You & I (Sequel to What A Feeling)

“Thanks for inviting me over for breakfast, Becca.”
Setting the plate in front of Kara, Becca smiles. “You are welcome.” After grabbing her own plate, she sits across from her friend.
“So, how is the new website going?” Kara asks.
“I’m getting a ton of traffic and great feedback.” Becca grins. “I went to the Warriors’ practice facility yesterday and Barbie was there. When I came in the whole team ran over to me. She was so pissed.”
Kara covers her mouth to keep the food in. “That is the best thing I’ve heard all week. That bitch deserves it.”
“What’s so funny?” Niall asks as he makes a beeline for the stove, making himself a plate.
“Hey, Leprechaun. Your beautiful finacée was just telling me about Barbie.”
He takes a seat at the table. “That was quite good, wasn’t it? So, ya treating Adam well?”
“Oh, Leprechaun, I am treating Adam hella well.” She winks. “If you know what I mean.”
Becca stifles a giggle.
Niall rolls his eyes. “Ahh geez.”
“You asked.” Kara insists.
“You would think you’d have learned by now, Irish.” Becca grins.
Niall shakes his head, the corners of his mouth turning up into a grin. “I let the fans know that I’ll be disappearing in January for my wedding and honeymoon.” He wiggles his eyebrows and stands to do a strange dance as he says honeymoon.
“Oh my God, I’m marrying a dork.” Becca laughs.
“Are you seriously just now figuring that out?” Kara asks with a grin.
“Hey!” Niall feigns hurt.
“Aww, did I hurt the wee leprechaun’s feelings?”
“Okay you two, that’s enough.” Becca clears the plates, hiding her happy grin.
Niall gives her a kiss on the cheek. “I’m gonna get ready. It’s a beautiful day for some golf.”

The doorbell rings after Niall leaves the room. Kara follows Becca to the door.
“Hey, Grant. Come on in.” Becca moves aside.
Hi, Becca. You look amazing today.”
“Thanks.”
Kara raises one eyebrow. “Hi, Grant. How are you?”
“Hey, Kara. It’s nice to see you again. I didn’t realize you’d be here.”
“I bet you didn’t.” Kara mumbles under her breath, then turning to Becca. “Can I see you in the kitchen for a minute?”
Becca follows her into the other room. “What’s up?”
“Is Niall seriously okay with you being here alone with Grant?”
Becca shakes her head. “He does not have a crush on me.”
Kara tightly purses her lips. “You’re right, he does not have a crush on you.”
“Thank you.”
“He has the full on hots for you.”
Becca puts her hands on her hips. “Kara.”
“Did Niall know he was coming over?”
“No, he called this morning. I hadn’t had a chance to tell him yet.”
Kara grabs her bag. “I have to get to work, but mark my words, the leprechaun is not going to like it.”
“We are working, Kara.”
Kara leans in close. “Yeah, he’s working on getting into your pants.”
“Kara, stop.”
“I’m never wrong about these things, my friend.”

Becca walks her to the door. Kara pauses in the open doorway. “Hey Grant, have I ever told you about my extensive gun collection?”
“Get out.” Becca pushes her through the door. Turning back to Grant with a smile. “Would you like some coffee or tea?”
He smiles, nervously. “Coffee would be great.”
While Becca is in the kitchen, Niall enters the living room. Both men stand, staring at each other shocked.
“I didn’t realize you were here, Niall.”
Niall frowns. “Shocking that I’d be in my own house, is it?”
“Well, I...I just…”
Becca returns with the coffee. “Oh hey, Irish.” She says as she hands Grant the mug.
“B, can I see you in the bedroom?” Niall asks.
“Sure.”
Grant grabs her arm, pausing her. “I thought Niall was going golfing today?”
“He is, but…” Becca tilts her head to the side. “How did you know that?”
“B!” Niall yells.
“Coming!” She replies, letting go of her brief confusion.
The minute she steps inside, Niall says, “Why is he here?”
“We are going to work on an article together.”
“Were you going to tell me?”
“Of course I was, Niall. We just set it up this morning. I hadn’t had a chance.”
“I’m not leaving you alone here with him.” Niall crosses his arms.
Becca steps forward, resting her hands on his folded arms. “You look a bit like a pouting toddler.”
“It’s not funny, B. He fancies you. I don’t like it.”
Becca blows out a breath. “You sound like Kara.”
“What did she say?”
She pauses. “That he wants to get in my pants.”
Niall throws his hands up in the air. “I’m never letting you out of my sight again.”
Becca wraps her arms around his neck. “You are the only one I want getting in my pants, Horan.”
“It’s not you I’m worried about.”
“He’s not a very big guy, what is he going to do to me?”
“He’s not big, but he’s fast.”
“Irish, go play golf. I’ll be fine.”

Becca returns to the living room. “Hey Grant, we can work at the kitchen table.”
He picks up his coffee and computer bag, meeting her in the kitchen. “Is Niall going to be here?”
Becca smiles. “Does he make you nervous?”
“Something like that.” Grant replies.
Clueless of his intent, Becca sits at the table, handing Grant some papers. “This is the research I did.”
“This is great, Becca. You’re so knowledgeable about sports, I think that’s why you and I get along so well.”
She doesn’t look up from her screen. “Clearly I love sports. That’s why Niall and I are perfect for each other.”
Grant looks down, muttering, “Yeah.”
“Did I hear my name?” Niall stands behind Becca’s chair, wrapping his arms around her.
She touches his arms as they drape over her. “I was saying how perfect you and I are for each other.”
“Well obviously, since we're getting married soon.” Niall says as he stares at Grant, emphasizing the word married.
Grant nods, looking down at his keyboard.
Niall is not deterred. “Then there’s the honeymoon. I’m keeping the location a secret from B. Doesn’t really matter where we go though.” He nibbles on Becca’s neck. ”We won’t be leaving the bedroom will we, Darling?”
“Okay, Big Guy, take it down a notch.” Becca whispers.
“Ya hear that? There’s a reason she calls me Big Guy.”
“Niall!” Becca stands, facing him.
Adam enters the kitchen. “What’s up?”
“You know Adam, if you continue to let yourself in, someday you’re going to walk in on something you don’t want to see.” Becca says.
“Who says I don’t want to see it? “Adam wiggles his eyebrows as he looks her up and down.
Niall laughs as Becca shakes her head. “Kara has corrupted you.”
Adam grins. “Yeah, but I like it.”
“Will you two please go play a couple rounds?”
“Let’s go, Nialler.” Adam says.
“I thought maybe we’d just hang out here instead.” Niall suggests.
Becca gives Adam the death glare. “We should go, NIall, come on.” He insists.
Niall looks at Becca, she nods. “I love you, B. I’ll be back soon.” He then leaves her with a highly passionate goodbye kiss.
“Hey Adam, have I showed you the app I have on my phone? I can watch all the cameras in the house on it.” He glares at Grant. “The golf course is nearby, so I can be home quickly.”
“Have fun you two.” Becca yells after them. “Sorry about that. I’ll get us some more coffee.”
Grant watches Becca, admiring her ass, murmuring to himself, “I thought he’d never leave.”

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