I walked down the stairs in sweats and a tight long sleeve shirt. I handed Niall the pair of sweats I had grabbed from my brothers room and smiled at him.
“You can change in the bathroom if you want. I’ll go put on a movie.”
He nodded and disappeared around the corner. I took my hair out of the bun and ran my fingers through it. I plopped down on the couch and started looking through movies on the TV.
Niall came out of the bathroom and sat down next to me, throwing his arm around me.
“What are we watching?”
I shrugged and looked over at him. He rolled his eyes and grabbed the remote.
“Let’s see, cartoons, serious, romance, drama, comedy…”
“As long as it’s not horror…”
He laughed and agreed. We eventually settled on Finding Nemo. Niall had scrolled fast by it but I had caught it and begged him for a good ten minutes until he finally gave in and played it.
“Next time, I’m picking the movie.”
I pouted at him but rolled my eyes, lying down with my head on his lap. His hands immediately found my hair and he ran his fingers through it, playing with it.
I looked up at him, giggling when I found that he wasn’t even watching the movie. All of his focus was on me.
“Watch the movie!”
“I like watching you better.”
My eyes widened and I’m not even sure the noise that came out of my throat.
“That sounded creepy as hell, didn’t it?”
I slightly nodded and he groaned.
“I try being cute and this is what fucking happens, brilliant.”
I giggled and sat up, facing him.
“You’re already cute, you don’t have to try.”
He blushed and looked up at me.
“I’m supposed to make you blush! Not the other way around…”
I laughed and shoved him.
“I’m always red as a tomato around you!”
“Then I guess I’m doing something right.”
I shyly looked up at him and his eyes met mine.
“Your eyes are beautiful.”
I blushed and looked down, breaking the eye contact. He brought his hand up and caught my chin, bringing my gaze to meet his again.
“Don’t look away, I want to see them.”
His hand moved from my chin to my cheek and he caressed it. He brushed his thumb along my cheek and I couldn’t help but lean in to his touch.
“You’re beautiful, Tessa, breathtaking really.”
I listened to him this time and didn’t look down even though my face was bright red.
“Can I try something?”
I nodded not trusting my voice. He leaned closer and my breath hitched in my throat. I could feel his warm breath on my face and broke eye contact for a second to glance down at his lips. Our lips brushed and my eyes fluttered closed. Right as he was pressing his lips against mine the door flew open and we jumped apart.
We were still sitting rather close but our gaze was locked on the TV. My eyes shot over to Niall and saw his face was bright red, mine probably the same. I got my breathing under control and looked over seeing my mom in the kitchen.
I stood up and walked in front of Niall, holding my hand out.
“Come on, my mom’s home.”
He grabbed it and pulled himself up but quickly released my hand, his arm finding its way around my shoulder.
I walked into the kitchen but my mom didn’t even look up. Niall removed his arm from my shoulder and started fiddling with his fingers, obviously nervous.
“Why aren’t you at school sweetie?”
I cleared my throat and she glanced up, a smile instantly finding its way across her face. He smiled back at her.
“Hi, I’m Niall.”
He put his hand out to shake but she swatted it away, pulling him into a hug instead. He laughed his nervous laugh and hugged her back. My mom pulled away and winked at me.
“He’s cute, good job Tess.”
I blushed and shot her a look. She instantly threw her hands up and made a face.
“Are you staying for dinner?”
I looked at her and gave her a sheepish grin.
“Actually, I already told him he could stay the night.”
She shot me a look but let me explain anyways.
“It’s either our house or a hotel and he could just stay in the guest room! It’s really no big deal I just don’t want him to have to pay just because he wanted to see me. He has a flight in the morning and he’ll be gone by tomorrow afternoon. Pleaseeeee…”
She laughed and nodded.
“Of course he’s welcome to stay here! Tess, come help with dinner. Niall you can go finish the movie if you would like I just need to have a word with her real fast.”
“No problem, Mrs. Riley. Thanks for letting me stay.”
My mom laughed.
“It’s really no big deal. And feel free to call me Lisa; Mrs. Riley makes me feel old.”
Niall nodded and I rolled my eyes at her.
“Mom you already are old.”
Niall almost let a laugh slip out but covered it up with a cough before smiling at me and walking out of the room.
“What do you mean either this or a hotel? He doesn’t live around here?!”
“Mom, did you completely miss the accent or something…?”
She rolled her eyes.
“He actually lives in Ireland?! I thought he just came from there.”
“Well London, if that makes a difference.”
“If he’s from all the way over there, how did you meet him?!”
“Please, like you didn’t recognize him!”
She shot me a confused look and I literally wanted to scream.
“Niall Horan, One direction, 1/5 of the world’s biggest boy band, I went to their concert a couple weeks ago.”
A look of realization hit her face and she squealed.
“You and Niall Horan have something going on! Oh my god I can’t wait to brag to everyone I know!”
“Mom, please don’t. We’re just good friends and I don’t want to start anything, his fans already hate me.”
She sighed but nodded.
“Okay, fine. Now go back out there, don’t keep THE Niall Horan waiting.”
She winked at me and I rolled my eyes walking into the living room. Niall was sitting on the couch, bouncing his leg up and down, fiddling with his fingers. As soon as he saw me walk in, he stood up and walked up to me.
“Does she like me? Shit she hates me, doesn’t she? Does she think I’m a stuck up pop star or is it because I live in a different country. Fuck, I’ll leave if you want, I don’t have to stay for dinner. I’m sorry; let me go change back into my jeans.”
I couldn’t help but laugh as he rambled on.
“Why are you laughing? This is serious!”
“Niall calm down! I’ve never seen you like this before.”
“Yeah, how am I supposed to see you if your mom hates me! I mean, shit, what do we do?”
“Niall shut the hell up will you? She’s liked you since the minute she heard your accent. Dinner will be ready soon, let’s get back to Nemo.”
He nodded and sat next to be on the couch.
“Fuck, you’re shaking. Calm down will you?”
He laughed and I kissed his cheek. I grabbed his hands and started playing with them so they wouldn’t shake. He let out a deep shaky breath and relaxed against the couch.
“I’m sorry…”
“No it’s actually kind of cute how nervous you got over meeting my mom. It shows that you really care about me.”
He leaned in and pecked my cheek.
“Trust me; I care about you way more than you think."