This is quite a long one!!
And I also wanted to say I got this idea after reading an imagine called 'Winter Cabin' it's really good. So if you've read it, it's similar to that.
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The roads were blocked. You looked outside the window of the cottage, a layer of snow was blanketed over everything in sight. You were all supposed to spend a nice getaway in the countryside, all being a group of friends including Niall. You were supposed to drive here with one of your other friends but she got sick so Niall offered to drive you here instead. Both of you were the first ones to set off, everyone else was supposed to be here tonight, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anymore.
"I'll show you around," Niall spoke breaking you out of your thoughts.
You smiled turning around and followed him as he walked through the different rooms, telling you where everything was. It was a cute old fashioned cottage, it had quite a few rooms. The wood looked freshly polished. There was a wood fire with a frame of a little cottage hanging on top.
"...and this is the kitchen," he gestured walking in and leaning against a counter.
"Wow, this place is amazing, it's a shame the others won't be able to enjoy all this tonight,"
"I know," Niall said taking out his phone and glancing at it, "Or tomorrow it looks like," he said with a small frown.
"What do you mean?"
"The snow's gotten worse," he answered putting it back in his pocket.
"Oh,"
"Yeah, but it's okay, this may not be planned. But I'm not that bad am I?" He grinned.
"Not at all," you chuckled.
"Good, if the snow clears we can head back....you know in case it gets even worse after. But for now it looks like we're staying here for the night" He decided hesitantly.
You nodded your head agreeing. He looked really cute standing there with a look you couldn't decipher and a snuggle jumper. He ran a hand through his hair, "So, what do you want to do?"
*30 mins later
You both decided to watch Taken, it was a mutual decision. Niall was shocked when you said you liked it because it was one of his favourite films.
You were both sitting on the couch, with a blanket big enough to cover you both without you actually having to snuggle up, although you wouldn't have minded that. You felt a little blush creep up on your cheeks at the thought of it.
Before you knew it, the night had ended. You ended up getting really sleepy and headed to bed along with Niall. Separate bedrooms of course.
*Next day*
As soon as you woke up you walked downstairs to see Niall looking outside of the window as he was on the phone.
"Right....okay...sure...bye"
"Who was that?" You asked startling him. He spun around, "Oh, it was y/f/n he said the snows not cleared at all, looks like we're here for another day."
"Oh"
You were kind of glad to be having some alone time with Niall, even if it was under these circumstances. Just then your stomach rumbled making you cough awkwardly and blush. Niall let out a little laugh and winked, "Come on. Let me make you some breakfast," he walked past you placing his hands on your hips to move you aside as he walked into the kitchen.
You watched him pour boiling hot water into two mugs, "Damn Horan you should be a chef," you joked.
He caught onto the sarcasm in your voice sending you a look, but played along anyway, "That was definitely the dream. Not this singing shit, being a cook was always number one." You laughed making a smile appear on his face showing his faint dimple.
"Here you go," he passed you a mug.
"Thanks"
He nodded in response before perching on to the table top.
"So, we're lucky my cousins left logs of wood outside, they're kinda covered in snow, but we can use it for the fire coz it's freezing," he shivered.
"It is" you agreed. "Want me to help you bring it in,"
"I can handle it. Can't let a princess like yourself do that now can I?" He said with a hint of amusement.
"Normally I would argue, but you're right, it's too cold out there. I'll let you suffer alone," you stick your tongue out at him playfully making him laugh.
He fake pouted putting a hand to his heart, "Ms y/l/n how dare you not care about my well being"
"Oh don't be so dramatic," you winked grabbing a piece of toast and shoving it inside his gaping mouth then walking out laughing.
"I'm not the dramatic one princess!" He called but you could hear the humour in his voice as you walked up the stairs to your room.
Your relationship with Niall was.....well there was no one word to describe it. It was fun. You started out as sort of friends, because you met through mutual friends and then got closer and closer each time you met. But this was the first time you two had been alone together for a long period of time.
You must have been in your room for longer than you thought because Niall's voice sounded, "YOU'RE STILL ALIVE AREN'T YOU? COUGH ONCE IF YOU AREN'T?"
You couldn't help but laugh as you walked into the living room. "Oh good you're alive," he fake gasped.
You rolled your eyes, "You called?"
"I was getting bored, I've already collected the wood and put some on the fire," he motioned towards the fireplace. "I can already feel it warming up," you smiled.
"There's monopoly in the cupboard lets play," he said eagerly. "And then we have scrabble," he added.
"Whoa we're going all out today," you joked.
"I know right," he wriggled his eyebrows.
*4 hours later*
"Niall lampy isn't a word, you can't have that,"
"Yes it is," he countered.
"Says who?" You raised your eyebrow.
"Me" he huffed crossing his arms across his chest.
"Okay...what does it mean?" You asked smirking.
He paused for a minute, "Look over there doesn't that lamp look very...lampy....today" he hesitated before letting his shoulders slump and taking the words back.
"Fine," he groaned, "You win princess,"
"I knew I would," you cheered, seeing a hint of a smile appear on Niall's lips.
You looked towards his guitar behind him, "You brought your guitar?"
"Yeah, it's my baby. And whenever I get ideas and things it helps me remember. This is a great place to write,"
You nodded your head understandingly. "Do you want to learn to play?" He offered smiling.
