Better Than Words

After the game is over, Niall and I stay up for awhile talking. Then out of the blue Niall grabs his guitar and just starts playing as we sit on the couch talking. It’s like he does it without even thinking, it’s such a natural part of him. I don’t know what he’s playing, but it sounds beautiful. I find myself staring at his fingers skillfully moving across the strings. Then my mind wanders, wondering what else he can do with those skillful fingers.
“Becca?”
I snap out of it. “Oh...yes?”
Niall laughs. “Where did ya go?” I let out a nervous laugh. “I’m sorry. What your playing is so beautiful, my mind wandered.”
Niall smiles. “I came across this song the other day. It has your name in it, so I wanted to learn it for you.”
My eyes get wide. “You wanted to learn it for me?”
“Yes. It’s called Rebecca Lynn.” Niall replies with a smile. A look of recognition comes across my face. “I know that song. My mom always played it for me.”
Niall sings a couple lines from the song. I’ve never heard anything more beautiful.
He stops singing and looks up into my eyes. “I’ve never heard that song sound so good.” I tell Niall.
He smiles. “Ah thanks. It’s a pretty good song, but I think I should write you one that’s a bit more suited for you.”
I’m staring into his perfect, sweet, honest blue eyes. “I’d love that, Niall.”
After a moment Niall looks away. “I guess we should go to bed since we have a game to go to tomorrow.” Niall says quietly. “You’re probably right.” I reply disappointed.
Niall puts his guitar away and turns towards me. He stops right in front of me. I can’t bring myself to look up into his eyes. He pulls me in for a hug. I wrap my arms around him. Such a long hug, I could stay here in his arms forever. He rubs my back, then whispers in my ear. “Goodnight Becca.”
My heart is racing as I feel him reluctantly pull away. I stand in that spot unable to move as he walks to his bedroom. He turns to look at me and smiles before going into his room. I notice he doesn’t shut the door

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