Better Than Words

We arrive in Arizona late and I’m surprised to find out that Niall has rented us a house rather than a hotel. He says this way we will have more privacy. I’m all for that.
The next morning we are up early and heading to the ballpark. This is a working vacation for me so we enter through the press entrance. My boss has pulled some strings, so I get to go in the clubhouse and interview the players before the game. Except these aren’t just any players, these are the players on my favorite team. I’m seriously fangirling right now. Niall looks at me and grins. “Are you nervous?”
I take a deep breath. “Yes. This is my team and it’s a bit more intense for me than my usual interviews. I’m a big fan of these guys.”
Niall comes closer and holds my hand. He looks in my eyes and tells me. “You are great at your job, and you are blessed to have such an amazing career. Take a deep breath and enjoy this moment.” He pauses briefly then puts his other hand on the side of my face. “I love you, Beautiful.”
Suddenly I am at peace. The nerves leave, the excitement stays. I know that if I have this incredible man loving me, than I can do anything. I squeeze his hand. “Thank you. You always know the perfect thing to say. I love you too Niall.”
I take another deep breath and enter the clubhouse. Niall is right behind me. I introduce Niall to all the players and as I’m doing my interviews I notice how well Niall fits in. They are all joking around with him. My heart swells. Whenever I think I couldn’t possibly love Niall more, he does something amazing that convinces me otherwise.
We wish the guys good luck in the game and head up to our seats.
It’s a beautiful day for a baseball game.
Niall laughs and says. “I feel so American. I’m at a baseball game, eating a hotdog, and drinking a beer.”
I laugh. “Well don’t become too American, I like you the way you are.”
I look over at him and he winks. “So will our kids play football or baseball?” He asks me.
I don’t let him know that my heart just skipped a beat when he said “our kids”. Does he really think about us like that?
I reply. “Both of course.”
He cackles. “Of course.”
The game is almost over and I look at Niall. He’s already looking at me with the sweetest look on his face. “You really love this game don’t you?” He asks me.
“Yes, ever since I was a little girl.” I reply.
“I can see it in your eyes. You have such a passion for it. And I can relate to that.” He squeezes my hand tight. “I love that we have so much in common Becca. Yet we have enough differences to learn from each other. I just feel so lucky to have found you. My perfect one.”
He kisses me right as we win the game. I look in his eyes and wrap my arms around his neck. “I love you Niall James Horan, even more than I love baseball.”
Niall gasps jokingly. “I’m truly honored.”
“Well you should be.” I laugh.
Niall gets a naughty sparkle in his beautiful blue eyes. “Now, how about I take you back to the house and show you just how much I love you?” He whispers in my ear.
My breath catches. “I thought you’d never ask.” I whisper back.

When we get back to the house Niall doesn’t waste any time. As soon as the front door shuts he has me up against it. His mouth is on mine. It’s wanting and persistent. I happily open mine for him. His tongue finds mine and the passion and wanting between us explodes. I take a brief moment to think about how my life has changed in a matter of weeks.
I push gently on Niall’s chest, he stops and looks in my eyes.
“I love you so much Niall. More than I can express. I’m a writer, yet words fail me.”
“I love you so much Becca.” Niall grins and his eyes are somehow dark with want and sweet with love at the same time. “Why don’t you come show me how much you love me.” Niall says as he takes my hand and leads me to the bedroom, never taking his eyes off me.
As we head to the bedroom I think about how much I look forward to all these moments with Niall. From simple little moments, to intense passionate moments and every moment in between. My heart yearns for a lifetime of moments with Niall, my perfect one.

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