Flirting With Temptation

After rehearsing and doing the choreography with my dancers we were finished until the show. Liz told me I'd have a couple hours to myself so I decided to go back to the hotel and relax before the show. I got to the hotel safely and made it to my hotel room, but my phone dinged from my pocket right as I closed the door. I opened the text from Niall with a smile and read it quickly.

Don't ask questions. Be ready at 6:30. Dress however ya like :)

I smiled widely at it and shook it off, but inside began to panic. I looked at the clock which read two pm, which meant I had four and a half hours until Niall would be here. I quickly changed into a pair of jeans and a gray t-shirt and then grabbed my bag and set off. I bribed Jared to drive me to Los Angeles where I spent a lot of the day being followed by paparazzi who kept some distance and shopped. I picked out a cute outfit and some flats because I had noidea what Niall and I were going to do after the concert tonight. After buying some subtle jewelry I decided to pamper myself. I went to a small salon which was empty other than a couple employees and got a pedicure and manicure. I signed a few autographs and was on my way back to the hotel in no time. It was now five and I didn't have much time to get ready. I quickly hopped into the shower again to wash off the sweat of rehearsals and then got to work.

After blow-drying my hair, I did my make-up in a very non-flashy blue color and then curled and styled my hair. I looked myself over in the mirror before applying lip gloss and slipping on my simple dress. I smiled and messed with a few strand hairs. It was a simple look, but one I could still pull off. The swift knocking on the door sent me into a slight panic as I raced out of the bathroom and quickly stumbled towards the door as I tried to maneuver my feet into the sandals. When I finally reached the door I opened it and gasped slightly looking at Niall. He was dressed in a slightly tight white button-up shirt, black skinny jeans, and fully white high-top shoes. “Well, Mr. Horan, you certainly don't look like you're about to attend a concert......” He grinned at me and shrugged. “I'm not. And neither are you! Don't worry, I've already got Liz' permission to miss one little night. Ya have no curfew as long as I don't let anythin' happen to ya!”

I giggled and nodded, “She'd kill you, you know. I'm her cash cow!” I was kidding of course, Liz had been my handler/tour manager since the very first round, and we'd developed a much more personal relationship. He was grinning oddly and just as I raised an eyebrow and opened my mouth to say something he grabbed my hand and pulled me closer. “Ya look incredible.” My cheeks blushed a deep scarlet red as he twirled me around to see my entire outfit from all angles. When I'd spun fully he shook his head. “How'd I get so lucky?” As he said this he squeezed my hand and I felt the flush to my cheeks. I shook my head looking into his bright blue eyes. I was the one that felt lucky. How did I get such an incredible guy to hold my hand? To call me things like incredible and beautiful.

He released my hand and I almost protested until his hand drifted gently across my cheek. I smiled as his thumb ran smoothly across my lips before he pulled away and shook his head. “Ready my princess?” I grinned and nodded as he slipped his arm around my waist and led me down the hall. We took the elevator downstairs but the second we hit the lobby he turned the opposite way. I frowned and was about to ask where we were going but then he took the hallway and I saw an exit door and a man standing there. “Thanks Walt!” The man tipped his hat and opened the door glancing out before opening it fully for us. We slid into a car that was already waiting for us and when we got in he handed the driver a slip of paper before he sat back grinning in self-satisfaction.

“How's my plan so far, love?” I grinned at him as I buckled my seat belt. “Very mysterious, but so far so good.” He grinned and nodded, mostly to himself. The car ride was quiet until Niall finally blurted something out. “Can I ask ya somethin?” I laughed quietly and nodded to him. “Of course.” He smiled but seemed nervous as he began wringing his hands together. “Earlier.......when we bumped into each other. Ya looked like you'd been cryin' is everythin' alright?” It was amazing he'd even noticed. It was also extremely mortifying. I opened my mouth but found that words failed me at this exact moment. I was surprised when Niall's cheeks flooded with color and he shook his head. “Nevermind. I was just curious, sorry! Look! We're here!” I was thankful for the distraction as Niall opened the door. He got out and as I shuffled over to his side of the car he offered his hand like a true gentleman. I took a deep breath, smiling, and taking his hand. He helped me out and then shut the door before we quickly rushed into the restaurant before we could be spotted.

