Making you fall in love with One Direction

Silver, jagged edges reflecting in the dim light. A quick movement, sharp pain, stinging sensation. Eyes closed, breathing deeply. A click clack of metal on the tiles. Deep breathes. Breathe in. Breathe out. Eyes open, a soft drip breaking the silence. Red. Everywhere red. On my hands, on my arms. Red dripping. Drip. Drip.

 “You alright?” Liam asked in a quiet voice as he lightly tapped Zayn’s shoulder.

Zayn snapped out of the nightmare and gave him a soft smile, they had a long drive to go before they would arrive at home. Zayn couldn’t stop thinking about it, as hard as he tried. That single thing clouded his thoughts.

“I’m here for you, you know?” Liam reminded him.

“I know man, I got your back too” He replied, looking down at his hands.

Liam nodded and leaned against the seat, closing his eyes. Zayn closed his eyes and thought of the shameful moment.

A bright light filling the darkness. A voice, a voice shaking him with words.

“Zayn!” The voice echoed then black.

Darkness, black and emptiness. Nothing worth living for. Void in me.

More voices, shaking then a slap.

Eyes open. Liam. Two strange men in uniforms.

“Thank God, Zayn. Are you okay?” Liam’s talking to me.

“He’s suffered a lot of blood loss” One of the men said. “He needs to come to hospital for some tests”

I don’t want to! A voice yelled. My voice.

“Zayn, you have to do this” Liam talking again. “You need to get better”

Wet, water on my face. Falling. Is it raining? No. Tears, my tears.

“I can’t live anymore, let me die. Please Liam” My voice saying these words.

“No way mate, I can’t let that happen” Liam talking quietly.

More water on my face. More tears. “We need to sedate him, he’s losing too much blood”

“Let me die! I want to kill myself!” I’m screaming.

All of a sudden, everything went blank.

Zayn shook his head and looked at the tattoo on his arm that covers the scar of his suicide attempts. The cut slowly swirled around his arm, the more lethal part almost unnoticeable. The tattoo of two fingers crossed as a promise to never do that again. He cringed at himself and glanced at the girl next to him. Her phone buzzing in her fingertips. A conversation appearing on her screen. Zayn’s curiosity, getting the better of him as he saw the messages from a guy. The first thought being it was her boyfriend.

Him: “Happy Birthday babe!”

Her: “Thank you boo :) Did you just wake up?”

Him: “Yessum, so how are you going to go to Paris at all for your trip?”

Her: “I don’t know, I have a job to do though. I want to go to France, it’s my dream to go there”

Him: “Well you’re young. I have to go to work now. I love you and miss you heaps babe”

Her: “Goodnight from me, love xx”

Zayn pulled out his phone and texted Bridget as soon as he could. He wanted to do something special for Allyson after what she did for him. He needed to do this.

——————

Zayn lays in a bathtub, closing his eyes trying to avoid the stinging feeling in his arms. He gazed outside at the bright moon up in the sky surrounding by sparkling stars. Zayn subconsciously weaved his fingers in the water whilst looking up in the sky, he cupped the liquid and touched his cheeks with his wet hands. Zayn sighed and looked at his hands and noticed red on his hands. He took in his bath and noticed the water has become a vivid dark pool with a hit of red. Zayn sifted his hands in the liquid, it was thick. He was in a pool of blood.

The shock hit him fast as panic seeped up his throat. He felt a shift in life and felt himself on his back. He realised he was completely naked in a clear coffin like box, a clear glass above him. People, no, his family and friends crying over him as he lay trapped in the sick body of blood.

Blood sloshing about, as he pounding against the glass. No words escaping his mouth as he banged as hard as he could.

A young woman came to the coffin, her hand laid against the coffin. Zayn instinctively put his hand against the palm on the other side. A instant of calm flooding through him.

It was Allyson, her face suddenly became clear. Tears down her face as she wiped them away.

“I don’t know why you left me” She mumbled. “I loved you”

NO! He silently screamed.

Zayn jolted awake as a soft knocking came to his front door. His eyes adjusted to the dark room. He was in his room safe, from that horrible nightmare that seemed like hell.

He stumbled out of holding his head as it throbbed with a headache. He walked through the empty apartment and opened the door to reveal Allyson at his door. She turned her head slightly and smiled.

“Allyson, what are you doing here?” Zayn asked as he noticed the luggage at her feet.

She looked down at her feet as if to check that her toes could still wiggle “Uh, the hotel told me to leave and come to the apartments. Can I stay for the night?”

Zayn was slightly taken back, he wondered what could have happened at the hotel to cause this. “Of course, let me get your bags”

He stepped aside to let her inside and took her bags, into his apartment. He wheeled by the couch. Zayn shifted his T-Shirt as he finally noticed her appearance. Jeans, ugg boots and a loose fitting tee with his leather jacket, the simplicity of it making him smile.

“This is such a guys’ place” She laughed to herself, Zayn slowly moving to stand beside her.

“What would you expect?” Zayn asked, with cocked eyebrow.

Allyson shook her head. “I don’t know…”

He smiled as he watched her thinking, her lips pouting slightly and her eyebrows furrowed together. Everything about her fascinated him, he didn’t know what is was.

She scuffled around taking off a familiar leather jacket. “Here, thank you”

“You’re welcome” Zayn said as he took it off her. “I should be thanking you”

Allyson smiled softly “Honestly, don’t worry about it”

He laid his jacket on the counter near him and silently moved in front of Allyson. He rested his hands on her shoulders and staring at her brown eyes. Something so familiar about them, giving him comfort.

“Anything you want, I’ll get it for you. I owe you that much” Zayn could feel her breathe against his lips, his only urge to kiss her right now.

Allyson let out a struggled choke, avoiding his eye contact. “Hot chocolate would be nice”

Zayn nodded and made his way to the kitchen, silently wishing he just kissed her. He pulled out the cups and placed them on the kitchen island as Allyson propped herself on the counter.

“So besides being crazy famous, what do you do with your time?” She asked as Zayn put the milk to the boil.

He leaned against the fridge and crossed his arms over his chest, looking down. “I don’t know really, see my family?”

“That’s a great hobby” She teased. “So it’s all about the music?”

“I guess so, I like to party and have fun” Zayn shrugged, as he slowly poured the milk into two mugs.

Allyson slipped off the counter and stood beside him, his breath quickening softly as he stirred in the mix. “Well, you didn’t seem like it the other night”

Zayn’s cheeks slightly flushed as he remembered her body pressed against him “I surprised you remember, you were so drunk”

He dropped the marshmallows into the drinks, glancing up at her. “I remember you only started having fun after I got you to dance”

“Okay maybe I wasn’t having fun till you came along” Zayn pushed the drink to her as he cupped his drink. “You seem to make everything in my life better”

He avoided her eye contact, just watching as her hands went still against the mug. A quiet silence filled the room, he took a sip of his drink focusing on the drink rather than the girl who is blatantly rejecting him.

“So where am I staying?” She asked with a quiet voice.

Zayn sighed and led her to the spare bedroom next to his. She quickly made her goodnights and left Zayn alone in the living room. He softly leaned against the door, slipping down and down till he was on the floor. Zayn combed a hand through his hair, with one simple thought in his mind. I should have kissed you.

Zayn suddenly felt more relieved after his massage, the earlier tension from the drive were soothed away by some masseuse’s expertise hands. He found himself wondering to the pool, the lights emerging from the deep body of water having a dreamlike effect on it’s surroundings. He felt another presence before he saw her, Zayn’s eyes caught her sitting by the pool, knees deep in the water kicking her legs softly watching the ripples on the surface. He was smiling just at the sight of her, innocently playing by the water without a trouble in the world. Debating whether or not to approach her, he shook his head and made his way to her. Truthfully he was drawn to her, she captured his attention without even trying.

He slipped off his jacket, leaving it on the tiles by the pool’s border slight further away from her and edged closer to the lonely girl. The water looked immensely deep from his perspective as he sat cross legged beside her, he stared down into the water for a few moments before looking at the girl beside him who watched him with a smile.

“Hey” She greeted him as he turned to her, a slight knot in her stomach as the light reflected against his stoic face.

Allyson knew that Zayn couldn’t swim and just observed from the distance as he glanced back into the water than back at her.

“It’s weird, the stars and moon still look the same but I know everything’s changed” She said not to anyone in particular.

Zayn’s dipped his fingers into the water, he was speechless around her. As the ripples in the water grew larger and larger, Zayn indulged himself with a gaze at her, finding words that didn’t seem like his own.

“Nothing’s going to be the same” Zayn as he pivoted his body towards hers, his knees against his chest. “You’re gonna be famous just for knowing us”

She laughed, Zayn wanted to hear that sound over and over again. The innocence and carefree happiness that was a void in his life for so long came back from a simple laugh.

“I wouldn’t mind” She shook her head and tilted her head to the sky. “What’s it like in France?”

Zayn’s brows curled together in confusion as to why she’d ask about that. “Beautiful, very French”

Allyson giggled and Zayn promised that he would do everything to keep that smile and laugh on her glowing face. “I would never have expected that”

He basked himself in her laughter, just watching her finger stroke the water’s surface, brushing and weaving them in the pool. She could feel his eyes on her, as if he was caressing her with his stare. In the corner of her eye she could see his tattoo on his arm and the bracelets that were tangled in with his hands. His eyes half closed but carefully watching her, the silence comforting and not awkward as it would be with other people. She realised that she liked his attention on her.

“I just remembered, I have to film you for the website” Allyson leaned back with her arm to reach the camera, while Zayn watched that arch of her back and the curves along her body as he softly bit his bottom lip.

“Sure, that’s fine” Zayn nodded, closing his eyes to calm himself.

He felt a hand on this forearm, sending warmth and fire through him. His eyes shot open and was met with a small smile from a beautiful girl. “Ready?”

He nodded as she aimed the camera towards him and a red dot flashed as it was put into recording mode. “Sing us a song that you’d dedicate to the fans”

Zayn racked his brain for any song that can describe how much appreciation he had for the fans. He leaned his chin against his knees, ponding the question. “You don’t make it easy, do you?”

She stiffled a laugh and urged him to continue and Zayn thought of all the possible songs he could sing to his fans but only found one that could show how he felt about them.

“This is for all the fans who think they’re not beautiful” Zayn started as he tried to remember the lyrics.

“Her eyes, her eyes
make the stars look like their not shining
Her hair, her hair
falls perfectly without her trying…” He found himself smiling as he sung the lyrics, knowing that it was for the fans but he was really singing to the girl in front of him.

