My Best Friend

Ch. 15

It's the day of the first concert! Niall is in a much better mood today now that he's slept. He ended up dragging me to his room last night because he can't sleep alone. I'm the same way so it didn't bother me.

We got to the arena around 11 this morning. They've been in rehearsal for an hour and I've just been watching. I really have nothing else to do until it's time for the meet n greet.

Josh texted me this morning. It was nice getting a good morning text, I haven't gotten one of those in a while. My last boyfriend was 3 years ago. I just haven't had time to think about a relationship.

I think they're about to take a break so I decide to go back stage. Josh walks off first and smiles when he sees me.

"Hey, love." He kisses my cheek and hugs me.

"Hey, you sounded good up there." I smile.

"Thank you. I saw you watching. Nice to have a fan." He chuckles.

"Hey do you want to grab a drink after tonight's concert?" He asks. As I'm about to answer, Niall calls for me.

"Uh yea that sounds great. I'll talk to you later. The prince needs me." I chuckle and walk off.

-Niall's POV-

When I see Josh and Rea talking, more like flirting, I get pissed off. I don't know why it bothers me so much. Something feels different with her. After that kiss, she's all I think about. I only want to be around her. She's the only person that makes me feel calm. I can only sleep when she's next to me. It's a weird feeling and I don't know what it is. She's my best friend.

"What's wrong now, Niall?" She walks into the dressing room. I can't help but stare at her. She's beautiful.

"Oh uh nothing. Just wanted to see you." I stand up and walk over to her.

"Ni, you see me everyday." She laughs.

"So? I can't want to see my best friend?" I wrap and arm around her waist. She checks her watch then looks at me.

"You need to go shower. You have an hour to get ready for the meet n greet. I'll set your clothes out." She moves away from me and I immediately feel... empty? Her phone starts ringing.

'Ciao, Nonna!' She smiles. Did I mention how sexy she sounds when she speaks Italian? Because damn. I stare at her. I can't help myself. I feel something for her, I just don't know what. She looks at me and smiles, making my heart race.

'Sì, Niall è qui. Ok, ok, eccolo qui.' She says then hands me her phone.

'Ciao, Nonna!' I smile. I've always loved her grandmother.

'Eh Niall, how are you? Eating well?' I chuckle.

'Yes, Nonna, I'm eating. I'm doing good as well. How are you?' I ask her. I see Rea moving around, grabbing my clothes.

'Eh good, good. How is my Andrea? She's eating yes?' I laugh, Nonna always asks if we're eating.

'Yes, she is. She's doing good. Busy.' She looks over at me and I wink. I can't help but notice a little blush on her cheeks.

'Ahh good good. Now, Niall, I wanted to speak with you. I couldn't help but notice you two rather close when you visited. Have you told her you love her?' My breath hitches as she asks that.

'Nonna, no, I don't.' I whisper.

'Oh shut up. You do. You need to tell her before it's too late.' I sigh and look at Rea. She's paying no attention to me.

'Nonna... I don't.' I deny.

'Boy, would you stop listening to your head and listen to your heart? Everyone knows you do.' I sigh.

'She loves you too.' She says when I don't say anything.

'I don't know, Nonna. I have to go though. We will see you in November.' I tell her.

'Stupido! Ok ok, see you then. Ti amo!' She says.

'Love you.' I hang up and give Rea back her phone.

"What did she have to say?" She asks. I shake my head.

"Nothing, just asking if we're eating." I chuckle.

"Alright. Go shower. I'm setting you clothes on the couch." She lays them on the couch.

"What are you going to do?" I ask her.

"Talk to Josh. We're going to get drinks tonight after the concert." She has a big smile on her face.

"Oh... I didn't know you liked him." I say and look to the ground.

"I'm not sure I do. We're just hanging out tonight. I'm sure if I ask him, you can join." I shake my head no.

"No, I don't want to interrupt you date." I spat and walk into the loo. Ok, maybe Nonna's right...

-Andie's POV-

Is he jealous? Why would he be jealous? I decide not to leave but to wait for him. I take a seat on the couch and text Josh, telling him Niall's in a mood and that I'll see him tonight. Niall walks out a few minutes later in a towel. Why am I staring at him? Why am I thinking he's fricken hot?

"I thought you were going to see Josh?" He spats.

"Well I was but you're clearly in a mood so I decided to stay so I can figure out why you're acting like this." I snap. If he's jealous, he needs to tell me. I can't deal with this back and forth.

"I'm not in a mood. Just go." He slips his towel off and puts his pants on.

"Niall, you were like this yesterday and I'm starting to think it's because I have been talking to Josh. I'm not stupid. Tell me what's going on please." I stand up and walk closer to him.

"Nothing is wrong, Andrea. Just leave it." He puts his tank on before drying his hair.

"Do not snap at me for caring about you." I snap at him then walk out. He's so moody lately, I have no idea what's going on.