We Took A Chance

After our meal Niall asked if I wanted to go to his place. I didn't have too much homework so I agreed. It was beginning to feel natural to hang out in Niall's apartment. The first day I was invited here I basically sat in my one spot and didn't move. Now, I feel free to move about as I'd like.

I'm laying on the part of the sectional that is like a bed when Niall walks into my view. He's carrying two beers and hands me one. Even though Niall says it's not true, the beer here tastes different. I'm still getting used to it.

"What do you want to watch?" I ask flipping from channel to channel.
"Eh, whatever you want." he responds laying back on the couch after taking a large sip from his beer. As I'm switching channels, I suddenly catch a glimpse of Niall on tv. It's a music video in black and white and he was playing guitar. I stop on that channel and sit up with a huge grin on my face.
"Well, well, so this is your band?" I ask amused at what I was seeing. I turn to Niall and he's blushing.
"Yes, but come on switch the channel." he blushes even more.
"Nice dance moves." I tease and he can't help but let out a laugh.
"I'm gonna get you for this, Zoe!" he sets down his beer on the coffee table and turns his body towards me.
"Oh yeah what are you going to do?" I challenge him but before I could get a chance to blink he was pushing me down on the sectional tickling my sides as he hovered over me. "NIALL!! STOOOOOPPP! Ni!!" I cried out laughing uncontrollably.

I absolutely hated being tickled despite the laughter it induced. I needed to do something to stop him. Without much choice or thought, I grab two fistfuls of his blonde hair and pull him down towards me. I was only intending to make him stop but to my surprise his face lost the evil smile and was replaced with a soft expression. The same expression he's had a few times while we were together. I felt confused to see him change moods like that but it was all explained once he slowly brought his pink lips to mine and kissed softly.

I wasn't expecting this at all and I just laid there frozen, unsure of what to do. His lips kept lightly kissing mine, waiting for a response. Waiting for me to reciprocate. A million thoughts passed my mind in a split second. So many questions about what he was doing but right now I needed to respond. I loosened my grip on his hair and began to move my lips with his. Upon feeling my acceptance, his tongue made it's way inside my mouth, deepening the kiss. He had a hint of beer in his taste but his tongue against my own was very sweet.

The kiss continued while I ran my fingers through his hair and one of his arms slid under my back to bring me closer. I'm not sure if it was the kiss or the lack of proper oxygen, but my heart could have easily beat itself out of my chest. Niall must have felt something similar as he then pulled away and lightly gasped for air. He didn't move off of me immediately and instead looked me in the eyes as if he was trying to read me.

I didn't say or do anything other than look at him back and admire his gorgeous blue eyes. I've always loved how they scream honesty and that's probably the main reason why I trust Niall. After a few seconds of our eyes being locked on each other, he smiles and sits up by my feet. His forearms are resting on his knees and he's looking at the floor. I lay there unsure of what's going to happen next or if I should say something. Thankfully Niall breaks the silence first.

"I like when you play with my hair." he chuckles and looks towards me. My worried expression changes to a relieved one and I smile at his comment.
"It's soft." I say and sit up next to him.
"You don't know... how long I've waited for that..." he admits knowing we can't avoid the subject.
"Really?" I question trying to search his face.
"Yes, Zoe, you're so special to me. I always think about you, want to spend time with you.. It sounds silly but it's true." he says and I can tell he's being sincere by the way his eyes are screaming for affection.

I don't respond verbally but instead I place a hand in his hair and bring him closer to kiss his lips. He turns his torso to face mine and cups my face in his hands. My fingers still soothing his blonde locks as we kiss. If you would have asked me yesterday if this scene was ever going to happen, I would have said no. I never imagined this nor did I think my response would be like this.

After our makeout session we sat on the couch watching movies for the rest of the afternoon. My feet tucked under me as Niall's arm tightly snuggled me against his chest. His lips randomly placing kisses on my head. At last for one night, I didn't care about what was going to happen next. My fears dissipated for now.

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