The mentally brave ( Editing)

Niall and I were standing with our eye glasses on our noses, VIP tags around our necks and suitcases in hand. Mine was a bright pink while Niall was a blue duffle bag. We were waiting at the airport, arriving early making it look as if we came in on a flight from the US. We found the bloke who was picking up all ten students, holding up a sign "Medical conference" Yeah right.
Apparently there was an earlier flight in last night, so some students where at the hotel already. We were supposed to go there now, refresh ourselves and then we'll be walked across the street to the compound.
I looked at Niall and he gave me a smile. Let the game begin.
We already knew which hotel we'll be staying at since Harry Liam and Ed were already there in one of the Suites on the top floors.
Until now we all stayed at a rundown hotel a few blocks away, learning our surroundings, watching who comes in and out, but now that the week is starting Harry wanted to be as close to us as he could be.
The suite was registered under Ian Fyne so it won't be tracked back to their real names.
As we were let off in front of the hotel there was an Intern we watched come in and out Company X's compound.
"Hello students, my name is Michael and I'll be the one in charge of you the time you're here" He smiled "So as you all know, there was a flight that came in yesterday. They are already sat up at this hotel. I'll give you your keys. You have two hours to get refreshed and unpacked. At 13:00 we will all meet right here and head to the conference. Any questions?" It was quite strange, him being in charge since he seemed as young as us, with his longish hair, half blond half black looking sort of like a rock star more than an intern.
Michael handed the keys out by names. When it was my turn I made sure as Harry instructed not to touch him, or anyone who works for the company for that matter, since we didn't know if any of them were like us.
"What room did you get?" Niall whispered to me as we waited for the lift.
"56 floor 7.. you?"
"58 floor 7.. good at least we're close"
The lift opened and we got in. With us we're a few students from the program.
"God I hate elevators" A girl said
"Sorry?" Niall turned to her
"Elevators? Don't like them" She repeated
I eyed him. We worked on words like these, he shouldn't get confused.
We got out at our floor, Niall walked me to the door of my room.
"I'll fetch you when it's time to go" He said walking away.
I unlock the door and push it open, knowing this is going to be a long day. At least I know Harry will join me tonight. I walk in with a smile on my face to find the room already occupied by another.
"Hi there" A tale blond smiled at me.
"Hey" I smiled back pulling myself together fast "I wasn't told I'll be rooming with someone"
"Oh.. well don't worry about it we're gonna have so much fun- I'm Taylor" She walked to where I was standing at the door way, took my bag from me and pulled me in.
"I'm L-Amanda" I say
"Where you from?" She sat the suitcase on the empty bed that must be mine.
"Um.. New York- long island"
"OMG that is so cool, I'm from Nashville"
"Nice, do you like it there?" I asked
"Yeah sure.. you have a weird accent for someone from NY" She glanced at me as she picked out an outfit from the closet.
"Really? What kind of accent do you think I have then?" I open my suitcase to seem busy so I won't need to look at her.
"I don't know.. maybe a little Canadian?" She laughed
"You're funny" I smile at her. I tried reading her to see what is really going through her head, but she wasn't keeping anything from me, just speaking her mind, being open and friendly. It seems Taylor is easy going, she shouldn't give me any trouble.
"I was like so excited to come here- I love London- I just love the accent you know? It's so sophisticated, and the fashion" She rolled her head back with a smile.
"Maybe we'll have time for shopping" I say
"I hope!!" She jumped up excited.
She reminded me of a Barbie doll.
"Did you come here by yourself? Or do you have a classmate with you?" She asked
"I have a classmate" I say
"Girl?"
"Boy"
"Ohhh is he cute?" Her eyes lit up
"Yes" I laughed "I'll introduce you his name is Nick shore" That moment my phone started ringing.
"Your phone works already? That was fast" She said
"Um.. yeah.. sorry" I answer the phone.