You nodded your head, so you both cleared up and sat down on to the floor, he said it was easier that way as you both leaned against the couch.
He placed the guitar in your hands and showed you how to hold it properly.
"Wow this is heavier than it looks,"
"Yeah," Niall agreed, "Sorry I forgot to warn you. Right so place your fingers here and here,"
He gently lifted your hand and placed each finger where it was supposed to go.
"This is a C chord."
He let you play around on it for a bit, strumming random notes making Niall laugh and cover his ears jokingly saying that you were killing his ears.
"Oh shut up Horan. You said you'd teach me," you pouted.
"Here move forward," he motioned. You looked at him a little confused but took your back off of the couch and moved forward sitting cross legged.
Niall got up and sat behind you making your eyes widen slightly at the close proximity as he brought you closer to him. He put his legs on either side of you so it was easier for him to see the guitar.
His arms went around yours as he clasped your fingers with his and strummed the guitar. He put his head forward so his chin rested a little over your shoulder, you were sure that any second now you were going to have a heart attack. Small goosebumps appeared as you could feel his hot breath on the space between your shoulder and neck. None of you said anything as he guided your fingers along with the guitar, you tried to keep concentrating on the guitar but couldn't help but glance a little at Niall, catching his eyes every few minutes making you blush.
"There we go" he whispered, "You just played a full song," he smiled still in the same position. "Wow" you replied turning a little to look at him, "Yeah," he breathed, both of you knowing you weren't talking about the music.
After a few moments of silence you cleared your throat, "I erm..it's late I should..."
"Yeah me too," Niall finished taking his arms away and ruffling his hair.
Awkwardly you stood up, "Good night Niall,"
"Night y/n" he replied giving you small smile, you could see the little blush on his cheeks.
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It was 12:30am and you were absolutely freezing. You tried putting on more layers and adding another blanket but nothing helped. So you got up and walked out of the room.
Once you were in the living room you sat down on the love seat directly in front of the fire. You curled up and brought the blanket over you, letting out a content sigh.
"You cold too?" A voice sounded making you turn your head.
"Yeah, come here" you motioned, shifting a little and lifting the blanket so he could sit.
He sat next to you, put his arm around your back so you could both get more comfy. Unconsciously you moved closer to Niall, stealing his body heat.
"Sorry about this," he whispered both of you eyeing the flames.
"About what?"
"The cold. The snow, being trapped. I'm not that fun"
"Don't be silly it's not your fault. I'm having fun here with you,"
A low 'oh' left his lips. "I'm having fun here with you too," he replied quietly, looking at you, but you didn't look back in fear of giving away any hint of you liking him.
You were no longer freezing, instead you felt extremely hot but didn't want to move away. Niall's fingers which were around your arm gently rubbed circles on your arm absentmindedly and his other hand kept brushing yours making you hold your breath each time.
After a few more brushes, he kept his hand there waiting for any reaction from you, when you didn't say anything, he took your hand in his, gently prying your fingers apart with his and placing them in between interlocking them. He gave it a gentle squeeze, you squeezed back and he drew little circles on the back of your hand with his thumb.
"Y/n tell me something I don't know about you," he suddenly spoke still holding onto your hand.
"Erm, I can't cook?"
Niall chuckled, "I knew that,"
You nudged him gently, "Shut up. You tell me something then."
"I think it's possible to be so madly in love with someone that just hearing their name makes your heart skip a beat." He whispered. "Do you think that?" He asked.
"I...I guess, yeah." You whispered not looking at him.
"I also think...that when someone is madly in love, they try not to look the person in the eye, in fear of being rejected and crushed. Am I right?"
"Ni-"
"Am I?"
"....yeah....."
You both knew what you were talking about now.
He started, "You know, someone told me once. If you don't take the risk then you're going to spend the rest of your life being miserable and thinking what if."
"Look at me" he said almost inaudible.
Taking a deep breath you slowly turned to him keeping your eyes on anything but his face.
"I can't....I...I'm scared..."
"Of what? Rejection? Because I am too, trust me, my heart's going ten to the dozen right now,"
You didn't say anything and he let out a sigh. Bringing up your intertwined fingers, he brought them up to his chest, loosening the grip so you could feel, "See" he spoke.
"It's beating really fast," you replied absentmindedly.
"Because of you,"
You finally looked up at him, his eyes capturing yours and everything was finally out in the open.
He wrapped his hands around yours once more, "Do you not see it y/n?"
"See what?"
"That I'm madly in love with you,"
A small gasp escaped your lips. "I have been for a while, but I think this trip has confirmed it for me."
He pressed his forehead to yours, you could feel his breath on your lips, "Please tell me you feel it too....please" he almost begged.
"I do," you replied almost so quiet that he hadn't heard you. "You do?" He said quietly to himself in relief.
"I love you Niall James Horan,"
Before you could see his reaction a warm gentle feeling pressed upon your lips. It was a slow kiss, both of you putting all of your emotions into it. His lips were soft yet slightly chapped. His hand that was around your shoulder moved to the small of your back and his other which was in your hand cupped your cheek, gently caressing it with your thumb.
"I love you so much," he breathed against your lips. "So much," he repeated.
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