His IG post had got almost 600,000 likes and over 7000 comments.
"When you meet your mates at the pub and you're dressed almost identical to one of the girls!" #besties #styleguru @ErinLouPhotography
There was a picture of you and Niall both wearing dark denim jeans, pale blue and white striped t shirt and brown boots. You'd each got one arm wrapped around each other and you were each holding a pint of Guinness in your hands laughing your heads off.
You were shocked at some of the comments. A lot of "who the hell is she? Is she his girlfriend?"
Lots of nice comments though about how relaxed Niall looked with you and how pretty they thought you were.
You'd been in photos with Niall before in the 2 years you'd known him but never one on your own and he'd never tagged you before.
You'd woken up that morning with thousands more followers which hopefully would be good for business. Your freelance photography business was going well but a bit of free publicity courtesy of Niall was good.
You were making breakfast when you got a text. It was Becky.
"Get to Willie and Niall's for 6:30, we are going to have a drink there before we head out to dinner. Table booked for 8. Oh and check with Niall about what he's wearing, don't want you two wearing the same outfit again! Shit that was funny! Love you x"
"Morning! Happy Birthday lovely! I'll see you at 6:30, have fun with your family today. And yes I'll text him although I hope he won't go out to your birthday dinner wearing a dress! Love you to x"
You started your message to Niall.
"Morning style guru! Hope you slept well after your 7 pints of Guinness. Thanks for the arse grope on the walk home last night. I loved it! Text me later to let me know what you're wearing tonight, don't want to turn up in the same again! See you at 6:30 xxx"
He text back not long after.
"Morning darlin'! Woken up with no headache actually, sorry about the arse grope. I'd be lying if I said I don't remember doing it but I do and I loved it to! Will send you a selfie later of my outfit but for now you'll just have to have this one."
He'd attached a selfie of him lying in his bed, the white cotton sheets crumpled from where he'd slept. He'd obviously just woken up but he looked fucking amazing.
"P.S. I expect a picture back x"
Ha! Cheeky fucker!
You posed holding your coffee and giving him a cheeky smile and pressing send.
He replied with "beautiful x"
You let out a massive sigh. You loved all the attention you got from Niall but to be honest it was tiring trying to figure him out. The sexual tension between you was crazy especially the last 4/5 months. If you were together in a group you always sat together. He couldn't sit or stand near you without touching you in some way. All your friends found it hilarious. They constantly took the piss out of you both but Niall never said anything to make you think he wanted to be more than friends.
You started getting ready about 5, showering before slipping on your underwear and putting on your make up. You were just finishing your last curls when your phone bleeped. You knew it would be Niall but you didn't expect to see the image that appeared.
"Can't decide what suit to wear" the picture was of him wearing just a towel that was tied low on his hips. His body and hair still wet, a shine gleaming off them as he stood in front of the mirror in his walk in wardrobe with 2 suits hanging on either side. Holy shit! The physio work outs he'd been doing with Mark were working. His body looked amazing. He knew what he was doing when he sent that picture. The little shit! It suddenly occurred to you how to get your own back.
You were wearing a black lace thong and matching bra, you'd already done your make up and had literally just finished your hair. You walked into your own wardrobe setting up your photo in the same way his was. You hung the two dresses you'd been considering for tonight on either side of your mirror and then you posed turning your body slightly so that he'd be able to see you were wearing a thong, sticking your bum up a little.
You write out the message. "I know, I don't know what to wear tonight either" you added the photo and pressed send. "Oh and I like the navy suit btw" you added after.
You felt like such an idiot. You'd never sent photos like that before to anyone. You'd also never taken it that far with Niall. You were nervous for his reply.
"Picking clothes is so difficult. Maybe we should skip dinner and just hang out with each other in what we have on now." He added a few wink emojis.
"Don't think the birthday girl would appreciate us bailing on her, maybe another time x"
"That a promise?" He asked.
"Maybe" you replied.
"Tease! Wear the black dress, see you soon x"
You decided to put on the black dress. It was knee length with ¾ sleeves and a low v neck, perfect to show off your boobs. It fitted and hugged in the right places. You had black heels and matching clutch to finish the outfit off. You checked the time almost 6:15. Niall and Willie didn't live far, just around the corner so you decided to walk to theirs.
You rang the bell and Willie opened the door, greeting you with a hug.
"Where's the birthday girl?" You asked.
"She's just finishing getting ready." He replied.
"How did it go with her dad today?" You whispered.
"Great, he was really happy. But now I'm nervous!"
"Don't be you'll do great!" You replied giving him a massive smile.
"Come on I'll get you a glass of wine" he said gesturing to the kitchen.
"Niall ready yet?" You asked.
"No idea, go ask him what he wants to drink will you please?"
"Sure" you replied putting your clutch bag down on the kitchen work top.
You walked down the hall way to Niall's bedroom, you knocked. No reply, so you slowly opened the door. His room was ridiculously tidy and clean. Sleek and modern.
"Hey Ni you here?" You called out.
"I'm in here" he shouted back from his walk in wardrobe.
You walked over and leant against the door frame. He was straightening the collar on his white shirt. A little bit of chest hair just peeking out.
"Nice suit" you said smiling.
He smirked.
"Nice dress, although I'm currently thinking about the underwear you've got on underneath." He raised his eyebrows.
"You liked that picture did you?" You smiled giving him a cheeky wink.
"God yes!" He said walking over to you.
He put his hands on your hips, stroking his thumbs over the fabric. "You wore the black dress?"
"well you asked me to" you said running your fingers along the lapels of his jacket trying not to look at him. You knew your eyes would give away how much you wanted him. He smelled amazing, fresh from his shower with a hint of cinnamon.
You'd never shared an intimate moment like this with Niall before. You'd flirted before but nothing like this. You liked it way too much. He closed the gap between you, he was so close to you now. He tilted his head, his nose meeting yours and he nudged at you making you finally look him in the eye. His eyes were different now almost lustful.
"God I want to kiss you so much" he said.
Shit did he just say he wanted to kiss me?
"Hey you two coming? The others are here and we are getting the drinks sorted." It was Willie shouting through Niall's open bedroom door, he couldn't have seen you near the door way of the walk in wardrobe but you dropped your hands from Niall's jacket and went to step back. He held onto your hips not letting you move away from him, your heart was beating so fast and loud you were sure he could hear it.
"Yeah will be right there" Niall replied to Willie not taking his eyes from you.
He leaned back down towards you again, the tip of his nose touching yours. "Can I kiss you now before we get interrupted again?" You moved your hands up to the back of his neck, fingers running through his hair as you pulled him down so your lips met. It started off slow, lips just ghosting over each other before you knew you needed more and it became fast and passionate. His tongue entering your mouth with so much lust you moaned out in pleasure. His hands were on your hips and back deepening the kiss. Fucking hell this was a good kiss. You didn't wait it to stop but you knew if you were any longer in his room then Becky would come looking for you.
You broke away from him an annoyed moan left his lips. "We should stop" you said. "Everyone is waiting for us."
"I know" he said sighing. "I just didn't want to."
You both checked you appearance in his mirror and walked out into the living room.
"What you two been up to eh?" Asked Deo winking.
"Nothing that your thinking Deo, you dirty fucker!" Said Niall.
He obviously didn't want it to be known to anyone what had happened and you didn't either.