"I don't think we've properly met," he said, his green eyes twinkling. "Harry Styles," he said, sticking out his hand. I didn't take his hand, I just stared at it. He pulled it back.
"No ? Alright then," he said, pulling back his hand, sounding unhurt. "These are my lads. Louis," he pointed to the guy in the striped shirt, chomping on a carrot. "Niall," he pointed to the blond guy with the Irish accent. "Liam," he pointed to the guy leaning against the counter, "and Zayn," he finally said, pointing to the guy with the quiff.
"Umm, hey guys," I said awkwardly.
"Hey," Lydia cut in. "We're running out of milk. Maybe you lads want to take her to store to get some, and show her around ?"
"Hey that'd be great," said Louis.
"Well then, off you go," said Lydia, not bothering to look up from her phone.
I followed the boys as the made their way out of the house. "So," I started. "How are we going again ?"
"We're walking," said Harry. "The store's just around the corner."
We continued walking, and as we did, a general store came into view. There were a lot of small kids on bikes, but other than that, no one may age was in sight.
Inside the store was a plump woman in her 40's standing behind the counter. At the sight of the boys, she smiled instantly. "Good morning boys," she said.
"Good morning Mrs. Willows," they replied.
"And who is this lovely young lady you have here ?" she asked again.
"Oh this is Zara. She's Lydia's niece," said Niall. "She's moving in with Lydia."
"Oh, how nice," Mrs Willows replied, beaming. "So, what can I do for you this morning ?"
"We want some milk, cereals and coffee," said Liam.
"Well, we'll see what we can do about that." A short while later, she came back with all the things. Liam paid while I carried the grocery bags out.
Just at that moment, a girl with long, brown hair opened the door into the shop.
"Amy !" the boys greeted her.
"Hey," Amy said. "Is this Zara ?" she asked straight-forwardly.
"Yeap, this is her," Louis said.
"It's really nice to meet you. I'm Amy, Amy Cartwright."
"Zara, Zara Winters." I said. The boys had already left the store, waiting outside.
"Hey, anything you can't ask the boys, I'm always around," said Amy.
"Umm, well," I started. "This is kind of weird seeing that we've only just met, but, I am in desperate need of new clothing."
"Are you kidding me ? I'll take you to all the best stores. Tomorrow ? At noon ?" Amy asked.
"Yeah, that'll be great," I said. I've made a new friend, and on my first day here. I guess this won't be as bad as I thought it would.
"And since you're starting school in a couple of day, wee should really go out and get you some stuff," said Amy.
Oh right, school. Totally forgot about that. "Hey, I've got to go now, so I guess I'll see you tomorrow ?"
Amy nodded and gave a a huge smile. " 'Till tomorrow."
I walked out of the store. "That took you long enough," said Harry.
"I have made plans for tomorrow," I said. "With Amy."
"Good for you," Zayn said. "Only the first day and you've already made friends."
I was surprised at how easy it was talking to them.
"I guess we better head home now," said Liam. No one argued, so we made our way back home.