CHAPTER 21:

"'Cause I've got three little words that I've always been dying to tell you." ~I Wish, One Direction.

Monday, 23rd September 2013

LIAM'S POV:

It's been almost a month since my birthday and a lot of things have happened since then.

Like Josh and Perrie finally got together, the Winter Formal Dance was in a month, we lost one game which I still can't get over; but the biggest shocker was when I learnt that Zarry was actually real now. And I couldn't be happier for my best friend.

And now we've all had become great friends.

And by all of us, I meant me, Dani, Zayn, Harry, Louis and Niall. Over the past few weeks, all of the lads and I usually hung out together, playing video games or just chilling. All of just seemed to click with each other and I had no idea why we weren't friends in the first place.

Hanging out with the guys is cool, but sometimes I start feeling like a fifth wheel.

Zayn and Harry aren't your typical lovey dovey couple, they're actually the bantering type. Their relationship is still a secret, and only we, their closest friends know about them. They're extremely careful in public, and we have no idea why. Maybe they still need time to accept.

Zayn, who was usually always snarky and sarcastic before, was still like that. But to a much lesser degree. And it's really cute to see how his face lights up when he sees Harry and vice versa. I honestly think Harry is perfect for my best mate, 'cos he's helping him change for the better.

Zayn is making an effort to be genuinely nicer to everyone now, and he is actually putting his mind into trying to quit smoking. I had the urge to 'aww' when Zayn told me he was trying to quit for Harry,-because the lad hated when people smoked- but supressed it 'cos it wasn't a very manly thing to do.

And it's also kinda amusing and adorable how Zayn is so protective of Harry. He can tease him all he wants, but if you say one word against Harry, Zayn's gonna bite your head off.

And as for Louis and Niall, nobody knows. Dani predicts that they'll get together in a month or so.

And speaking of relationships and months, today was mine and Dani's one month anniversary. And of course I was taking her on a surprise date. And she was really not happy about the surprise part.

Oh well. She's cute when she's mad.

"C'mon, tell me! Please Li?" Dani pouted and batted her eyelashes. I was so ready to give in then and there, but I looked around to distract myself. We were sitting in the cafeteria right now, all of us at the same table.

"Nope!" I grinned.

"Trust me Dani, it's an awesome surprise! Liam has outdone himself this time," Louis assured her mischievously.

"Yep! We all helped plan it!" Niall chimed in. Dani's mouth dropped.

"You know what the surprise is?"

"We all know," Zayn snickered evilly.

"Oh, you guys are mean. But I can't wait!" I laughed and kissed her temple.

"What's going on?" Harry asked us, putting down his tray and sitting down beside Zayn, flashing him a dimpled smile which made Zayn smile back even wider. I saw them discreetly entwining their fingers under the table and Harry bit his sandwich, while wiggling his eyebrows at Zayn.

"Hazza! Make Liam tell me where he's taking me! I don't like not knowing!" Dani complained playfully.

Harry looked away from Zayn and rolled his eyes. "What can I do? He's your boyfriend, use your power of persuasion!"

"They didn't work!"

I chuckled and kissed her pouty lips. "Sorry babe, you've lost. You just gotta wait."

~*~

DANI'S POV:

This time, I had gotten ready in record time and if I do say so myself, I didn't look half bad. Hope Liam thinks the same.

I hadn't straightened my hair today because I know Liam loves my curly hair. Weird one he is, but he's my weird one.

Before I could waste more time daydreaming about Liam, I quickly put on my shoes and hurried downstairs, finding my Mum in the kitchen, busy making some sort of stew. God, she loves to cook.

She turned around and gushed. "Oh my word you look beautiful Danielle! I'm so happy this boy has made you want to dress up again!"

I laughed. "Yeah. He's pretty amazing."

Mum raised an eyebrow. "Yes he is. He treats you very well, a real gentleman."

I beamed with pride at Mum's words. I'd invited Liam to dinner with my family when we'd been dating for two weeks. It was fairly early for meeting the parents, I know, but I really think that Liam is the one for me. Cheesy, yes. But I don't care.

"When is he coming?"

I checked my cell phone. "He'll be here in-"

A car honked outside and I grinned at Mum.

"He's here!"

Just as I yanked open the door, Liam was standing on the other side with his hand on the doorbell, then sheepishly put his hand down.

"Hi Li!"

"Hey Dani! You look-"

I grabbed his head and kissed him not-so-lightly and Liam squeaked in surprise before pulling me closer.

Someone cleared their throat from the threshold and we pulled away sheepishly.

Mum smirked. "So, one month anniversary, eh?"

Liam nodded shyly. "Yes! Hi, Mrs. Peazer."

"Hello Liam dear. But I told you to not call me that! Call me Kate. Now you kids better stay safe-"

"OKAY thank you Mum! We'll be leaving now. Let's go Li! To the Batmobile!" I cried and raced to get in his car.

He chuckled and got in from the other side. "Ready for the surprise?"

I huffed. "Yeah, I guess."

Liam leaned over and slowly kissed my cheek, whispering in my ear, "Trust me babe, you'll love it."

Yep. I'm gonna love it.

~*~

I was getting a sense of deja vu when we were slowly reaching our destination. The destination, you ask? Well I can't tell you right now cos I'm blindfolded. Yep.

Liam helped me out of the car and placed his hands on my shoulders, gently guiding me down a path. Grass tickled my ankles and I frowned in confusion.

"We're here," Liam spoke gently and untied the blindfold.

Wow. We were in a woods-y sort of place, with tall grass and huge trees with fairy lights hung on them. There were a bit of fireflies glowing above the trees, where the darkness was. And the natural scene was beautiful.

But what really caught my attention was the huge flat screen TV placed smack dab in the center and a fluffy love seat in front of it.

