Remember When?
Step Five: Find a Dress
Clary's POV
I'm currently sitting in yet another wedding dress boutique here in London. I'm patiently waiting for my turn, all of my bridesmaids are here with me. Nicole, who is obviously my maid of honor, Eleanor, Lilly, Perrie, and Penny plus my mom and Niall's. I hate dress shopping with a passion now. I must've tried on like 25 dresses already. At this point I might as well just wear jeans. Finally they call my name, I am greeted by some perky blonde girl. "Hiya! So who's the bride?" I roll my eyes but raise my hand. She smiles and shakes my hand. The wedding is rapidly approaching, and I'm in freak-out mode because I still haven't found a dress. The wedding is close to 3 months away. Niall was just home so I refused to do any dress trying on while he was here. I missed him a lot, phone calls and skype only did so much for me. She asked me what I was looking for.
"Um…simple yet elegant. Nothing too puffy, so no princess style ones. I want to look royal not like some girl who is still hung up on a princess fantasy. And I want sleeves." She nods then we go to the floor. Niall gave me one rule for the dress. It had to make me look like the queen I am, and he also said it must be easy to take off me for the wedding night. That got him a slap on the shoulder. We look around and I see some nice ones but I don’t really want my scar to show. My mom pulls me aside and looks at me. "Darling I know why you're dragging your feet when it comes to dresses without sleeves." I open my mouth to say something but she holds her hand up.
"I'm not done. Darling, Niall loves you, scars and all. Why hide them? Embrace them…you have no reason to let them run your life anymore." Then she left. I sigh and trace the scar. She's right, I hate going to the beach now, or wearing tank tops because this thing shows. I take a deep breath and go tell Macy that I'm open to dresses without sleeves. She smiles and nods then runs to go find some. I look at my mom and she gives me the thumbs up. I brought along the crown to see if it went with the dress I might pick. But I'm still not sure. I try on a few with sleeves and have come to the conclusion that I hate sleeved wedding dresses. "No more Macy…give me some of the sleeveless ones to show them."
"Of course! Personally I think this one could be it. I looked at the tiara to see if it would go. And it did." I nod then she takes the latest dress off of me. Then she unzips the bag to reveal the new dress. I smile at it then Macy smiles back. I'm quickly put into the dress, and by quickly I mean it takes like 15 minutes. I look at my reflection, the dress was amazing. Macy gasps then fetches the crown, she pulls my hair up then sets it on my head. Then goes to get a veil and sets that in my hair as well. I take a deep breath then walk out to show them. Everyone's head snaps to look at me. My mom starts bawling, so does Maura. All the girls gasp and I can't help but smile. My mom comes running over and hugs me, whispering in my ear, "Clarissa, you look like a queen, oh he would be so happy to see you like this. You always had the look of a queen..." I feel tears start to form and I quickly wipe away them.
"This is it. This is the one." Everyone claps then runs over to give me hugs. I then go and make the down payment. I feel absolutely giddy walking out. I got a dress. I have a fitting in a few weeks. Some fans spot me and come running over. "Did you find a dress Clary?"
"I can't tell you might spill. But you'll find out eventually…don't you worry." They both smile then walk away chattering. I smile then I get a text from Niall.
Niall: Hey you haven't responded in a while…I miss you. Talk to me.
Me: Stop being so needy…I was at a dress appointment.
Niall: Ooo pics? ;)
Me: Maybe I didn't find one…you horny Irishman
Niall: Hey…you're marrying me. And really? Still no dress?
I just smile because I wanted to tell him over Skype tonight. Nicole wanted to talk about bridesmaids dresses. So I'm swinging by her place. I get to the building then smile at the memories. I get to our floor and see someone in the hallway that I haven't seen in ages. "RY?!" His head snaps up and smiles. He gets up and runs over. "Clarissa!!! Look at you getting married and Penny took my place…how charming of her." I smile at him then realize that Penny went back to work and won't be home for a while.
"Ryan mind waiting out here? I have to talk to Nicole about some things…Penny won't be back--"
"I know…but I was going to wait…I miss her Clarissa. Even as a friend. You know I'm taking over Radio One. So I'm back in the city…" I sigh and look at him.
"Ryan don't get any ideas…she's happy with Harry." He scoffs and shakes his head.
"She was happy with me too Clarissa. Besides I will be there for her every day. Not just four months out of the year." He slides back down in front of her door and looks determined to wait. I go to Nicole's door and knock.
"Hey! Come on in! So I found some great dresses and where to get them. So maybe in a few days?" I nod then let her show me. I couldn't focus though…my mind kept on wandering to Ryan and Penny.
