CHAPTER 25:

"And tender touches just to show you how I feel. Or should I act so cool like it's no big deal?" ~Truly Madly Deeply, One Direction.

Friday, 27th September 2013

LOUIS' POV:

"That. Was. Awesome!" I declared as we stepped out of the roller coaster, still feeling a bit wobbly.

Hazza Bear had a fear of roller coasters ever since he almost fell out of one when we went to an amusement park when we were kids. So naturally, he had stayed behind and of course, so had his loyal boyfriend.

Niall walked beside me and flashed me a smile, which I returned. We were still a bit awkward around each other ever since what happened in the car. But I still replay that in my head sometimes, thinking of what it would've felt like if we hadn't been interrupted.

"Yo! Louis! Anyone home in there?" I snapped out of my thoughts to see Dani waving an impatient hand in front of my face and I blushed.

"Yeah?"

"We're going on the Ferris Wheel now. After that, we're walking to the hill for the fireworks show. Now, scoot!"

Zayn and Harry had joined us and were now walking ahead of us to the Ferris Wheel. When we stood in line for the ride, that's when it hit me.

The carts were for two persons only, and of course the two lovey dovey couples were going to go together, so that left... me and Niall. Oh.

Niall either hadn't had the thought yet or that he was really cool about it.

After Liam and Dani, then Zayn and Harry climbed in, our turn came. I nervously glanced at Niall but he was smiling at me, and gestured me to sit inside first.

Niall slid beside me and I was instantly reminded of our almost kiss by his nearness.

God what is wrong with me! And why isn't Niall freaking out?!

He was calmly looking out at the view, which I admit was pretty awesome. London at night was really something you never got tired of seeing.

I hadn't even noticed that were were almost up. Wow, I'm really zoning out today, yeah?

Neither one of us weren't saying a thing, just silently staring out. But surprisingly, the silence wasn't that awkward. It was peaceful.

But why do we feel awkward? We still can't get over that. When will we? I know Niall has feelings for me, and I feel something for him. So, then why?

I felt Niall shiver lightly beside me and I turned to him.

"You're feeling cold?" He shook his head but his cheeks that turn red when he gets cold gave him away. How I know that? Don't ask.

"Er, sorry I don't have an extra jacket," I mumbled.

"W-well, you could put your arm around me," Niall suggested and I turned to him in surprise.

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NIALL'S POV:

Okay. I have no idea where I got the confidence to say that. I just wanted us to talk. Talk about that day at the video game convention, about anything, about SOMETHING!

Louis was still looking at me like I had just asked him for his soul. Wow, I guess flirting wasn't a usual thing for me.

I blushed under his gaze. "Er, forget I said that. I'm not cold now."

Louis laughed quietly.

I started again. "Louis."

"Yeah?" He asked softly.

"Look," I struggled to find the words. "Sooner or later we gotta talk about what happened in the... in the car that day."

"I choose later."

"Well, I don't think so. Look, we never really talk about all of this and now is a good time as any. Now, I'm gonna lay everything out on the table."

We were now a the top and we had stopped. I gazed our at the gorgeous view, then turned back to Louis. He raised an eyebrow so I continued. "Why do we feel awkward with each other? We were okay after the party. Would we, would we have k-kissed in the, er, car that day if...?"

Louis looked at me for a long time before responding. "Yep. I would have kissed you. Because I wanted to kiss you. And I still want to. Right now actually. I really don't know what's stopping me."

My eyes widened a considerable amount when I processed what Louis just said.

"You do...?"

"Yeah, I do. I do have feelings for you Niall. I knew that before. The reason we feel awkward is, I guess because of me. I'm just too scared to take a step. 'Cos I've never had feelings for a guy before and that freaks me out."

I nodded, understanding, taking in his words.

"Come on boys! Out you go!" I jolted at the voice and I blinked in surprise when I realized we were already down. Wow, I just reached a new level of zoning out.

I looked over at Louis and he had the same surprised expression as mine.

We saw our friends and walked side by side towards them. All the while I kept replaying what Louis had just said.

I would have kissed you. Because I wanted to kiss you. And I still want to. Right now actually. I really don't know what's stopping me.

Do I want him to kiss me? Like Hell I do! But I don't want him to kiss me 'cos he has to, but 'cos he wants to.

"Yay! Now finally it's time for the fireworks!" Dani clapped excitedly in the typical Dani fashion.

"Let's go then, before all the good spots are snagged," Zayn advised and we all made our way to the grassy hill that was a little walk away from the amusement park. Convenient.

"So, you aren't afraid of fireworks, are you?" I heard Zayn ask Harry teasingly which made the curly haired boy blush.

"A bit. Just the loud sounds scare me sometimes."

"Aw Hazza! Are you finding excuses for me to cuddle with you?"

Harry grinned. "Sure, yeah. I'll go with that."

I shook my head in amusement. Those two sure had an adorable relationship, which I really wished I could have with... Louis.

Sure enough, when we reached the spot, nearly all the good spots were taken but in the end, we found a decent one just in time.

Louis sat beside me and just as the first firework shot across the night sky, Louis passed an arm around my shoulders. I stiffened in surprise for a millisecond, then relaxed against him.

Beside me, I saw Zayn lift his jacket over his and Harry's huddled heads and kiss him under it. I almost had the urge to aww at that scene. That was so cute and romantic, it should've been illegal.

Louis pulled me closer and when I turned back to face him, Louis had his lips on mine and was kissing me softly. Unlike last time, I didn't waste a second and before he could pull away, I shifted so I was almost on his lap and looped my arms around Louis' neck, deepening the kiss.

[A/N: Finally! Hallelujah, praise the Lord! <3 ]

We weren't watching the fireworks, but I honestly couldn't care less.

This was the second proper kiss we shared and the first time that Louis kissed me. And God, was it amazing. My lips were burning from his touch and I just didn't want to pull away, but sadly we had to breathe.

Louis placed his forehead on mine and breathed deeply. "There. I did it."

I grinned at him, looking back into his blue grey eyes. "You did."

"So Niall, I'm sorry for everything I said in the past. I hope you forgive me and I promise never to hurt you."

MY eyes widened. Was he gonna...?

"Niall, we could try and see if this works. Only if you want to. 'Cos, er, I want to. I really want to-"

I pecked Louis on the lips to shut him up. "Yeah. I'd love to be in a relationship with you."

Louis grinned back at me goofily and leaned in for another kiss.

Finally, he finally asked. And God, I couldn't be happier. I'll try my best for this to work out 'cos I've never felt like this for anybody else before.

Only Louis.

~*~

NOUIS FEELS. I CAN'T. I'M NOT OKAY.

#Nouis is official! And so is #Zarry and #Payzer! *throws confetti*

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