A few hours later Tess came out and must of got her stuff out of our dressing room (but none of us were in there). We had just finished rehearsing too so I was outside about to leave when I saw her walk out of the arena. Her eyes brightened when she saw my face and she walked towards me.

Tessa's POV

I saw Liam as I walked out of the arena. He was wearing tracksuit pants, a t-shirt which was covered by a grey hoodie. My eyes brightened as I saw him look at me. I hoped it wasn't too obvious and then walked in his direction.

"Hi," he said as I approached him.

"How was your rehearsal?" he asked me.

"It was good. I enjoyed it".

"Cool" he smiled. "Look, Tessa, I know I only met you today and I don't want to bring up any bad thoughts but today you looked a bit well down when you were talking to us about you moving to Melbourne".

I looked down.

"Is everything OK?" he asked. He was so sweet.

"Umm" I hesitated.

"When I moved to Australia…" I told him. I don't know why. I hadn't told anyone before (except my friends Isabel and Lea) but telling Liam just felt right.

"…and that's why I moved back here. To start a fresh. Because I knew that I would have some friends form when I was little and I knew that it was less clicky here. I knew that there would be better chances to perform and I had to get away from Melbourne - a break. I needed to feel like I wasn't alone and I had never felt like it when I was here".

Liam's POV

She told me. About everything. Though I didn't expect her to put it so much detail. It made me feel a little sad to think that someone that beautiful could be treated like that.

"Don't worry - you'll always have the 1D lads!" I said after she had finished telling me.

She smiled as I said that. "Do you want to get a drink or something?" I asked. I really wanted to spend more time with her.

"Sure. In 45 minutes I am meeting my friend though," she replied.

I put up the hood of my hoodie (hoping that no fans would notice me) and we walked to the nearest coffee shop which turned out to be Costa. I bought us both a coffee and then we sat down at a park bench which was under a tree near Costa.

"Listen to me Tessa," I began to talk. "Everything going to be Ok and will sort its self out,"

"Thanks, I feel like I can trust you" she sounded so innocent. Not like someone who had to go through a few years of crap.

Tessa's POV

He made me feel so much better.

"So who are you meeting?" Liam asked me

"Only my best friend in the world - Isabel!" It was. I was meeting Isabel who I knew from when I lived here in London. I had known her since I was 4 we have been BFFLs ever since.

"We have been best friends since I lived here in London. She moved out of London so she has come to see me and is staying with me for two weeks".

"Cool".

We talked for ages afterward. About his life, before and after the X-Factor and about his fame. About rehearsals and all the annoying people working with us in preparation for the world tour.

After about 50 minutes I realised I was late.

"Oh God I am late. I was meant to meet Isabel 5 minutes ago and it takes 10 minutes to get to the train station!"

"It's alright. Do you want me to take you anywhere?" Liam offered.

"Do you have time?" I asked.

"The rest of the day. I don't mind taking you there and home"

"Thank you so much! You're a life saver" His response was a beautiful smile.

We walked quickly back to the arena, where his car was parked. He put his hood down as we got to the car. I was surprised that no fans noticed him while we had our drink I was glad though. In theory I guess I was a fan so one had come up to him but he didn't know that I was a Directioner through and through.

We got into the car and I told him where to go. We got there in ten minutes and, as I had thought, there was Isabel waiting for me.

"Hey Izz!" I was so happy to see her. "Sorry I'm late!"

"Tess!" She opened her arms for a hug. We hadn't seen each other in years!

"How are you?"

"Well apart from the fact that you were late - I'm pretty good. I am so glad to see you!"

"You too!"

"Oh and my friend from work is taking us back. I hope that's ok,"

"Yeah that's great,"

I hadn't told her yet about me being a dancer for One Direction because I knew she was coming now and I wanted to tell her then. Isabel did love 1D but not as much as me and Lea.

"But, you have to promise me that you won't scream when you see who it is." She rolled her eyes as if she wasn't about to sit in the same car as Liam Payne.

"And you also have to promise that you won't mention my One Direction infection" I didn't want Liam or any of the other 1D lads to know about my love for them. At least for now.

I helped her put her bag in the back of the car and then I sat next to Liam while Izzy was in the back. Liam turned around and her eyes widened.

"Hi, I'm Liam. I'm guessing you're Isabel,"

"Oh my God! You're Liam Payne?" she sounded excited and Liam smiled. "Yeah I'm Isabel. Nice to meet you"

Izzy and Liam got on great. It took a bit longer to get home due to rush hour traffic but I didn't mind and I'm sure Izzy didn't either!

"Thank you so much," I said to Liam as he stopped the car outside the block of apartments that I lived in.

"That's all right. Hey umm," He gave me a piece of paper. "Here's my number - call me if you need another car trip or show around or anything!" He gave me a jaw dropping smile.

I have Liam Payne's number and he is asking me to call him! Was all that was going through my head.

I smiled and took the piece of paper and thanked him and smiled again. I felt so happy! Isabel had already got her bag so when I got out of the car he smiled and drove off.

"Hey" Isabel elbowed me. "You didn't tell me you worked with One Liam Payne...or One Direction! What is happening?"

"Ok today was my first day of rehearsals" I started. "And...my job is a back-up dancer for One Direction's world tour!"

Izzy put her hand on her mouth and then screamed.

"Oh my God. So basically you are going to be traveling with One Direction around the world. Rehearsing with them and then dancing for them!"

"Yes! I was going to tell you today when we got home but because I was late so Liam offered to drive us home!"

We talked more about One Direction before realizing that we were still outside. We got into my apartment. It was small but cosy. It's tidy and clean. My roommate, Amelia, was on holiday for three weeks and had left a week ago. I had known her since I had lived here before as well.

"Just put your stuff anywhere," I said and Isabel got settled in. It felt just like old times. We talked for a bit and then eventually we got lollies, chips and other food and drinks out. Yes it was definitely like old times!

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