Special thanks to UnicornPost for my cover xx

I like this chapter because it shows Niall slowly processing to being no so innocent anymore.

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Niall stood nervously in front of the mirror; he was currently fixing his hair, before Harry got there. He was trying to go with a clean look, but he didn't want to look like he was trying to hard.

He ran his hand through his hair a few times, before sighing frustrated. He heard a giggle from behind him, and he looked in the mirror to see his mother standing there.

"I see you're having trouble." She stated. He shyly nodded, and watched as his mother approached him. She made his hair slightly spiked up, but made it look neatly.

She grabbed his cologne and gave him a small spray. "What time is Harry supposed to be here?"

Niall glanced at his phone; "In 5 minutes." He sounded strained. He was nervous; he was terrified.

"Just be calm, okay? I love you." She said as there was a knock on the door.

Niall gulped, "He's early." He wiped away sweat that was starting to form, and tried to calm his breathing.

"I'll go get the door; calm down."

His mother walked out, and down to the door. She opened it, and gave Harry a smile. "You look lovely." She commented.

He wore a black shirt, with long sleeves that were rolled up to his elbows, with black skinny jeans.

Harry flashed her a grin, "Thank you."

His mother moved back, and gave him room to come in.

"Niall should be ready any minute now, he's just freaking out in the bathroom."

"MUM!" Niall shouted from upstairs; clearly hearing her.

Harry and Niall's mum giggled together; and laughed harder when Niall came down shooting both of them a glare.

"It's not funny." He mumbled, while grabbing Harry's hand and pulling him out the door.

"Have fun, and be safe!" His mum shouted from the doorway.

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"We're getting ice cream first? Why am I not surprised." Harry sniggered while Niall blushed.

"Shut up, I was in the mood for ice cream." He mumbled.

He held the door open for Harry, and then walked in after him. Together they walked to the counter, "Pick whatever you want. I have enough money."

Harry nodded, and scanned the menu before telling the lady behind the counter he wanted cookies and cream in a cup.

Niall snorted, "In a cup? Cones are so much better. I'll have mint chocolate chip in a cone, please."

Harry pouted, "Are you making fun of me?"

Niall, still not used to being open to the world, begin to stutter. "N-n-no-o Harry, I'd never."

Harry pulled Niall into his chest, and held him as the lady made their ice cream. "I was joking, Ni. Don't worry about it. I like you being not so innocent, but I wouldn't change you" He whispered in his ear.

"A-a-re you sure?" He whispered. He felt Harry nod, and sighed in relief.

He wrapped an arm around Harry's waist, and grabbed his ice cream when it was done.

"That will be $4.25."

Niall pulled out a $5, and handed it over. "Keep the change." He smiled at her, before leading Harry to a table.

"Where are we going after this?" Harry wondered.

"It's a surprise."

Harry nodded, and ate a few bites of his ice cream.

"Want a bite?" Harry offered; holding his spoon out.

Niall nodded, and leaned in with his mouth opened. Harry smirked, and instead wiped the ice cream on his nose. Niall jumped back with a gasp of shock.

"Harry!" Niall playfully scolded. Harry chuckled, and leaned across the table. He licked the ice cream off his nose, then placed a kiss on it.

"Now I'm sticky." He pouted. "I'll be back." He got up, and made his way to the bathroom.

Harry sat at the table, waiting. His eyes scanned the room, while he hummed a little tune. His eyes landed on people in the back corner, and they lingered there. His eyes narrowed, and he abruptly stood up, grabbing the ice cream as he did.

It was Nathan and his friends.

He waited by the bathrooms door, and grabbed Niall when he walked out.

"Wha-what's going on?" He asked confused.

"We need to leave."

Niall followed behind, not questioning Harry's sudden mood change. When they got outside, Harry stopped and turned back around.

"Wait here, I'll be back." He said over his shoulder.

Niall watched confused. Within a minute, he heard a scream of shock, and then there was Harry walking out with a satisfied grin.

"What did you do?" He asked as Harry grabbed his hand.

"I gave Nathan my ice cream."

Realization dawned on Niall, and he cracked a grin while shaking his head at Harry.

"Ready to continue this date?" Harry asked.

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"What's this?" Harry asked as they stood in front of a tall building.

"We're going paint balling!" Niall cheered.

"I remember you telling me you always wanted to do this, so I decided to bring you." Niall blushed.

Harry smiled wide, and his heart fluttered. "I can't believe you remembered..." He mumbled, pecking Niall's cheek.

Niall shrugged, and tried to hide his smile, but he felt proud. He was proud of himself that he remembered, even if it was something small. It made Harry happy, so he was happy.

Hand in hand, they walked inside and up to a guy who worked there. He led them to the back room, where they put on gear. They were handed paintball guns, and the next 5 minutes were spent on learning how to hold, and shoot the guns.

"The rules of the game are, first person to make it to the end of the field with less hits, wins."

The boys nodded, and then separated, running to the starting lines. They both waited for the bell, adrenaline running in their veins.

When the bell rung, they both darted forward. Niall ducked down behind a stack of hay, and peaked out, looking for Harry. He grinned to himself when he saw Harry running across to the next hay stack.

Niall lined up his gun, and fired.

"Ahhh!" He heard, and did a little victory dance.

"I'll get you for that!" Harry called playfully.

"Bring it on!" Niall called.

He peaked out, looking for Harry, before diving for the next hay stack, only to get shot in the leg.

"I've been hit!" Niall called playfully, hearing Harry's beautiful laugh. He fell to the ground dramatically, only to jump back up and started firing in any direction.

Harry chuckled quietly to himself as he snuck upon Niall. He saw Niall firing in random spots, and hiding quickly.

He made his move, and tackled Niall, flipping him over to his back. Niall let out a cry of shock, and his eyes widen when he realized Harry was standing above him.

"I got you..." Harry whispered, and fired at Niall, quickly covering his chest and legs with paint, and then kicked both their guns away and leaned down on Niall.

"I win." He whispered.

They stared at each other for a couple of seconds, just staring into each others eyes. Niall parted his lips, and ran his tongue across them. Harry watched the action, then like a magnet, connected their lips.

Niall's eye shut on there own, and he kissed back. This was his first kiss, and he was little lost, but Harry quickly helped him.

Harry pulled away a minute later, and rested his forehead against Niall's, who still had his eyes closed.

"I've wanted to do that for awhile now..." Harry breathed.

Niall couldn't speak. He felt like his heart was about to jump out of his chest, he felt tingly every where. He felt alive, his angel just kissed him. Kissed him.

He was shocked, happy, confused; does this mean Harry liked him back?

Niall finally opened his eyes, only to be met with Harry's green eyes.

"Me too." He finally said.

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Niall ended up walking Harry home, and they both couldn't stop smiling. He walked him up to the door, and they stood there for a minute just staring at each other. Harry smiled, before leaning in and placing a quick kiss on Niall's lips.

"I had a good time."

"Me too..."

Giving him one last kiss, Harry opened the door, and walked in. He watched Niall walk away before closing the door. He leaned against the door with a smile on his face, and finally happy.

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