"I had a feeling you liked fairy lights when I saw your room was decorated with them," Liam confessed shyly and I nearly cooed at his thoughtful gesture. Instead, I walked over to him and kissed him softly.

"This is perfect."

Liam grinned, looking a bit relieved. Was he really expecting me to be disappointed? Silly boy. I'd always be happy wherever we go, just as long as he's with me. Cheesy, yes, but that's just how I roll.

"Well let's start this date, shall we?"

"We shall!"

"No! Good doggy! Don't do th- Oh hi Liam! Hi Dani!" Niall sheepishly greeted us, appearing out of nowhere, holding an excited Loki in his arms.

"Niall? Where did you come from?" I asked, confused.

"I was just here to make sure everything was okay and to watch Loki till ya guys got here. So, uh now that you're here, I'll be goin'. Enjoy!" Niall then put Loki down and with a wave, disappeared somewhere.

"Thanks mate!" Liam called out to him. I focused on the bundle of energy sitting near my feet and scooped him up, cooing at him and patting his head.

"Hi Loki!"

"You don't mind that he joined us, right? I figured you'd want to meet him. But that idea's sounding more ridiculous now, that he'll interrupt us and maybe mess up-"

"Shh Liam, it's fine," I smiled.

"Alright then. Let's watch some films. Liam pulled me down on the love-seat and put in a Disney film. We cuddled on the love-seat, watching film after film and finishing one bowl of popcorn after the other.

And of course there was a bit of making out and super cuddling involved as well.

Loki didn't disturb us one bit, just contentedly sat near our feet, constantly nuzzling against our legs, much like a cat.

When the final movie was over, it was absolutely quiet, except for the rustling of leaves in the slight breeze. I buried my head in Liam's neck and cuddled closer.

"This is the best date ever," I murmured against his neck.

"I agree. Happy month-iversary love."

"Mhm," I nodded. "I think this-"

"Oi! Shut up Louis!" Followed my a smack and a muffled laugh.

I stiffened in surprise, then giggled and Liam muttered under his breath.

"Guys!" He groaned loudly and a few minutes later, all the four lads we call our friends came shuffling in.

"What are you guys doing here?"

"You guys didn't leave in the first place, eh?" Liam questioned the guilty boys who weren't looking a least bit guilty.

"Nope," Zayn smirked.

"Well, as soon as we set up everything, we went to the car," Niall explained.

"Well, can you blame us for wanting to stay? This place is so romantic," Harry murmured and Zayn wrapped an arm around his waist, kissing his cheek, nodding in agreement.

I swear those two are gonna kill me with their cuteness someday! I see Nouis happening, hell I even predicted Jorrie will get together, but these two took me by surprise. And now I ship them. Even more than Nouis. I ship them hard.

"Ugh, I'm in the midst of two gooey couples, Lord help me!" Louis wailed dramatically and Zayn smacked him on the head.

"Just get together with Niall already!" I teased Louis and the smirk fell off his face, to be replaced by a blush identical to the one on Niall's cheeks.

"Okay Payne, we'll leave you and your lady alone as your date is not yet finished. Sorry for the interruption," Zayn apologized courteously and winked at Liam.

"G'luck mate," Louis clapped Liam on the back, Niall smiled at him and Harry secretly gestured to something, then they all left.

"Okay then," I spoke after a while.

"What? Oh. Come on!" Liam grabbed my hand and took me back to the love-seat. He went and came back with a guitar.

"You play the guitar?" I asked Liam, my eyes widening in surprise.

Liam rubbed his neck. "Er, not much. But Niall taught me a few chords to this song. So here goes. I wrote this for you, from a bit of help from the lads of course."

"Y-you wrote me a song?"

Liam nodded excitedly. "Should I start?"

I nodded, already mesmerized.

Liam strummed the strings of the guitar a few times, but then groaned and set it away.

"Guess I'll just settle with no music. I'm really just winging this," he muttered to himself, then started singing.

Am I asleep, am I awake or somewhere in between? 

I can't believe that you are here and lying next to me 

Or did I dream that we were perfectly entwined 

Like branches on a tree or twigs caught on a vine

Like all those days and weeks and months I tried to steal a kiss 

And all those sleepless nights and daydreams where I pictured this 

I'm just the underdog who finally got the girl 

And I am not afraid to tell it to the world

Truly, madly, deeply I am foolishly completely fallen 

And somwhow you kicked all my walls in 

So baby say you'll always keep me 

Truly, madly, crazy deeply in love, with you

Liam gazed straight into my eyes as he sung the last lyric, and his voice literally sent chills down my body. It was that perfect, like an angel's. I could listen to him sing all the rest of my days, oh God.

I didn't realize I had tears in my eyes till Liam reached out and brushed them away.

"So, how was it?"

"Perfect. Absoulutely perfect! You're amazing," I croaked, lunging at him and kissing him with all the happiness and love that I felt.

Liam placed his forehead on mine. "Dani, I know a month is not a long enough time to be sure to say this, but I'm absolutely sure. I love you."

I looked and Liam with tears welling up in my eyes. "I don't care. I love you more."

Liam's smile was so precious at that moment and he swooped down and planted a gentle kiss on my lips.

"That was so beautiful, oh my feels! Hold me, Niall!"

"LOUIS!" Liam groaned.

I laughed, hard. "And that's what friends are, among many other things: a pain in the arse."

~*~

PAYZER ARE SO CUTE I JUST. I HOPE THEY GET BACK TOGETHER I LEGIT SHIP THEM SO HARD.

AND ZARRY ARE SO LOVEY DOVEY AND THEY SHOULD JUST COME OUT ALREADY IT'S BEEN A FREAKING MONTH.

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