“She’s so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
I know I know
When I compliment she won’t believe me
It’s so, it’s so sad to think that she don’t see what I see
But everytime she asks me if I look okay I say…” Allyson smile beamed as she listened to Zayn sing this song with so much emotion and happiness on his face, she could tell that he really loved the fans.

“When I see your face, there’s not a thing I would change cause you’re amazing, just the way you are and when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while cause girl you’re amazing, just the way you are” Zayn finished the song and smiled into the camera, the red light disappearing as Allyson put the camera down.

Zayn mumbled softly that only she could hear “Yeah when I see your face… there’s not a thing that I would change, cause you’re amazing… just the way you are”

Allyson listened to his soft voice, but filled with strength and passion in the smooth licks of his tone and caught his eyes as he muttered the last line.

The pair sat on silence for a few moments and as a breeze swept through the pool area, Allyson shivered, goosebumps along her arms.

“Let me get my jacket for you” Zayn murmured standing up, Allyson following his actions.

She held his arm. “I can get it myself”

“Let me be a gentleman” Zayn held her in her spot, staring down at her.

Allyson shook her head slightly pushing his firm chest as she struggled under his hold with a laugh. “I’m capable of getting it”

He looked at her with a strict hold “My jacket, I’ll bring it to you”

Zayn turned away from her and took a step to get his jacket. He felt shove against his chest and a voice saying “You don’t need to!”

He felt imbalanced, his body leaning into the pool with nothing stopping him. He reached out and grabbed Allyson’s hand hoping she’d help him but only pulled her down into the blueness with him. He felt the cold water embracing his body hearing a loud splash from the effects then another splash only a fraction of the second later.

Panic rose in his as he flailed his arms in the water, struggling to have a breathe in this aquatic nightmare. A current pulled him to the edge of the pool as he savoured his last breathe. His head popped through the surface of the water, spluttering water and breathing raggedly as he tightly gripped the border of the pool.

“Zayn, are you okay?” She asked in a worried tone as she lightly rubbed his back to help him breathe.

He stared into her face with her hair plastered to her face with a slight smudge of make-up on her eyes. Zayn felt himself laughing for all the wrong reasons, he thought back to those dark months where he was suicidal after the traumatic breakup. He did horrible things to his body and couldn’t help but laugh that he never thought of just drowning himself. He shook his head and closed his eyes, suppressing the mad fit of laughter. He had to move past that, move on to something better.

The body of water around him shifted as he opened his eyes and saw Allyson climbing out of the pool, her damp dress hugging her curves. He looked away then slowly chambered out after her, lying back on the ground staring at the stars. He heard shuffling steps as dark thoughts began to cloud around his mind. A ruffling of his hair pulling him back to reality, his eyes looked up as Allyson towelled his hair dry. She softly brushed the sides of his head looking down at him.

“All done” She whispered, pulling away from him.

Zayn stood up slowly, feeling slight fatigue from the event that occurred only moments ago. He offered her his hand to her, helping her up and quickly pulled her into a hug.

“Thank you…” He mumbled into her ear. He wasn’t sure what he was thanking her for, for saving him, for drying his hair or just for being around. All he knew was that he was grateful for her being.

Zayn peeled himself off her, grabbing his jacket and putting it on her shoulders.

“All this just for a jacket” She laughed softly as she picked up her bag.

Zayn smiled softly “Wouldn’t have happened if you just let me be a gentleman”

“What happened to you guys?” Louis appeared suddenly at the entrance of the resort with concern laced in his face.

“Felt like swimming” Zayn shrugged as the pair walked closer to him.

Louis cocked his eyebrow in protest “You can’t swim”

Niall and Liam came barrelling from the resort, confusion as their eyes landed on the soaked duo.

“Erm, the van’s here to take us back home” Niall said nodding his head slowly.

Allyson piped up “Sooner we get back, sooner I can get out of his wet clothes”

She brushed through the crowd of men and walking away with a shiver down her spine as Zayn watched his jacket clasped around her.

Zayn let out a shaky breathe with a laugh. “Almost drowned and she saved me”

“Interesting turn of events” Louis murmured as he clapped Zayn on the back.

Zayn followed Louis’ lead and caught the stare of Liam, who wearily eyed Zayn.

He couldn’t let himself back to that dark place, Liam was the only one who knew and those eyes held his secrets for so long Zayn wanted to hide himself in shame. He wasn’t going back to the past where everything hurt, he just couldn’t.

The ride to the spa was long, it was a little further away from the city so the boys lounged in their seats. Each boy being silent as if they were all sleeping peacefully. It was true in fact that most of them were asleep. Harry knew they had all pasted out from exhaustion and lack of sleep. Zayn was the last one to fall asleep from Harry’s observations, his muscles were tensed as he flicked his lighter every few seconds. As much as Harry hated to admit it but Zayn was staring at Allyson as she slept contently beside Harry. Zayn sat opposite to the sleeping beauty, his eyes darting towards her as often as he flicked his lighter on and off.

“You’re gonna get burnt if you keep doing that” Harry softly said with a strict tone, he himself not sure if he was threatening Zayn or not with the comment.

Zayn’s eyes flashed with a hint of anger but it disappeared as quickly as it came. “Who says I’m afraid to get burnt?”

Harry’s shoulder slumped, a poor excuse of a shrug as Zayn stuffed the lighter into his pocket, taking one last glance at Allyson before shutting his eyes abruptly. Harry let his mean demeanour down and let his body relax. His eyes followed from Allyson’s boots up to her tanned legs, then on her chest for a moment and lastly stopping at her face. A stray lock of dark hair covering her face as she curled herself into her seatbelt.

His hand was suspended in the air, comtemplating his next move. His fingers brushed the hair away, her soft skin against his finger tips. Harry stroked her hair gently, moving the soft feel through his fingers. She twitched slightly, Harry’s fingers frozen in her hair as she turned her body to his, leaning her head on his shoulder. Harry eased in the position, moving his arm to go around her, smiling as she pressed herself closer to Harry. He started to remember the first time he ever held her like this.

Rain, all day it rained. Harry opened the bag of popcorn a thin line of stream twisted out of the bag of popcorn. The popcorn had just come out of the microwave with Harry looking out the window as he held the sack. All he saw was a stream of water falling from the sky like liquid bullets crashing against the roof of his home. He poured the buttery popcorn into the large bowl, not really annoyed by the rain. The rain made everything beautiful, washing away all the problems giving everyone a clean slate, Harry thought though his statement not really true to real life. He popped a piece into his mouth, the rain left Allyson and Harry all alone in the house. His mum, sister and Allyson’s mother were stuck in the city due to the harsh, hectic weather.

“Where’s the popcorn, Styles?” Allyson shouted from the theatre room.

“Patience, woman!” Harry yelled with a smile as he entered the room. Allyson was staying with him and his family for the summer and he loved everyone moment they spent together, which was virtually everyday.

The pull out couch was open, covered with pillows and blankets that were sprawled everywhere. Allyson was lounging comfortably against the arm of the sofa, staring at the paused screen shot of the movie they were watching.

“Took you long enough!” Allyson glared playfully at Harry, gently snatching the bowl away from him popping a piece into her mouth.

Harry rolled his eyes with a smile, sitting down beside her on the couch as she continued the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”. It was about a man who lost virtually everything and was forced to live on the street with his son. He found a job that could support him and his son and took every opportunity to get it.

Harry thought about his “pursuit of happiness” and his dreams. He knew they would never be as rough as the struggle the man in the movie had to endure. Harry wanted to be a singer, he wanted to make music and nothing was going to stop him. It was true to say that Harry wanted the rockstar lifestyle and most of all live out his dream to make people happy with his music. He knew the chances of this happening was slim to none but his determination got the better of him, wanting to push Harry to achieve this dream, whatever it took.

The movie soon finished and the pair sat in silence for a moment.

“Would you ever become a stockbroker?” Allyson asked, turning her body to face his.

Harry’s eyes draped over her body quickly like he was memorising her for a painting, unintentionally biting his lip.

“Uh…” Harry stuttered out, feeling a slight blush in his cheeks, hoping she didn’t notice him eyeing her figure.

“If I was in his situation, yes but it’s not what I wanna do with my life” Harry said thoughtfully, glancing back at her with curious eyes.

“What do you wanna do with your life?” She asked as thunder cracked behind her, reminding them of the treacherous weather that was just outside.

“A singer” Harry shrugged, it was undeniably his only want in life. “You know all the girls throwing themselves at me”

“You’re such a pig!” She laughed, tossing a pillow at Harry.

“I’m being honest!” Harry speaking the partial truth, he shoved the pillow behind him as he stretched his hands, resting them under his head. “What about you?”

Allyson’s face turned a little pinker, hiding her face behind a pillow, mumbling into the cushion.

Harry was confused, pulling the pillow away. “Speak up”

“I said I don’t really know, I just wanna fall in love” She said as she picked the corner of the pillow. “It sounds stupid, I know”

Harry shook his head in understanding “Nah, that’s what everyone wants”

Allyson nodded. “If I had a dream job, I’d wanna do something with music, like a tour manager or something like that”

“Well if I ever become famous, I’ll give you a call” He slyly winks at her but having the opposite effect on Allyson, causing her to laugh.

“Sing me a song, future rockstar” She asked as she gazed into Harry’s eyes.

Harry quickly thought of a song and started singing the first song that came to his head.

“Desperate for changing, starving for truth
Closer to where I started, chasing after you
I’m falling even more in love with you
Letting go all I’ve held on to
I’m standing here until you make me move
I’m hanging on a moment here with you”

Harry stopped singing and look at Allyson as she leaned against the couch looking at him. “I forgot the rest of the lyrics”

She smiled softly and leaned over to him, resting her hand against the back of the chair. Harry holding his breath, waiting for her next move, his eyes involuntarily closing. He felt lips against his cheek and a soft whisper of a voice. “That was beautiful, thank you”

Harry felt like he was in a daze, he couldn’t describe the emotion he was feeling right now. He opened his eyes a moment later to find her looking through the movie case.

“What do you wanna watch?” Allyson turned back to him with a big smile.

Harry shook his head, it was like the moment next happened “Forrest Gump?”

The movie goes goes for roughly 3 hours, Harry personally loved this movie. It was just an entertaining movie that captured his attention. He relaxed as he rested his arm against the back of the couch, Harry turned his gaze to Allyson halfway through the movie and found her dozing off. He slightly shuffled closer to her laying her head down on his shoulder as she sleep, lightly combing his fingers through her soft hair.

Harry continued to watch the movie, softly stroking Allyson’s hair every so often. It was lovely to just hold her in his arms, he felt like he was protecting her from ever getting hurt and that he just wanted to hold her forever. Harry turned his head slightly and kiss the top of her head, with her still contently sleeping.

