"Khloe! Get your feet off my headrest!" Niall laughed, although he was annoyed.

"Niall......." I groaned and sat up straight, leaning forward to rest between the two front seats. "Niall. Niall. Niall. Niall. Ni-"

"What? Jesus, Khlo!" I giggled and I caught the faint smirk that showed on his face for a split second before he wiped it away.

"Can we stop yet?" I stuck my tongue out and crossed my eyes downward to see it.

"We just stopped an hour ago." Niall stated and Louis laughed.

"But babe.... I'm hungry!" Niall rolled his eyes.

"We just got food. There's a bag of crisps on the floor by Louis' feet."

"First of all, they're chips. Second, I don't like those kind." I whined.

"Yes you do! You ate them literally twenty minutes ago."

"But I don't want them!"

"If you're hungry you'll eat'm." I frowned, pushing my hair back.

"But I'm not hungry anymore. I'm thirsty." I smiled, bobbing my head back and forth. This car ride was so boring and I'd do anything just to step out of it for a minute.

"Fine! Fuck." Niall huffed and got over into the turning lane so he could exit on the next ramp.

My smile grew and I leant up to kiss his cheek. "I love you." I sang.

"The only thing you love about him is his dick." Harper imputed with her eyes closed as her head rested against the window.

My cheeks grew hot as they all started to laugh. "That's not all! I love his smile, his laugh, his nonsense, his eyes, the list could go on forever."

"But you do admit that you do like it!" Harper shouted, suddenly coming alive.

I blushed, knowing that Niall was listening. "Well.. I mean, he's big and thick and y'know." I buried my face in my hands as everyone laugh, Niall's being the loudest.

"That must be a nice ride." Harper elbowed me. I gasped, laughing to cover my embarrassment.

"She wouldn't know! Niall won't give her any." Louis teased more.

How does he know that!? Does Niall really tell everyone that?!

"I mean it's obvious. You can literally see the sexual frustration between the two every time they're within a twenty feet diameter of each other." Louis laughed.

I was so done by now. I wanted to protest, but I couldn't because it was the truth. My face was ready to light on fire and I just wanted to be buried in a deep hole. "Oh my God!" Harper laughed.

"Guys! Stop!" I laughed and curled into a ball in my seat, hiding my face. Niall laughed and I seen his hand reach back between the seat and door before I felt it rubbing against my foot.

We finally pulled into the nearest gas station and I sighed as I quickly unbuckled and jumped out before I got teased any longer. Gemma pulled in a few seconds later and I noticed the concerned frown lines on her forehead. She pulled up next to us, and I immediately ran over to her and climbed into her car.

"What are you doing?" She laughed, as she cut the ignition.

"They're being mean." I laughed, as I laid my head on Seth's lap, smiling up to him. "Hi."

"Hey, kiddo." he gave me a cheesy grin. "Why are we stopped exactly?"

"I wanted to get out of the car. At first it was because I was getting tired of sitting, but now they're just teasing me." I blushed and Seth slowly ran his hand through my hair.

Niall suddenly appeared in Gemma's window, looking at Seth and I. "What are you doing?" Gemma asked.

He looked to her, glancing to Seth's hand every once in a while. I know he's jealous, but he shouldn't be. I mean, nothing's going to happen. I won't let it, and he should know and trust me on that.

"Khloe was bothering me to stop." He glanced to me again, giving a soft smile. "I'm going in to use the toilet, do you want anything or were you just being a bugger to get me to stop." I giggled and he knew he was correct. Niall shook his head, looking back to Seth, then me once more. "I'll get you a water and something to snack on anyways since I know you're going to want it." he laughed, backing away.

"No! Wait for me." I sat up, Seth's hands falling into his lap, and opened the car door. Stepping out, I pulled my white dress down more, smoothing it out. I hate how we have to dress up before games. There's no point if we're just riding in a car and then slipping on our uniforms..

Niall's laugh boomed through the parking lot instantly bringing a smile to my face. "Okay, I'm ready." He continued to smile, grabbing my hand as he pulled my by his side, into the gas station.

Harper and I gathered a few treats seeing as we still had about six, maybe five and a half hours to go. To be honest, I don't even know where we are, but I do know that it's pretty desolate.

Niall and Louis ran off to use the restroom and to grab a few things before they met us at the counter, paying for us.

"Thank you." I clung onto Niall's arm, already dreading the next minute to come as we'd be placed back in that damn car.

From my house in Florida to college is about nine hours, but when my mom and I were driving, it did not feel this slow at all. This is so exhausting!

"You don't have to thank me." he kissed my head, leading us out and back towards the car. Niall decided to stall us a little by refueling, not wanting to run out- although the tank was, like, three quarters full already from last time we stopped... However, I didn't mind. After, we got back into our places Harper and I in the back again.

