of the ride went flying down the hill at full speed. I was scared to death and screaming, and Niall seemed to either be enjoying the ride or enjoying my reaction, because he was laughing really hard. Eventually, the ride came back to a stop at it's starting point. Niall helped me out of the seat and I wasn't sure how I felt. I felt slightly nauseated, but the ride was still really fun.
"Well," Niall started. "What did ya think?"
"It was fun, once I got over the nerves." I hugged him tightly. "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For never letting go of my hand. Not even once."
He smiled. "Well, I made a promise to you. I wasn't planning on breaking that promise."
"Niall you are so amazing," I said sincerely. And I meant it. But he'd never understand how much depth those words really had. How true they are to me.
He had a huge grin on his face and was blushing a bit. "You're incredible." I smiled and took his hand again and we were soon off to the next ride.
Niall and I had rode many rides, and it was now about one in the afternoon. "Wanna get some food?" Niall asked me. Right on cue, my stomach growled. Niall laughed. "I'm taking that as a yes."
I grinned. "Definitely." We walked around for a bit, because neither of us could agree on what we wanted to eat. Finally, we decided on getting a slushy and a funnel cake to share. "I'm paying for it."
Niall shook his head. "No way. A gentleman always pays for his lady."
"Oh, so I'm your lady, huh?" I laughed. He winked at me and I punched his arm playfully. "I seriously have no problem paying."
"No, Abs," he argued. "I'm paying for this."
"You're not letting this one go are you?" He smirked at me and I knew there was no more say in the matter. In the end, Niall paid for our food. We were standing near the booth where we got it, because we were waiting for the funnel cake to finish cooking. "I'm paying next time, though."
"Next time?" he cocked his head to one side and smiled at me. "So you're saying you'd like to go out with me again?"
"Of course I would!" I exclaimed. "You're my best friend! I always want to hang out with you. You have no idea how much I missed you. Every time you leave, it kills me. I hate it, but I know you have to." I took a sip of the blue raspberry slushy. "I mean, you make thousands of girls happy when you leave, so I guess it doesn't matter that just one is depressed about it."
"It matters to me," Niall said as he pulled me into a hug. "I want you to be happy. I hate being away as much as you do. But that's why we are best friends. Because we can work together and make it through anything. If you're unhappy, so am I. I never want you to be upset. Especially when I'm the cause of it."
"You can't control it," I said as we pulled apart from the hug. "I just miss you."
"I bet I miss you more," Niall teased. I rolled my eyes and took another drink of the slushy. Niall jerked the cup away from me and took a sip.
"Hey!" I shouted. "Give it back!"
"No," he said with a goofy grin on his face.
"Niall," I whined.
"What's the magic word?" I gave him the 'are you kidding me?' look. He just grinned even more.
"Please?"
"Nope. Try again."
"Niall is awesome?"
"No, but that is a true fact."
"You're stupid. Please give it back!"
"I haven't heard the magic words yet!"
"Oh, so now it's multiple words, not just one?"
"Yes," he declared. "So if you want this back, you're going to have to guess them correctly." He shook the cup in his hand.
I sighed. "Fine, it's yours. I give up." A small smile crept onto Niall's mouth. His hands grabbed my waist and pulled me close to him. My heart was pounding in my chest. He brought his head to my ear.
"Don't give up," he whispered. "Try again." We stared into each other's eyes for a moment. "Come on, Abs." He laughed and it made me laugh too. I bit my lip and smiled. Niall looked at me for a moment and brought me even closer to him. I put my hands on his shoulders and felt my face get warm. Niall tilted his head to one side a bit, and it felt like everything was in slow motion. Niall began to lean in, and so did I. I closed my eyes and I'm pretty sure he did as well. Our lips connected and it was…indescribable. His lips were soft and tasted like a blue raspberry slushy. It was a perfect moment.
I have no idea how long the kiss lasted, but I know I enjoyed every second of it. When we pulled back, I was blushing like mad and had a huge sheepish grin on my face. I looked up to see Niall was smiling as well. "That was-"
"Amazing," Niall finished. He looked towards the booth. "I believe our food is ready." He grinned and picked up the funnel cake. He tore off a piece and gave it to me. I held it in my hand and just looked at him. "What?"
"Why?" I asked curiously.
"Why what?"
"Why'd you kiss me?" He looked at me like I was crazy.
"Because I like you. No, I don't like you. I love you Abby!" My eyes were wide. I struggled to find words.
"Y-you love me?" I asked. "Me? Why me?"
Niall gave me that look again. "You really don't see it? You're sweet, funny, smart, beautiful, and just an awesome girl. I've loved you ever since our first kiss. Although, I must say that this one was so much better. I never thought you loved me back. So my question is: why did you kiss me back?"
I looked at the ground and felt my face get hot with embarrassment. "I love you too, Nialler. I've loved you since that day too. I never told you because I was afraid you wouldn't feel the same way. I've loved you for four years, Niall. That's why I kissed you back. Those things you just said about me, you're all of them and more."