The door creaked open, Harry realising the weather was much better than before with a slight pitter patter of rain. He heard footsteps on the stairs, who he pressumed was his sister and then held someone calling out his name.

“I’m in the theatre room” He said in his normal voice, not wanting to wake the girl beside him.

His mother soon found the pair in the theatre room close together.

“What were you two doing?” Anne asked with a suspicious eye.

Harry rolled his eyes. “Watching flicks, she fell asleep”

Anne nodded slowly as if trying to gasp the concept. “Well I’m off to bed, you two can sleep there if you want”

Harry nodded and watched as his mother walked away with her saying something as she walked away. “Don’t break her heart, Harry”

He looked down at Allyson as she slept peacefully in his arms and wondered what she meant by that. If anything he was already wrapped around her finger, not that he’d admit that but he could tell that IF he was falling for her, she’d be the heart breaker.

Harry glanced around and noticed that they were at the resort for their massages. He gently shook Allyson’s shoulders waking her up slowly, her groggy eyes looking at him. She gave him a faint smile before pulling away from him.

“Are we there yet?” She mumbled as she sat up properly, fixing her slightly messy hair.

“Oh you’re one of those people” Harry laughed to himself. “Yea we’re here”

She gave him a confused face but shrugged it off, looking at the resort. Allyson opened the door, stretching her legs as she turned back to to the van. Harry climbed out after her, shoving his hands in his pockets as he watched her wake up the others. Liam, Louis and Niall jumped out while Allyson had to shake Zayn awake. They all knew that Zayn was a heavy sleeper and the 4 others watched as Allyson held Zayn’s cheek softly shaking him awake. Harry’s eyes were undeniably green with envy, what better way to wake up by a beautiful girl? Zayn’s eyes slowly opened, a low grin on his face as he nodded while she spoke.

Louis patted Harry on the back as they walked towards the lobby. ”Massages. The one place that you can get totally naked and they won’t mind”

Harry cracked a grin as Louis led them to the spa section, letting a sly eye turn to Allyson who stood with Zayn on her side while Liam and Niall were on her other side, chatting together happily. She laughed at Niall and caught Harry’s glance, she cheekily poked her tongue at him and Harry knew that she must feel something for him, right?

Allyson stood at the foot of the stairs as she ushered the hoard of girls to meet the boys. Zayn watching her with lazy eyes to decieve the face he was staring at her. He had barely spoke to her for the entire day. It was because of fear, the fear of the feelings he felt and the uncertainty of everything. Zayn made up in his mind that he would make his feelings clear to her. The slight thought of rejection making him a coward, unable to speak or barely look her in the eye. He glanced at the line of girls that seemed to never end as hours passed the time. The boys being gracious and caring to each girl, despite the screams, crying and flashing cameras.

A security guard soon took Allyson’s position as she sat at a seat to the side of the stage as she preveiwed the size of the impromptu event. A contained line of girls, giddy, happy and excited to be meeting the lads with 10 security guards at different points of the area. The stage with now evening lighting had a background of One Direction’s album printed repeated behind the said band. Another pair of security guard leading the teenage girls away from the meet and greet section.  Allyson let out a sigh of relief as she saw the end of the line, with about 40 girls to go. She glanced at her watch, noticing that the signing has surpassed 2 hours. She hoped it would be finished before the time reached 3 hours.

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Harry stretched his fingers as he felt them cramp from the excessive signings. The name, Harry Styles almost becoming foreign and losing meaning due to the face he’s written the his name for far too long.

Niall nudged Harry “Almost over”

Harry tipped his head up noticing the last girl waiting behind the large security guard. He felt himself grin genuinely as he knew this would be coming to an end soon. Harry truly did love his fans and appreciated everything they did but this whole event took toll on all the boys’ energy.

Allyson made her way up onto the stage behind the boys, starting with Liam’s side, whispering apologies and promising a calm and restful evening tonight. Allyson’s hand brushed against Liam and Zayn’s shoulder as she passed the message, Liam giving her a weak smile while  Zayn just nodding towards the ground as she mentioned these words. She bit her lip instinctively and felt slightly hurt at his avoidance of her. Louis letting out a laugh and mumbled something about buying him dinner for all of this, which she couldn’t help but smile at. Niall just grinned, patting her hand that was on his shoulder as he continued to greet the girls.

She leaned down and whispered against Harry’s ear. “Sorry about this, but it’ll be over soon and you’ll have a massage after this to relax a bit”

Harry felt himself shutter, feeling her warm breath against his neck “You deserve a massage too”

“I’m totally going to have one and you can pay” Allyson laughed and squeezed his shoulder as she stood up and waited to the side of the stage.

Harry glanced towards her as she stood with her arms crossed with a cute smile as he gave a charming grin to the last few girls, feeling a sense of relief and also a flash of recognition at Allyson’s small smile. Maybe she’d remember him, maybe she’d remember that summer.

The last girl walked up the stairs with tear brimmed eyes as she made her way down the line. Harry observed her features, dark medium length hair, a slightly curvy figure and trembling hands as she spoke to each boy. She stood before Niall and Harry a stray tear falling down her face with a big smile.

“I can’t believe I’m actually meeting you guys” She whimpered with a small smile, biting her lip subconsciously with an obvious American accent. “I flew all the way from the States to see you”

“Oh wow, thank you so much. Uh..” Niall suggestively asking for her name.

“Emma” She grinned as a few more tears fell. “I feel so stupid for crying”

“No, it’s fine Emma” Harry smiled as he signed her album.

Allyson noticed the grinning of the boys and how truly happy this girl was and wanted to make the best out of this experience “Would you like me to take a photo?”

Emma seemed flushed and shocked, only really expecting to meet the boys. “Yes please”

Allyson took out the camera she was using earlier and set it to photo “Group together”

She stood in between Niall and Harry as the others squished together for the photo, once they all had smiling face, Allyson took the shot. Proud of her handy work.

Emma grinned at the photo as Allyson presented it to her. “I’ll be in contact to send it to you somehow”

The girl nodded quickly, smiling like there was no end. “Thank you so much, all of you”

“No problem at all” Niall wrapped an arm around her and lightly kissing her cheek.

“Oh my..”Emma’s cheeks blushed crimson and collapsed against Niall, who held her up awkwardly.

Allyson called over a security guard to alert the ambulance and a woman came to the edge of the stage.

“That’s my daughter!” She yelled. “I told her to eat something today but she was so excited”

“The paramedic will be here soon” A tall muscular man told Allyson.

“Everything seems to be happening today” Liam mumbled to Louis.

Soon the paramedic came as Allyson assured Emma’s mother that they’d pay for any hospital costs. The mother and daughter were soon in the ambulance, as assistants began to restore normality in the shopping area.

Louis wandered the shopping mall as the others sat and talked of the events today. He passed his favourite store were they had the widest collection of Toms, Louis had ever seen. They had every colour imaginable and every design was just perfection. He saw a girl locking the up the store, her hair falling over her red coat that was noticeable in the grey of the evening. On the edge of a bag was a black scarf with intricate patterns and tassels at the ends, it slipped off her bag and Louis walked casually picking it up.

The whiff of light perfume in the air smelt like lilacs and jasmine. He smiled instantly, they were his favourite scents because they reminded him of spring, it was his favourite season of all. He chased after the girl and tapped her shoulder.

“Uh…” He was lost for words as he stared into her bright eyes. “You dropped this”

He stuck out the scarf in hand as her faced showed some shock. “Thank you, my mum knitted it for me”

“It’s fine” Louis smiled, starting to walk away from this beautiful girl and hesitated

Now or never, Louis, He thought to himself.

She had just turned around before Louis managed to choke out the words caught in his throat.

“Wouldyouliketogooutsometime?” His words slurred together in a rush as he let out a sigh. “Like a date”

The mystery girl smiled and looked around. “It’s not everyday, you get asked out by a celebrity so why not”

Louis felt ecstatic with a beaming grin to his face as she quickly took out a paper from her bag, writing her number down.

She passed the note to him with her number on the paper “Let me know about that date”

She turned around, walking away from him to hide the blush in her cheeks while Louis stood staring at the digits with a goofy face. The name ‘Loren’ glowed in his eyes.

“I will, Loren!” He shouted towards her as she raced away, giving him a second glance.

Louis was grinning from ear to ear as he headed back to the group who talked amongst themselves.

“…A driver’s here to take you guys to the spa to get your well deserved massages” Allyson smiled. “You were great today”

“Good job lads, great hustle” Liam spoke with a stern and powerful voice as if he were a couch of a major league football team.

Harry nudged Louis, noticing the small crinkled paper in Louis’ hands. “Oooh, what’s that you’ve got there, Lou?”

Louis cocked an eyebrow at the circle of teens, with a smirk on his face that screamed trouble. “I, Louis ‘Tommo’ Tomlinson have got myself a fit girl’s number”

Niall patted Louis on the back. “Is she really fit?”

“Really fit” Louis concurred. “Nice long legs”

Allyson shook her head as they conversed about this girl and made her way down to the van.

“Can I talk to you alone later?” A voice called from beside her as he stared at the ground.

She ruffled his soft curls and smiled softly at Harry. “Yea, we can talk at the spa if you want”

“That’s fine with me, just as long as we’re alone” Harry’s lips twitching at the sides. “You handled things pretty great today, for a rookie”

Allyson shook her head as she raised her eyebrows at Harry. “A rookie aye?”

“Well that is what you are” Harry replied, as he bumped shoulders with her as he held the door open to the vehicle for her.

She headed inside the van as scoffed. “And cocky is what you are, Harry Styles”

Harry grinned and laughed, he’s heard that many times before and was not surprised by being called cocky. He was cocky in more ways than one.

Allyson glanced around the boutiques as she hugged her jacket around herself. The cool autumn breezing feeling more like winter than anything else. She sat at a nearby bench as she waited for the lads to come. She had just come from her hotel room in London, quickly showering and changing ready to do some shopping. It was midday during the week as she looked around at the seemingly quiet shops, searching for a familiar face.

She tugged on her dress, feeling the brisk wind prickling at her legs as she wondered how long they would be. She relaxed against the bench and thought about last night, her lip twitching into a small smile as she stared at the seemingly empty boulevard of boutiques. To her, the guys were really fun, with Niall’s crazed happiness bouncing off the walls to Louis suave but silly dancing. She know they were just like any guys their age, just wanting to have fun.

