Better Than Words

When we get to Niall’s he runs over and opens the car door for me. Such a simple act but it warms my heart.
Niall carries my luggage into one of the bedrooms. Then he gives me a quick tour of his house. “Niall, I love your place. I think you have even more sports memorabilia than I do.” I laugh.
Niall does that amazing laugh of his. “I’m glad you like it cause I’ve had girls tell me that it’s not decorated very nicely. Too much sports for them I guess.”
“Oh no, it’s absolutely perfect.” I reply.
Niall smiles. “If you’re not too tired, there’s a game on we could watch.”
“That sounds great. Let me just go change first.” I say. I go into the bedroom and quickly unpack most of my stuff. I freshen up and change into some yoga pants and a comfy yet cute baseball jersey.
When I walk out to the living room I see that Niall is sitting on the couch with the game on. I feel a little awkward, not sure if I should sit on the couch or in one of the other chairs. As if reading my thoughts Niall looks up at me, smiles and pats the spot on the couch next to him.
I sit down next to him and he offers me something to drink. We then spend the next couple hours yelling at the tv screen. I laugh thinking that maybe Dee is right. Maybe I am the female version of Niall. Except that I am not as outgoing. I’m definitely too shy to tell him what I’m thinking right now.
The game is over and before we head to bed Niall points to his room and tells me to let him know if I need anything.
“OK….thanks.” Is all I can manage to get out. I turn to go to the bedroom but Niall touches my arm. I turn to face him. “Goodnight Becca.” Niall says quietly with the sweetest smile on his face. I smile back. “Goodnight Niall.” I’m walking to the bedroom thinking how sweet Niall is.
“Oh Becca.”
I turn around.
“Sweet dreams.” Niall says and winks.
He heads into his room while I stand there trying to remember how to breathe.

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