"Niall," Harry paused as he took a bite from his burger. "I want you to come with me after school."

"Where?"

"A tattoo parler." Harry grinned.

"You want a tattoo?" Niall asked shocked. He wasn't against tattoos, he actually liked them. He even wanted them, but his mother would never approve.

Tattoos were just art that covered your body, and if they had a meaning, then the better. Tattoos were beautiful.

Harry nodded, he looked so happy. Niall realized he was taking to long to answer when Harry looked worried, and even disappointed.

"Yes, Harry. I would love to go." Niall grinned widely. He was rather excited, he wasn't sure if it was because he was going to see more beautiful art, or if it was for his beautiful angel.

Harry looking rather happy, nodded and finished his burger. Niall had finally met Louis, and they instantly clicked. They got on very well, and Louis could see them becoming close in the future.

"Are you going to get a tattoo, Ni?" Louis asked.

Niall quickly shook his head, "No, my mum would never approve."

Louis frowned, "Just get a small one. They are easy to hide, or you could always ask for your birthday." He suggested.

Niall's birthday was exactly 1 week from today, but with everything going on he completey forgot about it.

"Whens your birthday?" Liam stepped into the conversation.

"Its in a week, September 13th." He mumbled. "Ill be 18." He grinned.

"We have to do something fun, then!" Louis shouted. Many heads turned there way, but they ignored them.

"Like what?" Niall asked curiously. Louis shrugged, and started naming many ideas.

--

Niall was at his locker, stacking his books on his shelf when a pair of hands covered his eyes. Niall yelped, and dropped the books he was holding.

The person chuckled, and he instantly relaxed. Grabbing the hands, he turned around to face Harry.

"You scared me." Niall frowned. Harry chuckled again,

"I'm sorry, I won't do it again." but Harry was smirking, he would do it again, and Niall didn't mind.

Harry looked down at their joined hands, and smiled. Niall was confused, until he too looked down and remembered he was still holding his hands.

"I-I... s-sorry." Niall stuttered embarrasingly, as he took his hands back.

Harry looked up at him, and shrugged. "You ready to go?"

Niall picked up his books and put them away before nodding, "Lets go."

--

15 minutes later, Harry and Niall were stepping off the bus in front of 'Inked'

Inked was the most popular tattoo parler in town, it was a family owned business, and they were cheap, but they were very well talented people. They had a 5 star rating.

"Ah, Styles! Welcome back, bud." an older man greeted when they walked through the doors.

"Richard, nice to see you again." Harry grinned.

"What would you like?" Richard asked.

Harry hummed in thought, and finally pointed to a picture of a rose. "I'd like that please, and I'd like it here." Harry gestured to the back of his arm, around his elbow.

Richard tsked, but he had a smile on his face. "Thats going to hurt."

Harry grinned, "Bring it on."

--

Harry was moaning, and grunting, and even sweating. He had a hold of Niall's hand, and Niall was sure he was going to break it.

Harry was in even more pain then he thought, but he was determined to get it done. It was already half way done.

"Its almost done, Styles." Richard laughed. He found it amusing, watching the younger boy squirm in pain. 

2 hours, and 15 minutes later, Harry was checking his new tattoo out in the mirror. It was a simple rose, veins and thorns, and a simple grey color. Nothing to fancy.

"Thank you, I love it." Harry told the man as he paid for the tattoo.

When he was done, he walked up to Niall and smiled. "Sorry for hurting your hand. How about I take you out to dinner? My treat."

Niall was fast to accept. More time with his angel, and free food? Of course he'd say yes! He wasn't going to pass this chance up.

While they walked to the closetest diner, Harry grabbed Nialls hand and examined the damaged he had done.

Niall's hand was red, and sore, but he was alright. Hes felt worse.

"I'm really sorry for hurting you." Harry frowned.

Niall shrugged, "Its okay."

Harry dropped the subject, but kept a gently grip on Niall's hand, not wanting to let go any time soon.

--

Niall clutched his stomach, and threw his head back laughing. Harry had just told him about a time when he was 6, and his older sister Gemma had gave him a makeover while he was asleep.

She had taken many pictures, she'd show them to anyone who came over, and no matter how many times Harry tried to convince her, she wouldn't stop.

"What about you? Any embarrasing moments at home?" Harry asked.

"No, I'm an only child. It's just my mum and I. My father walked out when I was only 3. Shes only had 1 other boyfriend after him, but he cheated on her." Niall shrugged.

He hated being an only child. He was always home alone, he never had someone to play with him, or sneak in their beds when he had a nightmare. He wished his father never left them, and he had a little brother or sister. Sometimes he'd wished he had an older sibling.

"I'm sorry, Ni."

"Don't be... It does get lonely sometimes, my mum is always at work. I usually have to cook dinner for myself, never for two. Its always... quiet. Sometimes I wished I wasn't an only child." He mumbled.

Harry reached over and took ahold of Nialls hand, giving it a reasuring squeeze.

"I wish I could say I know how that feels, but I don't. I can say though, you aren't alone now. You have me, and the lads. We'll always be here for you. You have my number, if you want to cook for 2, give me a call. Okay?"

Niall nodded, but stayed quiet.

Harry had finally seen a different side of Niall. No longer was he wearing a smile, or being his usual bubbly side, but here he was, reavling how he truely felt inside.

Niall wasn't happy like everyone assumed, he was hiding his true self. He was sad, and lonely. He just wanted someone.

But what Harry didn't know, a fire inside of Niall was being lit, and Harry was the cause of that.

--

Filler, again. But they are getting closer!

Louis: 18 soon to be 19.

Liam: Just turned 18.

Zayn: Turning 19.

Harry: 17 soon to be 18.

Just wanted to make that clear. Some schools you can be a junior and be 18. My old school you could be 20, and still attend. (If you were confused)

I have a lot planned for this book, and I can't wait. :)

We have to go through some fillers before the good stuff happens. I don't want to rush through the book when it only just started. :)

I wrote this on my phone so Im not sure how long it is.

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