I grabbed his arm to steady myself. I had finally taken the boot off, my foot felt free. I looked at Niall shooting him a warm smile. He smiled back but it faded as he watched my feet. He was so protective!
"I got a new job." His eyes didn't leave my feet as I spoke.
"Mmm." He nodded slightly.
"At the gym." I finished and glanced at my feet.
"What?" His grip on my arm almost disappeared as his eyes dragged up. He spoke in somewhat anger.
"What?" I asked innocently. "What's wrong with getting a job at the gym?"
"Are you stupid? Those guys will be all over you!" He exclaimed throwing his hands into the air.
"You'll be there to protect me won't you?" I asked.
"I'll be training.." He paused before speaking and his voice died away a little at the end.
"You'll be training." I glared and shoved his shoulders back. He took a step backwards and looked at me in dismay. "You'll be training!" I screamed out in anger and pushed him again. He was surprised at my anger I could tell. I stood in front of him- a ways away.
I was pissed.
I wanted to slap him.
Hard.
"What's wrong with training? Huh? You can get a job there why can't I train?" He paused as he yelled back in protest. "I won't be there to protect you huh!? Ill be busy working out and listening to music! My wound has healed and I'm having a fight-" he stopped.
I glared at him harder. "You didn't tell me." I whispered in anger. "Against who." I demanded.
"That's none-"
"Against who!?" I screamed.
"David." He replied glancing at his hands.
"Mm." I growled in anger. I turned on my heel sharply and stalked out of the bedroom and down the hall. I turned into the kitchen and opened the freezer door. I grabbed the container of ice cream and stalked into the living room. I paused at the hall as Niall stood watching me. I continued and flopped onto the couch. I flicked on the tv quietly and sat in my pj's as the movie played.
"Keeley.."
"Shut up." I snapped quietly. I ate the ice cream slowly, carefully licking it off the spoon.
"Keeley."
"What!?" I screamed staring at him.
"Stop it."
"No! You stop it! You keep doing all this stuff and keeping it from me! You lie and act like its nothing! I'm done! I'm tired of it Niall! Why can't you tell the truth!?" My voice quieted towards the end as he stepped closer and knelt in front of the couch.
"Because I'm planning something for you, but you can't know." He reached up and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "It's a secret because its a surprise. About the other stuff-"
"I don't care." I mumbled looking back at the tv. "I don't care about the other stuff. I just didn't want you talking to other women."
"I would never!" He gaped and stood up. My eyes followed his body as I stared at him in the eyes. He looked down at me and glared. "I'm going out tonight with the guys. Invite your girl friends I don't care but I need some guy time." He turned and walked out of the room.
Ouch. But I did kinda deserve it. Fine. I won't call my girl friends but I'll party.
**
He turned and closed the door behind him and made his way to the car. I listened to him drive off. He was gonna have a guys night, I was gonna have a me night. I turned to my right and cranked the stereo way up. It was on 99.1. I danced around as the song played. I went and changed into short shorts and a tight black t-shirt for some different pj's. I grinned and turned the stereo up louder. The speakers in the other rooms around the flat spoke sweet music to me.
"One more night!" I sang along to Maroon 5.
**
I lay on the couch, my vision dazing. Had I had anything to drink? I didn't think so. I glanced at the coffee table and laughed. There was no bottles, just some pop. I blinked. Nope, it was beer. I laughed again but snapped my mouth closed when the front door opened.
I heard the door shut and the lock slide into place. I jumped up and silently ran to the doorway. I leaned against the wall and gripped the wooden baseball bat behind me. I listened intently as the person shuffled down the hall, turning the stereo off in the process.
I grabbed ahold of the bat tighter and brought it to my body. I saw the figure walk past me down the hall. I silently stepped behind them and lifted the bat over my right shoulder like a baseball hitter.
He whipped around and jumped back. "Keeley put that down!" His voice wafted to my ears making my fingers loosen and drop the bat. I let out a sigh of relief and sank to the floor. He stepped towards me and wrapped his strong arms around me. "Have you been drinking?"
I shook my head, then giggled and nodded. "One or two.." I tried counting on my fingers but to my dismay I failed. I finally shrugged and laughed. He sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Oh like you haven't! Don't give me that sigh!" I shoved him side ways and walked to his bedroom. "Take your jacket off! Stay awhile!" I slurred. "Oh! And make yourself comfortable on the couch." I walked into his bedroom and grabbed the covers to his bed in my hand. I yanked them back and slowly sank into the warm spot. I pulled the duvet back over me and sighed.
"Couch?" He stared at me as he stood in the doorway removing his leather jacket. "Couch.?" He demanded a bit more raising his eyebrows.
I nodded and glared at him before giggling. "Couch." I pointed towards the door before yanking my arm out of the cold air and into the warmness next to me.
"Uh huh." He smirked and shook his head.
"Niall no!" I screamed and recoiled as he stepped closer.
"Why are you so scared?" He playfully grinned and stepped closer.
"No! Go back!" I giggled. "Go!" Suddenly his image changed to Drew walking towards me. I remembered him walking to me and hitting me.
