Abigail has always had a big dream. But being a foster kid, those dreams just seems impossible to reach. But when she gets adopted, things start to look up. But being labeled a foster kid will always be a part of her no matter what.

Abigail Palmer scanned the Starlight Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, in hopes of spotting someone she really wanted to see. But as three out of the four boys walked in, her heart sank.

"Happy birthday Abby," Harry Judd smiled as he revealed a rather large package from behind his back. "It's not much,"

Abby hugged him. "Harry, it's huge. But thank you,"

"But this one is bigger," Tom Fletcher grinned as he handed her a bigger package with different layers of what looked like wrapping paper and newspaper, with a large bow at the top. "Happy birthday,"

"I see you wrapped it yourself?" She laughed as she had to put Harry's gift on the ground to hold Tom one. "Thank you,"

"In my opinion, my one is bigger." Dougie Poynter beamed as he handed her a large stuffed teddy bear. "Happy birthday!"

Harry, Tom and Abby laughed as Dougie was about to pop the teddy bear on top of Tom's gift but then decided against it. He hugged the bear tightly one last time then gave it to Abby.

She smiled. "Thank you guys for coming. And thank you for the gifts." She nodded her head to the right then the left. "Food is to your right and the ladies are to your left. Make yourself comfortable."

Tom grinned. "Oh we will," then headed towards the left with Dougie hot on his heels.

Harry laughed and picked his gift up off the ground. He followed her to the table of gifts and placed his one in what little space he could find. He looked at Abigail, waiting for the question to come already.

She looked at him. "Is Danny coming?"

His heart sank as he saw a spark of hope in her eyes. He shook his head then looked to the ground. He couldn't face her. "I'm sorry,"

Her hand trembled and her lip quivered. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to keep her voice calm, she touched his arm lightly. "It's okay," She took another deep breath and forced herself to smile. "Go have fun. Drink a little. Live a little."

Harry looked up at his best friend and smiled weakly. "Happy birthday Abby,"

She watched him walk away and grab a beer off a tray as a waitress walked by.

As the night went on, speeches about Abigail's life were shared around the room. She laughed at some and cringed at others. But her mind really wasn't there. She couldn't stop thinking about him. She couldn't stop kicking herself for what she had done.

Just as the speeches and toasts were coming to an end, some unexpected guests showed up.

Harry watched Abby's face carefully as two friends of the bands showed up; Heather Yule and Whitney Stuart.

"Hey guys," Heather smiled, wrapping her arms around Dougie and Tom. "Where's Danny?"

Abby was within earshot but with the amount of chattering around, you could hardly hear yourself think.

"I got his text. He said we are in for one rowdy night tonight." Whitney giggled. The others laughed while Harry just shrugged, his eyes still on Abby.

He felt bad for lying, but Danny was his best friend too.

"Mom, I'm tired." Abby's 4 year old brother whined.

"Come on then. I'll take you up to the hotel room." Mrs. Palmer offered, taking her son's hand.

"I want Abby to take me." He grabbed his sister's hand and squeezed it.

"Its fine Mom, I'll take him." She said, as she saw her Mom was about to protest. She picked him up and walked out of the room. She had to get out of there. She knew Harry was watching her and was thankful that it was past her brother's bedtime.

Danny watched her as she walked out of room, her brother's head resting on her shoulders.

She looked stunning.

His heart melted when she kissed Max on the top of his head, before hopping into the elevator.

He missed her. So much.

As he closed his eyes, flashbacks to that fateful night popped into his head. Not wanting to think about it, he opened his eyes, shook his head and continued waiting for the others.

Harry scanned the lobby for Danny, who he found sitting behind a large pot plant.

As he motioned for Danny to come over, he realized he had forgotten his belongings in the Palmers hotel room.

"Guys wait here, forgot my wallet."

"Should we meet you down at the bar then?" Tom asked, as Whitney wrapped her arms around his chest.

He nodded. "Sure, I won't be too long."

As the others trotted off, he turned around to see Danny waiting for him. "You can go to; I'll just meet you there."

Danny shook his head. "Nah, I can just wait. I mean, I've been waiting the whole night. 5 minutes wouldn't exactly kill me right?"

Harry chuckled and left to retrieve the key of Mrs. Palmer.

As the two boys went up to the hotel rooms, silence fell between them.

Danny sighed. He wanted to ask about Abby but was too afraid too. But it was like Harry read his mind.

"I hate lying to her man." Harry looked at his friend and sighed. "The look on her face when I told her you were coming broke my heart."

Danny nodded. He didn't know what to say.

"I know that she misses you. And that she wanted you to be here."

He ran his fingers along the wall. "I am here."

Harry shook his head. "But she doesn't know that."

"You promised you wouldn't say anything." Danny looked at him, his face serious.

"And I have kept to my promise." He juggled with the swipe card in his hand. "Just… for future reference, I don't wanna lie to her. Ask the other boys, I just can't do it anymore."

Danny patted his friend on the back. "I know it's hard for you since she's your best friend. But thanks for tonight, I really appreciate it."

Harry nodded just as the two approached room 1504. He swiped the card and pushed the door forward.

The lights were off as the two boys entered. With the dim light that was coming through the curtain, Harry made his way around the room, trying to find his wallet one of the tables.

He heard someone sniff and the lamp beside the sofa switched on. From the corner of his eye, he saw Danny duck around the corner.

"Hey Abby, sorry I didn't mean to wake you." Harry apologized as he spotted his keys and wallet on the coffee table."

"No its fine," Abby wiped her nose on a tissue.

Harry went to grab his things when he saw her face. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were slightly red.

"Harry, do you think…" she began, but then shook her head. "Never mind,"

"No what is it?" He took a seat on the arms of one of the arm chairs and looked at her.

"Do you think Danny will ever forgive me?" She whispered.

He looked at her for a moment then spoke up quietly. "I know he will." He looked out the corner of his eye to see Danny peeping out from around the corner. "Just give him time, ok."

Abby didn't say anything. She wiped her nose again and exhaled.

The question Harry had wanted to ask ever since the break up happened lingered in his mind. These past months, he hadn't dared asked her. Forgetting Danny was in the same room, now just seemed like the appropriate time as ever. "Abigail, why did you do it?"

Tension filled the air as she looked at the ground. She wiped her eyes then looked up at him. She had been debating with herself why she had done what she did for the past few months. And had finally realized why.

"Because I'm not good enough him." She whispered. "Get out while you still can right? Get out before I completely fall for him."

Harry felt tears forming around his eyes as he watched his best friend grab another tissue and wipe her eyes. He quickly blinked it away. "Abby, you are good enough for him. Why would you ever think you're not?"

"My own parents didn't want me Harry. I wasn't good enough for them so they dumped me. It wouldn't be too long now before he did the same. So why not get out while I can."

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