Hey guys :) So this is told from three POV's, Zayn's, Ashley's and Louis'. Hope you like it, its a bit longer than the others :)
Ashley's POV
It's Friday night. I can't even explain the excitement going through me. The week's gone by in slow motion, up until now. Everything's fallen into place. Lexi's dad is cool with us going, my dad has no idea we're going, and Lexi's excited to hit the "malls". I check Twitter again. Supposedly, they'd be at Macy's in Herald Square book/album signing at around 3:00 tomorrow.
I threw myself on the bed, fantasizing about what would happen. But who was I kidding? I was just one fan out of thousands.
I didn't care, though. Just meeting them would be enough. I'd die in peace.
Louis' POV
Our plane just landed. I glanced over at the rest of the guys, seeing their excitement. It was our first signing in the US, and we couldn't wait to meet new fans. Zayn put his arm around my shoulders and smiled.
"You ready?" he asked shaking me a little. I looked at the rest of the guys and together we all laughed.
"Never been more ready before in my life." I grinned back at him.
Ashley's POV
"Lexi, ready?" I smiled. She smiled back, her hands on the wheel, ready to drive off. Its Saturday morning, around 9:00 AM. We're both excited, I finally told her the real reason I wanted to go. She wasn't terribly happy, but likes them enough to go along with it. The car lurched forward. It was time.
Zayn's POV
It's already 2:00, and we're just about ready to let the fans through the doors. It's pretty exciting, and I can already hear the screams outside. I wave out the window and the screams get louder.
Ashley's POV
We're in front of Macy's, and my jaw drops. The line is bigger than any other I've ever seen. Lexi's eyes were wide.
"Are we...are we going to stand in that line?" she stuttered. I winced.
"I...I think so." I said quietly.
She stared back at me and started shaking her head.
"Ash...we're going to be on this line all day! Theres-theres no WAY I'm standing here!" she shouted. I had to think fast before she made up her mind to go back.
"Lexi, you...you don't have to! I'll-I'll make the line while you... go shopping." As soon as the words left my mouth i wish i would have thought it over a bit more. I knew Lexi wouldn't pass up an offer like that.
"Seriously? Oh, well, ok! Call me when you're up front!" she yelled, already walking accross the street. I sighed. Might as well go on the line now before anyone else gets there. It was going to be a long day.
Louis' POV
It's already 4:30, and we've met hundreds of fans already. I glance out the window and see hundreds more. It's so amazing, the feeling we get when we hear a fan say that they love us or give us a gift. Not to mention all the pretty girls.
Ashley's POV
I shift from foot to foot. I've been on this damned line for two hours already. Glancing at my watch, I realize it's already 5:00. I stand on my tiptoes and sigh with relief, I'm only about 20 minutes from the beginning of the line.
Ten minutes later, Lexi's back with 3 bags full of clothes. I stifle a laugh.
"How do you plan on meeting them with all that?" I giggle.
"Shut up, I got carried away when I saw the 50% off everything sign." she giggles back while we walk ahead a bit.
"Miss, you can both go in now."
My insides freeze up. Lexi grabs my hand and walks me like a dog to their table.
They're even more perfect in person. Their smiles, the way they wave, the shimmer in their eyes. It all feels like a dream.
I walk over to Zayn's side of the table while Lexi says hello to Liam and Harry.
Zayn looks me over and smiles that gorgeous smile of his. Louis and Niall wave, but my eyes are on Zayn only.
His hair is in his usual style, and he's wearing beige chinos with a fitted black polo. Two black earrings are in, and black high tops. He's got a little smirk on his face, and his hands are folded on the table. What to say? I had to come up with something clever, something sweet...
"Z-Z-Zayn.." I stuttered. So much for clever.
Zayn's POV
I loved her reaction to meeting me. It was amusing to see her get nervous like this.
"Hello. What's your name?" I said, an amused smirk on my face, hoping to get her relaxed.
"A-Ashley." she said shyly, handing me her Up All Night CD. Before I signed it, I took a quick look at her.
She was petite, with soft brown eyes outlined with eyeliner. Her curly brownish reddish hair fell on her shoulders, and her hands were hidden in the pockets of her skinny jeans. She wore a red tank top and a black leather jacket, and she had three piecing in one ear, two on the other. She was unlike any other girl I'd seen, in a good way.
Ashley's POV
Sign the damn CD already, I muttered to myself. He kept staring at me, a small smile appearing on his face once in a while. Finally he took the CD, and signed it. He looked up at me and smiled.
"Nice to meet you Ashley." he winked.
I died a little inside.
"You..you too, Zayn. Um, you..you're really cute-I mean..." I stuttered. Way to play it cool, Ash.
He laughed.
"You're really cute too." he smirked.
"Ladies, there are other girls outside." the security guard told us. It was our cue to leave.
"Bye, Ashley." Louis smiled, along with Niall.
"B-Bye." I managed to say.
"Lovely meeting you." Zayn smiled.
Nevermind. I died completely inside.
"You too." I melted.
Zayn's POV
I wondered how long it would be before she found it. Would she call? Maybe it was a mistake...
"Zayn? Are you alright?" Harry said patting my back.
"Yeah, I was just..thinking about something."
He rose his eyebrows at me.
"Something? or someone?" he smirked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about." I muttered.
"Oh come on Zayn, we all saw the way you looked at that girl Ashley." Louis said.
"No use denying it." Liam laughed. I looked at Niall, knowing he'd agree. He nodded.
I shook my head. "Honestly, guys, I..." I trailed off. I knew damn well they were right.
Ashley's POV
"And then Liam took my hand and he said that I was really pretty and Harry smiled!" Lexi has been ranting on and on for about 30 minutes already, but I didn't care. I kept replaying the same scene over and over again in my head, when Zayn said I was cute and winked. Over and over again.
"Did Zayn sign your CD?" Lexi interrupted my thoughts.
The CD.
I'd been so preoccupied thinking about how he'd smiled and winked and spoken to me I never saw what he'd written.
I quickly opened the album and searched frantically. Finally I saw his black handwriting and started reading, not caring when a piece of paper fluttered down to the ground.
Dear Ashley,
it was so nice to meet you today and i hope you keep supporting me and the boys :)
Much love, Zayn Malik 3
Huh. A typical message.
I wasn't mad, or dissapointed. This was exactly what I expected, but it was okay. The day hadn't been perfect, but good enough. Meeting the boys was good enough.
We got home in about 4 hours. Lexi and I were gathering her bags and bringing them to her room, and she wanted to make sure the car was clean.
"Pick up that piece of paper will you?" she said, pointing to a white paper under my seat.
"Kay." I said, picking it up. I walked over to the garbage can, ready to throw it out, when i saw some writing on it. Hm. Maybe it was a note from Lexi to Derek or some other boy.
555-8463 Cant wait to here from you 3
I burst out laughing.
"Lexi, did someone give you their number? Maybe Derek?" I said, giggling.
She looked at me, confused.
"What? No...?" she said. I walked over to her and showed her the paper.
"No idea, Ash." she shrugged.
"Whatever." I muttered and threw it in the trash.
