Niall stirred a little, his eyes fluttering open. It was a grey and dull Boxing Day. He shuffled on the bed to find Liam sleeping peacefully next to him. His lips were soft and pink, his skin smooth and God, those eyelashes. Liam was perfect. He was flawless and Niall had him all to himself.
Niall couldn't help himself. He reached his hand out, his fingertips tracing lightly over his husbands face. His cheeks, his forehead, down his neck...
"That feels good," Liam murmured sleepily, his eyes still closed. Niall smiled helplessly. Nialls fingers continued all the way down Liam's chest and slipped his hand through Liam's t-shirt and up his torso, tracing over his abs. Liam gave a throaty moan that vibrated through his chest and Niall continued to smile. He then traced his fingers back down and reached in between the waistband of his sweats, reaching for his crotch. But Liam was too quick, grabbing abruptly at Nialls wrist and pulling his hand away.
Niall pouted and Liam's eyes opened. "I'm still saying no to sex." He reminded him and Niall huffed. "Doesn't mean I still can't kiss you though." Niall pouted irritably but the annoyance soon died when he felt Liam's mouth against his own. He couldn't help chuckling against his lips, knowing that Liam was probably thinking the same thing. Liam was hovering over him, two hands set on either side of his head against the pillow.
Liam's kiss was forceful and firm but Niall didn't mind. It was real. It was maybe a bit desperate but Niall didn't mind that either. It was chaste kisses, maybe even a full-on snog that left them both panting and breathless. It was times like these that kept the sparks alight that kept Nialls stomach doing butterflies - the good way. Liam lay back down on the bed but still continued to kiss Niall endlessly. He then moved his head so that it was buried in Nialls neck, kissing and sucking softly.
Niall smiled, gasping a little as Liam continued his constant teasing and foreplay. However, the moment was ruined when one of the babies punched twice against Nialls stomach and Niall moaned. Liam pulled away, having felt the babies against his own hand. "Babies need feeding." Niall mumbled and Liam sighed, getting up.
"I'll make breakfast." He said and headed downstairs. "I'll be down in a sec." Niall called back as it took him a couple more minutes than usual to get out the bed, what with his huge stomach.
When Niall sat down at the kitchen table, Liam set a plate of French toast and scrambled egg in front of him as he kissed his temple softly and he then went back to washing the dirty dishes left over from last night. "So what do you wanna do today?" Liam slipped in casually as Niall ate. "Boxing Days are lazy days. I just want to stay in bed all day and cuddle with you." Niall pointed out hopefully and Liam couldn't help but laugh. "That could be arranged." Liam winked at him when the doorbell rang.
Liam groaned and dumped the dishes before heading out of the kitchen. "That'll be Harry thanking us for putting the mistletoe on the roof." Niall joked and Liam chuckled, heading for the door. “Is it Harry?” Niall asked humorously. There was a short pause. “No,” Liam replied hesitantly. Niall frowned and stopped eating his breakfast, wobbling out of the kitchen to investigate. Preston stood on the doorstep, looking hopeful. “You better have a good reason to be here.” Niall warned, sounding impatient.
“Alan Carr wants you on his chat show.” Preston explained simply and Niall blinked, stunned. “Why me?” Niall was baffled. “Actually, it’s both of you.” Preston corrected him and the couple gave Preston questionable looks. He let out an exasperated sigh.
“Look, you guys have been voted hottest celebrity couple of the year, hat obviously means something to him. Besides, you’re friends with Alan, Niall, aren’t you? You got along fine last time you were on that show. All he wants to do is get to know you and Liam a bit more. And I promise, we’ll pay you for it.” Preston added when Niall opened his mouth to protest.
“I wouldn’t go for the money,” Niall pointed out, a little offended that Preston had jumped to conclusion like that. “Then why aren’t you going? Give me one good reason why you can’t go.” Preston challenged and Niall heaved a deep sigh, feeling a little irritated. “Preston, we appreciate everything you’ve done for us but Niall and I have a lot going on at the moment. He’s pregnant, in case you haven’t noticed. We have a family to look after.” Liam chirped in, sensing Nialls annoyance. Liam’s tone was calm and soothing.
