I sat alone in all my classes, unable to focus on anything that the teachers were saying to me, because I was too busy worrying about the boys' audition today. I had no idea whether they had made it through or if they were on their way home in tears. It made my gut wrench together. The bell rang and I slowly got up and grabbed my books. Walking through the hallway by myself made me feel so lost. I had no one to meet up with at lunch. No group time with the boys, no hand holding with Niall, no charming smiles to share. The boys were my only friends, and I was fine with that, until now. I stacked my books in my locker and grabbed some money and my phone before locking it and heading toward the door outside. I walked across the street to a vendor selling chips and got myself just a small order. I checked my phone while I waited, not having done so earlier this morning. There was a few missed texts.
Niall Horan:
We're queued outside at 4am, going in very soon.. I'm so tired and nervous, I just want you here with me xx.
I smiled sadly at his text and looked at the time, it was noon now. They definitely should know by now if they got through..
Louis Tomlinson:
HARRY BIT ME!
I laughed aloud at that one, gaining a couple odd looks from the girls ordering. I didn't care, I could just imagine Louis' screaming that outloud. The last text was from Liam.
Liam Payne:
We want you here! :) We'll let you know what happens, promise. And Niall says Hi, again. And that he misses you. And that he wants you here, again. Text him, please! Hahaha, xxx.
I smiled at the text messages. I miss those boys so much. I texted Niall back,
I wish I could be there cheering you boys on, but I know you got through! I miss you, come home.
Then I shot a quick text back to Liam,
I want you boys home! I miss you like crazy. Please phone me as soon as you can and let me know.
Then to Louis,
Tell Harry his gay is showing and to stop biting you ;)
I smiled at the messages and put my phone back in my pocket. I got my food and walked back to school and sat at a picnic table. I didn't really feel like eating, but I did anyways. I looked at all the students laughing and playing football and goofing around with their friends, and it made me miss mine even more. My phone vibrated in my pocket and I practically jumped up in excitement. I reached in and saw the caller I.D and a picture pop up, Liam Payne. I smiled and slide the green bar.
"Liam!" I practically squealed.
He laughed, "Lezile!"
"How was it? Are you home? Did you get through?"
"Slow down there," he laughed, "it was good."
"And...?"
"And...?" He mocked.
"Are you through? Where are you boys!"
The line was silent. I checked my phone but the call was still active. I placed the phone back to my ear, "Liam?"
Still silent.
"Liam? What the hell is hap-"
I felt a pinch against my side, and I jumped, having a mini heart-attack. I turned and almost dropped my phone in excitement.
"LIAM!" I shouted, and he smiled wide, putting his phone away.
I set mine down, climbed on the picnic table and jumped on him, embracing him in the biggest hug ever. He held tight and spun me around, laughing as he did so.
"You're home!" I shouted excitedly, causing people around us to stare.
"I'm home!" He shouted back. He set me down and we just smiled at each other.
"Where are the other boys?" I asked excitedly, like I was a kid at Christmas time.
He smiled and turned his head, looking to the parking lot. The boys were all getting out of the car. I smiled and let go of Liam and began running for the car. Louis spotted me and came running to me.
"Lezile!" He shouted.
"Louis!" I screamed, dragging out his name. I jumped into him, crushing his body to mine in a giant hug.
"I missed you!" He screamed.
"I missed you more!"
I looked up and saw Zayn and Harry jogging toward us.
"Zayn! Harry!" I squealed.
They joined the group hug, and I felt Liam hug me from behind. We hugged for a few seconds until I looked behind the boys and saw Niall leaning against the car, smiling at us. I broke from the hug and jogged over to him, his smile growing bigger as he pushed himself from the car. He reached out a hand, grabbing my waist, and my hands went instinctively to his neck, pulling him to me and into the best reuniting kiss. The kiss was sweet but filled with passion. We weren't even apart that long, but it was way too long to be apart from him in my books.
I heard clapping coming from behind us, then Louis shouted, "now THAT'S what I'm talking about!"
We broke from our kiss and laughed at Louis' subtlety. Niall picked me up and spun me around. Once he put me down, I grabbed a fistful of his shirt.
"Did you make it through?"
He looked behind me to the boys, who encircled us, then back to me.
"Lezile..," he whispered.
"yeah?"
His smile grew wide, "WE'RE THROUGH!"
I squealed in excitement and all of us embraced in a giant group hug. My emotions were everywhere upon hearing the news. The boys, my boys, had gotten through the first audition of X Factor! As much as I was proud of them, I was sad, because if they got through the judge's house, they were gone...
"We're going out tonight to celebrate!" Louis shouted, all of us separating from the hug.
"When do you boys leave for the Judge's house?" I asked.
They all looked around at one another, when Niall looked straight at me, "tomorrow, love."
