#nh4

September 13th. One of the most important days of the year for you. Why? Well, it’s your boyfriends birthday, of course!!

Niall’s not one to celebrate too much on his birthday. Yeah, he’ll spend time with the important family and friends, but he usually doesn’t do much for himself. he’s too humble and never asks for much. 

But in your eyes, your perfect boy deserves the entire world for his special day. Which is why right now, you’ve gathered just about everyone important in his life into your shared place to surprise him with a party.

It’s noting crazy… It’s all of his best mates, his mum and dad, other family members, anyone who said they could make it. You even decorated the place, streamers and balloons filling the space along with a banner that says “Happy Birthday, Niall!!” (hand-written by you, of course.)

Now, how did you get away with this? Well, Niall’s been crazy busy in the studio getting his album done, plus lots of travel to LA for shooting ‘The Voice’, so that’s given you plenty of time to sneak stuff in without him knowing. 

As for the setup today? Well, he was in the studio all day again, of course (the man won’t even take a break for his birthday…), which gave you the perfect chance to put up all the decorations and for everyone to arrive.

The flat is bustling with energy. People are chatting, laughing, drinking a bit, music playing in the background, and there’s even a table that’s piled up with gifts people brought for him. It feels like the perfect birthday party.

You were too restless to fully enjoy it yet, though. Niall would be here any minute now. And honestly? part of you is scared he might hate this. What if he didn’t want anything big for his birthday? He does always say he doesn’t need anything crazy, but does that also mean he’d HATE a party like this?? 

As you’re spiraling a bit, though, your phone pings with a text from Niall, like clockwork like he does every evening.

Ni 🤍:

just pulled up, i’ll be in soon. can’t wait to see ya, i missed your pretty face 😘

You’ve always found it cute that he lets you know when he’s here, even if you two live together now so it’s not really necessary. But today, it’s just made your job even easier.

The second you read the message, you get everyone’s attention and tell them to shush, quickly killing the lights. (you’ve assigned his cousins to turn on the lights when you give the cue, you just hope they aren’t already too plastered to remember… damn irishmen.)

Everyone stands in the dark in the living room and you hurry to the front door, nearly shaking with both excitement and nerves.

Niall’s keys jingle in the door for a few moments before it creaks open. He walks in with his water bottle in one hand, his bag and his keys in the other. He sees you standing right there and instantly smiles, kicking the door shut and dropping his things on the entry table.

“There’s my birthday boy!!!” You cheer, your nerves melting away just by seeing his face.

“Oh, petal, thank god you’re right here, didn’t wanna go search the house for ya.” He says, immediately hugging you tight. You hug him back, but not for long before he pulls away with furrowed eyebrows.

“Why the bloody hell are all the lights off?” he asks, looking past you into the dark house. “Have you turned into a vampire or something, babe?”

You laugh, shaking your head as you take his hand and walk you two a couple steps further into the house. “No… Not quite…”

“Well then what the hell-“ he starts asking, but before he can finish, you drop his hand and stomp your foot. Suddenly all the lights flick on (thank god they got it right), everyone jumping out with huge smiles on their faces.

“SURPRISE!!!!” Everyone shouts, including yourself, and it’s just like a scene from a movie.

Niall’s eyes go wide as he’s startled, clearly not expecting that at all. But once his mind catches up with the rest of him, he lets out a shocked laugh, his face lighting up instantly.

“Holy shit!!! Is this for my Birthday??” He asks, eyes finding you again after scanning the crowd, clearly incredibly baffled.

“Of course it is!!! What, did you think I wouldn’t do anything for your birthday?” You step closer again, smiling up at him.

“Well, i knew good do something, but not invite everyone i know!!”

You just laugh, and that’s when his mum walks up with the birthday cake she helped you pick out for him: a two-tiered chocolate cake that says ‘Happy 32nd, Nialler!’ on it.

“Your wonderful girlfriend planned it all. When she asked me to come, i couldn’t say no. You really picked a good one, sunshine.” Maura says, possibly looking as happy as you are with the outcome.

Something in Niall’s eyes softens at his mums words, but before it can get any more sappy with her, she lifts the cake and speaks to the crowd, “Right, who’s ready for some cake!!”

Everyone cheers, of course, including Niall himself. As she walks away to go set the cake down and cut it, Niall takes your hand before you can follow, letting the rest of everyone else focus their attention away from him for a moment so he can talk to you.

“You really did this all? The decorations, the cake, somehow managing to get everyone in one place at the same time? All just for my birthday?” He asks, his voice softer and lower so only you can hear him.

You nod your head, a soft, almost sheepish smile on your face as you reply. “I did. And it’s not just your birthday, love… You’re the kindest, most genuine, sweet person I know and get the honor to love. You deserve the best birthday celebration in the world.”

Niall’s eyes glimmer a bit at that, clearly not expecting any of this, making him a bit emotional.

“Christ, I wasn’t expecting to cry on my birthday..” he says with a small laugh, bringing one of his hands up and wiping his eyes. 

You laugh a bit too, bringing your hand up to wipe them yourself, cupping his cheek after.

“Happy Birthday, Niall. I love you forever, my sweet boy.”

“I love you more.” He says softly back, leaning in enough so that your noses brush, everyone else fading away for a moment. “You’re seriously the most perfect girl in the world.”

He leans in a bit more and kisses you, soft but sure, all of his love and appreciation for you spilling into it. You practically melt, your arms wrapping around his neck as his wrap around your waist, pulling you close.

But before you two can get much further, you hear his cousin Deo loudly clear his throat.

“Hey, lovebirds, sorry to interrupt but i think the birthday boy might wanna eat a piece of cake too, not just his girlfriends face.” He says, pulling laughs from quite a few people in the crowd.

You two laugh as well, pulling away now that you’ve been caught having a sweet moment, and just like that Niall’s in his element.

“Okay, okay, we’re coming. But only if you’ve gotten me a pint of Guinness!!”

Everyone laughs and you two join them in the dining room. All you can think about is how full your heart is, looking at the smile on Niall’s face, seeing just how happy he is. How loved he feels right now, not just by his friends and family, but by you.