Victoria POV

Niall held my hand as we rode in the car together. We were on our way to a small restaurant named "Emma's."

"So how was the interview?" I asked. It was the first time I'd gotten a chance to ask him since he came back.

"It was....it was boring. Incredibly boring and the interview was super annoying. So yeah."

"Oh, sorry!" I said sympathetically. "What'd they ask about." I figured if he would have said anything about 'us' he would have told me, but I wanted to make sure without flat out asking if we were 'public' yet.

"They asked about the new album, the upcoming tour. Mostly band stuff." Niall said. My heart sank a little that he still hadn't told anyone, but at the same time I was a bit relieved that things wouldn't be getting too crazy just yet. It's kind of bittersweet.

"That's cool...I guess." I laughed.

"This is more cool." He said, and leaned in, pressing his lips to mine. He was smooth. Knew how to sweep a girl off her feet, that's for sure.

We soon arrived to the restaurant, the other cars following behind. The driver dropped us off right at the door and we walked in with the others.

"So what did you do on the way here? Snog the whole time?" Louis asked as the waitress led us to our table.

"Maybe, maybe not. Guess you'll never know." Niall said, giving him a smirk as I just laughed. We all sat down, me next to Niall, with Zayn on the other side, and all the others sitting around the table. We all mostly chattered among yourselves until we ordered our food, which gave me a good opportunity to talk to Zayn and get to know him a little better. He's the one I've had the least interaction with, because he's a little bit more shy and I'm shy, so together there's very little interaction. But hopefully that will change. Something about Zayn intrigues me, not in a romantic way, just in a curious way. I like the way he carries himself. That's why I'm pushing out of my comfort zone to get to know him better. I sat talking to him while Niall was engaged in a debate with Harry that went something along the lines of "Ireland is the best country in the world."

"So you have a girlfriend, right?" I asked. I wasn't totally oblivious to these boys' lives. His face lit up immediately when I brought Perrie up.

"Yeah, yeah. Perrie, she's amazing." he said, smiling towards me.

"That's so good. I'm so happy for you guys."

"Yeah, it's a bit hard sometimes, being away from her and stuff for so long, but we work through it. You and Niall will understand soon enough."

"Yeah. I know that's coming and I'm not looking forward to it." I said truthfully. It had been weighing on my mind lately, but I tried not to think about it. Knowing that Zayn and Perrie were still going strong through the distance was encouraging though.

"Well it'll be hard, but it'll be fine. Believe me, Niall is so ready for this and working for your relationship." My heart fluttered at his words.

"Really?" I questioned.

"Oh yeah. He has been really concerned for you and how your whole relationship was going to work from the very beginning. He's been really serious about it from day one. Always worried about how it's going to effect you and everything." Hearing Zayn's words eased every doubt in my mind. If Niall was worried and being careful about how this was all working, than I really had nothing to worry about, because I know that Niall will do anything he has to do to protect me. That may seem intense since we haven't been together for very long, but some things you know. You just know.

Our food came and all chowed down happily, Zayn and I still chatting away. Once I got him talking, he was more than willing to share, and so was I. He's actually the one who's made the most effort to get to me, not that the other boys haven't. It feels wonderful to finally start to get to know them all better and even..dare I say...feel like a part of the group.

Soon we all finished eating, and the waitress brought the bill.

"Well it was wonderful to all spend time together." Harry said and the rest of the group nodded in agreement. I guess they don't usually have time to just all be with each other often and not have to worry about anything "work" related. We said our goodbyes and got up to leave, Niall and I going in one car together, Liam heading back to the house, Louis, Zayn, Lou and Lux heading to some tattoo shop, and Harry going to meet Gemma, who'd flown out to spend another week here. Niall and I hopped in the car again, no idea what was next.

"Still have room for dessert?" Niall asked with a mischievous grin.

"Oh I've always got room for dessert!" I smirked back." Niall leaned up and whispered something to the driver, which I was disappointed wasn't Ricky, as I'd grown accustomed to his kind nature, and sat back against the seat.

"Where are we going?" I asked, but I had an idea that he wasn't going to tell me.

"Somewhere special." Was all I got.

"Well that was enjoyable. I really got to know Zayn very well." I said.

"Yeah I noticed you two were conversing a lot. He's such a great guy, isn't he?" Niall said, smiling.

"He really is. A quite complex sort of person, but that's what makes him so cool."

"Yeah. You have to get to know him to know just how great he is."

"Definitely." I agreed. We soon pulled up to the exact same ice cream parlor Niall and I went to on our first date.

"Fancy an ice cream, babe?" Niall smirked, getting out of the car and helping me out, also sending an eruption of butterflies fluttering through me at calling me 'babe.'

"Well aren't you just the romantic hunk. But yeah, I'm not gonna turn down an ice cream." I said. Niall slipped his hand in mine and we walked into the ice cream parlor.

As we walked in a small bell dinged over the door, just like it did last time. The sugary sweet scent of ice cream filled my nose, just like it did last time. And here Niall stood beside me, eyeing the tubs of ice cream through the glass counter. But this wasn't just like last time. Last time, Niall was just a guy standing next to me. And today he's so much more. He's my boyfriend. My boyfriend. So much has changed in the last couple weeks, so much. I could've never imagines my first relationship would be anything like this, but I wouldn't change a thing.

"What can I get for you today?" The woman behind the counter asked us as we approached her.

"Hmmm." I said as my eyes scanned the menu. "I think I'll have a turtle sundae with cookie dough ice cream please." I always got cookie dough, always, since I was a creature of habit.

"And I'll have a waffle cone with cookie dough ice cream please." Niall said, giving the woman his card.

"I'll have to pay next time, you always pay." I said, nodding toward the cashier.

"I don't mind paying, Torre."

"I know, but I feel bad." I said.

"Well don't." Niall said and kissed me swiftly on the cheek. Luckily the small ice cream parlor was empty, otherwise that would've been a no-no since we haven't gone public yet.

We took a seat at one of the high-top tables in the parlor. The woman shortly brought out our ice creams and Niall and I started eating them immediately.

"Ice cream is my weakness. It's my only addiction." I said seriously, spooning the cold ice cream goodness into my mouth. Niall just started laughing. "What?" I asked.

"You're just so cute. All the bad things kids our age do these days and you're addicted to ice cream. It's adorable." He said.

"Well...yeah. Eating ice cream everyday is probably my most unhealthy habit." I admitted jokingly.

"Oh, you bad girl." Niall teased.

"Yeah. I know." We were both a bit silent now. I had been thinking a lot lately, and I think I'm ready for him to meet my family. I think it's the right time, when I actually thought about it, they should meet before we go public. I want to ask Niall if he wants to meet them, but I don't want it to be awkward.

"So, um Niall..."

"What babe?" Ughh that nickname again!

"Well, um, my family has been asking about you a lot, and I was wondering if you would want to meet them." I said, and his face lit up.

"Are you kidding? I'd love to meet them! When, when, when?" He said, smiling wider than I've ever seen him smile before.

"You sound like a little kid, Niall." I said, giggling.

"I'm excited! I can't wait to meet them! I'm sure they're just as great as you!" He said sweetly. I was so happy this was going good. Seeing him this excited made me excited too.

"I'll call my mom tonight and set up dinner." I said.

"Great! I can't wait."

"Me either, me either."

{A/N: Thanks for voting guys, and please continue to do so! I work for hours on these chapters and it only takes you a second! What do you think of this chapter? And how do you like Niall's new nickname for Torre hehe ;) ~Macy}