Niall's POV
I'm rushing back to Skype Clary on time. Lately I've been having a hard time getting to Skype her. Well making it on time to get to her. Usually by the time I am available she's been asleep for hours. On time I called and woke her up. And that was a phone call I will never forget. She was angry that I called waking her up because she was up all day working on a painting. Apparently this is a very important one and she has to get it right. I know that she's building up some artwork for her to show at one of her mom's exhibits. I'm beyond proud but I feel like she's spending more time with her paintings than with me. I had to drag her away when I was home two weeks ago. It was not too hard because well we both missed each other A LOT. I run into the hotel and Harry is coming down.
"Hey! Niall wanna go explore? Maybe pick up a gift for our ladies?" I push past him.
"Can't. I have to Skype Clary before she's out for the night." He turns and walks with me.
"Bogus. I'll wait for you then. No point on wandering the street by myself." I open my door and hop onto my laptop. I see she's on and smile. I call her up and see her face pop up.
"Hey baby! I miss you." I kiss the camera and hear Harry gag then leave the room.
"I have fantastic news Ni!" I mentally think about what could have happened that would be considered as fantastic news.
"What? Tell me…C'mon Clary." She lies down on her stomach, giving me a phenomenal view of her boobs. Thank god for tank tops.
"Niall…eyes up here…I love that you miss me already." I smile and then look down at my hands.
"Yea…yea…okay let's all make fun of me because my fiancée is flaunting her boobs." She cracks up laughing which only makes me start laughing.
"Okay…I'm sorry I'll cover them up…"
"NO!" Wow that sounded too eager and horny. I am not horny…just a tad deprived maybe.
"Oh I just love you. Anyways my news…I FOUND THE PERFECT DRESS! Niall you will die." She was smiling at me and biting her lip. God I'm getting a hard on…
"I'm already dying, stop biting your lip because I am not there to bite it and you know how that drives me crazy." She smiles and just shrugs.
"Yea so my dress…you will be dying to peel it off of me. I'm hoping for a very long wedding night Ni. Anyways how's tour going?" I sigh and roll over placing the laptop on my stomach and god I really need to do something about my growing problem because this whole Skype thing is not helping.
"It's going okay…I really miss you…maybe I can visit soon? I'm having a blast…I always do. There were some really cool fans, I have a few wedding gifts for us. I haven't opened them…Clary baby…can you maybe--" I unzip my pants and take a breath.
"Oh. My. God. NO! I refuse! I am not! Is this because you can see my cleavage? Niall honey…do I need to visit you?" I quickly zipped up my pants and nodded eagerly.
"God yes…we have one more show here could you make it out? Like before the show?" She laughs again and then does her 'thinking' face.
"I'll have to check my schedule…talk to the boss…she is okay with it…I'll check the flights."
"Oh thank god. So tell me…does said dress match your crown your Majesty?" I smirk and she sits up.
"If you are going to make fun of me…you can take care of yourself without me."
"C'mon baby I was kidding…please still come."
"There are no flights Ni…Sorry maybe I'll fly out next break?" I groan then flop back down. She kisses her camera causing me to smile.
"I really should have just stuffed you in a suitcase or something." She laughs again, I miss hearing it in person. God when did I get so needy? But I think a part of me has always been so clingy to her. I mean for those two wonderful years back home…we were always side by side.
"Oh Niall…I would've busted out. I'm super tired so I'm going to go…have a good show and I'll talk to you soon." I hate saying goodbye to her. I hate when these little calls end. This one was only 30 minutes.
"Yea okay…sweet dreams babydoll…I love you." She smiles sweetly.
"I love you too Ni." She leans in and kisses that camera, I trace her face on my screen with my fingers. The call ended and close my laptop, Harry knocks.
"I'll be right out Haz." I lay there for a few more moments picturing Clary all alone in our house, in our bed, curled up and probably fast asleep by now. I get up and see Harry out in the hallway. All the other guys are there too. Harry spots me and smiles.
"Great news Niall! We are all going adventuring!" I laugh at him then all the guys ask about Clary so I relay the info about the dress. As much as I miss Clary I wonder how being married will affect our band. I mean Zayn wants shorter tours…will I be like that? I love what I do and I love Clary…I don't want anything to get in the way of either. But what if they get in the way of each other? Zayn is by me and I think he can tell what I'm thinking.
"Hey…Clary gets your job…I don't think you two will have any problems okay? Don't worry about a problem that's not even there Niall." He smiles and slaps my back, he always knows what to say. I feel better and then send off a text to Clary.
Me: Hey…just wanted to tell you that I love you and that I love how understanding you are about what I do.
