Chapter SEVEN

Checking the TV on the platform for the 10th time since I've been stood here, I sighed. I was excited; I wanted time to speed up. I still had another 10 minutes to wait until the train would arrive. I shrugged my tote onto my shoulder and followed my sense of smell until I found Costa situated on another platform. I wanted to pass the time and standing around wasn't going to do that.

I ordered my coffee and sat on a bench which was closest to the platform that I needed to be at. The warmth radiating from the cup of coffee seeped through my gloves warming my hands. It was the middle of February and it was still rather chilly, I had hoped for better weather but I was thankful that it wasn't as bad as it had been before Christmas. I sipped on my coffee letting the liquid warm my insides as it slid down my throat causing me to shiver. My fingers lightly traced the ridges in the cup as I went into deep thought.

It was the boys last few days before they went on the x-factor tour. They had been rehearsing non stop and I had hardly seen them. I also now had to juggle life with One Direction to my normal life of going back to school. It was hard I had to catch up with everything. This afternoon I should have been copying up more notes but I needed to be here instead. English was the hardest to catch up on because of essays and book reading but I seem to have gotten more or less back on track. I am so excited for them to go on tour but I'm worried, I will miss them all so much. It will be hard to see them go and I won't see Harry for weeks on end which scares me the most but I have to suck it up it could be worse, they could be off on a world tour and then I wouldn't see them for months on end. I knew this thought will be many of mine in the near distant future for when they do go on a world tour. I winced at the thought, pushing it away. Out of sight out of mind.

The bleeping of the crossing closing in the distance drew me from my thoughts. My gaze shot to the TV to see the train I had been waiting for was just coming into the train station. A smile etching onto my face I stood up and moved closer to where the train would stop as other family members and friends gathered to meet their loved ones off the train.

Being small was a disadvantage in this situation, I couldn't see over the top of everyone I was shifting around trying to see. I heard the screech as the train ground to a halt and the doors opened. High pitched noises came from the people around me as people were greeted off the train. As more piled off the train, the amount of people dwindled to only a few including my self. The last person trudged off the train but not the person I was waiting for. Worry climbed into my system as I looked up and down the platform, analysing everyone's face. Although it didn't have time to settle, I felt a soft tap on my shoulder. I span around and let out a sigh of relief as my facial expression relaxed and I beamed at my cousin.

She dropped her luggage at her feet and we embraced in a hug smiling. I pulled away as I got too hot we were both wearing coats and gloves so our body heat was higher than usual.

"I am so happy you're here, I've missed you" I almost squealed clapping my hands together.

"I am so happy to be here, I've missed you too" Abby mimicked my tone pulling me into another hug.

We pulled away again and I took a good look at her for first time since I'd been in her presence. Abby was my age a few months older. We were alike in some ways but other wise complete opposites. Like me she was slim with wavy hair and flawless skin. Unlike me her tousled wavy light blonde hair is shoulder length. Her skin always has that perfect sun kissed glow and is taller than me about 5'6 5'7 where as I'm the smallest in the family being a mere 5'1. She has the longest limbs which she always shows off. Can't blame her to be honest although on this chilly day it was an exception as I saw she was covered up in a pair of ripped skinny jeans. Her piercing blue eyes twinkled with happiness and were bordered with long eyelashes which were coated in a small amount of mascara. She was naturally pretty never used too much make up just the essentials.

When we were younger we were inseparable as we had always lived in close proximity to each other but when I moved to London we didn't get to see each other often. We shared the same likes and some personality traits due to being so close. We are practically like twins. A few months ago she decided to transfer to a college in London so she could study a different course and I said that she can come and stay with us until she can find herself an apartment. We've had to convert the study into a small bedroom.

She bent down to pick up her case which had been left stranded on the floor as we greeted. I picked up her other case and pulled the handle out ready to roll out of the station. I flagged down a taxi, Abby watched me, shocked. She wasn't used to the busy lifestyle of a city. Holmes Chapel is quite different to London. When I moved it took a lot of adjusting but its just second nature now.

We bundled into the back of the taxi after shoving all her cases in the boot. I recited my address to the impatient driver before turning my attention back to Abby.

"I can't wait for you to meet everyone" I smiled, pulling out my phone to text Harry to let them know we were on our way.

"Kate, I've met Harry dozens of times remember" She spoke, her gaze transfixed on the world outside the window.

"Yeah, I know but you haven't met the rest of them and be warned they can be little crazy so they've promised to be on their best behaviour" I warned. She turned from the window and raised her eyebrows at me.

"You'll see" I replied answering the eyebrow raising.

"I'm sure they aren't that bad" She replied defending them. I laughed inwardly. She was in for a big surprise.

The driver stopped outside the gate to the house, I handed him some cash before stepping out of the taxi to be welcomed by fans and paparazzi. I was guessing the boys wont of been in long then. Knowing the fans and paparazzi probably followed them from the arena where they were rehearsing. I pulled out the cases from the boot with Abby closely following. I sensed the fear from Abby so I grabbed her by the hand and lead the way ignoring them. I clicked the button and waited for Harry to see me on the camera and buzz us in. It wasn't long before the gates creaked open and we slipped in, following the stone path to the front door leaving the screams behind.

Sorry for the lack of updates but I've needed to have a break to think about which direction this story is going to go in. But here's the next chapter and I think I have a cool idea so I hope it'll be better than the last storyline. Anyways I'm gonna try and update again tonight maybe, hopefully please review? And thank-you for waiting.

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