Bless Liam, Allyson thought as she placed her hand lightly over her heart. She thought Liam was too sweet for words but wondered what compelled him to develop such a bad drinking habit especially with only have one kidney. It would be almost fatal for him to consume too much alcohol, could it be the break up of him and Danielle? Allyson was always curious of what happened with the couple since news first broke a few months ago. Liam as least had Niall, Louis, Harry and Zayn to take care of him (for better choice of words) She thought of last night how Liam, Harry and her drank shots, apparently putting a smile on Liam’s face.

Allyson bowed her head and let out a soft laugh, how many girls can honestly say that they’ve partied with One Direction? She bit her lip as she suddenly remembered those hands on her hips, that hot breathe on her neck and her body pressed against his in the heat of that moment. She consciously bit her lip feeling a slight blush in her cheeks. Allyson let out a small sigh and thought of how she woke up that morning in Harry’s arms, those big rough hands brushing against her lower back, the feeling of the slight stubble against her cheek and the firm muscles that she felt with her arms around his neck. There was something very familiar about Harry, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. It felt like deja vu whenever she looked at those stunning green eyes of his. 

Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a message and she quickly read it,

Happy Birthday for tomorrow baby girl! x - Mum

She had completely forgot it was her birthday tomorrow. While in Australia, it was already her birthday as they were ahead then in London. It seemed dizzying that she was turning 19 and was in London working with one of the biggest bands in the world. She couldn’t possible do anything with so much work to be done and truthfully, she didn’t really have anyone to spend it with. Well there was the boys but they barely knew each other so maybe it was just best to not tell them.

She glanced up and saw a figure coming towards her. Her hair was short that curved around her face with a fringe that was straight cut, her eyes hidden by Ray Bans as she donned a black woollen scarf that sat effortlessly on her neck. She wore a baggy sweater that was a pale cream and jeans. Allyson stood up, adjusting her jacket and dress as Caroline approached her.

“So you’re the new PR?” Caroline lifted her sunglasses and rested them on her head as Allyson was met with Hazel eyes.

“I’m just an intern but yes” Allyson replied with a smile. “I’m Allyson”

“Caroline, pleasure” Caroline gave a warm smile back. “Can I just say, I love your outfit”

Allyson glanced down at her outfit. “Thank you, I feel a little overdressed actually”

“Don’t” Caroline shook her head. “You look amazing, trying to impress one of the boys?”

A slight blush came to her cheeks. “Oh no, I just wanted to look like I had some fashion sense especially meeting with an amazing stylist like you”

Caroline grinned, cocking an eyebrow. “Sure, sure. You sure you haven’t gone smitten for any of the boys?”

Yes, Allyson thought.

“No of course not, strictly professional” Allyson lied through her teeth, her cheeks reddening with each second.

“Whatever you say, darling” Caroline laughed slightly. “Do you have a favourite?”

Allyson gave an awkward smile in her direction. “I guess so”

“Who?” Caroline asked with a shadow of a grin on her face.

“Car-o-line!” Louis sung in a high pitched voice he hugged her from behind.

Allyson let out a sigh of relief with Louis arrival, Niall, Liam and Zayn following after, glad to avoid Caroline’s questioning. Niall was looking adorable in his scarf while Liam wore a sweater and cap. Louis grinned in simple stripped shirt and jacket as Zayn stood in a loose t-shirt and hoodie. She gave Zayn a small smile and he returned it with a slight curve of his lips, looking down and playing with his lighter. She bit her lip and looked away, noticing that Harry was missing and looked around the shops, to find the curly hair deviant.

“If you’re looking for me, I’m right here” She felt a rough voice whisper in her ear.

She turned around from the others, looking into a reflection of herself in Harry’s bright eyes.

“I wasn’t looking for you, I was…” Allyson looked around the promenade for an excuse. “I was looking at that candy wrapper on the ground!”

Harry chuckled and looked at the wrapper a little further away while Allyson gave herself a mental face palm.

“Really?” Harry said with a smirk on his lips.

Allyson bit her lip and nodded unsurely. “Yes… because littering is bad and it could kill animals and it’s bad for the environment and other stuff that’s important”

He shook his head once again. “Whatever you say, beautiful”

Harry joined the circle with the others as Allyson stood next to Caroline, slightly frustrated at Harry.

“So what’s the plan for today?” Caroline asked as Allyson, staring at her.

“Well you’ll be taking the boys shopping for a few hours, Bridget told me to tell you that they outfits should look sharp, crisp and clean?” Allyson shrugged as Caroline nodded while the boys stood, somewhat bored while Zayn continued to play with his lighter, feeling the urge to smoke but holding himself back.

“I’ll spend a little time with each boy and do a few things then we can have to go to the spa later for the massages” Allyson smiled.

Caroline clapped her hands and glanced at the boys. “Let’s get shopping?”

They all quickly dispersed, Allyson was left with Niall who grinned happily.

“I don’t know about you, but I’m starving” Niall rubbed his stomach.

She giggled and smiled at him, Niall was exactly what she imagined him to be and that was a genuine quality that she loved.

The pair quickly found a Nandos restaurant and ordered, taking a seat at one of the booths. Niall leaned back into the seat with a happy smile.

“Did you have fun last night?” Allyson asked as she rested her hands on the table.

Niall nodded. “I had a bit of a wicked hangover this morning but I’m okay now”

“You’re an amazing dancer” Allyson grinned “I was waiting for your Irish jig”

Niall laughed. “Want me to show you? I’m quite amazing at it”

“No, it’s fine” Allyson laughed. “Bridget wants me to film you saying something to your fans since your tour just ended and all”

“Alrighty then, I’ll try not to swear too much” Niall nodded.

She quickly grabbed her camera out of her bag, looking at Niall “I never expected you to be the swearing type”

“I’m Irish, it’s in my veins” Niall shrugged.

“That’s true” Allyson nodded “A message to your fans”

“Thank you all so much for being here from us, without you guys to support us there wouldn’t be a One Direction tour or album or anything for that matter. You mean the world to us and we love you all so much! We’re doing everything to connect with you and you know what, I love you guys just as much as I love food!” Niall laughed. “Thank you for making a couple of boys dreams come true.”

“And cut!” Allyson grinned. “That was perfect Nialler”

“It’s all true, I love the fans” Niall smiled, the food suddenly on our table, his eyes lighting up as he stared at his large meal while Allyson had a simple chicken wrap.

They ate their food, or well Niall inhaled his food while Allyson ate hers. Conversing and laughing as they had their meal. Soon, they left and walked around the shops in search of the others.

“So what do you think about us?” Niall asked as they strolled through the stores.

“I think you guys are awesome” Allyson looked at him and smiled “But I thought that before, but it’s just cooler to kinda actually know you”

“You’re a fan of us?” Niall asked almost shocked.

Allyson nodded “Of course, I love your music. Truth be told I was one of those creepy obsessed fans”

Niall laughed. “That’s like our entire fanbase right there”

“That’s for sure” Allyson giggled as they entered a store that Niall saw the lads in.

“Honestly, I’m really glad that it’s you that’s gonna be with us, Bridget kinda scares me a bit” Niall agreed, as he rested his arm around her.

“She’s not that bad” Allyson interjected. “There are the others!”

Allyson saw Caroline and Liam talking as Harry buttoned up a shirt while she presumed Louis and Zayn were in the dressing room.

Niall scoffed. “You haven’t seen her super mad at us”

She shook her head as they walked towards him. “I’m sure she means well”

“Well when she’s not trying to kil-, I like that” Niall interrupted as he walked towards a coat rack of blazers. Allyson approached Liam and Caroline, looking down and noticing a large stack of bags on the floor.

“You guys haven’t wasted time” Allyson glanced down at the bags.

Caroline nodded as she looked at the dress shirt Harry was trying on.

“Caroline’s in the zone at the moment” Liam mumbled in Allyson’s ear. “The bags are mainly my stuff, I’ve done all my clothes shopping”

“Would you like to come and spend a little quality time with me then?” Allyson said with eagerness.

“I’ve love to” Liam amused her, looping her arm in his as he escorted her out of the store.

“You doing okay from last night?” She asked as they weaved through the many stores.

“I’m a little out of it I guess” Liam shrugged. “But I’m doing okay”

“I was really worried about you” Allyson sighed. “Isn’t drinking bad for your kidney?”

They found a solemn table and a set of chairs under a few trees, the mid afternoon sun cooling the chilly weather.

“Yes, but I’m going to stop for the fans and my career” Liam nodded as he clasped his hands together as if in silent prayer.

Allyson took out her camera and set it on Liam. ”So what’s your favourite thing about your fans?”

She began filming as Liam began to speak. “Their dedication, honestly it’s amazing how much they love us. Our fans are the best, they do the craziest stuff and I just don’t believe how great they all are. They wait hours and hours for us, listen to all our music constantly and watch our weird videos and still love us. Without the fans, there wouldn’t be any One Direction”

Allyson smiled as she cut the video. “You know they’ll probably cry over this”

“Well it’s all true” Liam smiled softly. “They mean everything to us”

“And they feel the same about you” Allyson amused him, as she pinched his cheek.

Liam grinned, flicking his hair to the side “I know they do”

Allyson and Liam talked about the little things, it was clear that when he wasn’t intoxicated, Liam wasn’t as happy. She wondered what she could do to possibly make him feel better but was left with nothing. How could she help someone she barely knew?

Louis waited near the shops as Liam and Allyson passed him by with Liam going ahead for Allyson to spend a little time with Louis. She could somewhat feel that Louis didn’t like her very much as he’d barely spoken a word to her in the time they’d know each other compared to the other boys.

“Can we get this over and done with?” Louis muttered as he glanced at his phone.

Allyson was slightly taken back by the hostility. “Uh okay”

She quickly took out her camera as Louis continued to fondle with his phone, not giving her an inch of attention.

“I’m just going to ask you a question and I’ll film it for the website” She said as he put down his phone, with a perfect smile on his face.

“When you guys say, you’d date a fan. Do you really mean it?” Allyson asked.

“Of course we do! I wouldn’t get a f-, I think it’d be amazing to date a fan. They’d know all your music and actually have fun at your shows. It’d be like dating someone who knows you already. That’d be pretty awesome. It wouldn’t really matter if she was a fan or not to be honest. Just someone that genuinely cares for me would be nice. But I would love to date a fan” Louis nodded as he looked into the camera with a beaming smile.

“Finished” Allyson mumbled as she turned off the camera with Louis already back on his phone.

She sat staring at him slightly as if puzzled by him. What coudl she have possibly done to make him feel this way towards her.

“Do you not like me?” Allyson spoke out openly.

