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Curly: Are you kidding me?!
Curly: Is this why you wouldn't show me your outfit earlier when I asked?
Niall: Yeah, I wanted the element of surprise.
Niall: Took a page out of your book. Do you like it?
Curly: Hell yeah. But I don't agree, you have your own style now and it shows.
Curly: But congrats on winning tonight Ni! This is SO big and in your FIRST season.
Curly: You should be proud, I'm SO proud of you. Tell Gina she did an amazing job and nobody deserves it more than her.
Curly: And your duet was EVERYTHING.
Niall: Thanks baby. How did you have time to watch that though with your show tonight?
Curly: I have my ways. 😏 Plus, this was important.
Niall tries to fight the blush creeping up his cheeks but is losing terribly. He's never been one to accept compliments well.
Niall: You're the sweetest.
Niall: Sometimes.
Curly: Why thank you, Mr. Horan. But I like to think it's all the time. 😌
Niall: Debatable.
Curly: 🥺😔
Curly: Will you model that outfit for me sometime? I NEED to see it in person.
Niall: Only if you model the one you wore tonight for me in return. 😉
Curly: Ohhhhh cheeky.
Curly: Of course though, it's only fair.
Curly: Maybe we can do a joint strip show?
Niall giggles at that and shakes his head at his boyfriend’s antics.
Niall: I won't encourage you. Or give you any more ideas.
Curly: Okay, okay. Let's go back to the show tonight.
Curly: How did the entire day feel? And the moment you found out someone from your team won must have been so special.
Niall: The day itself felt like it dragged out. I was so nervous for her because I wanted it for her so badly, to win. She's worked hard this entire season.
Niall: Once the show started it somehow became worse, we were both a bundle of nerves and it sort of died down after we performed together because there wasn't much time to wait afterwards to find out who the winner was.
Niall: It reminded me of us back on the X-Factor, it brought all those same feelings back. And I understood how she was in that moment too and I think in a way it helped to have someone calm her down and give advice when she needed it.
Niall: My heart was racing the whole time and when they announced her name I felt so proud. It was kind of like full circle us having been on a show like that and seeing someone else start their beginning. I know she's going to go places and I'm so happy I got to be a part of it. She's kind of like my child at this point, her and Ryley. I can't describe how truly special it was.
Curly: Aw Ni, I really wish I could've been there to witness it all. Your first big win as a coach. You were such a good one by the way, the VERY best, they're so lucky to have had you.
Curly: Once tour is finished I'll be there to cheer you on for next season.
Curly: Would you consider her and Ryley as openers for tour next year? They'd be SO good and I've seen everyone online saying Ryley was 'robbed'.
Niall: I've been thinking about it and I probably will ask them. Gina is going to be starting her album so we'll see how her schedule plays out. And Ryley's only 15 but his family is super supportive and he's already missed a fair amount of school during this season. I'm hoping they'll both say yes.
Curly: If they can't make it I have a couple of recommendations.
Niall: Oh yeah? Who?
Curly: Well, top of the list is me of course.
Niall: 🙄 Right, next.
Curly: What, not interested?
Curly: Should I be offended?
Niall: Don't be daft. That would just spark more reunion rumors, or us starting a duo at the least.
Curly: You know we've talked about it before and I'm not opposed for further down the line.
Niall: We can revisit that later.
Curly: Okay, okay, I know when I've been beaten.
Curly: Anyways, I saw the videos of Gina's reaction and I couldn't help but tear up a bit. She looked so shocked and in disbelief that they said her name and not someone else's.
Niall: Honestly, it was anyone's game. Everyone was fantastic. I'm so happy it's her though.
Curly: Me too. Your chemistry is through the roof and your hug was so wholesome. Both of you looked like you were on cloud nine.
Curly: Should I be jealous?
Harry adds this as an afterthought and Niall really has the urge to flick him where ever he can reach him, but unfortunately they're not even in the same time zone right now.
Niall: Ugh! As if!
He inserts the GIF from the iconic movie Clueless and hears the echo of these words in the voice of Cher Horowitz. He knows Harry will get the reference as it's a mutual favorite of theirs. Harry sends back a laughing GIF.
Curly: Are you sad about Blake? You are his son after all.
Niall takes a moment to consider his response. He was so emotional after the cameras stopped rolling and felt the sadness in the atmosphere at the end of an era.
Niall: Yeah, more than I thought I would be. I'll admit I cried a bit when we hugged once we were backstage. Everyone that's worked with him since season one was super emotional.