"What's that?" Harper interrupted Louis and Niall's conversation as Lou popped the tab on a RedBull.

"Why? Do you want one?"

"No, I was just curious.", she placed a piece of licorice into her mouth, biting off the end.

"Try it." he handed her the drink, which she gladly took, and tilted her head back.

"What does it taste like?" I asked, watching her.

"Here, try it, babe." Niall handed me back his. I wearily brought it to my lips. It smelt pretty fruity, it can't be that bad. I let the cold liquid drain down my throat, feeling as it left behind a tingly feeling, kind of like seven up. It tasted like sparkling fruit punch, not bad at all.

I smiled and took another drink. "It's good." Harper nodded in agreement. I noticed Louis give Niall a wink which he laughed in response to.

"You can keep it, we have more." Niall laughed.

About two hours and three RedBulls later, Harper and I were just sitting in the backseat, my head laying across her lap, laughing as we each made silly faces. This car ride was getting on my nerves, it was the most boring thing ever. Honestly, I'm a bit irritated that we drank the energy drinks because I couldn't sleep no matter how hard I tried, and I really wanted to.

I broke out into laughter as Louis snapped a few pictures of us, putting them on his snapchat. I made a face at him causing him to laugh and make one back.

He's such a kid. I love it!

"Niall, will you turn this up, please?" I smiled as Habits by Tove Lo came on the radio. He did as I asked and I immediately sat up, singing out loud. I rolled my window down again allowing the cool but warm air to enter the vehicle. Harper did the same and we tried not to laugh as we danced and screamed it out.

For the rest of the ride we just sang and had fun, letting the teenage side of ourselves come out. It felt good to just let go and be ourselves. We didn't have anything to worry about. We were one with the wind and air for a while and it felt amazing to just feel free.

*

"Ni, we're here." I whispered in his ear. We had stopped earlier and switched spots so that way he could rest. He needed it. "Niall." he rolled in the seat, mumbling a bit. Louis and Harper had went to check us into the Hotel, so they weren't much help at the moment.

Gemma's came into view a couple seconds later as she pulled into the dark and crowded parking lot.

"Ni."

"Hmm."

"Babe, we're here." He's eyes cracked open and a smile made it's way onto his face as he stared at me. "C'mon sleeping beauty." I smiled as I pulled him up. He unbuckled and slid out of the car, going to the back to grab our suit cases. I met him behind the car, wrapping my hands around his jacket covered waist. He set the bags on the ground and turned around so he was facing me. His palms came up to rest on my cheeks, the warmth radiating into my skin. I closed my eyes and smiled feeling as he lifted my head and lowered his. I was expecting his lips to be placed into mine but I was a bit taken back when I felt his nose nudge mine in an Eskimo kiss. I giggled rubbing back.

"You're too cute." I felt my cheeks warm, but I wasn't sure if I was blushing, or if it was because his hands were really hot. He pecked my forehead before pulling away and picking up our things. I shut the truck for him and followed him inside.

Louis was waiting for us with our keys, which he then handed to us. "Harper is staying with Jill? I think she said." I nodded. "The team is on the first and second floor. Harry, Gem, Seth and I are sharing rooms on the second as well. So you and Niall have the third floor all to yourself." He said and threw us a suggested wink. Niall laughed it off, however I blushed and took the key from him.

"Whatever."

"Maybe he'll let you ride the night away into dreamland, yeah?" he whispered so only I could here and my eyes grew wide as my hand raised to hit, more like punch, him in the arm. "Hey! Just sayin'!" he raised his hands in defense.

"Yeah, just saying." I muttered and made my way to the elevator leaving behind a confused Niall and a laughing Lou. "Niall?" he hurriedly rushed to step in at my side and I quickly stuck my tongue out at Louis before the doors closed.

"What was that about?" Niall laughed as we entered our room. He threw himself onto the plush, queen mattress. "Gosh, why are hotel beds so much more comfier than the ones at home?"

I laughed as I slipped off my shoes. "I don't know, but I agree." I chuckled and threw myself next to him, bouncing us slightly. He rolled into my side, burying his face into my neck. I lightly laughed and ran my fingers along his spine, up to his neck giving it a gentle squeeze.

"Your hair smells really good." he mumbled. I laughed, suddenly feeling tired. That car ride just wore me completely out.

"Thank you. You wanna go to bed?"

"Please." He sat up and I followed in suit, freeing my body from my dress. There was seriously no point in wearing that.. "Babe."

I glanced to Niall and giggled as I noticed his mouth agape. "Niall, stop staring. That's weird." He shamelessly looked me up and down before quickly pulling his shirt off. He'd already removed his jeans so now he was just standing in his black boxers. I stared back at him, my mouth going dry as he moved around. I watched his muscles contract and relax with every movement.