“That’s actually why Alan wants you on as well, to talk about your pregnancy. Niall, you’ve done it before, I’m sure you can do it again? I’ve spoken to management, they’re gonna heighten up the security for you and you’re not going to be on for long. I’m sure you can spare a half an hour out of your lives to talk to him?” Preston tried and Niall and Liam exchanged glances. “A lot can happen in half an hour.” Liam retorted and Preston rolled his eyes. “Which is why we have extra first aiders and an emergency ambulance near-by just in case.” Preston winked at them. “Look, I know when I’m not wanted. But here’s my number in case you change your mind.” Preston mumbled, handing them his card and he walked away into the snow, heading for his car.
A day later, Niall and Liam found themselves standing backstage, waiting for Alan Carr to announce them both. “This is crazy, we shouldn’t have done this.” Niall murmured into Liam’s ear, in case a few security guards over heard them. “Just relax babe, if you want me to do the talking I will.” Liam whispered back, squeezing his shoulder affectionately. “No, it’s fine. It’s just…this isn’t me. It isn’t us. I stopped all this fame for a reason,” Niall complained and Liam couldn’t help smirking. “In half an hour, it’ll be all be over.” Liam promised and Niall smiled. “Then you’re all mine?”
“I’m all yours.” Liam winked at him. Niall beamed when Alan Carr called out their names and Liam walked on down the stairs first, followed by Liam who was taking his hand as they sat down. “Well, don’t you both look dashing?” Alan was first to say and they both chuckled, the applause from the audience dying down. “Especially you Niall, you really do kind of have that pregnancy glow around you.” He complimented and Niall laughed, blushing furiously. “Hey, you even got some colour on his cheeks – been dying to do that for weeks.” Liam chirped in playfully and Niall punched Liam’s arm. Alan cackled with laughter.
“So…I hear you’ve both been voted hottest couple of the year? How does that feel?” Alan pressed and Niall thought for a bit. “We actually just found out yesterday. We’re, uh, obviously very flattered and we’d like to thank everybody who voted for us.” Niall nodded and the crowd applauded. “You’re the first ever gay couple, I might add. I’m sure that brings a lot of inspiration to those many gay couples out there.” Alan said, wiggling his eyes at the pair and they laughed again.
“So have you both been? Really. I’m sure a lot has happened since I last seen you, Niall.” Alan winked, gesturing his baby bump. “Yeah, I mean, it’s been a crazy year for us all ready. Getting married and all.” Niall shrugged and Alan nodded knowingly. “And how was the wedding? I heard you married back in Mullingar, that’s lovely.” He said and put their wedding picture on the screen, followed by a chorus of “aww’s” from the audience. It showed them both in tuxes, with flowers attached to their chests and their wedding rings flashing dazzlingly. Niall and Liam couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah, it was a small wedding, in a chapel in Mullingar. It’s actually the wedding my big brother got married in a few years ago, we thought it’d only fit if we got married there too.”
“Of course, of course.” Alan agreed.
“And with the babies on the way, what’s that been like?”
“It’s been…hectic. A bit crazy. Uh, think I’ve given Liam a few heart attacks as well as myself.” Niall joked half-heartedly and Liam smiled weakly, his hand on Niall’s. “Oh! Pardon me for being impolite, I haven’t offered you a drink yet.” Alan excused himself, getting out the ice-box. Niall couldn’t help but laugh as Alan handed him a blackcurrant fruit-shoot. Kiddie size. “I know you’re off drinking right now, you can’t fool me.” Alan winked at him as he handed Liam a beer. “No thanks, I’m off the drink too.” Liam declined, just to make Niall feel better. “Li, you’re allowed a couple of drinks. You’re not driving tonight anyway.” Niall reminded him and Liam sighed, reluctantly taking the drink in his hand.
“Listen to your husband, Liam, he knows what he’s talking about.” Alan winked and Liam chuckled.
“So, I’ve been going on and of twitter recently and I’ve noticed a few fans have been asking a lot of questions. Do you mind if I ask some of them?”
“Sure, go ahead.” Niall shrugged carelessly.
“Okay, question one. This is to Niall. In one word, would you describe Liam in your relationship with him?”
“Protective.” Niall answered automatically and Liam laughed. Alan grinned. “Really? How so?”