"Oh," I mumbled, looking down. I felt Liam's hand on my back, but I didn't move.
Niall spoke up, "you boys go out and have fun tonight, I just want to be with my girl."
I looked up and smiled lightly at him and he returned the gesture.
"Uh, sure, that's fine," Liam replied.
"Yeah," Harry whispered. I looked back at him and he avoided my eyes.
Niall grabbed my hand and pulled me from the group. Despite Liam saying he would drive us home, Niall said it was fine. We went back to the picnic table and got my phone, then went to my locker to grab my stuff. I could skip for one day. I swung my bag over my shoulders and we left the school, hand in hand. As we were leaving, the boys were talking to their friends, but I saw one thing that made me worried. Liam, talking to Amanda, his ex-girlfriend. They were sitting on a picnic table, Liam facing straight ahead, looking sad, while Amanda looked like she was pleading with him. I swallowed hard and looked away. This is not what Liam needs right now. If she hurts him even more, I don't think he'll be able to bounce back on his own. I tried to shake the thoughts of Liam out of my head, but he wasn't leaving that easily. Niall told me all about their night and their audition. They sang Grenade by Bruno Mars, and they got all three yes' to go through. He was smiling wide while telling me the story. He looked so beautiful and happy.
"It's just amazing that we got through, Louis and Harry even started crying," he smiled.
I giggled and stopped him, "I'm so proud of you."
We smiled at each other before I kissed him.
"I know you'll make it through the judge's house."
We continued walking, "I hope so. This feels like it could be it. The real thing, you know? It's what we've all always wanted."
"What are you going to sing at the house?"
"Torn by Natalie Imbruglia."
"Beautiful song, I love it!"
He smiled and we finally made it back home.
"I'm home!" Niall shouted.
There was scrambling coming from upstairs.
"Hi honey!" Mum screeched, running down the stairs, engulfing Niall in a giant hug.
"We made it through, Mum!"
She squealed excitedly and hugged him harder.
"I'm so proud! Dad and Jon are going to be over the moon when they hear this! Do you want to celebrate tonight?"
Niall looked at me then back to Mum, "oh, I'd love to Mum, but I was going to take Lezile out tonight, just us two to celebrate.. If that's alrigh'."
Mum looked between me and Niall, "oh, I forgot that you two are.. uh, you know, you're-"
"Dating?" Niall finished.
"Yeah, right, that. Uh, let's sit down a second, yeah?"
We sat down on the loveseat while Mum sat on the coffee-table, facing us.
"So you two have been dating.."
I had never been so embarrassed in my life.
"Yeah, we are," Niall said proudly.
"Have you, uh, you know?"
I looked to the wall and breathed out awkwardly. Oh God.
"Mum!" Niall shouted, embarrassed.
"Well, I'm just checking! Things can go wrong, you know, and I'd just like to know if you did or if you're thinking about it. Don't be embarrassed, Niall."
"Well I am!"
"Well I had no idea you were dating your 'sister,' so forgive me."
"Mum, just leave it alone, please. We haven't done anything yet, so don't worry."
"Yet?" She asked curiously. Great, good choice in words, Niall.
"You know what I meant," he whispered.
"I just want you two to be careful, that's all. I'm not trying to be nosy in your business. Unless you want to tell me..,"
I saw Niall glare at his Mum.
"Or not, whichever."
Niall took my hand and intertwined our fingers, Mum staring at us.
"I do think it's sweet that you two are together, but some things just happen sometimes."
"We'd be careful, Mum, don't worry," he told her, "but tonight's our night together, so we're gonna go."
He stood up, pulling me with him, leaving Mum in the living room to think about what events would happen on our "night together."
We went into his room and he tossed his bag on the bed. He grabbed my other hand and pulled me to him. I missed him. The way his hands fit in mine, his smell, his beautiful smile, amazing eyes. I was planning to relish this night with him for as long as I could.
"You're beautiful," he whispered in my ear.
I smiled.
"Go get ready, love, it's you and I tonight," he said happily.
"What should I wear?"
"Hmm, dress-up, but be comfy."
I giggled, "okay, give me 20?"
"Perfect," he smiled.
We kissed before I went to my room and got ready. I wore black fitting Chinos, a white tank top and a white half-lace top. I straightened my hair and put on a little cover-up and mascara. I wore black flats and grabbed my over the shoulder purse before going to Niall's room. I knocked a few times before slowly turning the door knob.
"You can come in," he said.
I pushed the door open and saw him, all gorgeous. He was wearing burgundy pants with his white Supras, and a white t-shirt with a grey Cardigan sweater. He was perfection in my eyes.
"Wow," I whispered.
He smirked, "I should be saying that to you."
I did a little twirl, "really?"
He stepped toward me, "really," he whispered.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him to me, leaning in to kiss him, but he stopped me.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing, it's just.. this is our first real date, and I want to play this out right."