He flexed his arms as he pulled back the covers on the bed and I gulped, looking down to his stomach then to his forming v-lines. My eyes traveled down even further, seeing as how his boxers tightened around his legs. "Stop staring. That's weird." he mocked, snapping me from my trance. I blushed and turned to the side so he couldn't see. Niall laughed, walking over to me.

He's not making this easier, is he?

Wow, Louis is right. You could literally see the sexual tension radiating between us.

"I threw my shirt to you, ya know." he gave me a cheeky grin, picking it up from the bed. I sat for a minute processing his words before I blinked twice and looked down, grinning back.

"Sorry." I mumbled, blushing again. He brushed my hair back from my face, tucking it behind my ear.

"You have nothing to be sorry about." he smiled, his hands leaving a wake of goosebumps on my bare arms as he slid them down my heated, silky skin. His fingers slowly slipped to the hook of my bra, hesitating for a minute.

"If you go any slower, Niall, I'm not going to be held responsible for whatever happens." Niall laughed, unclipping the straps and pulling it down. I swallowed hard and I noticed Niall too, however we maintained strict eye contact the whole time. I lifted my arms as he slid the t-shit onto my body, covering me almost completely. It didn't quite reach my mid thigh, but it at least covered my back half for the most part.

"Ready for bed?"

"Honestly?" he asked. I nodded and he chuckled, moving closer to me. I was taken back when he wrapped his arms tightly around me, catching my lips in a tight suction with his. I hesitated for a minute before sinking into his touch, kissing him back.

I felt the back of my knees press into the bed before I tumbled backwards, his body falling onto mine. I gasped and Niall slipped his tongue through my parted lips. One hand held onto the back of his neck, tugging on his hair while the other hand gripped his bicep tightly.

I was getting turned on as the minutes passed and I could feel that he was starting to as well. There was a little part in my mind that hoped he would allow us to continue and that he would want me as much as I wanted him, but I knew that my chance was gone as he pulled away, his breath shaky and his cheeks rosy. "Khloe, we have to stop."

"Niall..." I whined, jutting my lip out.

"No, Khloe."

"Baby, I want to." I whimpered, squeezing at the nape of his neck.

"I said no, Khloe." he pulled away, walking to the other side of the bed. "Get in, it's time for bed." I frowned at his cold tone, watching as he crawled into bed and turned onto his side away from me.

"Ni, what's wrong?" I moved up next to him, running my hand up and down his spine. I noticed him sigh before he sat up and turned off the light. He then crawled back under the covers, but instead faced me this time.

I could see a faint glimmer in his bright blue eyes which made me slightly smile. "What's wrong, babe?" I gently asked again, running my right hand through his hair that rested flat against his forehead.

"What makes you think there's something wrong?" his tone was still harsh, but his voice was soft which was a bit weird.

"I know you, Niall. What's wrong?"

He sighed, burying himself into the puffy white comforter. "I'm not ready." he whispered. I'm almost positive he was blushing but I couldn't tell in the dark.

I giggled a bit. "What do you mean? I should be the one saying that." I snuggled my body into his, feeling as his warm arms enveloped me.

His face became buried in the cook of my neck as he snuggled even closer. "Just.. like, I'm really not ready."

"Niall, you've slept with other girls before, I know that. And it's okay, I don't shame you." I whispered, running my finger through his silky strands of brown and blonde hair.

"Well, yeah, but I'm not ready to sleep with you." I was confused a bit, but before I could slip in a question, he'd already answered it. "I'm not ready for you to lose your virginity." he mumbled.

I laughed, feeling him smile against my neck. Okay, so I'm the one whose a virgin and he's the one whose not ready to have that taken away... I see...

"Just, I lost mine at such a young age and I regret that so deeply. And I regret every other time after that." he sighed and I frowned. "There was nothing special about it and I did it out of lust for somebody. Out of lust with the idea of being wanted by somebody, even if it only lasted fifteen to twenty minutes. I was desperate for that attention and affection. Ya'know?" His hot breath fanned across my neck, making my stomach flutter. I nodded, not saying anything. "I don't want you just having sex because you're in the mood, or because you want to experience it, Khlo.

"I want you to actually really, really love that person. Even if that means that that person isn't me. It'd make me happy knowing that you waited until you actually knew it was time and you knew that it wasn't just sex. I would be happy with that." I had to smile a bit, taking in all of realization and his meaning.

"I really do love you, Niall. You sure are something." I could feel him smile again, before he placed small, delicate kisses along my neck. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the butterflies that were floating inside me.

I fell asleep that night, feeling lighter on my feet. I felt comforted and loved. I felt happy and calm and just... I felt so respected by Niall. I felt how much he really did care for me and it just gave me the most wonderful and peaceful feeling.