"Come to the suite" Harry said, and hung up.
"Taylor? I need to go out for a moment.. I'll be back soon, we'll go down together" I say
"Sure, I'll wait here" She was changing again from the outfit she chose to something else.
As I walk out I see Niall heading my way "Were you called up as well?"
"Yes" He said. We got into the lift once again this time going up to floor 15 for the suites.
"So, there are about 20 students. As it seems none of them know about Company X, none of them are like us, so it seems" Liam said as we walked in
"Did you get a roommate too?" I asked Niall
"Yes, a boy from Boston.. you?"
"A girl from Nashville" I say. Harry turns to look at me
"You have a roommate?"
"Yes, called Taylor talks a lot, blond long legs, wants to meet Niall- or should I say- Nick Shore"
"To bad" Harry smiled winking at us.
"Why's that?"
"Well, to bad for her since we are only here until we get Perrie, and to bad for me that you have a roommate"
"I'll cuddle you at night love, don't worry" Ed told Harry
"Knew I can count on you darling" Harry blew him a kiss
"Na na.. Lizzie might get jealous" Liam said from by his laptop
"Lizzie knows I was Hazz's first love" Ed smiled
"Don't let him suffocate you Ed" I said
"Clingy little thing you are" Liam winked. I love Liam's sense of humor, always dishing something out without cracking so much as a smile.
"Well, is this all then? We do need to get going soon" I say
"Wait, we wanted to make sure the cameras on the glasses work, and watch that Michael" Harry told us.
"They work" I stomp my foot at him, feeling antsy to leave and see the compound already.
"Did you just stomp your foot?" Niall asked as the three other boys turned to look at me.
"I did" I looked down at my feet as if they decided to do that on their own.
"How is that Michael bloke?" Ed asked
"He seems all right, don't really know yet" I shrug
"All right then, stay safe both of you" Harry said, letting us know we are free to go.
I smile and turn to walk out after Niall, just to be grabbed and turn in my place, facing Harry. He had a hand on the small of my back forehead touching forehead "Watch it, make sure to trust no one" He whispered
"You know I'm not big on trusting" I smiled. Harry's dimpled showed as he brought his lips to mine in a hungry kiss, as if he wanted that kiss to stay with me for the rest of the day.
"Bye" I breathed
He let me go, without saying a word watching as I left.

"I'll g take a quick shower and change, I told Taylor you'll pick us up on the way down" I told Niall as we got to my room.
"Sure, good luck" He waved and continued off to his room.
"I'm back" I said opening the door.
"What kinda music d'you like? I'm jamming to Shakira now hope you don't mind"
"It's fine, I'm going to wash up" I say. She gave me thumbs up, trying to get the internet to work on her laptop as music blasted out of its speakers.
After my shower I changed into skinny jeans and I white top with some white Toms. I put my hair in a braid.
"Aren’t you going to hang up your clothes? They'll get all wrinkled in there" Taylor said nodding to my suitcase I left on the bed.
"Na, I like keeping things in the suitcase when I travel, I lose a lot of things if I don't" I smiled.
Truth is Harry thought it is best to keep as much as we could packed for if we needed a fast exit.
"Your hair is so pretty, I'm hating mine right now"
"Why? It's quite nice" I don't really know what to say, since I'm not used to this kind of girl talk.
"Mandy- you mind if I call you that? Come let me do your makeup" She signed for me to join her on her bed.
"I don't really do makeup" I say, but still walk over.
"OMG seriously? Your skin is like perfect, come let me show you how pretty a little bit can be"
Taylor sat me down and took out some things from her makeup bag.
As she was getting finished there was a knock on the door.
"Come in" She yelled.
Niall and a tall dark haired boy walked in.
"Hi girls, this is Josh my roommate" Niall introduced him to us "This is Amanda and-" Niall looked at Taylor waiting for one of us to say her name.
"I'm Taylor, you must be Nick" She shook their hands.
