The next morning I was up and ready at an alarming new record. My nerves about starting a new school, in a completely new country was making me want to throw up, but I knew that I couldn't. I dressed in my simple clothes yet again; beige pants, white t-shirt with a red sweater and my black Vans. I straightened my hair and only applied mascara. I'm not big on makeup.
"Lezile, we have to go!" Niall called from outside my door. He came in and stopped to look at me.
I started panicking, "what? I look horrible, don't I? I'm going to be hated for dressing too much like myself, aren't I?"
Niall smiled, "no, you look like you. I like it."
I smiled and picked up my backpack and walked past Niall and down the stairs.
"Mum, Dad, we're leaving!"
Mumcame out to the foyer and hugged Niall tightly and put a reassuring hand on my shoulder, "don't worry, everything is going to go great."
I smiled and nodded meekly as Niall put his hand on my back and ushered me out the door. We got into the silver Fiat in the driveway and Niall started the car and backed out and headed down the street. The driving here was very different, but I felt safe with him driving. Mainly because he knew what he was doing. We stayed silent until Niall drove into the parking lot of the school, then he must have heard my heart basically beating out of my chest, because he told me to just breathe and relax. He parked in a shady spot and we got out. Immediately, I noticed that a lot of the girls were looking at Niall. Not that I blamed them, he is beautiful. I walked nervously next to him, immediately feeling that I didn't belong. I felt his hands on my shoulders behind me, guiding me through the groups of people.
"Hey Niall, still looking good," a tall, beautiful brunette girl said to him.
Niall smiled and returned the greeting.
"Friend of yours?" I questioned, distain on my tongue.
"Not really, just someone I talk to every now and again."
By that, I'm sure he means 'bed buddy.'
He continued to look around and wield me through the teenagers. Girls staring awkwardly at me, making me feel inferior to them already.
"Niall! Man, over here!" I heard a boy shout.
"Hey!" Niall shouted back. I looked over and saw four boys sitting on a picnic table, waving Niall down. I was sure he was going to ditch me, but instead he whispered, "you're about to meet your four bestfriends."
I smiled and continued to walk towards the boys. We reached the table and I took in their faces. My goodness, they really grow them well down here.
"Hey lad!" The curly haired boy said. Only he didn't have an accent like Niall did. He was british. They all greeted Niall, and I realized they were all British. Weird.
"Gents, this is Lezile, my-"
"Sister, I presume," the curly haired boy stood up and took my hand, kissing it. I smiled.
"My name's Harry," he smiled back.
"Hi," I replied. It came out to a barely audible whisper.
"Is she shy?" another boy asked. He had brown hair, swept to the side of his face, and a gorgeous smile.
Niall laughed and turned toward me, "stop it, you guys are scaring her."
I blushed and looked down.
The one who asked if I was shy stood up and shook my hand, "I'm Louis," he pointed to the other boys, one, had black hair, gelled upward, and the other had lighter hair, that lightly fell on his face, "that's Zayn, and that's Liam. Harry has already made himself known to you," he chuckled.
"I'm Lezile. It's great to meet you guys," I looked to Niall, who sat on the bench, staring at me proudly.
"So darling, your classes are?" Harry insisted.
"Jesus Harry, knock it off," Niall pursed.
"Calm down, Nialler. Just making Lezile here, feel a little bit more welcome."
I stammered, "English, Guitar Music, Drama and Chemistry."
"We've got English together! How lovely," he smirked.
"I've got Chemistry with you," Liam said.
"I've got Drama with you," said Zayn.
"Well, don't I feel left out..." Louis finished.
I smiled, "don't worry Louis, I'll make time for you."
He smiled in return, "you better. Can't have these guys scaring you away before I get to know you."
We continued to talk until the bell rang, and I got to really like these guys, and I soon opened up and began talking with them like I'd been friends with them for awhile. I've always been myself around guys instead of girls.
"Nialler, did you tell her about the assembly?" Harry asked.
"Assembly? What are you talking about?"
"Oh, well see, the bo-" Harry started, but Niall cut him off, "no! I didn't. I figured she'll see it herself, let's not ruin the surprise."
I smirked and went to English with Harry and Niall. I looked at the aray of seats and felt my stomach tighten. Harry pulled me to sit with him at the back two desks in the corner, while Niall went and sat with the brunette who spoke to him earlier this morning.
"That's Lana, she's been trying to get with Niall for awhile now," Harry whispered.
I turned to him, "how interesting." I joked, when really, it wasn't funny to me at all.
He smiled and playfully shoved my shoulder. English passed by quickly, we simply talked about what we would be learning throughout the semester, like how most first days go.
"Now, class, the assembly will be taking precedent today, now go on and enjoy!" My teacher said happily.
Niall turned and looked to Harry and nodded. I looked between the both of them and stood once Harry got up.