“Well, for example, a few months ago we bumped into my ex and he punched him in the face for being too close to me.” Niall admitted sheepishly, followed by gasps and murmurs of excitement from the crowd. Alan was gob-smacked. “Wow.” He emphasised and Niall smirked. “”And…you’re okay, with that?”
“I don’t mind, just as long as he doesn’t put him in hospital.” Niall replied smugly and Liam snorted, pressing the glass to his lips. Alan laughed. “And Liam, how would you describe Niall in your relationship?”
“Completely carefree.” He said, without a trace of regret. Niall smiled smugly. But then Liam added, “But I think...after these past few months, he’s became more responsible.” And Alan nodded knowingly. “I suppose that’s what being a parent does to you, hmm?” Alan reasoned and they both nodded. That’s when it both hit them. They really were going to be parents in a few months. Both of them were going to be dads. The house would be a mess. They wouldn’t have time to get anything done. They’d be up all night, what with the crying and all. And the best part was, they got to do it all with each other. That’s what having a family is all about, right?
“We’re really excited to be parents,” Liam said thoughtfully and Niall nodded in agreement.
“I bet you are.” Alan agreed and Niall smiled lazily. “So, this whole male pregnancy thing…this has never happened before. It’s completely new, how do you deal with it? What about the people who are against it?” Alan pressed and Nialls eyes widened. He didn’t expect so many questions all at the one time. “Well, when I first found out I was pregnant, I wanted to do that press conference. It was pretty scary doing it at the time, but I knew it had to be done. I had my doctor and lawyer and a witness be present at the time, so they could back me up. I knew that this pregnancy wasn’t normal. I knew not many people would accept that, but when is everything normal lately? Nobody’s perfect, everyone’s different. It’d be a boring world if we were. I’ve grown up and chosen to accept that, so has Liam. And if other people can’t accept that, then we don’t care. We have each other. That’s all that matters.” Niall shrugged, gazing down at his lap, feeling a little embarrassed by his sudden rant.
“Well said.” Alan nodded knowingly and Niall smiled weakly, followed by a gentle squeeze of the hand from Liam. “This is one more question Niall, before we wrap things up. Would you care to sing for us tonight?” he asked hopefully and Niall let out a laugh. “No, that part of my life is definitely over.” He assured them and Alan looked disappointed. “I thought you might say that. How about this then; are you willing to kiss Liam publicly in front of National Television? We haven’t seen a kiss from you guys yet.” He winked and Niall blushed. “We’ve never done that before.” He pointed out and Alan chuckled cheekily. “There’s a first time for everything.” He reminded them and Niall smirked.
Liam didn’t need telling twice. Before Niall could protest some more, his words were muffled against Liam’s lips pressed firmly against his. Niall moaned softly, completely taken aback. Liam’s hand cupped Niall’s cheek gently, Nialls hands gripping tightly on to the sofa. His heart was hammering against his sweater, his cheeks glowing ridiculously as Liam practically stuck his tongue down Nialls throat. Liam eased up a little, planting a few more chaste kisses on Nialls lips before pulling away.
Liam was grinning like an idiot, an air of smugness around him. Niall was left speechless, clearing his throat a little as he gazed awkwardly at Alan who just as baffled as Niall was. “Phew! Wow. The sexual tension is burning off you two,” Alan emphasised and they chortled as Alan flickered his collar of his shirt.
“That definitely wrapped up my time with you guys. Well done.”
“Thank you for having us, it’s always a pleasure.”
When they arrived back home, Niall was exhausted. “So…I’m protective, am I?” Liam winkled cheekily as they shrugged off their jackets. Niall blushed again. “I had a lot more things in mind, but nothing I’d want to say in front National TV.” He admitted and Liam chuckled. “Really? What were they?” Liam asked curiously and Niall paused. “That you’re beautiful. That you’re a good laugh. You’re honest, kind. And you have a heart of gold. And that you other people first before yourself.” Niall rambled and this time, it was Liam’s turn to blush. “You think that of me?” he asked, completely flattered.
“I think you’re the best.” Niall shrugged sheepishly and Liam grinned.
“The feeling is definitely mutual.” Niall grinned as Liam kissed him on the forehead and they both headed upstairs for bed.
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