*

"C'mon, baby!" I smiled as I heard Niall's voice echo throughout the gymnasium. "You got this!"

Blushing, I got into position, waiting for the ball to be served over my head before my eyes watched it bounce across the other team's arms. On the third hit, it bounced back across the net, landing on Jill's forearms before colliding with my own. I hit it straight up, moving so Stephanie could quickly hit it over. We then watched as it landed dead center in the middle of there team, smacking off the waxed, wood flooring.

"Yes!" Steph cheered as we high-fived her. We got back into position, Harper serving once more.

It continued like that for a few rounds, bouncing between both, our team, and there's. We did the best-of-five and on the final round, I had been in the front, being the one to spike the ball, sending it waling onto the floorboards on the other side.

The girls and I all surrounded each other cheering, as the 25th point was made. The final score ended up being 25-15, our side.

I could hear the boys and Gemma yelling from the bleachers, sending their happy cries towards our team. They were really our only audience, besides a few other friends of the girls. I'm expecting that back home, there will be plenty of people cheering for us on home turf.

I smiled as Harper made her way over to me, hugging me tightly in her athletic frame. "Girl, that was awesome!"

"Thanks, babe. You did great too." I sighed. "Now only two more games of this match and we can relax." I laughed, catching Niall out the side of my eye as he stepped off the bleachers, walking towards me.

"Oh yes." She moaned, making me laugh. "I mean, Amy's probably going to have us in that hotel gym all weekend." I laughed, noticing Coach Rhymes walking up behind Harper. Niall reached me at the same time, pulling me into him. He placed his lips onto my forehead before pulling away with a smile.

"Khlo," I pulled away from Niall, turning to our coach. She was an younger lady, probably mid thirties, with short brown hair. "You did amazing, girly." she patted me on the back. "Tomorrow, I want you to be front center the the whole time." I smiled widely, my heart beating fast. That was my favorite position.

"Okay. And thank you." She smiled at all of us before leaving Harper with a pat on the back.

"Congrats, guys. You played well." I smiled and snuggled into Niall's side, burying my head in his chest.

"Aww, you guys are so cute! Please tell me where I can buy a Niall!?" Harper cooed causing Niall and I to laugh. Harper smiled turning to Jessica who was also on our team, as hey began talking.

"You're all sweaty." Niall commented.

"I am not." I laughed, although I had sweat a little, but not much.

"And you're stinky too." he teased, smiling as he kissed my jaw. "But I like it."

"How wonderful, let's go." I released him and dragged him by the hand, smiling as he fell into a fit of giggles. "What are we doing today?"

"What do you have in mind?"

"I dunno." I shrugged. "I have to get a work out in, but I was hoping not to work out in the hotel gym."

"So, like, you wanna go for a nature walk or a hike or something?" he asked as we climbed into his car.

"That'd be fun." I smiled.

He grabbed my hand into his, resting them on my lap. I concentrated on playing with his fingers, loving how smooth and soft they were. "Halloween's next week." I smiled, looking to him.

"Louis is throwing a party, so we're going. And we're dressing up."

I raised my eyebrows. "What are we going to be? I'm not wearing something tacky." I laughed.

"We should do a couples thing."

"Like what?"

"We could be pirates." Niall suggested, however I wasn't really up for it.

"Or... Spider-Man and Mary Jane."

"I could be a sugar daddy and you could be my house bunny." Niall smirked.

I slapped his chest. "Niall, what the fuck?" We laughed in unison, pulling into the hotel parking lot.

"I say we go as Frozen characters."

"Like who? Can I be Olaf?!"

I giggled, turning to look at him. "I was thinking more along the lines of Anna and Kristoff, but whatever floats your boat."

"I like that."

"Anna and Kristoff?"

"Yeah." he smiled.

"Okay, so do we have them?"

"Yep." he leant in, placing a chaste kiss on my lips before he pulled away.

"No, kiss me." I whined, feeling a bit needy. He always pulls away.

"You little horny thing." his chuckled, whispering against my lips before he kissed me again. He slid his tongue through my lips, leading us into a heavy make out. We let it continue until we were both heavily gasping for air. I pulled away this time, a smile taking over my swollen lips.

"I'm not horny, I just want to make out with my boy-"

"Khlo.." Niall warned. Are we really still on this?!

"With you? Are we really still on this?" I asked my question, pulling away further to sit up.

"I'm sorry! I just... I'm not ready for all of that yet."

"Niall, you do realize that on the third, we'll be dating for a month right? Labels aren't going to change anything between us, so why can't I call you my boyfriend?" I could feel a frown sink onto my face but I couldn't help it. He could tell me he loved me, but he couldn't label us?

"Khlo, just... please have patience?" I sighed but nodded, biting my lip.

"Fine. Patience."

"Thank you." he kissed my temple before stepping out of the car.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!