What A Feeling

Niall holds Becca’s hand under the table, knowing she’s nervous.
“I think I’m going to throw up.” She says.
Niall laughs. “I’m sure it won’t be that bad.”
Looking across the room, Becca notices. “Oh great, Captain Arrogant is here.”
Niall looks around. “That ass who put his arm around you in the locker room?”
“Yep. Crap, he’s coming over here.”
“Hello, Becca.”
She stands. “Hey, how are you?”
“I’m great. You look hot as hell, Love.”
“Um, thanks.”
Niall stands, putting his arm around Becca’s waist.
She introduces them.
Captain Arrogant looks down at Niall’s hand, resting tightly on her waist. He smirks, and walks away.

Becca fans herself with the program as the auction begins. When her name is called, Niall escorts her to the stage.
As he returns to his seat, he feels a tug at his heart. She looks so shy, yet so beautiful up there.
“This is Becca. She is a journalist with Sky Sports. Look gentlemen, finally a beautiful woman who will be happy to talk sports with you.” Mrs Davis announces.
Niall smiles.
“We’ll start the bidding at one thousand.”
Before Niall can put his hand up, Captain Arrogant stands up. “Five thousand.”
Ahh, Hell no.
Niall stands. “Ten thousand.”
Becca looks at him, shocked.
He grins.
Captain Arrogant counters. “Fifteen thousand.”
Becca looks shell shocked.
“Twenty five thousand.” Niall adds.
“Well, we seem to have a bidding war for this beautiful lady.” Mrs. Davis says.
Captain Arrogant looks at Niall. “Thirty five thousand.”
That’s it, no way am I letting that ass near my girl.
“Mrs. Davis, let’s make it an even one hundred thousand.” Niall says.
The crowd makes a low “oh” sound, and Becca looks like she may pass out.
Captain Arrogant sits his fake ass down, and Mrs. Davis declares Niall the winner.
He heads to the stage, taking Becca’s hand, leading her to their table.
After Niall ‘pays for her’, she asks if they can leave.
“Sure.” Niall says, leading her to the car.

At the door to her flat, she turns to him. “I know it’s for charity, but I feel bad. I never meant for you to have to spend that much.”
Niall smiles, gently pushing her against the door. Putting his hand alongside her face, leaning in slowly. Kissing her with a passion they haven’t explored yet. She kisses him back, with a matching passion. Pulling back slightly, looking in her eyes, he says. “B, don’t you know by now, I’d do anything to make you mine?”

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