"Ok, we're ready to go" I get to my feet and turn.
"Wow L- Amanda, you look nice" Niall looked me up and down.
"Thanks Nick" I smile at him "Hi Josh, nice to meet you"
We all walk out the room and to the lifts.
As we walk out to the lobby, Taylor nudges me a little. I look to see what she wants
"There is a hot dude over there checking you out" She whispered hand over her mouth.
I look to where she was pointing, to find Harry and Liam sitting at the lounge. Harry was looking straight at us not even trying to blend in. I roll my eyes at him. He winks and shows off his beautiful dimples.
"God what a good looking guy, those dimples, and he totally winked at you" Taylor giggled
"Come on you, we'll be late" I pull at her arm. She gave Harry a little wave as she stumbled after me.
Michael was already waiting at the entrance with some students.
As all of us gathered around him I snuck a look back at Harry. He was still looking at us, but this time not as openly as before, since Michael was here.
After making sure we all arrived, Michael walked us out and to Company X.
"I hope all of you have your tags, with those tags you can get in and out, if you lose it, you lose your place with us" He swiped his own tag to show us how it works and walked through the heavy doors. We each acted as he, our photos coming up on the screen as we did.
Michael walked us to a conference room.
We all took our seats, me sitting in between Taylor and Niall. I pushed the glasses up my nose, eyeing Niall as he did the same.
"Ok then. So this is the Company's conference room, later I will give you a tour, but first Dr. Cowell the founder of 'Medical for you' will join us, to say a few words"
This was the first time I heard someone call Company X by their cover up name, and the way he said it was almost as he believed it to be true.
Just then Dr. Cowell walked in. He strides in, impossibly straight posture, suit on and hands in pockets.
He stopped next to Michael. As he did, Michael left the stand to take a seat.
"Hello" Dr. Cowell started.
"What a bunch of young faces. You 20 lucky students get a glimpse into the new world that 'Medical for you' can provide. We chose the brightest and fastest students from the US so you are indeed very lucky" He looked at each and every one of our faces making sure we are all listening.
"Wonder what the boys think about this" I whisper to Niall
"You" I look up to see the Dr. looking at me, feeling the eyes of everyone else following.
"Me" I say trying to keep calm with Niall's help.
"What is your name?"
"Amanda, Amanda Walts from New York" I say loud and clear.
"And why are you here?" He asked
"I'm here because this is the best opportunity to learn from the best"
"Good answer" He nodded, his face expressionless "Though I won't tolerate anyone speaking at the same time as me"
I notice Michael give me a funny look. I glance at him, our eyes meeting. Then he looked away back at the doctor.

When Dr. Cowell was done Michael took us for a short tour around the compound.
"It was as if he had a broom stuck up his bum" Niall said to me quietly.
"I know.. Niall watch your English though" I whisper back to him.
"Look" He points to a locked door.
"What is there?" I ask Michael without thinking
"That is out of your limits" Michael said walking off, but not before giving me a hard glare.
"Wow Mandy, you're that student then" Taylor came to stand next to us.
"What do you mean?" Niall asked
"The student who always almost gets into trouble but then is saved somehow?"
"I guess I am" I say looking back at the locked door, so Harry and Liam will have a good view of it on tape.
"We have the evening off so what do you feel like doing?" She went on
"We can go out to a bar" Josh said joining us "We can drink here"
"We can sit at the hotel bar" I say, not wanting to go far.
"That is just boring" Taylor put hands to her hips
"I'm kinda jetlagged and all ya know" I say "We can always go out tomorrow"
"All right, fair enough"


We were sat at a high table with high chairs. My feet were stood on the low bar so they won't dangle below.
Niall and Josh were nursing beers while Taylor and I had a glass of wine. We had another two students sitting with us, Kelly and Jake.