"You'll do it!" He would scream. "You will do as I please!" He spat at me.
I jumped backwards screaming. Tears ran down my cheeks. I fell to the floor before crawling to the corner. My hand covered my cheek as I hugged my knees. Niall walked around the bed towards me. "Drew don't!" It slipped as I held my hands out to stop the man walking towards me.
"Drew?" Niall's voice came out of Drew's mouth. I blinked, Niall's image stood in front of me. He immediately understood and fell to his knees. "Baby! Drew's gone! Come here! It's alright!" His arms were outstretched. I blinked again, Drew's hand was in view almost coming down across my cheek. I sobbed and blinked again. I stared at Niall, his eyes saddening. I took my opportunity and crawled to him. He hugged me tightly.
"Make it stop!" I sobbed into his black t-shirt.
He pulled me into his lap as he sat criss-cross. "Make what stop?" His voice was comforting.
"The pictures, the dreams, the pain. Everything." I whispered the last part into his warm chest as I gripped a fistful of shirt.
"I will. I promise." He whispered as he hugged me tighter and kissed the top of my head.
We rocked slowly, I closed my eyes tightly and sighed softly. I felt so protected in his arms. "Shh. It's alright. Drew wont hurt you anymore."
I sniffled and wiped away some tears on my cheeks. "I-" I didn't know what to say. He was being perfect, why would I break this affection?
I didn't have too. "Shh. It's alright. Do you want some dinner?" He asked.
"Ya, but I don't want you to go." I replied looking up at him.
"Ok." We stood. He picked me up piggy-back style and grabbed my calves, my arms latching around his neck. I put my chin in the crook of his neck. He slowly walked to the kitchen where he set me on the counter. I watched him grab some pans and begin cooking some meat.
"What are you cooking?" I asked tucking some hair behind my ear. I sniffled and looked at his gorgeous face. His blonde quiff stood on end as he watched the food. His blue eyes disappeared for an instant as he blinked.
"Uh.. Lasagna." He replied pulling out a pot and filling it with water. He set it on the left back burner and waited for the water to boil. He looked back up a me and smiled. Ahh I love that smile. I looked down at my hands and glared at my shirt. It was a tight black shirt with a golden design up the left boob. "What's wrong babe?" Niall asked looking up at me.
"Drew gave me th-" Niall laughed and grabbed the hem of my shirt and yanked it over my head. It flew off and onto the floor. He reached down and picked up the clothing and tossed it into the garbage bin.
"Wow." He grinned and looked at my bare top half. I hugged my bra and looked at my knees. My cheeks were burning and I knew he knew because he started laughing. "Wow you are sexy."
I giggled and snorted. I started laughing harder. "Stop it!" I laughed. When I caught my breath he stepped between my legs and pressed his lips to mine. I set my palms on his cheeks and pulled him closer. His tongue ran over my bottom lip, I didn't open my mouth though. His hands ran up my body and squeezed my breasts. I practically screamed, his tongue entered my mouth. I sucked on his tongue and pressed forward towards him. His arms wrapped around my body and he pulled me off the counter. He reached out and turned the stove burners off. I softly grabbed his shirt and pulled him towards his bedroom. He followed but stopped and stood there. He pulled me close to his body. I regretted pulling back for a breath, he grinned at me and kissed the crook of my neck. I giggled and groaned as he began sucking. He hummed into my neck softly making me go limp. He held me up as he kissed up my neck and across my cheek. His lips brushed mine as he made his way down the other side of my neck. I rolled my head towards the ceiling, allowing him more access to my neck. He softly kissed it and down my chest. I grabbed his face with my hands and pulled his lips to mine. He pushed me against the wall and locked lips with me.
**
I sat on the floor, my back was against the wall. My right hand held my bangs out of my face. I breathed heavily and glared. "You're a bitch!" I yelled at him leaning my head back against the wall. He stood in front of me cooking at the stove.
"Oh really?" He smirked.
"Psh ya!" I replied, my right hand dropping to the floor.
"How?" He asked as he stirred the meat.
"You made out with me and then boom! went to the kitchen to finish cooking. I was starting..." I looked at my hands that had moved to my lap.
"Started what?" His Irish accent was mocking me. "Started getting ho-"
"No!" I cried out. "No! Stop it!"
"Horny! Horny! You were getting horny!" He chanted as he stopped cooking and danced around the kitchen. I stood and chased him around before catching his shirt and slipping to the ground. I winced as I held my newly freed leg. He immediately stopped and slid on the floor to me. "Oh God. I'm so sorry!" He kissed my leg a few times before he licked my shin.
"Niall!" I shrieked as I giggled. He licked me again and stared at me with puppy eyes. "Niall stop it!" I giggled as he made his way up my leg. When he reached the inside of my thigh I stopped giggling. "Niall James Horan! Don't you dare!" I giggled again knowing he wouldn't listen.
I was right.