Louis looked away from his phone for a moment then sighed, putting it down. “I just don’t want to have to pick sides if something ever goes down, you’re a top girl I can see that”

“What do you mean pick sides?” Allyson questioned.

“I don’t think you realise what effect you have on people” Louis said inquisitively, eyeing her carefully.

Allyson was suddenly confused, her brows knotted in the centre. Louis brushed his hand on hers and looked at her with a genuine smile.

“Don’t mind me, I’m just being melodramatic” Louis waved his hand away as if sweeping away the problem. “Friends?”

She bit her lip, still very confused at Louis. What did he really mean? She pushed a smile on her face and then grinned truly. “Yes of course”

A loud scream suddenly come from the other side of the street as security guards and police lined the entrances to the shopping area. A made do stage in the centre of the section, quickly having a table, chairs and a familiar poster of 5 boys. Flashing lights and people screaming crowding the once quiet atmosphere. The boys all met Allyson and Louis as they watched the hysteria grow. Girls flooding from nowhere as they stood behind the barricades lined with security guards.

“What is going on?” Harry asked as the girls screamed as they saw the group together.

Allyson’s phone buzzed a familiar sound, with her instinctively checking it. “‘OneDirection: As a little surprise, One Direction will do a impromptu signing at the shopping promenade on Frascott Road, only the first 200 fans #1DLove!’ It’s always good be to able to hand things when they’re unexpected - Bridget”

Zayn glanced over her shoulder and groaned. “You’ve got to be shitting me”

“What is it?” Liam asked, as the noise continually escalated.

“She thought it would be a great idea to a signing for 200 fans today” Allyson could feel the pressure building up, not only from the crowd but from within her.

The crowd began to chant and sing their most current single “Up All Night”. The boys looked towards her for guidance as Caroline stood there, unknowing what to do.

Allyson closed her eyes for a moment to focus then glanced to Caroline. “Are you done with the outfits?”

“Yes, all the boys are sorted” She replied as she turned to the sea of girls.

“You can go, thank you” Allyson slightly raised her voice as they grew louder.

Caroline nodded and patted the boys on the shoulder. “Good luck”

Two bodyguards stood with the boys, looking around or checking the perimeter surrounding them. “Sirs, we must get started soon”

Allyson nodded quickly. “Boys, take your seats and get ready as we try to somehow organise this mess”

Louis let out a small laugh. “So much for relaxing this week”

Zayn woke up with heavy eyes, he stretched his stiff limps as he thought about the night before. His skin brushing against hers as he held her close. Her soft voice as they danced together like they were the only ones in the room. Just her presence made him happier than he’s been in a long time. Ever since her, he hasn’t been able to smile or laugh or be happy. He’s been void of emotion; completely numb to the world.

None of the boys knew but he was secretly in a relationship with a girl from his home town of Bradford. They managed to stay in contact even during his fame and he found himself falling for her. Eventually, he finally had the nerve to ask her out on Skype. He can still remember her dark eyes brightening up as she heard the question, she tossed her brown hair to the side, bit her lip and nodded and simply said “I’ll be your girlfriend” He was over the moon with excitement but didn’t dare tell anyone about their relationship. He knew that they wanted privacy and with even any of the lads knowing, it would escape into the media. They talked everyday and when his family would fly to see him, she would join them and they would be together and fall even more in love. She was everything he wanted, smart, beautiful and loved him. Or so he thought. He was on tour for months and it strained their relationship and they barely talked to her, it killed him.

He rejoiced as he arrived back home and the first thing he did was see her. But he was greeted with a surprise. Zayn saw her hands around her belly, a small bump under her dainty hands. The moment she saw him, her eyes welled with sadness. She explained that it was a drunken mistake and that she loved him, but none of it mattered. She broke his trust and she was now burdened with the mistake. Zayn left Bradford with a broken heart and tears down his face.

Zayn snapped back to reality as a tear slipped down his face. He wanted to see Allyson, he needed to feel that happiness again.

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“Wow” Louis’ weak voice said as he leaned against the door frame.

Niall shook his head with a laugh. “Of course, it’d be Harry”

“He’s always been the best with the ladies” Louis nodded as he glanced at Allyson in Harry’s arms, snuggled up against him.

Harry heard the hum of voices and slowly opened his eyes, he leaned up and saw Louis’ smirk and heard Niall’s laugh. He glanced down and saw Allyson in his arms, sleeping peacefully.

“Good Morning!” Louis shouted while Niall chuckled, covering his mouth trying to sustain his laughter.

Allyson stirred in Harry’s arms, while he panicked at how she’d react. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up at Harry’s nervous eyes. Her eyes gave away a small dose of surprise but faded and he gave her a small smile.

“Good Morning” Allyson sat up, jumping slightly as she saw Louis’ and Niall standing in the door way.

Her cheeks blushing as Harry laid in his bed, his arms over his chest as he cocked at eyebrow at Louis’. Louis returned the signal with a slightly shrug, sharing the clear thought with the slightest movement.

“Nothing happened, I promise” She held her hands as if she was accused of a crime.

“Whatever you say, boss” Niall winked at her and walked away with a slight laugh.

Louis just shook his head with a small grin and followed Niall into the kitchen. Allyson blush slowly left her face while Harry had a mildly smug look on his face, his anxiousness from moments ago disappearing.

She glanced at Harry, poking his side with a slight pout. “They must think we slept together or something”

“Who wouldn’t want a piece of this?” Harry cocked his eyebrow and gestured to his body, containing his laughter.

“I’m sure everyone wants a piece of that” Allyson laughed, shaking her head at him. “But it could be weird depending I’m still a virgin”

Harry couldn’t believe his ears, but kept silent hoping that she would elaborate further.

Allyson’s eyes shifted to Harry. “I just want it to be special, you know?”

He nodded, even though he didn’t really understood. When he lost his virginity, it was purely lust rather than the love that he assumed she meant.

It was silence between the two, Harry just kept his eyes on her thinking while she felt vulnerable under his gaze. She quickly shook off the awkward moment and glanced at her phone, Bridget had messaged her, she informed Allyson that the boys must invest in a new wardrobe. Bridget continued saying their stylist, Caroline would be accompanying them.

Harry quickly slipped on a shirt as he left the room as she was virtually glued to her phone.

Liam slumped against the table as the others ate breakfast, Harry sat down, preparing his meal of cereal and milk. Niall nudged Liam as he moaned and groaned. Niall all the while giggled at his hungover friend. Louis turned to Harry as he ate his cereal with great concentration.

“So what happened last night?” Louis cocked an eyebrow at Harry.

Harry’s focus remained on the cereal and mumbled “Nothing”

“Fucking liar” Niall smirked “So you didn’t shag her?”

“Vas happenin’?” Zayn took the last seat at the table, sitting on the chair backwards.

“We’re discussing about how Harry blatantly slept with the new girl” Louis nodded at Zayn, Harry’s hard eyes now on Louis.

Zayn’s eyes turned cold, but pushed the feeling away. He had no right to feel jealous, she wasn’t his to claim. Nor was she, Harry’s either.

“No we didn’t have sex” Harry stated. “I tried sleeping in Lou’s room but I couldn’t so I went to mine”

“Shhh… to loud” Liam murmured.

Allyson finally made an appearence, finding her jacket that was slumped against the couch fully changed into the outfit she wore from before. The boys watched her, mumbling words between themselves as she bustled around the room. She chose to lean agsint the kitchen bench as she slipped on her jacket. All the while, Niall was scoffing down toast, Louis and Harry continued to eat their cereal while Liam rested on top of the table, seemingly unconscious or asleep. Zayn’s eyes met hers as she looked around the table. He gave her a small smile as she lightly bit her lip, surpressing her grin. Undeniably Zayn’s stare made her feel like an open book. Her every thought, every memory and everything about her, exposed to him. As if she was willing to give him her entire being.

Zayn broke eye contact with her as he began to tease himself with a cigarette in his finger tips but held himself back. He realised it was time for a new start, to change himself from the sad pathetic person to a happy healthier Zayn Malik.

“So this week is all about your look and relaxion” Allyson started “We’ll start with a new wardrobe today and a massage. Bridget wants you guys to be in top form for the next couple of months”

Liam lightly nodded his head while Niall grinned like a child, mumbling. “New Supras”

Louis seemed pleased with the news and nudged Harry, leaning over to him. “Toms, Toms, Toms and Chinos!”

Harry’s attention was on Allyson as he could see her eyes on Zayn. He was jealous of Zayn, he wanted her focus on him and no one else. Zayn smiled and held her gaze as she continued to blush wildly. It was the perfect opportunity for him to spend more time with her to feel something. Unknowingly, Had had the same agenda. He wanted her to remember him, to remember that wonderful summer that ended so horribly.

“Then after this week, you guys will get to spend a little time at home with family and friends. You’ll get about 3 days there, so use that time wisely” Allyson grinned as she got all different but equally happy reactions from the lads.

She let the boys talk about seeing their families, their excitement radiating off them. It’d been such a long time without contact and they were all glad to have a few days with them. Louis’ smiling like an idiot, and jabbering on about how he missed his sisters and mother. Truthfully they all missed their mothers, none of them would ever confess it but they were all momma’s boys.

Allyson’s phone buzzed with a text that she quickly read before getting her bag. “Go get ready now, I’ll see you guys a little later”

Before anyone could stop her, she was out the door in a flash. Zayn wanting to use all the courage he mustered to kiss her, the way he should have last night but lost the chance. He glanced at the door where the girl, that he could finally admit to himself he wanted, exited the door only seconds ago. He saw out of the corner of his eyes, Harry staring at the door with focus. His mouth slightly ajar as if his lips were begging to say something with importance.

Zayn wondered if Harry also had feelings for Allyson. Of course the boys and Zayn argued about girls and dating them but with her, she was more than that. She was special to him and Zayn desperately wanted her to himself. He couldn’t lose her to Harry because she made him feel something after long mouths with just numbness and misery as his company.

Harry let sleep take over his body as he finally rested in his bed. Thoughts and memories mixing together as he dreamed of that summer.

The morning light streamed into Harry’s room as he got ready for the day ahead. The familiar sound of his mother’s car, crept into his room as he slipped on a blue polo that fitted him perfectly.

School had finally ended and summer holidays was upon everyone. Harry being a typical 15 year old, wanted to spend all his time with his friends. More importantly wanted to practice with his band, White Eskimo. Gemma, his sister had just finished college and was getting ready to go off to university to become a teacher. Harry wanted to become a famous singer after his band won a battle of the bands at the beginning of the year. It was surreal to know what he finally wanted out of life and he was determined to do what ever it took fulfil his dreams.