Niall: There was a party to celebrate his departure and for Gina's winning. Emotions ran high last night, such a rollercoaster. It was a miracle I was able to sleep at all after the adrenaline of performing and everything. When we all left it was bittersweet knowing he wouldn't be coming back next season.
Curly: I hate goodbyes. I've never even met him and I feel sad by extension. But watching your relationship this season with him has been entertaining as hell and wholesome. He loves you. Bobby has some competition.
Niall: Don't even get me started on Bobby right now. He's so bad at pretending he's not jealous of every interaction we have. He's been a good sport about it, but I'm afraid that if it went on for another season he'd actually disown me.
Curly: He would never.
Curly: Although he does have another son to fall back on. 😏🤭
Niall: Who, Greg??
Curly: That's not what I meant and you know it.
Niall: Sureeee Jan.
Curly: Stop quoting Lou.
Niall: Am not! He didn't even make it up!
Curly: Well he certainly said it often enough for me to think otherwise.
Niall holds down on this latest text and waits for the reaction options to pop up. He chooses ‘HAHA’ and thinks for a moment about the immense times Louis did in fact use this meme.
Niall: Not going to lie, I'm going to miss Pops. He's one of the funniest people I've met. Ever.
Curly: Careful, don't let Lewis catch you saying that.
Niall: 🙄🙄
Niall: He won't find out unless you tell him.
Curly: Don't tempt me.
Niall: Only if you want to stir up trouble.
Curly: Me? Neverrrr.
Niall: Alright moving on.
Curly: You and Blake could have your own sitcom. I can see it now. People would watch it and then Bobby would disown you and I could finally take over as the favorite son.
Niall: So you've seen it then?
Curly: What?
Niall: The sketch we did for the show. John Legend “moves out” and I move in. I call him Pops and it reminds me of Full House with the setup. It was so hard to take it seriously we had to do a lot of takes. Thank god they didn't seem to mind and said it would end up in this season's blooper archives.
Curly: That sounds like something the people want. Could turn into a proper show. My Nialler, a tv star turned actor, like me. 😏 Send it to me?
Niall: Shut up, I'm not going into acting. We've discussed this.
Curly: But c'mon Ni. Seeing you on the big screen would solve all the world's problems!
Niall snorts and actually does roll his eyes.
Niall: I highly doubt that.
Curly: Okay, it would solve all of my problems.
Niall: You're helpless.
Curly: Only when it comes to you.
Niall: Enough about me. Let's change the subject.
Curly: Oh? What to?
Niall: You.
Curly: Me?
Niall: Yeah, you.
Curly: What about me?
Niall: Well, I'm not the only one who had a lot of action going on last night.
Instantly he wishes he could reword this text. He knows with the newest update on his iPhone he could but Harry's probably already seen it and would give him shit either way.
Curly: Come again?
Niall: Shut up.
Curly: I'm not the one with a dirty mind right now.
Niall: But you usually are.
Niall knows he's got him there.
Curly: Touché.
Curly: But what specifically about last night do you deem worth mentioning?
Niall: Well, four things.
Curly: Four? My, my.
Curly: Amidst the finale you had all this time to pay attention to me and my show? I'm honored.
Niall: Don't go getting a big head about this.
Niall: But yes, four things.
Curly: I'm gonna ignore your last comment.
Curly: Go on, then.
Niall: Hang on a second, I have to open my notes app.
He knows Harry is shaking his head and laughing at him but he doesn't care. Maybe he is the only person he knows who would take notes on this, but he likes to be organized and prepared on all fronts, no matter the cause.
Niall: -clearing my throat- Okay, to begin
Harry doesn't even give him the chance to proceed before he interrupts with a quick quip at him.
Curly: DORK.
Niall: AS I WAS SAYING
Niall: Number one- and please don't interrupt me again- Is your outfit. Holy hell.
Niall: Number two- Stockholm Syndrome. The moment after you finished singing my part you forgot about the echo. Your face and the way you go back to grab the mic and do it has been burned into my retinas for the last 12 hours.
Niall: Number three- You were about to sing Matilda and you zipped up your jacket while everyone screamed no. You smiled and laughed like the fucker you are and unzipped it five seconds later just to cause a frenzy.
Niall: Number four- Your worst crime. Posting that on your story.
Niall: Okay, I'm finished.
Curly: How do you wish to proceed with this discussion, your majesty?
He and Harry are both enjoying this too much.
Niall: Well... we begin with discussing each point in order. Don't you think that makes the most logical sense?
Curly: Whatever you say, your majesty.
Curly: Alright then, number one- yes the outfit. Similar to other ones I've been wearing. What's so special about this one in particular? The colors are different, yes. And the design on the back. It's also one of the looks with no jacket. Bare chest and all.