"Play it out right?" I giggled.
He smiled and nodded, "Yes, ma'lady. You ready to go?"
I nodded and he took my hand and we left his room. As we left the house and got in the car, I saw Mum look out the window at us. I tried to avoid her gaze, while I don't think Niall noticed. We drove into town and pulled into a restaurant parking lot. Before I opened the door, Niall put his hand on mine.
"Wait," he said.
He hopped out of the car and jogged over to my side. I smiled like an idiot. He opened the door and gave me his hand to take, which I happily took. We went into the restaurant, which was really nice, but casual too. The booths and tables were dark wood, and the room was dimly lit. A young waitress came up to us.
"Hi! Just two tonight?"
"Yeah," Niall told her.
"Great! Follow me," she smiled. She led us to the back, which was empty, and we sat down at a table for two. She handed us menus.
"Can I get you anything to drink?"
"I'll have an Iced Tea, thanks," I said.
"Same for me," Niall replied.
"Excellent," and with that, she walked away.
I looked up and down the menu, trying to decide what to eat. I was starving, that was no question, but what the frig was I craving to eat?
"I wish we would have done this sooner."
I looked up from my menu and saw Niall looking straight at me.
"Going to eat? You that hungry?" I laughed.
He chuckled, "no, a date."
I smiled, "yeah, we should have. Better late than never though."
He nodded in agreement.
The waitress came back to our table. Ah crap, what do I want to eat!
"Can I take your order?"
"Yeah, I'll have the chicken and pasta, thanks."
She looked to me, "I'll have the same."
We gave her our menus and she left. Niall just smirked at me.
"What?"
"'I'll have the same.' Copycat."
"I couldn't decide, okay!"
He took my hand across the table and rubbed circles on my palm. We just talked about everything. X-Factor, School, our date, and even Prom.
"When you guys make it through and move to London, I don't care, you're going to make it back for Prom, yeah?" I asked.
"I'll definitely be here. X-Factor would come second to Prom with you."
"Promise?"
"I promise."
I smiled, "good. And you'd have to bring the boys back with you. They can't miss it."
"Oh-ho, so you want five dates, is that it?"
"Well, a girl can never have too many options."
He scoffed playfully, "my poor heart, it's breaking!"
"I'll kiss it better later," I giggled.
"I hope so!"
I saw our waitress walk over with our plates, and my stomach growled. It felt like it was going to start eating itself if I didn't get food in there, pronto.
We ate and talked for what felt like forever, but if I only had to do this with Niall for forever, I really wouldn't mind. I heard my phone buzz in my purse that hung on the back of my chair. I kept eating, trying not to pay attention.
"Aren't ya gonna get that?" Niall asked.
I shook my head, "I'm on a date with my handsome boyfriend, it can wait," I smiled.
He smiled back, obviously pleased with my answer.
The waitress came back to fill our cups back up.
"Can we get a piece of chocolate cheesecake for after, please?" Niall asked her.
"Yes, of course," and she left again.
"Hungry, are we?" I joked.
"Hey, I've got to treat my beautiful girlfriend."
"We don't need to get fat off cheesecake.."
"We most certainly do! More cushion for the pushin'," he winked.
I giggled, "oh God.."
We continued eating and once we finished, our waitress came and took our plates, and came back with Niall's precious cheesecake. It was only one piece, so we shared. He scooted his chair so that he was sitting next to me. I cut a small fork-full of cake and playfully fed it to Niall. He smiled and took the fork from me and tried to feed me a piece, which I dodged.
"Come on! Let me feed you," he whined.
I laughed, "this is so lame," but I let him feed me anyways.
"You're so lame," he retorted.
"You're so cute," I baby-voiced.
"Awe!" He gushed.
We continued playfully feeding each other until it was done. He put his arm on the back of my chair and leaned in to kiss my cheek. I put my hand on his knee and smiled at our close proximity. Niall tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and breathed loudly.
"Lezile, I-"
"How is everything?" Our waitress asked.
Niall groaned and looked up to the woman, "yeah, everything's great. We'll come pay now."
She smiled and walked away. He stood up and stood behind me and pulled my chair out from me as I stood up. I grabbed my bag and flung it over my shoulders, and walked with Niall to the counter as he paid. I don't really like it when guys pay for the whole meal, but he insisted. As we left, he took my hand and we walked to the car. His phone went off, blasting an unrecognizable tune.
"Hey man!...Just had dinner," he turned and smiled at me, "um, sure? Everything alrigh?.. You sure now?.. Okay mate, we'll head over now."
"Is everything alright?" I asked.
"Yeah, Lou just phoned me, said he wants us to come over for something. Is that okay?"
"Yeah, we can go."