His mother, Anne chatted as she entered the front door when another woman laughed at his mother’s comment. Anne saw Harry from the corner of her eye and grinned at her baby as she liked to call him as much as he protested he wasn’t a baby.

“Harry, meet Julie” Anne motioned to the lady next to her. “She’s an old friend from university. Her and her daughter are from Australia and they’ll be staying for the summer”

Harry nodded and smiled “Hello!”

Harry thought Julie was beautiful, for a 15 year old boy he preferred older women to girls his own age. He even had a crush on one of Gemma’s friends but was turned down when he asked her out (Gemma thought it was quite hilarious). Harry didn’t know why but he just liked them older than him, maybe it was the maturity of older women that attracted him?

Julie smiled sweetly at Harry. “Nice to meet you”

“Her daughter is at the pool, enjoying the sun. Go meet her” Anne nodded as she pulled Julie to the kitchen.

Harry shrugged and made his way to the pool with his hands in his pocket. He glanced at the pool and saw a girl lounging on one of the sun beds by the pool. Her Rolling Stones shirt was rolled up to expose her midriff and her black denim shorts held her long legs. Harry took a step closer, her arm covered her eyes as Harry was now next to her and sat on the adjacent sun bed. He noticed her wrist was clad with bracelets of all different colours, little charms and stones sparkled in the summer sun. Harry looked at his own wrist, noticing a similar bracelet to the one she wore. For some reason, Harry took in every detail of the girl. From her lightly tanned skin, her long dark wavy hair to the flip flops and toe rings that she wore.

“Are you just going to keep staring at me?” The voice came from the statuesque girl in front of Harry.

Harry was lost for words and found sentences were hard to make at this very moment. “Uh… I… Well… I didn’t know if you were, uh sleeping or … um”

He combed a hand through his curls, as she lifted her arm off her eyes. She sat up and turned to face him with a cheeky grin. Harry noted the same button nose as her mother, plump lips that had a pink glint to them and hazel eyes that stood out, out of all her features.

“Harry” He introduced himself, looking into her eyes with a small smile.

She fumbled with her bracelets, taking one off. “Here you go Harry” The nameless girl passed him a bracelet with an eager smile.

Harry’s hands took the bracelet from her and felt the braid of the band in his fingers tips, the various colours intertwining into a strand.

“I’m Allyson by the way” She said as Harry eyed the bracelet. “Here, I’ll help you put it on”

She let Harry drop the bracelet into her hand as she wrapped it around his wrist, tying it so that it was lose enough for his arm to breathe but tight enough not to slip off.

“What’s it for?” Harry asked, it was rare and different for someone to just give him a gift when they’d only met a few minutes ago.

“A friendship bracelet” She nodded, her hair lifting slightly at the breeze that went past. “Promise you won’t take it off?”

Harry finally let himself relax around her and smiled. He felt so comfortable around her, it could have been from her friendly and open aura that made him feel that way. “I promise”

Harry offered to show Allyson one of his favourite places in his home town of Cheshire. It was a beautiful garden that was hidden not too far from Harry’s home, it remained private and quiet unlike the many other gardens in the area. This also marked the first time, he’d ever brought a person here. It was his own secret garden that only he and the widower who maintained the lush greenery. The widower didn’t speak much to Harry but did not banish him away from the garden. After many explorations of the beautiful scenery, Harry found a plaque by the waterfall. The widower had kept the place as a memory of his deceased wife of 50 years, it was touching that after all this time he’d kept the place as perfect as possible.

His hand held hers as she passed over the creek that lead to the garden, her eyes curious at the vast country side they pasted on their journey to the secret garden. Harry held her hand, his fingers slipping in between hers as he walked through the green tunnel. It was a long tunnel of leaves and purple tinged flowers, the sunlight passing through the tiny gaps of the forestry. When they finally entered the gates of the garden, Allyson was in awe of everything around her. She’d never been to a place like this before and it was truly sight to behold, Harry smiled she slowly let go of his hand as she took the entire view of the place. The gate they entered, opened up to the garden leaving everything out to the open. In the corner of the garden was a small pond, a man-made waterfall streaming into the body of water. A small table and chairs were near the water fountain that was to the left of the garden. Trees, flowers and plants were everywhere, sprouting from all points of the landscape. A stone craved bench was to the right by a statue of cupid, where Allyson sat overwhelmed with beauty and colour. Harry soon sat next to her, just watching her reaction to everything.

“It’s beautiful here” Allyson softly mumbled to Harry, as if her loud voice would crumble the glorious landscape in front of her.

Harry couldn’t agree more, the beauty of the place felt like love to him. Love is forever growing as long as you take care of it. Which is exactly what the widower did.

“I always see those pictures of gardens and landscapes but being in a place like this, you can’t capture the beauty” Allyson shook her head, trying to capture the right words.

Harry nodded and smiled softly as she wrapped her arms around him, slipping his arms around her waist. She was flush against him, her mouth pressed at his shoulder as he held her tightly.

She whispered in his ear. “Thank you for this”

Harry brushed her hair to the side as he mumbled in her ear, still in the tight embrace “What are friends for?”

“Friends?”

“Friends” Harry agreed as she pulled away, tucking a strand of hair that covered her face. She was really beautiful in his eyes.

Allyson woke instantly as her phone ringed with an eerie noise that was far to loud after the night they had. For a few moments she forgot where she was and thought she was back at home, waking up to another day of University. But that made up reality was torn when she felt the heat and stirring of another person beside her. Allyson sat up and looked out frantically as if she was lost. Her moment flooded back, pulling down the shirt she wore and calmed herself.

Her mind was reeling, so it wasn’t a dream I really am in London with One Direction. She laid back down onto the bed, and lifted the cover to see who was beside her. Her head rested on a pillow as she looked into bluey yet green eyes from under the blanket.

“Hey” He said with a raspy voice as he stifled yawn.

Allyson shook her head as he flicked his curls to the side with his hand. “Harry —”

He gave her a lazy smile then patted the spot next to him. “Shh, just sleep, it’s still dark out”

She yawned and shuffled closer to Harry, his warm and presence giving her the ability to sleep once again.

Harry thought about how he abruptly woke up just hours ago. He woke up shortly after his memory or dream or whatever it was and found it impossible to sleep after the emotions and feelings welled up inside of him. He tossed and turned in Louis’ bed but found no relief, it was 4am when he looked at the click. Harry sighed and stood up, making his way to the kitchen but instead got distracted by the creaked door of his room. He crept in and there she was, in peaceful slumber that Harry restricted himself with the many consuming thoughts in his head. Finally he decided to just sleep next to her, his fingertips just brushing against hers, sleep drifting his eyes to close.

Allyson climbed into the van, it would be taking her and the lads back to the apartment where they lives. Harry hopped in after her, his hand on her lower back guiding her into a seat where he conveniently sat next to her. Zayn pressed the heel of his boot onto his cigarette before entering the vehicle, sitting opposite Allyson, who’s eyes were looking at the full moon that was clear in the night sky. He wondered what thoughts would be running through her head, seeing the difference between their more wholesome side during the concert and their reckless wild side.

Liam and Niall tumbled into the van, laughing together. Louis soon slipped into the car, stretching his arms, the van finally driving to the apartment.

Louis wrapped his arm around Harry. “Great last show, aye?”

“Yeah definitely” Harry grinned, his eyes floating back to Allyson, who turned to him and smiled. He nudged her shoulder with a question on his mind. “What did you think of it?”

“You guys were great!” Allyson beamed from ear to ear. “It was different to what I’m used to but it was an amazing show. I loved it”

“What are you used to?” Liam asked as they drove though the city streets of London.

“I like to be in the midst of it all” Allyson nodded as each boys’ attention was on her. “Right in the middle of all the mess, the sweat and the music”

She shook her head as if she was reliving the moment. “It’s the best feeling”

“So you like being hot and sweaty?” Niall wiggled his eyebrow at Allyson, all the boys having a different reaction to the question. Zayn focused on her words, pretending he didn’t care as he looked out the window. Harry slightly shocked, his eyes on her, his curiosity getting the better of him. Louis laughed while Liam shook his head at Niall’s question.

“You could say that” She shrugged her shoulders and laughed.

———————

They soon arrived at the apartments, with excitement of a party invigorating the teenagers. It was decided that Louis and Harry’s apartment would be the best place for the party, with their alcohol and snacking foods in full stock. The boys all tried contacting their friends but evidentally none were available leaving Allyson with the 5 young men.

Soon the music was pumping, and the shots were being taken. Alcohol and the loud beats creating an almost night club atmosphere in the living room.

Niall danced wildly to the music, Zayn took a bottle of scotch retreating in isolation at the balcony while the others took more shots, wanting nothing but alcohol pumping in their veins.

Liam’s face crumpled as he took the shot, the poison slipping down his throat “Ugh, that’s horrible”

“Man up Liam!” Allyson giggled as she poked his arm, receiving a playful glare from him then suddenly erupting with laughter.

Harry chuckled under his breathe as he poured another shot from them all, his hand quivering away spilling some of the alcohol on Louis, who swore under his breathe.

“I’m really really sorry about kissing you earlier, Liam’s cheeks slightly blushing under the hushed tones of the light.

“No worries” Allyson shrugged, putting her on her British accent “Another shot I say!”

“Last one” Harry gripped the empty bottle by the neck as if he were strangling it. He put the bottle down, leaning it against his chair ready to take another shot.

The trio all downed the poison with much disgust, their shot glasses on the table as their faces contorted with distaste. Louis shook his hair vigorously then took off to dance next to Niall, their styles completely different to each other. Harry flipped his curls to the side, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as the alcohol slowly took effect. Liam on the other hand bolted to the bathroom covering his mouth.

Allyson eased her jacket off her, feeling flushed from the toxin in her body wanting some cool air on her skin. Harry looked at her with a devilish grin, his thoughts once again returning to that summer, thinking of how beautiful she became after all these years.

He quickly broke out of the trace he was in as she ruffled his curls. She stood up making her way to the balcony where Zayn was. Harry pouted, suddenly feeling loneliness as he watched Allyson by Zayn’s side.

“Are you having fun?” Allyson asked, looking up at Zayn, who swirled the glass in his hand as he took in the view from the balcony.

“I dunno” He replied, glancing down at her, taking a sip of his brown liquid. “Are you?”

She gave him a lazy grin and nodded “I’m happy”

Zayn smiled slightly as his eyes were on her once again. Her astonishment as she looked at the view. The river sparkling in the moonlight with the London Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye were in the horizon.

“This is a great view” She mumbled, still taking in the scenery.

