Chapter Fourty Seven They way he told Adam he was my boyfriend was rough, and defensive, but it still made me blush to think that I was his girlfriend. We all sat down at the table and ate our eggs in complete silence, until Niall finally said "How do you two know each other?" "Oh." I said, looking at my feet and blushing. "We used to date." I saw his mouth drop open, food spilling out, and Adam started to chuckle. "Maya, can I talk to you alone for a second?" He asked me. "Sure." I shrugged and showed him to my bedroom. "What's up?" I asked casually. "You used to date him?" Niall blurted out. "Umm, yeah. Why?" "Isn't it kind of awkward that you two are living together?" "No, he's my best friend." I shrugged. "I don't feel comfortable with you living with him, Maya." "I'm sorry but I can't afford my own place. He's my only option." "Come tour with me, then. We're leaving town tomorrow to go to our next venue, and I'll miss you too much." I was speechless. It never occurred t! o me that they were on tour, and that he would be leaving. Also that he lives in London, not here. "I really don't know what to say Niall..." "Please just say yes. You can come live in London with us afterwards as well. Rent free." I let out a sigh, trying to figure out how to respond. He grabbed my hand in both of his, and started lightly stroking it with his thumb. "I know this is a lot to take in, and that we just met, but there's something different about you Maya. It feels like I've known you my
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