A/N: Sorry if the chapter sucks!
Disclaimer: Look at past chapters.
Ariel's POV
I took out my phone and started texting Leila.
Just got swarmed by PAPS! Help ASAP –Ariel
Tough, but that's the price of hanging out with 1D –Leila
Is Richard in class b/c he'll help more than u atm :D –Ariel
He's home, classes were cancelled for the week –Leila
Y? –Ariel
Gas leak –Leila
K –Ariel
Richardddddd –Ariel
Sup? *R
Swarmed by paps wish u were here 3 –Ariel
Yea I'd tell them to f' off *R
I know… -Ariel
When will u b home? *R
Idk, tell Alex I miss him too! –Ariel
Will do, and u b careful… no tabloid covers! *R
No promises ;) –Ariel
I sat back in the car, trying to relax for the rest of the ride.
When we pulled up at the hotel, the paparazzi that were there when I first came started to scare me. I was scared I might be in a gossip tabloid and start getting loads of hate. I flinched when I stepped out of the car, expecting flashing cameras and yelling reporters, but everyone seemed to ignore me. As I walked into the lobby, I let go of the breath that I didn't know I was holding. I ran up the stairs and went straight to my suite and started my laptop and opened Twitter. It seemed like I had gotten millions of more followers since leaving America, and my mentions were over flooded. I didn't dare look at all the hate ones, but one tweet caught my eye.
NiallOfficial
What's up with the press and a never ending supply of informants? I guess it's a taste of our life Ariel_chic.
I smiled and tweeted back:
Ariel_chic
If this is ur life, I'd hate to b u NiallOfficial, Louis_Tomlinson, Harry_Styles, Real_Liam_Payne, zaynmalik
Immediately I checked out my new followers and found that the five boys were following me. I started fangirling, then texted Leila.
Hate me, love me idc but 1D boys r following me on Twitter! –Ariel
Hate u, love u, envy u atm –Leila
Well there's a price –Ariel
Yeee –Leila
Where ru atm? –Ariel
On my way to Cali… starting to board –Leila
Oh. U didn't tell me –Ariel
Srry must have slipped my mind –Leila
Well I'll ttyl then cya! –Ariel
I felt abandoned when Leila didn't reply.
"She must have boarded," I thought to myself.
I heard the door open and turned around. Louis walked in and asked, "Do you have my carrots pretty girl?"
"They're in the bag by the counter."
"You seem a tad sad. Haha that rhymed!" Louis exclaimed.
"Yea it does," I said putting on a small smile, "And truth be told, I am little sad."
"Is it because of the paps?"
"No my friend just flew to her college across the country from where I'll be going, and she didn't bother to tell me, until a few minutes before she boarded."
Louis sat down beside me and hugged me, "Maybe you were just busy, and she just forgot to tell you."
I sniffled, "Maybe. Shouldn't you be with the guys?"
"If I go then you come with me."
"I'm okay, I promise, besides I've already messed up you all's time together last night. You should hang out together without me." I said without hesitation.
"You're a fun addition to our group," Louis started.
"But I'm only temporary." I stated interrupting him.
"Weeeeell, we can't be oh so sure bout that can we?" he asked grinning.
I stared at him wide-eyed. "Whaaaaat!" I said more as an exclamation than a question.
"Some secrets should stay secret ya know?" he started to laugh, and then got up. "Come on pretty girl, off to my room!"
"Fine," I said huffily.
When we got into the room, I was swept up by Niall.
"You okay Ariel?" he asked caringly.
I giggled and answered, "Why wouldn't I be?"
"Maybe the paps scared you, or maybe they abducted you and gave a replacement robot?" he said grinning.
I tapped his nose, "Now can you let me down Nialler, I'm hungry!"
"Haha ok ok. Whatever the girl wants." He practically threw me on the couch and started laughing manically.
I groaned, "Not like that!"
"You told me to put you down and I did!" he said still laughing.
Louis pulled me up and held me close while saying, "This pretty girl is fragile, and VERY important…she brings me carrots when you guys don't!"
