Waiting; Bradley Simpson

'i love you'

I woke up in Brad's arms. For me the best way to wake up. My head was in the crook of his neck, his curls lighting brushing against me. His left arm around my waist his other on top of the duvet. My left hand was in Brad's hair whilst my Right was rested on his stomach.

I turned round lightly so I was looking at his face. His lips slightly parted, his eye lids shut and his neck covered in hickeys from last nights activities. That also explains why we're both naked.

I think I'm falling for him. I haven't felt like this ever. Not even with the person who I last dated, obviously it didn't end well. Usually I can't stick the same people for too long, boys especially, other than my family and Sophia and Luna.

I love him. But I don't want to rush into saying it incase I scare him away. He's been there for me. That day we met, he was instantly up for helping me. Although I didn't ask for his help, he made sure I was alright. He made sure I was comfortable, and he still does.

I was taken out of my daydream as Brad started to stir. He slowly opened his eyes and turned to face me. 'Mornin' love.' He said in his husky morning voice. 'Morning.' I said before kissing his lips.

'Do you want me to make breakfast.' I asked him. 'I'll help you.' He smiled. He sat up on the edge of the bed. I couldn't help but gasp at his back. His back was covered in red scratches. 'Brad, I'm sorry for doing that to your back. Does it hurt?' I said lowly. 'No babe it's okay.' He said pushing hair out of my face.

Brad grabbed his boxers off of the floor and put them on before throwing me my knickers and his t-shirt he wore yesterday. I put them on then went to the bathroom to freshen up before following Brad to the kitchen.

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As I got into the kitchen, Brad had the radio playing as he was standing at the stove making pancakes. I walked over and wrapped my arms around his waist. I kissed his shoulders and back. He then turned around and looked straight into my eyes. He had the biggest smile on his face.

'What are you smiling at?' I asked him jokingly. 'Nothing just how grateful I am for having you.' He replied still smiling. 'What so you don't have to use your hands to please yourself.' I asked crossing my arms over my chest. 'Yeah obviously!' He said in a duh tone. We both started laughing and stood hugging until the pancakes were ready.

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It was now 8PM. Me and Brad had been out from about 2PM. We took our time getting ready then went and had a look around Edinburgh a bit. We went in for some late lunch/early dinner as well as looking around some shops. We were now on our way to Asda to do a bit of a food shopping seeing there was no food in the house apart from the stuff for pancakes we stopped at the shop for last night.

As we were walking about Asda, with Brad pushing the trolley I looked at him and just admired him. He wore his glasses along with a grey hoodie and a navy beanie. He walked around, his face concentrated on what food we needed.

I put my hand on top of his as he pushed the trolley. He looked down at our hands and up to face my, grinning like a child.

-

When we got back to the house we put on a pizza we had bought in Asda seeing it was a few hours since we ate. We got changed into comfy clothes, mine being Brad's tops and went to the living room and put on Friends. What a surprise.

We both ate the pizza then cuddled up on the sofa with a blanket around us. 'El.' Brad spoke softly. 'Yeah.' I turned to face him.

'I love you.' He said looking serious. I couldn't help but let the smile on my face spread. 'Brad. I love you too. So much.' I said as his smile grew. I threw my arms around his neck as he put his around my waist.

We nuzzled our heads into the crook of each other's necks. Enjoying being in each other's presences.

-

By now it was about 10PM and Brad suddenly asked, 'Do you want to go to the beach?' I looked at him. 'Now?' I asked. He nodded, 'Yeah drive down to the beach and go for a walk along it. Nobody else will be there.' He said looking into my eyes.

'Sure!' I said as we hurried to grab our coats and shoes, along with our hats and gloves. As well as me having to put on some joggers.

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The drive there was silent. The only noise coming from the radio that wasn't too loud. We pulled up at the beach and Brad hopped out of the car, running around to open my door. He really is a gentleman. 'Thank you.' I said, kissing his check as I got out.

We walked hand in hand down to the beach. Brad was right, there was no one on the beach. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The only noise was the sound of the waves crashing and the noise of our shoes walking across the pebbles.

Our hands still intertwined as we walked along, his thumb brushing my hand. I stopped in the middle of the beach. Turning to face him. I looked into his deep brown eyes.

'Brad. Thank you so much. The past 4 months I've known you, you've changed my life massively. You've probably had more of an effect on me then someone who's been in my life years. I'm so happy with you. I love you.' I spoke as I seen his eyes well with tears.

'I feel the exact same about you. I've never known someone to make me this happy. You've helped me so much over the past 4 months. I love you Eloise, you make me the happiest man.' By this stage both of us were stood in the middle of the beach, tears falling from both of our eyes.

He let go of my hands and held out his arms. I jumped into them, my legs wrapped around his waist. My head went to the crook of his neck, taking in his sent.

It's official. I'm in love with this man.