Niall: Hold on! The last part coincides with number three. Backtrack please!
Curly: You're right, I'm sooo sorry. What was I thinking?
Niall definitely picks up on his sarcasm and chooses to ignore it.
Niall: Focus, please.
Niall: It's the fit of the clothes themselves. The way the fabric sits so perfectly against your perky little bum and hugs your hips just right. Accentuates your legs. The jacket shows off the hard work on your abs, your chest hairs, and the fact that it's unzipped doesn't hurt anybody. And the COLORS. They work SO well and compliment you. The sparkly stripes on the pants and jacket are very you. I love how it ties the whole look together, not to mention your name bedazzled on the back with the milkshake. Classy. Timeless. Only you could pull it off, babe.
Curly: Hang on- You're giving me shit for mentioning number three when you're still on about number one. How is that fair??
Niall: Shush, I'm the one leading this discussion. I can jump around as needed.
Curly: Sure Jan.
Niall: Sooo original Lou.
Curly: 🖕🏻
Niall: Focus.
Curly: Can we move on to number two now?
The wordplay isn't lost on either of them and Niall laughs.
Niall: No. What's your response to my rambling?
Curly: Your CUTE rambling.
Curly: I don't have much to add since you're right about everything you pointed out. And don't call me a smug bastard, we both know it's true.
Niall cackles at this confession. He won't argue with that.
Curly: But you're not wrong. I do love wearing that suit combo. That's why I got it in so many colors and patterns. I was obsessed when doing tour fittings last year.
Curly: I'm overruling you and going into number two. I was remembering it the way we originally did it and was debating if I should change that or not. I'm glad I kept it though, drives the fans nuts.
Niall: Everyone noticed you singing my last solo line the way I used to.
Curly: I figured they would. Did it on purpose to see if they'd remember.
Curly: Truth is, singing this song sometimes I forget I'm doing it alone. It's like I'm waiting for one of you to jump in and that's what happened I got caught up but I managed to do it last second.
Niall: The echo is sick though.
Curly: I'm glad you find my embarrassment entertaining baby.
Niall: I mean your facials and mic grab are iconic. I saw this moment from at least 8 different angles.
Curly: Oh goddddd. Really?
Niall: Yeah...
Curly: Trust the fans to catch everything.
Niall: Always.
Curly: Number three- I'm going to basically skirt over this one since you already mentioned it. But you know me, I like to be a tease in general and especially with the fans. This was no different.
Niall: You'll be the death of me and them. Poor souls don't stand a chance.
Curly: Neither does yours...
Niall: HEY!
Curly: Well...
Niall: Number four!
Curly: Ah yes, number four- Perhaps my favorite moment (although I'll never not love you appreciating and obsessing over me and my looks).
Niall: You're so lucky I'm not there to smack some sense into you.
Curly: I'm the luckiest man alive to be on the receiving end of Niall Horan's endless stream of love and affection.
Niall: Number four Curly!
Curly: Okay jeez! Number four- This is so iconic, don't you think?
Niall: How could I ever forget? The amount of times you said this and wrote it anywhere you could while we were on tour should've been illegal.
Harry sends through the ‘HAHA’ reaction on his latest text like Niall did for him earlier.
Curly: Don't I look endearing? That innocent and youthful smile. I'm the picture of innocence.
The snort he lets out can't be helped.
Niall: Ridiculous more like.
Niall: I will admit, however, that you do have the best Schlong I've ever seen.
Curly: You're a MENACE.
Curly: And I've just swallowed my gum whole.
Niall: Well that part is not my fault.
Curly: Oh but it is.
Curly: Honestly, Niall... what am I going to do with you?
Niall: You know the offer is always the same- Anything 😉
Curly: OKAY
Curly: I'm stopping you right there before this progresses.
Curly: Later 😉😉
Niall: I like the sound of that.
Curly: You certainly had a lot of time to do research on my show. Let's do this again sometime, it was fun breaking it down from a fan's point of view.
Niall: Wanker.
Curly: Are we done? Because I'd much rather be talking about you and your after-party moves. The dancing for Beyonce was really something else.
Niall: How-?
Curly: I'm looking in the trending topics right now. Religiously.
Niall: I'd rather not, but okay.
Curly: It's only fair. You've had your fun with me.
Curly: Although, fair warning, I'm going to find a lot more than four things I like about you.
Niall sighs, because he knows this is about to be a long-ass discussion and he wonders if they should opt for Facetiming instead. The chokehold his boyfriend has on him is the only rational reason he agrees to this bullshit, but secretly he loves it.