Every since he could remember, Niall knew he was different from the other little boys. He didn’t cringe away from cooties, or try to get attention from the other little girls by playing pranks on them. He didn’t play with the other kids; he sat far away in a corner, and watched them play. He wanted to know why he was different, and instead of playing he tried to figure out why.

As he grew up, and got older, he didn’t stare at girls like the rest of the boys did. Sure he thought they were pretty, but he didn’t feel an attraction there. He still couldn’t figure out why he was this way. He noticed his attention more on the boys and that is when he figured out he liked guys, and not girls. He remembers crying for a week straight, thinking he was sick because he was different. It wasn’t until he told Alfie, his first and only friend, that he was gay. Alfie had told him that it was perfectly okay, and it was normal. That’s when he told his mum, and then he didn’t care who knew because his mum accepted him.

That’s all he cared about, the approval from his mum, not the other kids, and it wasn’t until high school that he learned there were others like him. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and even pansexual, but those other kids hid it, and it must have been pretty well since they never got a beating like Niall did.

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“We have to keep in touch, okay?” Brooke whispered into his ear, as she hugged him goodbye. Niall was finally going home to his mum, and friends, and Harry. Oh how he missed Harry. He was always on his mind, he wouldn’t leave it. He was going to find out who that guy was as soon as he got back. He didn’t care if he had to tie him down he would find out.

“But isn’t that being controlling? What if Harry doesn’t want to tell me?” He thought. His mood sank, but he tried not to make it noticeable. He tightened his grip around Brooke instead.

“We will! Maybe I could fly you out here sometime, and I could show you all around London. It’s beautiful there, you’d like it.” He pulled back, instantly smiling. Brooke smiled back, and jumped in his arms for one last hug.

“God, Niall. I’m going to miss you so much. Oh, I think I’m going to cry.”

Niall chuckled, and placed her back on the ground. “I’ll fly you out in a month, Christmas break. How does that sound?” He asked hopeful.

Brooke instantly nodded, “I would love that! I can’t wait to meet your boyfriend; he sounds like a wonderful guy!”

Niall nodded, “He is, but Alfie doesn’t like him.” He whispered. Brooke narrowed her eyes, “I’ll talk to him about it.” She whispered back.

Niall placed a kiss on her cheek, “Thank you!” They parted ways. He and Alfie had already said bye, so he didn’t bother.

He waved one last time, before boarding the plane.

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After an exhausting 8 hour flight, he was ready for bed. He hated the time zones, because it was day here, while it was night in New York. He searched for his group of friends, and mum. He spotted a sign that read, “WELCOME HOME NIALL.”

He instantly smiled, and started fast walking over to his friends. His mum seen him first, she had tears running down her face, and a big smile plastered on. He chuckled.

“NIALL!” She called, instantly making his friends look over, and Louis, - who was holding the sign, dropped the sign. He let out a sigh, complaining his arms were starting to hurt. 

Niall ran into his mum’s waiting arms, and was soon gathered in a group hug.

“We missed you so much! You were gone far too long.” Whined Louis, who was faking crying.

“I was gone a week, you doffs.” But he smiled, and gathers them into a hug again. He let go, and turned towards his boyfriend. “I’ve missed you.” He muttered, and pulled him in for a kiss. The kiss lasted a good minute, before his mum told them to break it up.

Niall placed one last kiss on his lips, and grabbed his hand as they followed everyone out into the car.

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“We need to talk.” Niall finally broke the silence. They had been sitting in Niall’s room for the last hour, as his mum made dinner. His friends were coming over soon, and he wanted to talk to Harry before they did.

Niall stood up, and started pacing. Harry looked up at him nervously. “About what? You’re worrying me.”

Niall finally sighed, and turned towards Harry. “The day before I left, I went to the mall with my mum, and I seen you with some guy. I’ve just…been worrying about it for the last week.”

Harry didn’t answer, and it caused Niall to grow even more nervous. This was a big step for him, finally confronting someone about something that scared him. He was never known to doing this, and he was starting to regret asking.

He peered up at Harry, and Harry seemed to be in some conflict battle between him self.

“Just…Just please tell me you aren’t cheating on me.” Niall whispered. Harry shot up, and shook his head.

“I would never cheat on you! I just…I don’t know how you will react.”

Niall didn’t answer him, instead waited for Harry to tell him. “It was an ex boyfriend. He wanted to meet up, and talk, and just hang out. He has been gone awhile and he just got back. It was nothing, we’re just friends now.”

It was nothing? Niall thought. He was out with an ex boyfriend, instead of trying to make up with me?

Niall stepped back, feeling hurt. How could he? Why couldn’t they just be happy? Why must things ruin it for them? Why do I feel like this? Whoever created feelings, I despise you. He thought.

Harry reached for him, but Niall smacked his hand away. “Why can’t we ever just be happy?!” Niall shouted. He was done with the drama, and the problems getting in the way of his relationship. He has had enough.

Niall backed into the wall, trying to get far away from Harry. “First its Josh, and Nathan, and then whatever you have going on in your family that you couldn’t trust me enough with, and now you went behind my back to meet up with your ex boyfriend, instead of trying to make up with me?! Your current boyfriend!?” He continued to shout. His face was going red, and tears fell from his eyes.

“Nia-“

“NO! Just…Don’t say anything.” Niall sobbed, and slowly slid down the wall. He was done feeling hurt, and confused. What if Harry still liked his ex? What if Harry left him to be with him again? All these thoughts circled Niall’s head, causing him to get a headache.

“No, Niall. You will listen to me. I met up with him because I needed his help. Help with you, I was asking him to help me plan the perfect date for us. So I could make up to you for ignoring you and basically tossing you to the side.”

“But why him?! Why not one of the boys?”

Harry sighed, and rubbed his neck.

“Do you miss him?” Niall whispered, staring at the wall in front of him.

“No, of course not! He has a family now, and I have you, Niall.” Harry dropped to his knees in front of Niall. “I could never ask for anyone better. I…I love you.” He whispered.

Niall gasped, and tore his gaze off to wall to his boyfriend who looked more then nervous now that he said those words.

“You…you love me?”

Harry nodded, “I do…I realized this a while ago, when I was in the hospital actually. We’ve been through so much, and I just…I’ve never fought for someone this much.”

Niall stared up at Harry with new fond feelings. He forgot about the troubles, and the drama, instead he focused on Harry. His boyfriend, the person he loved.

“I love you, Harry.” He whispered, before sealing it with a kiss.

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The night went rather well in the Horan household. Everyone laughed, and everyone got along pretty well. All the worries, and problems they had in mind, were washed away. Not forever, but at least for now.  For now, they enjoyed the company of each other. They joked around, and even Maura had fun. For now, things were good. But the past always comes back to haunt them. Old problems will still be there, you just can’t push them away.

And sometimes, those problems will creep onto you when you least expect it.

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This isn't the end, don't worry. But I've been thinking, should I end it soon, and make a squeal dealing with Alfie? Or just make it all into one book. If I do that, Innocent will be longer. I want to know what YOU want. Please let me know in the comments! 

I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

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