Clary: I was literally about to fall asleep…but I love you too and your crazy job. It makes you happy so I'm happy. Talk to ya tomorrow Xx
I smile and then start looking in shops for something to buy Clary.
I'm currently sitting in yet another wedding dress boutique here in London. I'm patiently waiting for my turn, all of my bridesmaids are here with me. Nicole, who is obviously my maid of honor, Eleanor, Lilly, Perrie, and Penny plus my mom and Niall's. I hate dress shopping with a passion now. I must've tried on like 25 dresses already. At this point I might as well just wear jeans. Finally they call my name, I am greeted by some perky blonde girl. "Hiya! So who's the bride?" I roll my eyes but raise my hand. She smiles and shakes my hand. The wedding is rapidly approaching, and I'm in freak-out mode because I still haven't found a dress. The wedding is close to 3 months away. Niall was just home so I refused to do any dress trying on while he was here. I missed him a lot, phone calls and skype only did so much for me. She asked me what I was looking for.
"Um…simple yet elegant. Nothing too puffy, so no princess style ones. I want to look royal not like some girl who is still hung up on a princess fantasy. And I want sleeves." She nods then we go to the floor. Niall gave me one rule for the dress. It had to make me look like the queen I am, and he also said it must be easy to take off me for the wedding night. That got him a slap on the shoulder. We look around and I see some nice ones but I don’t really want my scar to show. My mom pulls me aside and looks at me. "Darling I know why you're dragging your feet when it comes to dresses without sleeves." I open my mouth to say something but she holds her hand up.
"I'm not done. Darling, Niall loves you, scars and all. Why hide them? Embrace them…you have no reason to let them run your life anymore." Then she left. I sigh and trace the scar. She's right, I hate going to the beach now, or wearing tank tops because this thing shows. I take a deep breath and go tell Macy that I'm open to dresses without sleeves. She smiles and nods then runs to go find some. I look at my mom and she gives me the thumbs up. I brought along the crown to see if it went with the dress I might pick. But I'm still not sure. I try on a few with sleeves and have come to the conclusion that I hate sleeved wedding dresses. "No more Macy…give me some of the sleeveless ones to show them."
"Of course! Personally I think this one could be it. I looked at the tiara to see if it would go. And it did." I nod then she takes the latest dress off of me. Then she unzips the bag to reveal the new dress. I smile at it then Macy smiles back. I'm quickly put into the dress, and by quickly I mean it takes like 15 minutes. I look at my reflection, the dress was amazing. Macy gasps then fetches the crown, she pulls my hair up then sets it on my head. Then goes to get a veil and sets that in my hair as well. I take a deep breath then walk out to show them. Everyone's head snaps to look at me. My mom starts bawling, so does Maura. All the girls gasp and I can't help but smile. My mom comes running over and hugs me, whispering in my ear, "Clarissa, you look like a queen, oh he would be so happy to see you like this. You always had the look of a queen..." I feel tears start to form and I quickly wipe away them.
"This is it. This is the one." Everyone claps then runs over to give me hugs. I then go and make the down payment. I feel absolutely giddy walking out. I got a dress. I have a fitting in a few weeks. Some fans spot me and come running over. "Did you find a dress Clary?"
"I can't tell you might spill. But you'll find out eventually…don't you worry." They both smile then walk away chattering. I smile then I get a text from Niall.
Niall: Hey you haven't responded in a while…I miss you. Talk to me.
Me: Stop being so needy…I was at a dress appointment.
Niall: Ooo pics? ;)
Me: Maybe I didn't find one…you horny Irishman
Niall: Hey…you're marrying me. And really? Still no dress?
I just smile because I wanted to tell him over Skype tonight. Nicole wanted to talk about bridesmaids dresses. So I'm swinging by her place. I get to the building then smile at the memories. I get to our floor and see someone in the hallway that I haven't seen in ages. "RY?!" His head snaps up and smiles. He gets up and runs over. "Clarissa!!! Look at you getting married and Penny took my place…how charming of her." I smile at him then realize that Penny went back to work and won't be home for a while.
"Ryan mind waiting out here? I have to talk to Nicole about some things…Penny won't be back--"
"I know…but I was going to wait…I miss her Clarissa. Even as a friend. You know I'm taking over Radio One. So I'm back in the city…" I sigh and look at him.
"Ryan don't get any ideas…she's happy with Harry." He scoffs and shakes his head.
"She was happy with me too Clarissa. Besides I will be there for her every day. Not just four months out of the year." He slides back down in front of her door and looks determined to wait. I go to Nicole's door and knock.