He licked the stomach and itched at the gem of my short shorts. I rolled him over so I was on top and pressed my lips to his. I held his hands over his head as I licked his face. He laughed as I licked his lips and cheeks. I pulled away and giggled. He rolled us over and grinned. He held my wrists over my head tightly. "So, you wanna play like that?"
"No! Niall!" I giggled and stomped my feet under his as he leaned down and licked my face. "Hey! This isn't even fair!" I screamed at him. He pulled away and looked at me puzzled. "You have to take off your shirt." I nodded towards his torso. He grinned and used his right hand to rip off his shirt.
"Better?"
"Better." I nodded and grinned. Just as he leaned down I rolled us over and let go of his wrists. I scooted down and sat on his legs. I licked his abs and his left peck. I softly sucked on his nipple, making him squeeze his eyes shut and roll his head back. I pulled away and grinned at him as he opened his eyes. "Enjoy that?" I whispered.
"Stop it." He whispered back.
"Mm no." I stood and danced out of the room. I glanced over my shoulder. He was watching me as he laid on the floor. He hissed as I shook my hips and walked into his bedroom. I heard him get up and take off to the bedroom. I quickly hid in his closet and gasped when I saw a brand new lace outfit. "Niall!" I screamed as opened the closet door.
"What?" He looked frightened.
"What is this!?" I grabbed the outfit and held it up. I noticed the tag on the back. My eyes widened.
He laughed and rubbed the back of his neck. "Happy birthday.." He whispered laughing slightly.
"Niall James Horan!" I walked past him and made my way to the bathroom.
"What are you doing?" He asked turning and watching me.
"Well I might as well try it on." I smirked and closed the bathroom door behind me.
I heard him fumble around as I slipped into the lace outfit. It was tight- and see through. I had a gut feeling that I shouldn't. The black fabric barely covered my lower half to my bikini line. I looked at myself and shook my head. Who was I becoming? I met a bad boy and now that's what I am- a bad girl.
My blonde hair framed my face as my blue eyes stared at me, but it wasn't me. My soft pink lips had turned red and my caring blue eyes had turned deep blue and piercing. I had lost weight too. I needed new clothes desperately. I put my palms flat on the counter. I listened to Niall knock over some stuff and cursing. I figured he would be trying to make it somewhat romantic. I sighed and stood straight, facing the door. I gripped the doorknob and pulled the door towards me until I could walk straight through the opening. Niall had disappeared and was heard down the hall. I strutted to the bed but stopped. I turned and ran back to the bathroom and changed back into my pj's. tonight had been pretty dramatic and I just wanted to sleep. It was 10:30 pm and I was cold and longing to sleep next to Niall's warm body. I walked over to the bed and slipped under the duvet into the warm bed. I heard him walk down the hall to the bedroom.
"Ha to clean up the kitchen." He looked at my back as I lay on my side facing away from him. "You didn't like it did you?" He sighed. I rolled over and looked at him with a sexy look on my face.
"I loved it, but I'm saving it for a special night. I have a feeling something amazing is gonna happen." I rolled back over and closed my eyes.
I listened to him walk to the bed and felt the bed shift under his weight. I heard the duvet move as he slid into place next to me. I rolled onto his chest and giggled. "Whoops." I smiled and set my cheek on his chest. We rolled over so he was laying on his left side and I on my right. His arms wrapped around me as I folded my arms over my chest and pressed my forehead into his bare chest. My legs entertained with his bare legs- luckily he wore boxers.
"So you're working at the gym huh?" He asked, his chest rumbled as he spoke.
"Yep. Is that alright?"
"I guess."
"Why are you fighting? I don't want you to. It's just-"
"Do you trust me?"
The question shocked me a bit. I knew I did. "Yes. Why wouldn't I?" I added.
"Why won't you let me fight?"
"I don't want you getting hurt? I haven't seen you in a fight but I've heard stories..." My voice died away.
"Those are street fights. It's gonna be ok. Just let me fight."
I reluctantly agreed, but under one condition. "Alright, if you let me join a basketball team."
He laughed. "Of course, why wouldn't I let you?"
"Protectiveness," I started the list by was cut off short. The familiar ringing of his phone echoed down the hall.
"I'll be back in a second." His warm body left me in the cold air with the duvet down at my hips. I watched him leave and sighed. I rolled back over and soon let the darkness consume me.
**Niall's POV** I nodded. "Why?"
"I don't know." Louis spoke through the mike. We had been friends since high school, along with Zayn, Harry, and Liam.
"Well, Keeley will be happy." I laughed along with Louis.
"Ya she will be." He commented. "Well I let ya go so you can go back to bed, I just figured I should tell you."
"Thanks man. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Alright."
I hung up and set my phone back down. I turned and made my way down the hall. I stopped in my doorway to watch Keeley, her breaths were steady as she dreamed. Her blonde hair was mostly out of her face, her blue eyes concealed by her tan eye lids. I slid into bed next to her and wrapped my arms around her slender body. I pulled her back against my chest and kissed her cheek. The light was already turned off, along with the lamp on my bedside table. I soon was in the darkness as well, letting it take me away.