"So I looked at the schedule and tomorrow we start early, but we get off at 16:00 so we have time for touring" Taylor said excitedly
"Omg lets go shopping" Kelly joined in on Taylor's excitement.
I wasn't really paying any attention to them since just then Harry, Ed and Liam appeared at the hotel's bar. They sat a few tables away from us Harry gave me a quick glance before turning his attention back to the boys. He sat facing me and it was really hard listening to the conversation at our table.
"Mandy" Taylor touched my arm
"Sorry" I smiled at her "What did you say?"
"We were talking about Dr. Cowell and how he was impressed by your answer" Josh said
"Omg the guy from this morning is looking at you" Taylor whispered. She was sitting next to me so she shared the same view as I.
I look up just as Harry winked again, his cheeky dimples showing. The rest of the table looked round to see what we're staring at.
"Cute boys" Kelly said waving Harry over. He said something that made Liam and Ed turn as well. After a moment they got up and walked over.
"Hello there" Harry smiled at me.
"English accent. I love it" Kelly whispered loudly so everyone could hear.
"Hi I'm Taylor, and this is Mandy, Josh, Nick, Jake and Kelly" Taylor introduced us.
"Lovely to meet you, I'm Jon and these are Ted and Ian" He introduced them. I smiled slightly at the names they gave themselves
"So Mandy right?" Harry turned to me "Mind if we join you?"
"Not at all" I moved my chair to the right to make some more room.
"So you lot are Americans" Liam said
"Yep, here for a medical conference" Niall answered
"You're doctors then?" Ed asked
"Not yet, students" Josh said
"Nice, so how long are you here for?" Harry asked looking at me
"Only a week"
"Shame" He smiled again his cheeky smile
"You three staying here?" Jake asked
"Yeah we came down for a vacation" Liam told him
"Three boys on a vacation in London" Taylor smiled, leaning her chin on her palm.
"Sometimes you just need to get away" Harry shrugged.
"How long will you be staying?"
"The week" He smiled at her "So through who is this conference?"
"Medical for you, I reckon you heard of them" I answered. All eyes were on me now.
'Lizzie, watch it' I read Niall's thought
"You have a very good imitation of a British accent" Harry said fast. That's when it downed on me what I have just did. Having the whole lot join our table I forgot to use an American accent.
"Yeah Mandy that sounded real" Taylor's eyes were wide
"Amanda is very good at imitating a British accent" Niall said.
"I need the bathroom, excuse me" I got up from the table making way to the side where the rooms are.
"That was reckless" I heard a voice behind me.
"I know, I'm sorry" I turn to face Harry.
He pushed me, so my back was against the wall, his hands on the sides of my head his body pinning me in place.
"How was it today?" He asked in his low sexy voice
"Dr. Cowell is impressed by me, but you already know that by watching the footage" I give him a cocky smile.
Harry leaned down and took my lips in his. I reached out my hands wrapping them in his curls, pulling him down closer to me.
"Stay off his radar please" Harry whispered into my ear as his lips moved to the side of my neck.
"We need to watch it" I breathe out when he lets me go.
"Sleep with me tonight" He says in a husky voice.
"You know I can't, anyway what will Ed say?". I push him back from me and walk around him to head back to the table.
As I near I see Michael standing next to the group.
"Did you see Jon?" Taylor asked me
"Who?"
"Jon the curly hot stuff that was sitting next to you a minute ago" Kelly said
"Oh no" I lied.
I saw Michael look at me funny again, as he did earlier today.
'Why is she lying?' I heard him think. How would he know that?
"Hi Michael" I smile at him.
Just then Harry reappeared at the table
"Jon, this is our supervisor" Taylor pointed at Michael.
"Hello" Harry waved, not taking Michael's offered hand in his.
"You two know each other?" Michael asked me, pointing at Harry and me.
"No" We both answer at the same time.
"You're lying" Michael smiled.
I look at Harry and then back at Michael feeling my face turn red. He knows.

Notes

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