•Fangs vs Claws• {COMPLETED}

•Chapter 22•

Niall's POV

It's been around 3 years since Liam has left me with William. Will and I have been getting closer and closer to each other without  a choice since we have to get along somehow. He's been so sweet to me and understanding when i have crying moments at the thought of Liam and if he's still alive. Will and I have been going out as a couple for the last year and a half and we've been loving it. He knows what I hate and what I love and vice versa.

Tonight was our movie night like it is every Friday night. We always watch a funny movie since I can't handle a scary one nor a romantic one.

I walk to the kitchen to get the popcorn that was getting popped in the microwave. I get one big bowl from the cabinet and put all the popcorn into it and see Will walk inside while he gives me a tiny wink.

Will gets 2 bottles of soda from the fridge. He walks towards me and gives me a small peck on the cheek while grabbing some popcorn and throwing them into his mouth. "What movie should we watch? Maybe something scary." He says as he walks back into the living room and onto the couch with a plop.

I shake my head and sit beside him and he outs his arm around me. "I don't know if you're being serious or not but I hate you." I joke.

He pouts and grins. "If you hated me then why are you here with me and agreed to be my boyfriend." He says as he takes a sip of his soda and looks at me.

I look at him and he chuckles. "You're just irresistible. You mean the world to me but you have to know that even though Liam may or may not be alive, he has a place in my heart that equally takes the same amount as yours." I explain and he groans.

"You need to forget about Liam! He isn't alive! It's been a whole year since he dumped your ass and left you that watch. Which you gave to me remember?" He shouts and gets more aggressive towards Liam and stands up in the process.

My eyes widen as he shouts loudly. He knows how I feel about Liam's departure and my eyes start to water slightly. "William! You need to know how my heart takes things. It always has hope for all the people that left my life! I don't even know where the watch I gave you went! You don't wear it anymore." I question and his eyes soften.

"Well I wanted to ask you this very important question after we watched the movie but I doubt you'll give me your full attention like you are now but..." He gets a box out from his pocket and get son one knee. "Niall James Horan. Will you be walking down that isle and have a honeymoon with me? In other words, will you marry me?" He asks with doe eyes and an open heart.

I am silent and don't have any words to say out loud. I get up and Will gets up as well with his hand on my shoulder. "Will.... What's all this? When did you get the ring? Where's my watch?" I ask as I examine his wrists sharply.

He chuckles. "You're looking at it." He says as he lifts the box in his hand.

"You traded the watch for a ring?!?" I shout at him and he flinched but nods. I rub my face and my eyes start to water. "I should've kept the watch to myself. I'm so sorry." I whisper to myself but secretly to Liam.

Will side hugs me. "It's alright. I forgive you." He says without a thought.

I push him off me slightly and wipe the tears away. "I was saying that to myself. I was saying that to Liam! He said to give it to someone that I trust and love so much! I chose you William!" I shout and he flinches and holds the box to his heart.

"I'm sorry. Niall. I didn't know how deeply you love Liam. This belongs to you. You don't have to say yes but give it to someone who earns it." He says as he hands me the box and walks out of the apartment.

I smile and feel my heart tingle slightly. I put the box on the counter and grab a glass of water. The door opens and I hear footsteps coming slowly to me. "William, I'm sorry but Liam is meant for me and it's best if we're just friends." I say before I turn around.

"I like the sound of that." A very familiar voice answers.

I gasp as I drop the glass cup on the ground and turn around. Liam stands there proud with a smile on his face. I run over to him but accidentally cutting myself with the glass that I just dropped on the floor. I yelp in pain and fall on the ground but before I actually hit the ground, Liam's arms come and catch me. I sigh and scrunch my eyes in pain.

"Where's the bathroom?" He asks as he carries me to where I'm pointing. He sets me on the toilet with the lid down so I'm not adding pressure to the cut.

"There's no glass in this. I think I'll make it." I say.

He shakes his head as he comes closer with a cotton ball that's been soaked in rubbing alcohol. He goes down on one knee and puts my foot on the knee that is propped up. "This might sting but it's so that it doesn't get infected." He says right before he slightly rubs my cut with the cotton.

I hiss in pain and Liam's face turns to concern. I give him a small smile and he returns it as he bandages it up ad throws the cotton away.

He slowly puts my foot down and gets on his knees in front of me. I don't waste time to wrap my arms around his neck. He quickly does the same and I get his cologne in my scent. He sigh in relief.

"Oh my god! Oh my god Liam. I miss you so much. How are you even here? How are you even alive?!?" I ask as I unwrap my arms from his neck and feel around and touch him physically to make sure it's not only in my head and I'm turning crazy.

"Can we just be happy that I'm back and Will left. He seemed bummed out. Is he alright?" Liam asks as the most concerned guy ever.

"He tried to propose to me and he wanted to be the only thing I loved. He wasn't and he was selfish as to sell your watch to buy me a ring." I say as I hold onto his hands in mine.

"Yeah. It's fine. I promise." He says in the worst lying voice I've ever heard.

I rub his hands, knuckles and finally his fingers. My fingers slowly touch a ring that looks familiar. "So, where did you get this ring?" I ask as I point to the ring on his left hand and on his ring finger.

He examines it and smiles. "I found it on the counter in a box. I put it on and it fit perfectly. I want to show you that I said yes to your proposal." He says as he leans towards me to give me the most energetic kiss I've ever received. It felt way more realistic and filled with passion than Will's.

I return it and he rubs my thighs to warm them up since I got goosebumps from the kiss. He grabs my face in his calloused hands and travels down to my neck and starts to kiss me there. I've never done any of this and this is just perfect.

He slowly lets go of me and nuzzles his face into my neck as he leaves a hickey. He stands up and sighs. "Let's go and sit down so I can tell you what I was up to. Then we can get into those wedding plans ok?" He says as he helps me to my feet. "Niall.... I love you so fucking much. I had time to think and it's made that I can't keep my head from thinking about you and those beautiful blue eyes just staring at me. You're irreplaceable and I need to have you." He says as his grip on me tightens.

I smile. "The feelings mutual." I say as he laughs and picks me up and sets my stomach on his shoulder and carries me into the living room for a 'talk'.