Better Than Words

After we finish our walk we head over to Niall’s favorite sports pub for dinner.
A couple football games are on the screens. Niall and I each order a beer and hamburger for dinner. We are relaxed and enjoying the games and food. I know though that somewhere in our minds we are thinking about our previous conversation.
Niall steps away from our table for a few moments. I see someone familiar walk by. “Jake, is that you?” I ask him. He turns toward me. “Becca? Hey I didn’t realize you were in London.” Jake says.
I direct him to join me at the table and say. “I’m here visiting some friends and covering some games.”
I look over to see Niall returning to our table. He doesn’t look happy. He walks straight up to Jake. “What the hell do you think you’re doing mate?”
I stand up and put my hand on Niall’s arm. “It’s ok Niall, this is Jake, I work with him.”
Niall looks at me and calms a bit. Then he looks back at Jake. “I’m sorry man, I thought you were hitting on her.”
Jake laughs and stands up. He puts his hand out to shake Niall’s. “Well I’m glad she has someone protecting her.”
Niall shakes his hand but doesn’t seem completely at ease. He comes and sits next to me. Jake moves in to give me a hug. “I need to get going. It was great to run into you Becca. I’ll see you soon.” He turns to Niall. “It was nice to meet you.”
I look at Niall after Jake is gone. “I’m sorry, but I still don’t like him. I think he likes you.” Niall says seriously.
“He has asked me out a couple times but I always turn him down.” I reply.
Niall just says. “Hmm.” Then he takes my hand, holds it firmly and rests it on his thigh.
Wow. Jealous, possessive Niall turns me on.
I lean over and kiss him and squeeze his hand to let him know he has nothing to worry about. He looks over at me, relaxes and smiles. Then he whispers in my ear. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to act so barbaric. I just got a bit jealous.”
I whisper back in his ear. “It’s ok. I kinda liked it.”
We look at each other and smile. I rest my head on Niall’s shoulder. He leans his head against mine and we finish watching the game just like that.

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