A few days had passed since their surprise performance. I hadn’t turned on a tv, radio, or computer in that time. I didn’t think I could handle what the press would be saying about me. We had an interview today, and I was nervous, to say the least. It was one that Harry and I would be doing together, just the two of us. I knew they were going to ask us questions about what happened. My palms were sweating as I contemplated this on the way to the studio.

“Babe, relax. Just tell them the truth. No one can judge you for being honest and open about it,” Harry said, rubbing circles on the back of my hand.

“I know, but I’m just so nervous. I obviously don’t have many fans already, and I feel like talking about this will just make it worse.”

“Don’t be nervous, Darcy. If they don’t like you, then fine, they don’t know what they’re missing. We love you and that’s all that matters,” Zayn said. The rest of the group was coming with us. They too, had their own interviews. After we were done, we were going to be doing a photo shoot. I took a deep breath to try to clear my head.

“You’re right,” I said. “I shouldn’t let what the fans and the media say about me get me down. I know it’s not true.”

“That’s my girl,” Liam said with a smile.

We pulled up to the studio, and I took one last deep breath before grabbing Harry’s hand and heading inside.

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Harry and I stepped into the room that were supposed to be in and sat on the couch, his arm immediately going around my waist and pulling toward him.

“Everything is going to be just fine,” he whispered one last time in my ear.

Hello! My name is Darla, and I’m here with Darcy and Harry, welcome!

H: Thank you for having us.

D: We are so very glad to be here.

How is it being home? I know that you guys have just finished touring is that correct?

H: Yeah. It was brilliant. The lads and I had such a laugh while touring. It was such
a great experience to be able to perform for our fans. We love them so much. They mean everything to us.

And what about you, Darcy? How was the tour for you?

D: It was amazing. I loved being able to spend that time with Harry, Lucy, and the boys. It was great fun.

So we heard about your little surprise performance a few days ago. How did that go?

I took a deep breath, knowing what was coming.

H: It was great fun. We had such a great time doing it for our fans. They were all very surprised. It was so nice to see their reactions to us, and to our music.

D: It was amazing to see how much love their fans poured out to them. Although they were in such a small area, the energy was crazy.

Now, I’m sure you know this already, but your little outburst has been all over the media. Would you care to explain what happened there?

My hands were shaking a bit, and Harry pulled them into his lap.

D: The fans have such an intense love for the boys, that I think it’s hard for them, sometimes, to accept that they are normal lads, and they will eventually have a girlfriend. I remember that they didn’t take to the news of Harry and I being together very well, but I know that they still love him. I was on my way out of the school, to let the boys have some time with their fans, when I overheard a few girls talking about me. They were saying that I wasn’t good enough for Harry, that I didn’t deserve him, that he could do so much better than me. It really got to me because I have to remind myself everyday how lucky I am to be living this life. It was difficult to hear their words, because sometimes I also think that I’m not good enough. I have also been dealing with hate on Twitter, and so, it was just too much for me to handle. I tried not to be rude. I know that the boys love all of their fans, but I just couldn’t stand there and listen to them speak about me in such a way.

Harry’s hand squeezed mine. His face betrayed no emotion, but I knew that he was angry.

Wow. I had no idea that fans could be so cruel. We love knowing that you are part of the 1D family, though.

H: Everyone loves her.

D: Thank you so much for your kind words. You have no idea how much it means to me to hear you say that.

Okay, so Harry, tell us about your album, “Up All Night”. What is it about?

H: We decided to call it “Up All Night” because it’s about being young and
having fun. We also have a song on the record that the album is named after. It’s really just a fun record, lots of dance music. We wanted something that would show off our vocals, but also something that the fans could relate to and love.

Now tell us, Darcy, do you do any kind of performing?

D: Not anymore. I used to be a competitive dancer. I danced for fifteen years,
but then I got injured and just never picked it back up.

Really? We would love to see you!

I laughed at her statement.

D: Well, I’m sure I have a video around here somewhere that I can send to you guys.

That would be brilliant. Thank you so much you two, for being here.

H: Thank you so much for having us.

D: Yes. We really enjoyed it.

We got up and stretched. My muscles were tense. I hadn’t realized how nervous I had been until just now.

“You were marvelous,” Harry whispered in my ear and hugged me. I hugged him back, tightly.

“Thank you.”

We met up with the others and piled back into the car. I laid my head on Harry’s shoulder and checked my twitter, bracing myself for what the fans had to say.

@1D_4ever: I can’t wait for @Darcy_Rae and @Harry_Styles’s interview!

@ilovejb: I bet @Darcy_Rae and @Harry_Styles’s interview is going to be amazing!

@tommothetease: so excited for the @Darcy_Rae interview!

Happy tears were streaming down my face as I read the tweets. I couldn’t believe the support that I was receiving.

“What’s wrong? Not more hate?” Zayn grabbed the phone from my hand as Liam, Louis, Niall, and Lucy looked over his shoulder. I shook my head.

“What is it?” Harry pulled my chin so I was looking in his eyes.

“Love.”

I heard exclamations from the others but didn’t break eye contact.

“Really?”

I nodded, unable to speak.

“That’s great, Darcy. I’m glad that they are finally starting to realize that you’re going to be here, with me, forever.”

I smiled and kissed him, hoping to convey all of my love for him in that single kiss.
Louis pushed my phone back into my hands which ruined the moment.

“Way to ruin the moment, Lou,” Harry grumbled. I laughed and chatted with the others as we made our way home.