We got in the car and headed over to Louis' house. It took only ten minutes, and it was a beautiful house. Simple, white panelled house with pale blue shutters. Niall parked and we got out, Louis immediately opening the door.
"Come on guys!"
We rushed in the house only to see all the boys sitting on the couches, blankets and pillows everywhere and junk food on the table.
"What's this?" Niall asked Louis, just as confused as I was. Louis had made it sound like it was an emergency.
"We gave you lovebirds time for dinner, but now, you're both ours," Louis winked. Zayn was smiling wide, Harry was playing with his blanket, and Liam was looking very depressed. My heart ached just looking at him. I smiled up at Niall who returned it.
"Alrigh', we'll stay for a bit," he bargained.
"YEAH!" Louis shouted, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the couch, pulling me down with him. He snuggled me from the side and buried his face in my arm.
"This is my girl, right here!" He shouted.
"Back off, Lou," Niall countered, plopping down beside me and wrapping his arm around my shoulder. Louis let me go and jumped over to the other couch and snuggled up to Harry. I internally laughed at their 'relationship.'
I reached down and grabbed the dark blue fleece blanket and fluffed it out so that it stretched over us both. Zayn pressed play and the movie Armageddon started playing. I started smiling really wide and Niall noticed.
"What?" Niall asked.
"I love this movie, it's beautiful!" I whispered.
"You're beautiful," he whispered back.
We moved so that we were laying down on the couch, me on the inside, and Niall was on the edge, the blanket still over us. Our legs were intertwined and I cuddled closer to him. He turned his head toward me and I reached my hand up and rubbed his neck. He leaned in and I mimicked him, and our lips connected, having our date-ending kiss. He pulled the blanket over our heads and he deepened the kiss, to which I happily agreed to. Sure, the boys were in the same room, but they were leaving tomorrow for the judge's house, and I wasn't going to let this moment go to waste.
Someone whacked our covered heads with what felt like a DvD case.
"Oi! Snog on your own time, children," said a voice who I instantly knew as Zayn.
Niall and I laughed to ourselves and pulled the blanket over our heads, returning our view to the TV, but my eyes caught Liam's, and the sight nearly stopped my beating heart. His eyes looked tired and puffy, as if he'd been crying. I looked away and focused on the movie. I fell asleep for a good part of the movie, but I woke up just in time for the part that always made me cry; when the father sacrifices himself and lets his future son-in-law live. I felt the tears prick my eyes but I held them in. Niall and the other boys were still focused on the movie. When the father, Bruce Willis, was talking to his daughter for the last time, the tears started brimming my eyes, and a couple fell. I wiped them away, and Niall turned to me, eyes sad when he saw me crying.
"Awe, don't cry," he whispered, wiping at my eyes.
Once the explosion happened, I buried my face in Niall's side, refusing to cry at the movie anymore. He kissed the top of my head and held me close to him.
"Is my girl crying?" Louis shouted.
Niall chuckled, "yeah, she is."
"Awe! Baby!"
I felt a crushing weight on me. Louis had jumped on Niall and I and was trying to hug me through the blanket. He kissed my hair a couple times and jumped off us.
"Don't cry, love! He's still alive in real life!"
I laughed at Louis' sweet attempts.
"Put in a comedy so my girl doesn't cry again. We may drown from her tears!" Louis shouted.
The boys shared a laugh and they put in National Lampoon's Van Wilder, a movie that I loved as well.
I cuddled into Niall's side and closed my eyes, listening intently to the movie, but slowly drifting off to sleep. Last thing I remember was Niall holding me tight against him.
I woke up in my room, it was completely dark. I blinked a few times to adjust my sight. My bed was empty, so Niall was in his own room, I guess. I heard a small thud in my room followed by an, "ah, damn!"
I practically leapt out of bed and turned on the light. I rubbed my sore eyes to make sure I was seeing correctly.
"Liam? What-what are you doing here?"
He stumbled over and fell into my arms.
"She wants me back. Amanda, and I just.. I don't know. I can't do this again, not feeling this way, at least."
I held his head in my hands, looking him in his deep brown eyes.
"Feeling what way?"
"About you."
I think I stopped breathing, "what?"
"I like you so much. I want to be with you so badly, and it kills me when I see you with Niall. I try not to look at you because my feelings are so strong."
I couldn't think, I couldn't move, not even speak. I let go of his face and held onto his shoulders. He held my waist tight.
"You feel this too, I know you do," he whispered.
He leaned down and held his lips close to mine, his breath mingling with mine. I looked up at him then back to his lips. We connected and he pulled me closer to him, pushing us both to the bed until he was lying on me. I pulled him down closer to me and he happily obliged. He trailed kisses down my neck.
"Liam," I breathed.
He rubbed my waist where my shirt had ridden up, sending electric shock through my whole body. My door burst open and my heart nearly stopped.
When I caught my breath, I spoke.
"Niall.."
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