Niall was blushing and had the biggest smile on his face. He leaned down and kissed my nose. "So will you be my girlfriend?" I felt my heart swell.
"What do you think?"
"No?"
"No! I'd never say no! Hell yes!" Niall laughed as he picked me up and spun me around, drawing attention to us. But I didn't care. I finally had Niall James Horan here to call my own.
We spent the rest of the day at the amusement park and we held hands the entire time. Niall and I took plenty of pictures of us together. Niall posted a bunch on Twitter, as did I. We even found a photo booth and got our pictures taken. The first one was of us smiling into the camera, our interlocked hands just visible. The second one was of us making weird faces into the camera. The third one was of Niall kissing my cheek while I was smiling and wearing his snapback. And the final photo was of us kissing, my arms were wrapped around his neck, and his were wrapped around my waist, although you couldn't see that. Niall and I each got our own copies of the photos and smiled at how cute they were. I was so happy to be with him. With my Niall.
The park was closing soon and so left a little after 9:00. Niall and I had hot dogs for lunch at around 2:00, but I was already hungry again. We got into Niall's car and he began to smile. I gave him a questioning look. He saw and continued to smile. "This was the best day of my life. A perfect first date."
"It didn't start out as a first date," I pointed out.
"Smartass."
"Thank you!" I laughed. "But I have to agree, this day was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much Niall."
"You're welcome," Niall said. "but the date isn't over yet." He looked over at me and winked.
"It isn't?" I questioned.
"Nope," he chuckled. "We have to have dinner still, Abs. Duh."
"Well, I figured I could get something back at my flat and you could too."
"Too bad. We're doing this my way, Miss Larson." He smiled at me again.
"Alright, Mr. Horan. I suppose you win." I smiled back and he held out his hand for me to take, which of course I did. We sat there in silence. It wasn't awkward, but comfortable. A little while later we arrived at a small park that was completely empty, seeing as it was about 9:30 at night. Niall got out of the car and opened my door for me. "That was unnecessary, but thank you."
"It's okay," he said as he walked around to the boot of his car. He opened it and pulled out a large cooler. "Told you I had this planned." We walked over to a grassy area and he laid out a blanket for us to sit on. Once seated, he opened the cooler to reveal paper plates, napkins, two bottles of water, a container of Pringles, a package of cookies, and several peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were wrapped in tinfoil. I laughed at how childish he was.
"This is so cute!" I giggled as I reached for a bottle of water and a napkin. "You are so sweet Nialler."
"Anything for you, Abs," Niall said as he handed me a plate with a sandwich, some Pringles, and two Oreos on it. He leaned over and pecked my cheek. "You blush a lot, don't you?"
"Shut up!" Niall laughed at me and we began to eat our food. We talked about all sorts of things; how the tour went, how my life has been lately, how the job is going, how I really would like to quit soon, more about the rest of the boys, how sick some of the venues were, and other things as well. When we were finished, I helped Niall pack up the remaining food. When everything was out away, Niall and I stretched out on the blanket and looked at the stars, my head on his chest and our fingers intertwined.
I listened to the steady rhythm of Niall's heartbeat and it was peaceful. Niall kissed the top of my head gently. "I love you, Abs. So much."
"I love you too, Nialler," I smiled. I laughed as I heard his heartbeat accelerate at my words.
"What's so funny?" Niall asked. I looked up at him and smiled.
"When I told you I love you, I heard your heart speed up." I'm sure he was blushing, but I couldn't tell due to the surrounding darkness.
"I can't ever be brave, 'cause you make my heart race," he sang to me softly. I loved his voice. I love everything about him. The last thing I remember thinking was that I never wanted this night to end.
I woke up to a door slamming and saw Nialler was carrying me from his car and up to my flat. "What time is it?" I asked him groggily.
"It's a little after two in the morning. We both fell asleep out there. I woke up because my phone was ringing. The boys kept trying to get a hold of me because they were worried."
"Oh," I yawned. "Niall?"
"Yes, Princess?" I got butterflies when he called me that.
"Will you stay the night here with me?" I asked. "Please?"
I saw a small smile on his lips. "Sure, Abs."
We soon got to my flat and I told Niall I was going to go put on my pyjamas. He said that was fine because he needed to text the boys to let them know he was going to stay with me. I walked to my room and stripped down to my underwear. I found a pair of shorts and a t-shirt that I could sleep in, and put them on. Once dressed, I crawled into my bed. A minute later, there was a knock on my door. "Come in."
Niall stepped into the room wearing his t-shirt from today and his boxers. "Scoot over." I smiled and did so. Niall crawled into the bed and I snuggled into his chest. He put his arms around me, kissed my forehead, and began to hum a lullaby. I realized the song was "Free Fallin'" and I smiled. I soon fell into a peaceful sleep, while being held in the arms of the boy I love.
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