I stared at the person in the mirror. There was no way that the person in there was the same person as the one out here, because, the person in the mirror was beautiful. I stared, pinching at my bare belly and gasping. It hurt. It really was me. I was glowing; it was like everything in life could be no better. Well, that was how I felt. It was true, what people said then, I was glowing, I was happier than ever. It all came down to one thing. One person. Niall James Horan. I sighed, thinking how lucky I was to have such an amazing boy as my boyfriend. It was a funny story that, but that's for another time. Right at that moment, I was getting ready to go swimming with him and his fellow band-mates. My friends were already down there, but, me being the self-conscious person I am, I had told them all to go have fun and that I would be down there soon. I was regretting it now, because it meant I would have to venture down there by myself and everyone would be looking at me. Come one Paige, you can do it! I told myself, and I finally built up the courage to go downstairs.
When I got down there, everyone was already in the pool; having fun, splashing around. They were all so happy. Then why aren't you with them? I thought.
"Paige! You finally made it!" called Harry, making everyone turn and look towards me. I squirmed, crossing my arms over my stomach, blushing and looking down to stare at my feet. Suddenly, I felt a big, cold wave of water poured over me. I turned and saw Louis running away with a bucket in his hands. I glared after him and turned back to the others in the pool.
"Well, I suppose you're wet now! Get in!" Liam yelled as he splashed my friend Lisa, who seemed very fond of him.
I squirmed again, looking at the water uneasily. I glanced at Niall, then back at the water, then to Niall once again. Stop being a self-conscious potato! I told myself. I braved the uneasiness finally, and took a step into the water. I realised the only person watching me was Niall and I felt a bit better. Until Louis ran up behind me and took it upon himself to push me in.
"LOUIS!" I screamed as I resurfaced. I saw him sniggering at the other end of the pool and I glared, but did nothing. I smiled. This isn't too bad, I thought to myself. I turned to see Niall looking at me intently.
"What?" I asked, the smile wiping off my face.
"Oh, nothing. It's just that you're too beautiful. What did I do to deserve you?" He asked as he made his way over to me. He reached up and wiped a loose strand of hair away from my face.
"It must have been a pretty small act." I said, dismissing his compliment and looking away.
"You're beautiful Paige." He soothed, touching my cheek.
I sighed, loving the way he touched me but torn between not believing what he was telling me and remembering what I had seen in the mirror.
You're insecure; don't know what for, he sang, laughing. I smiled; he always knew how to make me feel better.
"Paige, don't you ever think for one minute that what I'm saying is a lie, because I'm not blind. I truly mean it when I say you are beautiful and absolutely amazing." His accent got me and I looked up into his eyes, smiling and truly believing what he said.
"Kiss me, you fool." I whispered and he did just that; placing his surprisingly warm lips on mine. The next thing I knew, another bucket of water was being poured over us. This time I laughed, smiling at how amazing my life was.