Imagines

Lexie’s POV

I sighed as I wiped the tables at the restaurant that I waited at night times. This is the only thing to keep me going. I was specifically asked not to work because I’ll be taken care of, but I needed something to get my mind off of the things. If I didn’t keep working, I’d be reminded of my mom, who just recently died from cancer. She didn’t tell me she had cancer until exactly a week before she died.

On top of all this, I missed my boyfriend. He’s been on tour for over three months now. He wasn’t able to make it out here for the funeral, but he said his words over the phone. That’s why I love him so much. He’d be mad at me if he found out that I went back to my job. He wants me to live in luxury and not have to work. He wants me to be his princess, the one who he can spoil.

Oh, almost forgot, my boyfriend is Niall Horan from One Direction. We have been dating for one year and three months. He always wants to spoil me and give me everything that I want, but I feel like if I give in, I’m taking advantage of him.

I sighed as I looked at my watch. 10:30, closing time. My hands go behind my back to remove the white apron around my waist. So glad that I can go home and take a bath and relax. It’s the best time to relax, at night time after a long day of work.

After getting my stuff from the back of the restaurant, I walked to the front to go out the doors, but not before saying goodbye to my aunt. She was such a nice lady. She’s helpful, nice, and trustworthy. She was the only one who took me in after both of my parents died. I still live with her now, but I’m staying at Niall’s flat for the week.

“Be safe! I don’t want you getting hurt or anything being by yourself over there.” She said as I made my way over to the door.

“Okay, I will. Aunt Linda, thanks for being there for me and caring about me. I couldn’t ask for a better guardian.” I said.

“No problem, sweetie. Your mother would want me to do that.” Aunt Linda responded.

My hand went to push the door, but I turned on my heel and faced Aunt Linda again. I had to make sure she wouldn’t tell Niall about my little job. “Oh, and one more thing, please don’t tell Niall about this.”

She smiled at me and said, “Don’t worry. I won’t tell him. Now run along.” I returned her smile and walked out into the dark cool breeze.

The city is beautiful at night time and more alive. People of all ages are walking outside enjoying the view and the air. This is the perfect night to walk around with your boyfriend and just enjoy yourself. Man, I wish Niall was back from tour because times like these are moments we’ll love to have for each other.

As I got closer and closer to Niall’s flat, I got a call from Niall. Immediately, I answered it.

“Hello.” I answered eager for his answer.

“Hello. Hi, babe. I just was calling because I’m about to go to sleep. What are you doing?” Niall asked.

I looked at the glimmering streetlight, wondering what to tell him. I can’t tell him I’m walking home from work. He’ll flip out. I sighed.

“I’m just walking around, about to go back to your place.” I said, laughing at the last part. He doesn’t know I’ve been staying there every other week. It’s hard when he goes on tour for so many months that sometimes I just need the smell of him to make me feel at ease.

“My place again?” He chuckled. “You can’t get enough of me. I wouldn’t be able to get rid of me either.”

Hearing his voice is giving my arms Goosebumps and chills. My feet started moving again, in the direction of my home for the week.

“How’s tour?” I asked. “It must be pretty boring if I’m not there.”

“Lexie, you know me so well. It’s actually doing pretty good. Oh and the boys say hi.” Niall said.

“Tell them I said hi.” I told him. My eyes traveled to see where I am. “Well, I’m outside of your place. I’ll talk to you later. Have fun on tour, Ni.”

He sighed. “Talk to you later. Have fun at my place.”

My thumb pressed the end button and I headed up the stairs to his flat, where I’m staying at for a couple of weeks. Standing on my tiptoes, I reach for the spare key that’s at the top of the door. It would be Niall to keep his spare right there. The key went in perfectly. I twisted the key and unlocked the door.

As soon as I got in, I threw my stuff down in the living room and ran to the room, so I can change my clothes. Niall’s room was painted blue and he had a big king sized bed. I took a look around the room and saw a lump in the bed that wasn’t there before. My heart started pounding as I walked closer to it. The lump started to move. Nothing like this has ever happened before, so I’m guessing his house just became haunted tonight.

When I got up to the bed, my shaky hand reached slowly for that lump. The closer I got the more I just wanted to turn around and run for my house. I touched the lump and it faced me. I need some light. I turned the lamp on and turned towards the lump.

I squealed. “Niall! I can’t believe it! You’re here. When we were just on the phone you said you were going to sleep!”

Niall wiped his eyes and looked tiredly up at me. “Yeah, I was going to sleep here. When you told me you were staying at my house, I already knew that. I saw your stuff here.” He reached his arms out and pulled me into him. “I missed you so much that I couldn’t take another day without you.”

I cuddled into his chest, bringing myself into a ball. “I missed you too. That’s why I’m over here a lot. It sucks being without you, being far away.”

He didn’t say anything, which didn’t bother me. It was the presence of him here that made me happy. Being away from him so long can really mess my head up.

I stared at his perfectly lit face. He seemed deep in thought. He opened his mouth to talk then closed it again. I watched as he did it again.

“Why were you gone so long?” Niall asked. Uh-oh.

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