"Are you gonna ask her to marry you, since she's perfect for you?" Liam asked Louis dryly.
"Hmmm, that may have to wait another day." Louis said thinking.
"Welllll, if you like me so badly, mind bringing me some food?" I asked really hoping someone would bring me something.
"Ok one sec." Louis went to kitchen, then threw me a pack of Haribos.
"Oooohhh I love these!" I grabbed them and started stuffing them in my mouth.
The boys cracked up. Zayn said, "Niall I think she's going to beat you in the hungriest title."
"No one can beat me!" Niall said standing on the couch like king of the world.
"Herrmmm… we can see about that!" I exclaimed, "I'm done with my gummi bears!"
Louis's jaw nearly touched the ground.
Liam said, "Well, I think your title is in jeopardy Niall…"
"Grrr…" he said looking at me with a smile, and then suddenly turning serious, "We have to discuss the paparazzi."
"What's there to talk about?" Zayn asked, "Paps found out from a staff member or something that we hung out with Ariel, and the media played it up a bit. It happens all the time."
"BUT I think it's kinda weird and I think Ariel should have guards and have one of us watch her at all times just in case!" Niall said protectively.
"I think you're going a bit too far." Louis pointed out.
"Niall, I don't like the paparazzi, but that plan gives me absolute no privacy." I said pointedly.
"I'm sorry, but it's not right putting the paps on Ariel like that." Niall pouted.
"It's okay, maybe it was just a one day thing, but I'm going to head to 'our' suite for a shower."
Niall's POV
I walked into the suite and sat on the couch. Ariel was still in the shower, taking forever like a girl. I really hoped I had enough courage to pull off what I was hoping I could do.
"Oh, I thought you were still with the guys," Ariel said startling my thoughts.
"Uh…nope, I'm here!" I said stammering.
"Are you okay?" she wondered.
"Fine…I was just uh… wondering… uh… uh…" I trailed off.
"Uh… what?" she asked prodding me to go on.
"Would you like to go out to lunch with me tomorrow?" I said quickly then ducking my head.
I heard her say stunned-like, "Sure Niall!"
"Phew, I thought you might say no." I said.
"Niall, why would I say no? I'm a big fan remember?" she said breathlessly.
"Well… I don't know I just thought you might." I said sheepishly.
She smiled, "I'm going to sleep, I'm super tired."
"Let me tuck you in?" I asked with a pout on my face.
She sighed, "Well, I guess if it helps you sleep at night," she finished with a smile.
I smiled and walked her to her bed.
When she got in I started singing.
Shut the door
Turn the light off
I wanna be with you
I wanna feel your love
I wanna lay beside you
I cannot hide this
Even though I try
Heartbeats harder
Time escapes me
Trembling hands touch skin
It makes this harder
And the tears stream down my face
If we could only have this life for one more day
If we could only turn back time
You know I'll be
Your life
Your voice
Your reason to be
My love
My heart
Is breathing for this
Moment, in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
Close the door
Throw the key
Don't wanna be reminded
Don't wanna be seen
Don't wanna be without you
My judgement's clouded
Like tonight's sky
Hands are silent
Voice is numb
Try to scream out, my lungs
It makes this harder
And the tears stream down my face.
If we could only have this life for one more day
If we could only turn back time
You know I'll be
Your life
Your voice
Your reason to be
My love
My heart
Is breathing for this
Moment, in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
Flashing lights in my mind
Going back to the time
Playing games in the street
Kicking balls at my feet
There's a numb in my toes
Standing close to the edge
There's a pile of my clothes
At the end of your bed
As I feel myself fall
Make a joke of it all
You know I'll be
Your life
Your voice
Your reason to be
My love
My heart
Is breathing for this
Moment, in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
You know I'll be
Your life
Your voice
Your reason to be
My love
My heart is breathing for this
Moment, in time
I'll find the words to say
Before you leave me today
As I finished, I heard Ariel breathing softly, asleep with a smile on her face.
I went to bed to, skipping dinner. As I fell asleep, I thought of Ariel and went to sleep with a smile on my face too.