I glanced behind us but saw no photographers but when I turned back around I was shocked the find that the entire restaurant was empty. I turned to Niall in shock and he grinned. “I figured maybe you'd want some privacy......or at least I wanted some privacy.” I closed my mouth slowly and smiled. “I like it......very romantic.” The second I said it I almost regretted it. Romantic. Is that an appropriate word for two people, especially when I had no idea what we were. I blushed and opened my mouth to try and salvage what I'd probably messed up but then Niall spoke up making me eat my words. “That's what I was goin' for!” He reached over and took my hand, obviously nervous as I felt the sweat on his palms rub against my skin. He pulled me to a table in the middle of the dining room that was lit with candles. He pulled my chair out for me and I felt my heart flutter once again. I'd never had a guy open a door for me, or pull out a chair.

As I sat down and he gently pushed my chair back in I began to wonder why Niall was being so nice. He took a seat across from me and then smiled. “I'm kinda nervous......is that stupid?” I shook my head quickly and wiped my own sweaty hands on the hem of my dress. “Nope. I can understand.......I'm at dinner with an international rockstar.” He smiled and shook his head. “I'm still a normal person, darlin, just like you.” I laughed and nodded as the waiter came over. “Can I get you started with something to drink?” I glanced over at Niall and then smiled looking back up at the waiter. “Honestly, I'd just like a beer, please.” Niall's grin couldn't have gotten any bigger as he looked up to the waiter and shook his head. “I'll have one as well.” The waiter smiled and walked away. I leaned over the table and lowered my voice to a whisper. “I think servers forget that you're not 21 because you're a rockstar.” He chuckled and shrugged. “Who am I to correct him?”

We laughed but it grew silent as Niall fidgeted with fingers. “It was my brother.......” Niall looked up from his hands on the table and then straightened up. “Did I miss somethin?” I smiled but then grew serious after clearing my throat. “I was crying because of my brother......” Niall nodded slowly and then sat straight up and leaned forward. “Is he alright......?” I smiled and let out a soft laugh. “Yes! I just had a homesick moment. I miss him, we're very close. Along with his new bride, Wendy. She's practically my sister. It's hard to be away from them, it was nice being home for a couple of months and spending it with them. It was just harder to leave then I assumed.” He nodded and then took my hand. “I totally understand. My family is halfway across the world right now. It sucks but it makes it that much more amazin' when I do get to see them.”

I smiled and nodded squeezing his hand. “Yeah, he says that they're coming to see me soon, hopefully. I'm going to really enjoy it! I've missed him since the day I left his house and made it to mine.” Niall chuckled and nodded. “Well, I'd love to meet him if you'd be okay with that. I'm sure he's an awesome guy if you're cryin' over him.” I giggled as the waiter set our beers down. We looked up at him and then ordered our food. While we waited we talked about everything. We talked about his older brother and sister-in-law. We talked about how Wendy and Nathan's wedding was the best day of my life as of currently because they had been dating for years and I'd been waiting for it forever. He showed me pictures of his nephew and we gushed about him for awhile. And then we talked about his parents. How proud his mom was, and how tough his dad was but how sweet he truly could be. I was thankful when the food came right as it was about to be my turn to talk about parents. We ate and talked a lot more about our lives and everything. When we were done with food, and our fourth beers he paid the bill and we left quickly. Unfortunately the second we stepped outside we were flooded with paparazzi. Niall had taken my hand right before we'd left and now we were being flooded with questions.

When we got into the car the door shut and Niall looked over to me. He released my hand and I frowned at him as he looked puzzled. “Listen, I'm sorry about all that. Sometimes I forget that we're so......” He shook his head and I mumbled famous. He nodded quickly before continuing. “I guess I didn't realize we'd get so much attention just by hanging out......” The second he said the last part my heart felt like it had been stabbed. I pulled away from him slightly and my face must have shown my disappointment because Niall instantly became concerned. “Have I said somethin?”

I shook my head and cleared my throat, trying to dislodge the lump that had grown there. “No....I just.....” I tried to face a smile but it turned out a grimace. “I didn't realize that's what we were doing........hanging out.” Niall's face completely changed and he gave me a smile. “So I have said somethin. I said somethin stupid.” I blinked and looked up at him. “Allow me to fix that?” I had no idea what he was talking about until he scooted over closely and leaned over just an inch from my face and stared into my eyes. He nodded as he glanced down at my lips and I finally understood. I slowly nodded and his soft, pink lips touched mine gently. He pulled away after a minute and I stared up at his happy eyes. “I won't push ya......I just needed ya to know.......” I nodded as he started to pull away. Before he could get any further I put my hand on the back of his neck and pulled him back to my lips. After a second I pulled away and smiled.

“I know.”

Notes

I know it's short but I hope you guys enjoy! :) -Caity