Chapter 31

December 9th 2023

The Show is out

Niall POV

My third album is out now. I can't believe it's out. It's been so long since I dropped my second album and I'm excited to drop this album and I get to go on tour next year. Emily gets to come on tour with me next year and I'm excited for that. I woke up this morning with Emily kissing my cheek. I opened my eyes and smiled at Emily who is laying beside me.

"Good morning" I told her

"Good morning happy The Show day" she said and I smiled at her

"Happy The Show day" I told her and kissed her lips

"The album is finally out babe. How are you feeling?" she asked me as she smiled at me

"I'm feeling happy and nervous" I told her

"Why are you nervous?" she asked

"I just want the fans and everyone in the world like this album since I have been working on this album for a long time" I told her

"Yeah you did but before waking you up I looked at Twitter and the fans really love the album. Also, they picked their favourite songs" she said

"Oh really?" I asked her with a smile on my face

She nodded and grabbed her phone from the nightstand. I couldn't help but stare at her bum while she was reaching for her phone. I slapped her bum before she laid down. Emily let out a squeal and playfully glared at me.

"I did not do anything" I said as I put my hands up in defence

"Yeah sure you didn't. Look at this" she said

She unlocked her phone and she showed me the fans tweets she liked. The fans do love the album and the already picked their favourite song even it's been out for a few hours.

"Wow. They do have a lot of favourites. Do you have a favourite?" I asked Emily as I looked at her and she looked at me

"No, you can't make me choose a favourite. You know they're all my favourite songs" she said

"Yeah I know but I want to know which ones are your favourite" I told her

"You said ones. I can pick more than one?" she asked

"Yeah. Tell me your top 3 favourite" I told her and she thought about it before answering

"If You Leave Me, Save My Life, and On A Night Like Tonight" she said

"That's a good solid. I can't wait to perform those songs" I told her and she smiled at me

"I can't wait to hear you perform it live and I can't wait to tour with you again" she said

"I can't wait for tour too" I told her

"You know I might love the album more than you" she said and I looked at her

"Oh no. You can't love an album more than me" I told her as I got on top of her and she giggled

"Yes I can. I love the album more than you. That's it" she said

"Oh really?" I asked her with a smile on my face

"Yep" she said and I chuckled

"You can't love my album more than me" I told her

"I do and you have to deal with it" she said and pointed to my chest

"Nope. I'm not letting that happen" I told her and she giggled

"Niall" she giggled

"What?" I smiled at her

"I love The Show more than you" she said

"Oh that's it. You're not leaving" I told her and laid my head on her chest and turned my head facing the window in this room

"Is someone mad?" Emily asked and I looked at her

"Yes" I told her and she giggled

"Okay. I love you more than The Show" she said

"Thank you. That makes me happy " I told her and kissed her lips

"I love The Show more than you" she said again

Now she's teasing me. She's doing this because she knows I'm going to crack soon and I'm going to crack.

"Okay that's it" I told her and blew air on her neck to make her laugh

She laughed and I did it again. My stubble touched her skin so it made her more harder.

"Niall stop" she laughed

"That's what you get when you say you love the album more than me okay missy" I said as I stopped to let her catch her breath

"Got it" she said and I chuckled

"Now give me a kiss to seal this deal" I told her

"What if I don't want to seal this deal?" she asked as she looked at me

"You're giving me a kiss rather you like it or not" I told her

She giggled and kissed my lips.

"Do you want to celebrate with everyone later?" she asked as she pulled away and I looked at her

"Sure. What should we do?" I asked her

"You're free in the evening right?" she asked me

"Yeah. Why?" I asked her

"Why don't we just stay in? Invite some people who are in town and celebrate with our friends tonight" she said

"That's not a bad idea. Do you want to go out or stay in?" I asked her

"It's your day. What do you want to do?" she asked

"We can stay in. I know you don't handle yourself at bars and stuff" I told her

"Yeah I don't. Okay then we just celebrate with our friends at the house" she said

"Deal?" I asked her

"Deal" she said and held her hand out and gave her a high five

-!-

I forgot how promo days work. It's been so long. There's so many interviews, fan meetings, and mini live performances. I love doing these trust me. But it's been a long day and I'm tired. It's 7 in the evening, and I'm finally going home. I have friends coming over to celebrate the album with them. I'm excited to hang out with them, relax and have some drinks with them.

I just got home and I parked my car in the parking lot. I noticed that no one's car is here. I guess they're coming later and I can hangout with Emily before they come. I got out of the car and walked to the front door. I opened the door with my keys and I saw the lights off. Why is the lights off? I thought Emily will be home. A few seconds later the lights turned on and I saw everyone. Shawn, Julia, Ashe, my beautiful girlfriend standing beside Tara. Even, my best friend Mully came over with his wife Jordyn and his 1 year old daughter Lilly. She's the cutest baby on earth besides Mia and I need to keep her and I'm glad she's here tonight.

