Chapter Twenty-Four

I used to be love drunk, but now I'm hung over

I'll love you forever, forever is over

From: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Received: 5:50 PM

What are you up to tonight?

To: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Sent: 5:55 PM

Wallowing in self pity.

From: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Received: 5:58

Sounds like fun... Why?

To: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Sent: 6:01 PM

I don't really know, just having one of those moods where I feel like nothing more than a piece of shit. It's no big deal, so don't worry about it.

From: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Received: 6:02 PM

Do you want to talk about it? I can assure you that you aren't just a piece of shit...

To: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Sent: 6:04 PM

It's nothing, don't worry about it.

From: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Received: 6:05 PM

It's obviously something if you're so upset about it. Do you want me to come over? We can have one of those cliche dates where we stay up till the morning sun watching movies...

To: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Sent: 6:07 PM

That doesn't sound too bad... Be here in twenty?

From: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Received: 6:08 PM

Sure thing babe xx, try not to wallow for too long.

To: Slut Dresser <3 ^.^ Sent: 6:09 PM

For you... anything.

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Niall was right on time, a big smile on his face as he stood in my door with an overnight bag and what looked to be a shit ton of sugar.

God... He was trying to make me love him.

"Evening, you look like you're ready to start." I looked down at my clothes, seeing that I was still in the same pair of sweats I had worn last night. I had however, pulled on a sweater before Niall had come over.

"I'm always ready for movies till dawn, don't you know anything about me?"

"I know a little too much."

"What kind of sugar did you bring me?" I went to reach for the candy bag, only to receive a slap on the hand. I whimpered and looked at Niall with wounded eyes.

"Stay out of that, this is for later... You know when we can't stay awake worth shit. Came up with the idea of pumping sugar into our veins."

"Isn't that dangerous?"

"Nah, it's mainly chocolate."

"Lame. I was hoping for some... Hot Tamales." I wiggled my eyebrows, but honestly I didn't even understand my joke.

God, I am so out of it...

Niall just rolled his eyes at me, pushing last me into my house. He placed the bag filled with candy on the kitchen counter before turning towards me.

"I'm going to change, if I find that you have so much as touched that bag. I won't hesitate to punish you."

"And how exactly do you plan on punishing me?" I smirked, a thousand different ideas floating through my head.

Sexual of course.

Don't judge me.

I'm already well aware of the fact I'm going to hell.

Niall just rolled his eyes at me, walking towards the bathroom with his clothes in hand.

I stared at the bag of candy...

He wouldn't miss just one piece...

Now the question is... What kind of candy do I want?

Twix... Twix sounds good to me.

Niall won't even notice.

It's just a piece of candy.

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"What movie do you want to watch? I brought tons and it looks like you've got some too."

"Well what do you feel like watching? I'm up for anything really..."

"Titanic?"

"Hell no. Do I look like I have a vagina?"

"I don't think you want me to answer that."

"Asshole, can I have some of that candy now?"

"Not till we've at least watched one movie. Lion King or Megamind?"

"Megamind."

"Megamind it is." Niall's smile was lighting up the entire place, and I couldn't help but smile too. It wasn't long before the movie started, nor was it too long before Niall had his head against my chest.

"Your heartbeat is nice. I like how it's so calming..."

"Want to know something?"

"Sure."

"It's only like this when you're around."

"Flattering." A soft smile came across his face, and he looked up at me with those brilliant blue eyes.

"It's the truth."

"Why are you so perfect?" He whispered, his eyes just as soft as his smile.

"I'm not perfect, where did you get that idea?"

"I don't really know... I just kind of realized how much I like you."

"Well if it's any constellation, I like you a lot too."

"Good, cause this would be really awkward if you didn't." He placed a small kiss on my lips, one that was just filled with innocence.

Niall Horan was just innocence.

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The clock read four in the morning when Niall finally stopped putting in the movies. We were now laying on the floor, his head resting against my chest much like before. The room was mostly silent, our breathing making the only sound.

I could lay like this forever...

With him just in my arms..

"Niall... are you still awake?"

"Yeah."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Mhmm." His voice sounded tired, and he nuzzled a little more into my chest.

"Will you be my boyfriend?" My voice came out as nothing more than a whisper, in fact I didn't even know if he heard me..

He heard me though.

And he sat up in my arms, his eyes wide.

"What?"

"Will you be my boyfriend?"" I said it with more confidence, sitting up a little too. He just stared at me, refusing to say anything.

"Niall?"

"I... I think I should go." My face fell, and the sudden want to runaway and hide came over me.

"You're not even going to answer me." I whispered, looking down at my hands. Niall was no longer in my arms, and was in fact standing up to grab the empty candy bag and his overnight bag.

"I can't do this right now."

"The least you can do is answer me."

"Harry, please.."

"A simple no would suffice!"

"Harry, I can't do this right now. I... I need to go home. I'll see you tomorrow." He went for the door, but hesitated at the door.

"I'm sorry Harry... I'm so sorry."

And just like that, he left.

Taking my heart with him.

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Now I get that it seems like it was quick for everyone to get angry in this chapter, but keep in mind that Harry finally asked Niall to be his boyfriend and Niall freaked out.

You'll find out why eventually.

Shiver is back to PG-13! So thanks for that :)

SDA is still a thing ;)

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