Secrets

Niall’s P.O.V

Before we start training Sam says it would be a good idea to stretch first and of course I don't argue. As she is explaining the stretches I think back to the night she saved the lads and I. She was amazing and almost lost her life. I don't understand how she had not cracked or had a breakdown but I guess that's what the training was for. The only way I knew she almost died was by the wounds on her sides. Kate and Rachel bandaged her up once she passed out from the blood loss although by the time she got back to the hotel the wounds had scabbed over. So we figured it wasn’t much of a risk by not taking her to the hospital or getting her fixed up right away; besides she acted the same she would normally when we hung out as a group.

As this train of thought gets interrupted when I watch how Sam fiercely and gracefully handles her swords....wait can I say that... oh well I think so. She then instructs me on how to do the basic handling of swords. Soon as I get the basics of things, we move on to the hand to hand combat training. The hand to hand training was intense and honestly Sam and I are starting to get frustrated with each other at that point. Whenever that happens we take a break and sit side by side until both of us are ready to resume the training. Every time we sit down I catch a glimpse of the engagement ring on Sam’s finger. I know that she is the one for me but sometimes I get the feeling she might one day just have to get up and leave me. She wouldn’t do that; would she? Sam promised she wouldn’t. However she said that when it came down to it she would leave on one condition no matter what. Sam did not elaborate on what the condition is unfortunately for me.

“You have actually got the hang of swords and martial arts faster than I did Niall. Let me tell you it’s not fair that you learn faster than I do because soon we will be evenly matched.” I hear Sam say as we make our way back to the house. since the sun has almost set. In response to her protest I take her hand and lace our fingers together; and just when she thinks she is safe from me “attacking” her I grab her by the waist and tackle her to the ground and pin her down. I land on top of her while she is laughing. I know that I will never be as good as Sam in the combat part of life, but for now I am the one who came out on top this time.

“Oh really? I think I'm better than you already. Give me a few more lessons and I will be the one to teach you a few things.” I manage to get out in between my fits of laughter. I catch sight of Sam’s ring again and it reassures me that no matter what as long as she has that ring she will always be mine. I smile as she laughs some more. I have not heard her laugh like this in a long time. When she laughs the world can stand still and nothing in the world is wrong. Moments like this are what I will always cherish and want to relive the most. Moments like this make me want to just forget everything and just get caught up in the moment.

“So you said there is one condition that had to be meet if you were to ever leave me; I want to know what condition is it? Also please don't lie to me.” I say before I can even stop myself. Sam stops laughing and looks me in the eyes. I can see the laughter in her eyes still there, so I haven’t completely ruined the moment.

“The condition that I would leave you is if by being with you put your life or your families life at risk. I am not talking about normal risk I am talking about life and death kind of danger. I really do love you Niall. Nothing can come between you and I. Not even the gods above can separate the two of us. No matter what I will always find my way back to you. Just as I know you will find your way back to me.” Sam replies as she flips me on to my back and gets on top of me and pinning my hands above my head. “I win.” Sam says as she kisses my lips.

“Hey you two lovebirds time to get cleaned up for dinner.” Greg shouts from a couple of yards away.

“All right we will be back up soon. By the way I am stealing that line of ‘nothing can come between you and I not even the gods above can separate the two of us.’ I am definitely stealing that for a song ” I say still trapped underneath Sam.

“Just finish up with…... whatever you to are doing and keep it G rated at the house Theo is here.” Greg says as he turns and walks away from us.

“Are you going to let me up or are we going to stay like this. Although I don't mind that you're on top of me.”

We both get up laughing as if it was just the two of us and continue our walk back to the house. It takes us a little while to get to the house because we are continuously trying to tackle to each other to the ground. Neither of us succeed in tackling each other. We do end up stopping a few times for quick kisses and by that I mean long drawn out deep kisses; the kind of kisses that make you fall in love with the person all over again.

“Hey you two took you long enough to get back. What did you two do that would make you this sweaty? Anyway go get cleaned up both of you now. Our mother's will be here shortly.” Greg says when we open the door before we could ever get our feet in the door. Both of us still laughing and trying to tackle each other, make our way up to my room,....well the room that is now mine and Sam’s.

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