I looked back at Emily who is walking towards me and she has a smile on her face with my drink in her hand. She gave me the drink before giving me a hug. I smiled and hugged her back. I chuckled as my friends cheered us on and I picked up Emily to make her squeal and then put her back down. I looked at Emily and she smiled at me.

"Congratulations babe. You're 3rd album is out" she said and everyone else cheered and I smiled

"It is out" I told her and kissed her lips

She smiled and kissed me back.

"You ready to celebrate with everyone?" she asked

"Yeah. Come on let's go" I told her

She stood by me and I wrapped my arm around her waist as we talked to people.

-!-

Everyone is hanging out while The Show is playing in the background. I feel like everyone is having is having a good time while I'm talking to Shawn and Mully. I couldn't help myself to look at Emily who sitting on the couch with Lilly. She is playing with Lilly and letting Lilly sit on her lap. While I was looking at her I know she's going to be a great mum one day. She has been good Mia and Theo and now she's good with Lilly. I know for a fact she's going to be a good mum.

"I'm going to see Lilly" I told the guys as I got up from my spot

"Are you just saying that to see your girlfriend and not my daughter?" Mully asked me

"Maybe" I told him and he chuckled

"Of course you are" he said

I smiled and walked over to Emily. Emily and Lilly saw me walking over to them and I sat beside Emily.

"Hey" I told her

"Hi. Are you enjoying your party?" she asked

"Yes. Thanks for inviting everybody" I said as I kissed her cheek

"You're welcome. I just want you to have a great time since it's your night" she said

"I am. I am always having a great time when I'm around with you or with my friends" I told her and she smiled

I looked at Lilly who is trying to grab my finger. I let her grab my finger and see what she's going to do.

"She's at the grabbing stage. She tried to grab my phone but I hid it so she won't break it" Emily said and I nodded

"If you eat my finger you know I'm going to eat you back. You know how it works" I told Lilly and she giggled as if she knows how this works

Lilly put my finger in her mouth and I just chuckled at her.

"Okay. You ask for it" I told Lilly

I pretended to eat her stomach and she let out the cutest baby laughter.

"She has the cutest laugh" Emily said as I pulled away from Lilly's stomach and I looked at her

"You have the cutest laugh too. Did you know that?" I asked Emily and she looked at me

"Sure I do" Emily said as if she doesn't believe me

"So, should we test it out?" I asked Emily as I kissed her cheek and moved my fingers towards her but she grabbed my hand before I could tickle her

"No" she said and I chuckled

"Fine. But later I will do it" I told her

"Oh god. You know we should have a play date with Lilly before we leave" Emily said and I chucked

"I'll ask Mully if we could babysit her for a day" I told her and her eyes lit up

"See Lilly. You and I can hangout one day" Emily told Lilly as she kissed Lilly's cheek to make her giggle

"You and I? What do you mean? I'm not invited?" I asked her and Emily giggled

"Oops I forgot you are here" she said

"Yeah sure. You forgot I was here. Feel me I'm right here" I told her and she put her hand over my heart "Do you feel that?" I asked Emily and she nodded as she blushed

"Yes" she said

"My heart is always beating when I'm around you" I told her and Emily blushed

Lilly made some type of noise and I looked at her.

"Okay. It beats when I'm around you too. Sorry" I told Lilly and she smiled

"I think someone is jealous" Emily said

"Yeah I think so too. You're pretty did you know that?" I asked Emily

"Stop Niall. Stop making me blush" Emily said as she hid her face in her hands

I chuckled and took her hands away from her face to make her look at me.

"What? I'm just saying you look pretty today. Is this new?" I asked as I looked at Emily's dress properly

"Maybe. You remember I went out with Tara the other day?" she asked and I nodded "I might've done a little shopping spree" she said and I chuckled

"Of course you did. Do I get a fashion show later?" I asked her

"Maybe. You just have to wait and see" she said and I chuckled

"I love you" I told her

"I love you too" she said

I kissed her lips and Lilly made some noise to make me pull away and I looked at her.

"What? She's my girlfriend and you don't want me to kiss her?" I asked her and Lilly just giggled "Oh. She's doing this on purpose. You're doing this on purpose aren't ya?" I asked Lilly as I blew raspberry on her cheeks to make her squeal

"I think she's getting jealous" Emily said

"Yeah I think so because I can't kiss you which is great" I said as I slouch in the couch

Emily giggled and kissed my cheek to make me smile.

"One more" I told her and she laughed

"Niall" she giggled

"One more then I'll be a good boy" I told her

She chuckled and gave me another kiss on the cheek. I looked at Lilly and she doesn't care if Emily kiss my cheek. She cares only if I kiss Emily on the cheek. This is great. My girlfriend is handed over to a baby. Now I don't know what to do.