“Everyone make sure to hold onto someone you love right now,” Niall says into his microphone during Fire Away, while continuing to strum at his guitar.

I hum and step behind you, wrapping my arms snug around you and resting my chin on your shoulder, swaying us lightly side to side as the song continues.

We’ve been dating for a couple months now, and as I hold you in my arms while we stand in the arena suite watching my best friend perform for his fans, I realize we’ve yet to actually say that we love each other.

I think to myself for a moment, eventually deciding now is as good of a time as any, before turning my head slightly on your shoulder. “I love you,” I whisper in your ear, kissing your temple.