Zayn engulfed his drink with haste then leaned against the railing. ‘One of the reasons we got these apartments”

She shook her head and grinned, looking down at her feet “I can’t believe I’m here”

Zayn’s lips curled into a real smile, lightly chuckling. He remembered when One Direction first became big, he was always so dazed about being in London, far away from his family and friends but enjoying every single moment.

He leaned his head to hers, whispering “The city that’s going to make your dreams come true”

Allyson’s breath hitched in her throat, noticing the close proximity of Zayn’s lips to hers. The slightest movements would lock have them pressed together. Zayn could smell the alcohol on her breathe as it filled his nose. The alcohol in him urging him to kiss  her, using all his will power and strength to restrain himself. Zayn didn’t want to kiss her in his drunken state, if he ever got the chance again to try, it would be because he was not under the influence of alcohol.

Allyson shifted slightly breaking out of the hold of Zayn’s eyes. The loud erratic music and alcohol coming back to reality.

“Do you wanna dance?” She asked breaking the mildly awkward silence between the two.

“I’m not much of a dan—”

Allyson interrupted him, pulling him onto the replacement dance floor. “It’ll be fun”

Niall was asleep on the edge of the leather couch as Louis danced alone, Harry sipping a drink as he glanced at his phone. He saw Allyson in the corner of his eye with Zayn trailing behind her.

She chose a spot and began to sway her hips to the song, Zayn standing awkwardly behind her. He combed his fingers through his hair, looking around the room. Bottles were everywhere, Louis suddenly against the ground exhausted from dancing while Niall and Harry were on the leathery couch, one asleep and the other’s eyes on Zayn.

Harry met Zayn’s eyes, he raised an eyebrow in response while Zayn looked clueless, shrugging at Harry. His eyes now focused on the girl in front of him.

Allyson grabbed Zayn’s hands, putting them on her hips. Her body slightly leaning into his as her head rested against his shoulder. Zayn stood rigid behind her, as he was overwhelmed at the sudden closeness. He could smell her perfume at the base of her neck, he bit his lip as his hands gripped her hips tighter.

“Just relax” Allyson mumbled over the music.

Zayn listened to the music and moved his body with Allyson’s, finally getting into the rhymed of the song. Allyson grinned, turning around in his arms, facing him. His eyes looking down at her as she leaned her head in the crook of his neck. His hands were at her lower backside, holding her close to him enjoying the feeling over her just being near him. With her, he felt happy, real happiness.

Harry watched with envious eyes, the resonating thought being ‘That should be me’, especially after that summer.

The music continued to blare out from the speakers, Allyson and Zayn kept dancing together as the music changed to a suddenly slower song. Her hands were tangled in his hair as they swayed to the music, his shallow breathing tickling her neck.

“This is nice” Allyson murmured over the music, sobering up realizing where she was and who she was with.

Zayn grinned, as his fingers lightly brushed against the skin on her hip. “I like this”

Harry quickly cut the music, feeling more than uncomfortable as he watched them grow closer and closer together. “Sorry guys, it’s kinda late and I kinda want some sleep”

Liam slowly creeped from the bathroom, holding his stomach. Allyson slowly pulling away from Zayn’s reluctant hands, helping Liam stand up. Harry rushed to Liam’s other side, holding him up as both Liam’s arms were over the two of them.

“Time for some rest” Allyson softly said, Zayn walking to the front door to help them get Liam back to his apartment.

Harry reached into Liam’s pocket, retrieving his keys and opening his apartment. Liam groaned with pain as they shifted him into the room.

“Goodnight Zayn” Allyson turned to face Zayn who was leaning against the door frame.

He shook his head with slight frustration, wanting her back into his arms but settling for what he had with her only moments ago. “Goodnight”

Zayn left, leaving the two to deal with Liam. Harry helped Liam into bed as Allyson found a bucket, leaving it at his bedside in case of any backlash of the alcohol returned. The pair helped him out of his shirt and pants, leaving him in his boxers with Liam slowly falling to sleep.

“I hope he’s gonna be okay” Allyson worried as she played with the hem of her shirt.

“He’ll be fine” Harry assured her, wrapping an arm around her escorting her back to his apartment. “You can sleep in my room if you want”

“What about the others?” Allyson motioned to the two who were sprawled in the living room.

“It happens every time” Harry laughed softly, the tiredness beginning to take over. It was clearly evident in his reddening eyes and slight droop in his curls.

Allyson quickly conceded, feeling tired with the complete lack of sleep of the last 48 hours. Harry led her to his room, that was a typical boys’ room. Clothes spread everywhere, photos of his family eclipsing the room.

Harry ran a hand through his hair as he watched her walk around his room, loving how she took the time to notice the tiniest detail.

“Very nice” She nodded with a teasing grin. “Such a cute baby, Harry”

Harry raced to her side, as she held the photo behind her back. “Give it back”

Allyson giggled as he took a step closer and closer to her so that she was pressed against the wall. “Or what?”

Harry panicked unable to think of any sort of punishment till he remembered how ticklish she was, hoping nothing had changed. “I’ll tickle you”

Her smile dropped. “You wouldn’t”

“Oh I would” Harry smirked, tackling her down softly onto his bed as she still held the photo behind her.

Allyson laughed and laughed, kicking her legs around in the air. “Harry!” She squealed, wriggling around as he straddled her.

Harry’s face inched closer to hers, as he continued to tickle the sides of her body. “Give it back!” He laughed as her weak attempts of punches did nothing.

“Okay!” Allyson giggled out as he finally stopped, his face hovering over hers. She looked up at his marvelous eyes, finding herself lost in them. While Harry took notice of every little cute thing on her face.

She slowly pulled the photo from underneath her, putting it on the bottom half of my face. “Look at me, I’m Harry. The cutest baby ever”

Harry took the photo off her, pouting lightly “Shut up”

He climbed off her, forgetting the quick but intimate moment they shared and holding the picture as he walked out the door. She giggled and sat up, looking at the door as Harry returned once again.

“Goodnight mudcakes” Harry said in a soft tone, before leaving her in silence.

“Goodnight Harry” Allyson called out as she closed the door, with a smile.

She quickly found a t-shirt and shorts and slipped them on, enjoying the feeling of loose clothing. Everything in the room having Harry’s personal sweet and earthy scent. She eased herself into the bed, putting her phone on the bedside table and felt a sudden wave of fatigue.

Allyson rested her head on the soft pillow, relaxing into instantly. The pleasant smell of Harry’s aftershave lingering on the pillow that eased her into sleep. Seemingly forgetting about all the events of today.

Allyson quickly pulled away as Liam tried to force his tongue down her mouth, his tongue slightly mingling with hers just as she shoved him away.

Liam gave her a pout as he wrapped his arms around her. “You didn’t like it?”

“It was nice” Allyson admitted nervously edging away from him, taking his arms away from her. “I have to meet the other boys too”

She quickly made her way to Bridget as she stormed into the room, shaking her head at the boys.

Bridget walked over to Harry, tapping the girl on the shoulder repeatedly till they finally stopped suck each other’s faces off.

“You. Out” Bridget firmly said, pointing to the door.

“Uh okay” She quickly gave Harry another kiss on the lips then got off him.

“Call me?” She winked as she fixed her shirt and hair.

Harry chuckled. “What was your name again?”

The girl gave him a glare then waved it away. “Tia, my name’s Tia”

Tia quickly left the room soon after and Harry just mumbled. “Whatever”

Allyson knew that Harry Styles was cheeky but she didn’t expect him to be so rude. Bridget relaxed slightly, waving the smoke around then nudged Allyson to Harry.

“Introduce yourself” Bridget urged her, Allyson quickly realised that even with her cool and calm exterior, Bridget was not one to be messed with.

“I’m Allyson, Bridget’s new intern” She said putting her hand out to him. Harry looked up, a surprising look on his face then stood up.

“Harry” He took my hand in his and shook it slowly, noting breaking eye contact.

Allyson felt her cheeks blushing, and turning away from him and slowly retracting her eyes. Something about him was familiar, or may it was just seeing him in person that was gave her the strange feeling.

Harry was dazed as she walked away following Bridget, hugging her arms around herself as she held out her hand to Niall who hugged her tightly.

She didn’t remember him.

Allyson laughed as Niall’s hug swagged them both to the music, hobbling on her feet trying not to fall over.

“Let the girl breathe Niall” Bridget informed him as she turned off the loud blaring music.

Niall quickly pulled away at the loss of the music. “That was a good song!”

“Enough” Bridget eyed Niall with a penetrating gaze.

Niall backed away with his palms facing Bridget as he sat down on the couch with Harry, their gaze looking over at Allyson as they spoke.

Bridget soon walked to the corner where Louis sat with the bong, quickly yanking it away.

“Louis Tomlinson” Bridget glared then softened as she look back at Allyson. “Meet my new intern, she’s gonna help you boys clean up your act”

“Hi” Allyson smiled softly as Louis stood up, putting an arm around her.

“Louis Tomlinson, not Lewis. Pleasure to be making your acquaintance” He grinned, his eyes seemingly bloodshot. “You’ll have a lot of fun with us, I promise”

Louis winked then found a box of cookies at one of the tables “I’m starved” He raced over then began devouring them.

“You’ve got a lot on your hands” Allyson said to her mentor as she made her way to Zayn who had by this time downed half the bottle of whiskey.

“You can say that again” She replied as she swiped the bottle off Zayn who was casually smoking his cigarette.

“Aye” Zayn protested in a slurred voice, glaring up at Bridget. “That’s mine”

“Not anymore” Bridget put aside the bong and alcohol to the corner of the room.

“Hey I’m Allyson” She gave him a weak smile, she wouldn’t admit it but Zayn was her favourite. There was something about his persona that attracted him to her.

He shook his cigarette into the ash tray letting the dark dusty matter fall in as he stood up, taking another puff.

“Vas happenin’?” He asked not really expecting an answer, more focused on smoking than on the guest in the room. “I’m Zayn”

Allyson tilted her head to the side, as Zayn looked at the cigarette; he looked more tired than everyone else, with dark shadows under his eyes. Zayn finally looked up at her, making eye contact with her dark brown orbs and his. He blew the smoke from his mouth, feeling relief from the feeling. While Allyson covered her mouth, coughing slightly that her hair fell over her face.

Bridget instructed the boys to all sit at the couch while Allyson stood awkwardly to the side. Just as Zayn passed her, he brushed his fingers over her cheek pushing aside some stray hairs before sitting down on the arm of the plush sofa. It seemed like the smallest of acts but it had Allyson’s mind reeling and thinking about all the boys in general. Where they always this crazy?

Bridget cleared her throat interrupting the conversation of the boys, their attention on her as Allyson sat at a chair to the side, waiting for what was going on next.

