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"Hey, Nialler!" Niall turned as Josh surrounded him with his strong, muscular arms. Niall giggled and pulled away.
“Stop, Josh! I’m getting ready for the show!” Josh looked down realizing he had his palms against Niall's bareback. He immediately blushed and stepped back. His hands clapped together.
“Haha, sorry Niall!” Josh rubbed his neck. He had been crushing on Niall for quite a while at this point, but the naive man just couldn't be anymore oblivious to his actions. Four, dark-eyed boys stepped into the room. Josh stepped back once again. He looked nervously at the four men. Their hands were clenched as they took in Niall's bareback and Josh’s blushing face. Liam narrowed his eyes in on Josh and the latter immediately began stuttering an excuse to leave.
“I have to go warm-up on the drums now, Ni!” Josh mumbled nervously and Louis bumped his shoulder as he stumbled out of the room. He knew he had no chance! That was why he was trying to move on to someone different. As he walked down the hallways, head down, he suddenly collided with someone. Stepping backwards, shocked, he raised his eyes and met eyes with a bright green-eyed lad. The boy was blushing and profusely apologising before he backed away and took off down the hallway. Josh smirked and stood up straighter.
“Hey lads!” Niall pranced around his band members, flouncing his pale, muscular back. He grabbed a white shirt with a graphic design on it and pulled it over his head. The boys groaned in their minds as Niall’s back was covered. Harry stood, enjoying the boy's energy and taking it in.
“Ready boys?” Niall asked standing before the four. Liam grinned wrapping a possessive arm around Niall’s waist. Zayn slung an arm around the two and other two soon join. All five embraced for their "before show ritual". Louis pressed a chaste kiss against Niall's head.
No one knew Josh was still looking on in jealousy.
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"I’m hungry!!" Niall complained as the band and his bandmates sat around on the bus. Josh sat up immediately, offering to take Niall to get some food. Niall nodded happily, but the other boys were not happy. Harry stood up and grabbed Niall's wrist suddenly, pulling him back into his chest. Liam chuckled behind his hands as the other instruments players looked on in slight confusion.
“No Niall, I’ll go with Josh to get the food,” Harry said sternly pushing Niall towards Louis. Niall stumbled, tripped and fell hard into Louis’ lap. Louis tried to grip Niall's waist, but he wasn't having any of it. Gaping at Harry, Niall shoved himself up and grabbed Josh’s hand.
“No! I’ll be going with Josh. Niall glared at them. He couldn't understand what was happening or why Harry was being so aggressive.
Niall didn’t know and didn’t see Josh turn back, smirking, and wink at the boys.
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"Niall, I don’t want you doing that again!" Liam scolded a cowering Niall. Niall had snuck out, became incredibly intoxicated and come back late with… Josh.
“Come on Liam… It was only one time…” Niall slurred, his voice wobbling. Harry ran his fingers through his hair, Louis ran his hands down his face and Zayn turned away, trying not to smile.
“Look, Niall, I know it was fun but we worried about you…” Zayn said calmly, turning back to Niall, stepping close he enfolded Niall in a warm hug.
“Listen Niall, Josh really likes you and we don’t want him to break your heart…” Louis started. Niall pushed away from Zayn, glaring at Louis.
“Excuse me? Who do you think you are?” Niall drawled, as he stumbled to the door, “You aren’t my parents, you can’t tell me what to do!” He said growing louder. He opened the closed door. The four men lept towards him, intent on making him stay.
“I’m staying with Josh…” Harry leaned in towards Niall. Grabbing the splutter boy, he slammed him against the door and turned him around. Harry's breath ghosted against Niall's ear, who began to flush from his cheeks and down his neck. Nipping his ear, Harry looked down at Niall an aura of darkness surrounding him. The other boys fidgeted where they were, blushing and looking away.
“Stay…” He whispered in Niall’s ear. Niall nodded…
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"Hey Nialler… I was wondering if you wanted to go to din-" Josh started. Louis sat up straight, but Liam butt in before he could speak.
“Sorry Josh, but Niall’s going to dinner with us tonight," Liam smirked slinging a relaxed arm around Niall. Niall looked at Liam.
“Oh… Okay…” Josh looked around blushing. Niall reached for Josh, but he stepped back and turned away, and slipped out the door.
“Come on Li! What was that about?” Niall groaned. Liam smirked placing a quick kiss to Niall’s cheek. Niall blushed and ducked his head. Liam began pressing soft kisses down Niall's jaw bone and neck. Niall shifted in his seat.
“Your ours babe…” Louis whispered, slowly sliding closer to Niall's other side.
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"Louis, watcha doing?" Niall pranced over to Louis smiling genuinely at the eldest boy. Louis gently smiled back at Niall.
“Nothing, Niall…” Louis started but saw Josh standing behind them. Louis stood up taller and frowned. Josh shifted his weight from one foot to the other.
“What’s he doing here?” Louis whispered at Niall, frustrated. Niall looked at Josh.
“Is there something wrong with him?” Niall asked, upset. Niall couldn't seem to understand why the boys didn't like Josh. They were all so happy and then something had changed. Niall just didn't know what.
“Sorry Ni, I want a night together!” Josh nodded sadly at Louis' words. Niall tried to come up with an excuse but was left gaping like a fish. Josh left the room. Later when they where cuddling Louis smirked and pulled Niall closer to his body.
“Mine…” The words were met with a quick breath and wandering hands.
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"Hey Nialler, I was wondering…" Josh looked around nervously. Zayn stood against the door frame, glaring at Josh.
“I really like you, okay, more than like… I always have, but you’ve always been so oblivious…” Niall looked around uncomfortably. He bit his lip, he knew where this was going. Zayn did too. Zayn did something crazy. Zayn walked up to Niall. Zayn swung Niall into his arms. Pinning him against the wall, Zayn’s eyes were dark and stormy. Zayn kissed Niall. Their lips moved in sync. Zayn pushed his hips against Niall and pulled his waist closer. Niall swung his arms around Zayn's head, pulling him in. The two fought for dominance in a needy kiss.
Josh was forgotten by the time Niall broke for breath.
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"Niall, do you want to hang out tonight? Drink, play some games... I don’t know…" Josh sighed, and Niall looked at him concerned.
“We never get together anymore, just us, Niall," Josh spoke sadly, Niall immediately agreed and the two went to hand out. Even though Josh had basically confessed his love for Niall, the two were still best friends. They had an amazing time. Josh even told Niall about a certain green-eyed man that had approached him one night after a concert. Niall was surprised when he got home to four very mad, fuming boys.
“What’s wrong?” Niall smiled dopily, he wasn’t super drunk. He didn't think. Why where they mad?
“Where have you been Niall? It’s 1:00 am.” Liam was not happy. His posture was tense. Louis stood, grabbing Niall throwing him against the wall (what was up with walls!?), he pressed their bodies together. Harry snuck up on Niall's side, with Liam and Zayn not far behind.
“Your ours, Niall! Do you understand?” Louis kissed passionately along Niall’s jawline. The boy nodded eagerly and threw his head back against the wall, softly moaning.
“We understand Josh is a friend, but we don't like seeing you with other guys. We're jealous!” Harry said kissing the other side of Niall's jaw. Liam and Zayn stood watching the smaller boy. Harry and Louis stood back to view their work. Niall was breathing heavily, his legs shaking and a deep red color rising to his cheeks. Little bruises littered Niall's pale skin and Liam and Zayn stepped up for their turn.
“See? Your ours…”
Niall smiled underneath his hand... I guess a little jealousy is good in a relationship because then you know someone’s afraid to lose you…
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