"Sit with me during the assembly?" I asked.
"I would love to, but I'm going to be a little busy during it."
"Oh, that's fine.."
I left the boys and put my bag into my locker and followed the crowd to the assembly hall, where everyone was sitting with friends that they knew, and I was left all alone in the third row from the stage, on the end. The assembly opened up with the School Council, and featured skits and performances by some of the students. I really enjoyed it, it was better than my school's assemblies ever were. The president of the school council came up on the stage after the Football (soccer) team was done.
"And now, I know you're going to cheer like mad like you have many times before, but here are your favorite five boys! Give it up for our one and only, One Direction!"
The announcer went offstage and I let my clapping die down with the rest of the students. The red curtain pulled apart and I heard the stringing of guitars. That's when the "boys" turned around and I recognized them immediately.
"Oh my god.." I whispered.
Liam began singing, looking at a girl in the first row, off centre, who I'm assuming is his girlfriend.
I've tried playing it cool
But when I'm looking at you
I can't ever be brave
'Cause you make my heart race
Students began clapping to the beat and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The boys were jumping around stage, and Harry began singing, looking directly at me.
Shot me out of the sky
You're my kryptonite
You keep making me weak
Yeah, frozen and can't breathe
Zayn then picked up where Harry left off.
Something's gotta give now
'Cause I'm dying just to make you see
That I need you here with me now
'Cause you've got that one thing
Harry shouted "This is for my girl, Lezile!" and pointed right at me.
"Oh god," I cursed, trying to hide my face as all of the students began to stare at me. Harry leapt off stage and came to my seat, pulling me out of my safe zone and began singing right to me.
So get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing
And you've got that one thing
I tried not to smile and blush, but I couldn't help it. Harry held my hand as Niall began singing. I kept gazing at Niall, amazed at his beautiful voice, and he stared right back.
Now I'm climbing the walls
But you don't notice at all
That I'm going out of my mind
All day and all night
He finished his verse, and looked away from me, focused on the floor, Harry still holding my hand. Louis began belting his heart out.
Something's gotta give now
'Cause I'm dying just to know your name
And I need you here with me now
'Cause you've got that one thing
Harry held my hand as he made me run around to the stairs and onto the stage, singing to me in front of the whole school. I froze on the spot and all the other guys came and put their arms around me and each other, continuously singing.
So get out, get out, get out of my head
And fall into my arms instead
I don't, I don't, don't know what it is
But I need that one thing.
The boys finished their song and the whole school stood up and clapped, as I got out from the embrace and ran off stage. I hate being in front of people, and Harry doing that almost made me faint. I was trying to regain my breath off stage when Louis came to see me.
"You alrigh?" He asked, putting his hand on my shoulder.
I held my hand over my heart, "no, I despise being in front of crowds, and Harry.. doing that.. I-I just, no."
Louis chuckled at my stammering, "well, Harry is a flirt, he probably thinks that won your heart."
"All that did was stop my heart, and not in the good way!"
Louis and I shared a laugh, "but, you guys are amazing. I had no idea that I'd be seeing that on my first day here."
"Yeah, we're trying to make it in music. It's what we love."
"And the school loves you guys," I finished with a laugh.
"Hey, you're all red, are you okay?" Niall asked, jogging backstage.
"Yeah, except that Harry is going to get slapped. I don't like being in front of people. I think I'm going to faint."
"That bad?" He asked worriedly.
"That bad. I have anxiety problems."
"I'll take you home if you want," a moment of pleading in his voice, "the assembly will be on all day."
"I'll walk, it's okay, it's not far."
"I don't want you getting lost," he protested.
"I remember the way, thanks though."
"I don't want someone kidnapping you."
" I can protect myself."
"I don't want you getting hurt in a fight."
I stepped toward Niall, "I can protect myself."
He stepped forward too, "I can protect you."
I smirked, "get the keys."
"Happily," he replied, smiling as he left the stage.
I went and got my bag and met Niall outside, where he was waiting by the car. We drove in silence to the house, and I became dizzy everytime I thought about everyone staring at me. We made it home and I walked past Niall, unlocked the door and went straight up to my room and fell on the bed.
"Dizzy?" Niall asked.
"Only a smidge..." I muttered into the comforter.
I heard him laugh and sit down next to me, "so, Harry fancies you, I think."
"Fancies?" I questioned.
"Yeah, uh, he likes you, I guess you would say."
"Harry doesn't know me. Once he gets to know me, that opinion will change. I'm nothing special," I half joked.
Niall let out a soft chuckle and stood up, closing the door behind him.
I sighed and groaned into my pillow.
*Niall's POV*
I closed her door and stood against the wall.
"You are special.." I whispered to myself.
One day here and I'm already interested in my host-sister. This semester is going to kill me. I went to my room and lay down, letting my thoughts overpower me.