“So the management people wanted me to pass on a message to you lads” Bridget started “They want you boys to release a second album within 6 months from today. You will need to have chosen the songs, recorded them and also chosen the single within 2 months, then finished the music video single and done the photo shoots for the album cover in the next month. In 3 months’ time, you will begin the national promo tour for the single which will be released in the same month then finally releasing the album not too long after that. The executives are planning a huge launch party for the album and not to mention interviews and radio shows as well for promoting the new record”

Through their intoxicated exteriors, they all look shocked and did Allyson. It was hard enough doing all of that in a year but 6 months is pushing the limits of these boys.

“Not only that but you lads might get a chance to do a worldwide tour if you can all manage to stay out of the presses for bad behaviour” Bridget finished.

“And as your leading publicist, I will be coordinating where you need to be for all these things” Bridget held the bridge of her nose. If it seemed like an impossible task for the boys, Allyson only had sympathy for Bridget because she would be planning the next half year for these troublesome yet handsome young men.

“Allyson here” Bridget breathed out “Will be accompanying you on all these trips as I will be stuck in the office, getting the interviews and radio shows and in line with the music side of it, be talking with Uncle Simon about the album and what’s going on with it”

Allyson’s eyes widen when she first took this job, she never expected such a tremendous task before her. Everything never does seem to be what it appears.

“But the good news is, if you boys are well behaved enough and break records like you did with ‘Up All Night’, you will most definitely be going on a world tour after all of this” Bridget smiled cheerfully.

The boys were silent for the majority of the announcement, their many questions and protests showing on their faces.

“I have to go start all of this now” Bridget quickly clapped her hands together, glancing at her watch. “Don’t hurt the new girl and have a good show”

She left in haste, leaving her with the bewildered group that is One Direction.

Allyson gave a side glance to the boys and weakly smiled at them as they shook their heads murmuring to themselves. It suddenly seemed like the announcement sobered them all up quite fast, the pending world tour probably exciting them, flushing away the bad toxins.

Faint music began to play from some location in the room, their song “Everything about you” was playing and Allyson’s cheeks burned with embarrassment.

She quickly pulled out her phone, ignoring the soft chuckles, smirks and grins of the boys as she checked her email. Bridget worked fast as Allyson read the email regarding the boys schedule for the next week. It seemed apparent that tonight was their last show in England, which meant that they would soon need to be recording their new album.

As Allyson focused on her new message the boys talked amongst themselves in a low whisper.

“She’s really fit” Louis whispered as he scoffed another cookie down.

Liam nodded “And Australian”

“I love her accent” Niall smiled.

All the boys’ eyes were on her as she continued to look through her phone. Zayn’s eyes had look of interest as he lit up another smoke, watching her little movements. Harry nodding to what the other boys mumbled, thinking about that summer.

Allyson was preoccupied by the massive email, scrolling through the itinerary noticing a large gap that very evening. All that was written was “Have a good (behaved) night with the boys ;)”

She let out a small laugh as she found a new confident in her, walking over to the boys with a grin.

“After the concert, let’s have a party?” Allyson smiled, lightly biting her lip as she waited expectantly for their response.

It was late at night when Allyson finally arrived in London after a long flight from Australia. It was a chilly October evening and a start of a brand new life for her. She was in the middle of finishing her degree when this internship to work for one of the best public relations companies in the world. She was so excited because it meant she got to spend 6 months in London, working closely with her mentor and her clients.

She packed her luggage and started making her way to the entrance of the airport. Allyson quickly spotted a man with the sign “Miss Alfonso” and headed in that direction.

“Hi, I’m Allyson” She greeted the man with a big smile “I think you’re picking me up”

“Hello there lovely!” The man replied with a toothy grin with a thick accent

“I’ll take that for you” The driver took her luggage, tucking the sign under his arm. “Might wanna do up your jacket love, it’s a bit nippy out there”

Allyson did as she was told and followed the driver to the black car parked outside of the airport.

“Miss Jensen will meet you tomorrow at the hotel you’ll be staying at” The driver said as he loaded the items into the boot of the car.

“Oh thank you” Allyson nodded. “What’s your name? I feel a bit rude since you’re doing so much for you I can’t really thank you properly”

“Just call me Danny” He grinned as he opened the door for her.

“Thank you Danny” Allyson smiled as she slipped into the car, clutching onto her bag as Danny started to drive. She held in her excitement as she looked out the window passing the beautiful English landscape at night.

Allyson stayed awake for the long trip, enjoying all the wonder that is London. They finally arrived at the hotel and it was still quite dark outside.

“Just go to reception, give ya name then they’ll give you the key” Danny said as he passed her luggage to her.

“Thanks again Danny!” Allyson waved him off as she entered the hotel; it was a lovely hotel that screamed luxury with a chandelier in the lobby and marble floors.

Allyson got her key to her room then dragged her belongings to her room. Her mind was whirling; she still couldn’t believe she was in London and going to be working with one of the best publicists in the music industry. It was always her dream to be in the music industry and getting this experience would be great for her.

She entered the room, pushing the door open. Allyson decided to go to bed for a few hours to get rested up to meet with her mentor, Bridget Jensen. Bridget Jensen was one of Sony Music’s senior and best publicists. She helped raise fame for Beyonce, Pitbull and Ke$ha. Allyson’s mind wandered to who she might be working with for the next 6 months. She knew the One Direction was a part of Sony Music and it would be her dream if they were the artist that she would be with for her time here. Oh well, it’s good to be hopeful.

A few hours later, she woke up with a bang on the door. Allyson quickly composed herself, fixing up her long wavy hair and her clothes as she answered the door.

Before her stood a slightly older woman in her late 30’s with her hair done flowing down, she wore jeans and a T-shirt and a big smile on her face.

“Good Morning, I’m Bridget and you must be the Australian” She grinned as she embraced Allyson lightly.

“That’s me, I’m Allyson” She replied as Bridget glanced around her room.

Bridget quickly grabbed her iPod and started shifting through the songs. It gave Allyson the chills whenever someone looked through her music. It feels like they’re invading your privacy when they look, knowing what music you listen to, all the bad but catchy songs you have and just knowing what music you have is like opening up your soul to someone. She wasn’t ready to expose herself but she couldn’t do much about it now.

“You have great music taste” Bridget smiled as she flung the device back on the bed.

Allyson let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you, Miss Jensen”

“Call me Bridget” Bridget grabbed Allyson’s purse, throwing the hotel key in the bag, leading Allyson out of the hotel.

“So where are we going?” Allyson asked as she bustled into the van, putting on her seatbelt waiting for a reply.

“We’ve really gotta go, we’ll be late for the show” Bridget glanced at her watch.

“What show?” Allyson asked but Bridget didn’t seem to notice any of the questions she threw at her.

“The boys are waiting and all the fans are probably outside” Bridget mumbled.

Allyson placed a hand on Bridget’s shoulder. “Are we meeting the clients now?”

Bridget looked at Allyson, slightly surprised. “Yes of course! You’ll love them, they’ve been a bit of a train wreck lately with all the bad press but the girls still love them all”

“Who are ‘they’?” Allyson bit her lip secretly hoping it was her favourite band.

“One Direction of course!” Allyson’s heart began to pound into her ribcage as she heard the words. She sat there dumbfounded for the rest of the trip which Bridget didn’t notice at all. She couldn’t believe it; she’d be spending the next 6 months with them. She knew that this would be the best time knowing she’d be with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and of course, Zayn Malik.

Bridget led Allyson into the back of the concert venue, as she passed the long and lengthy line of girls who were singing “What Makes You Beautiful”. It was endearing to see the dedication of so many girls as they were waiting the entire day for a concert later this evening. Allyson knew that if she had a ticket to this show, she would do the exact same.

Her mentor led her down an elongated corridor to the dressing room, Allyson tried to seem professional as they got closer and closer to the boys but her excitement had her bursting at the seams.

“The boys are in need of a revamping of their image…” Bridget murmured to me. “They’ve become more reckless than what the bosses wanted”

“What do you mean?” Allyson asked, she’d known they’d been a bit silly in interviews and of course distracted but what could possibly label them as reckless?

“You’ll see…” Bridget shrugged as the door finally appeared in front of the pair.

She opened the door for Allyson, as the door opened there was a haze of smoke graced the women. Allyson glanced back at Bridget with furred eyebrows then slowly walked into the mist of smoke that seemed to fill the room. Loud music was also blaring from the corner of the room with a large stereo booming dance music.

The dressing room was large enough so that each member of One Direction had their own vanity table and chair. Other furniture that filled the room was a couch and a few bean bags that were in a corner near the door that Allyson presumed was the bathroom.

What gave Allyson a shock was the lads and what they were doing. Niall, who was clearly drunk was dancing like a maniac to the music right near the speakers, letting his body move to the music. Louis was sitting in the bean bags with a bong clearly in his hand inhaling whatever substance he was burning. Harry was on the couch, his tongue down some girl’s throat as she straddled him as if they were already naked. And Zayn sat at his table, cigarette in one hand and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s in the other.

Allyson was baffled at the sight, she knew that they were more real than the Disney Channel’s celebrities but she never expected this. The one question that was itching at her brain was “Where was Liam?”

Suddenly as if someone heard her thoughts, Liam came out of the bathroom with a slight wobble in his step. He saw Allyson from across the room and with a grin came to her and Bridget.

“Bridget, always a pleasure” Liam extended the ‘re’ of pleasure a little bit too long to leave Allyson to expect that he was drunk or quite possibly stoned. Maybe both, she didn’t know or even want to know.

“Same to you, Liam” Bridget shook her head, letting out a small laugh.

Liam’s attention slowly turned to Allyson, a mischievous smile playing on his face. “And you are?”

“I’m Bridget’s intern, Allyson” She replied with a small smile. She’d always imagined meeting One Direction at a concert like this but she expected them to be sober to say the least.

“Nice to meet you” Liam bowed, quivered slowly as he bent down.

Allyson couldn’t help but giggle at the sight, she had to admit he was a cute drunk or stoner, whichever. “Yeah, same to you. I’m a big—”

Liam interrupted her with a fierce kiss on the lips.

Allyson didn’t expect to get an internship at one of the leading public relations companies in London. But now she’s in London working as an intern.

She also didn’t expect to have One Direction as her clients. But here she was in their dressing room with them.

She definitely did not expect a kiss from Liam Payne, who was more or less drunk or stoned. But everything that Allyson was not expecting seemed to happen.

One thing’s for sure, this was going to be a memorable trip for her and from now on she learnt to expect the unexpected.

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