"Hey! Come on in! So I found some great dresses and where to get them. So maybe in a few days?" I nod then let her show me. I couldn't focus though…my mind kept on wandering to Ryan and Penny.
Niall's POV
I'm rushing back to Skype Clary on time. Lately I've been having a hard time getting to Skype her. Well making it on time to get to her. Usually by the time I am available she's been asleep for hours. On time I called and woke her up. And that was a phone call I will never forget. She was angry that I called waking her up because she was up all day working on a painting. Apparently this is a very important one and she has to get it right. I know that she's building up some artwork for her to show at one of her mom's exhibits. I'm beyond proud but I feel like she's spending more time with her paintings than with me. I had to drag her away when I was home two weeks ago. It was not too hard because well we both missed each other A LOT. I run into the hotel and Harry is coming down.
"Hey! Niall wanna go explore? Maybe pick up a gift for our ladies?" I push past him.
"Can't. I have to Skype Clary before she's out for the night." He turns and walks with me.
"Bogus. I'll wait for you then. No point on wandering the street by myself." I open my door and hop onto my laptop. I see she's on and smile. I call her up and see her face pop up.
"Hey baby! I miss you." I kiss the camera and hear Harry gag then leave the room.
"I have fantastic news Ni!" I mentally think about what could have happened that would be considered as fantastic news.
"What? Tell me…C'mon Clary." She lies down on her stomach, giving me a phenomenal view of her boobs. Thank god for tank tops.
"Niall…eyes up here…I love that you miss me already." I smile and then look down at my hands.
"Yea…yea…okay let's all make fun of me because my fiancée is flaunting her boobs." She cracks up laughing which only makes me start laughing.
"Okay…I'm sorry I'll cover them up…"
"NO!" Wow that sounded too eager and horny. I am not horny…just a tad deprived maybe.
"Oh I just love you. Anyways my news…I FOUND THE PERFECT DRESS! Niall you will die." She was smiling at me and biting her lip. God I'm getting a hard on…
"I'm already dying, stop biting your lip because I am not there to bite it and you know how that drives me crazy." She smiles and just shrugs.
"Yea so my dress…you will be dying to peel it off of me. I'm hoping for a very long wedding night Ni. Anyways how's tour going?" I sigh and roll over placing the laptop on my stomach and god I really need to do something about my growing problem because this whole Skype thing is not helping.
"It's going okay…I really miss you…maybe I can visit soon? I'm having a blast…I always do. There were some really cool fans, I have a few wedding gifts for us. I haven't opened them…Clary baby…can you maybe--" I unzip my pants and take a breath.
"Oh. My. God. NO! I refuse! I am not! Is this because you can see my cleavage? Niall honey…do I need to visit you?" I quickly zipped up my pants and nodded eagerly.
"God yes…we have one more show here could you make it out? Like before the show?" She laughs again and then does her 'thinking' face.
"I'll have to check my schedule…talk to the boss…she is okay with it…I'll check the flights."
"Oh thank god. So tell me…does said dress match your crown your Majesty?" I smirk and she sits up.
"If you are going to make fun of me…you can take care of yourself without me."
"C'mon baby I was kidding…please still come."
"There are no flights Ni…Sorry maybe I'll fly out next break?" I groan then flop back down. She kisses her camera causing me to smile.
"I really should have just stuffed you in a suitcase or something." She laughs again, I miss hearing it in person. God when did I get so needy? But I think a part of me has always been so clingy to her. I mean for those two wonderful years back home…we were always side by side.
"Oh Niall…I would've busted out. I'm super tired so I'm going to go…have a good show and I'll talk to you soon." I hate saying goodbye to her. I hate when these little calls end. This one was only 30 minutes.
"Yea okay…sweet dreams babydoll…I love you." She smiles sweetly.
"I love you too Ni." She leans in and kisses that camera, I trace her face on my screen with my fingers. The call ended and close my laptop, Harry knocks.
"I'll be right out Haz." I lay there for a few more moments picturing Clary all alone in our house, in our bed, curled up and probably fast asleep by now. I get up and see Harry out in the hallway. All the other guys are there too. Harry spots me and smiles.
"Great news Niall! We are all going adventuring!" I laugh at him then all the guys ask about Clary so I relay the info about the dress. As much as I miss Clary I wonder how being married will affect our band. I mean Zayn wants shorter tours…will I be like that? I love what I do and I love Clary…I don't want anything to get in the way of either. But what if they get in the way of each other? Zayn is by me and I think he can tell what I'm thinking.
"Hey…Clary gets your job…I don't think you two will have any problems okay? Don't worry about a problem that's not even there Niall." He smiles and slaps my back, he always knows what to say. I feel better and then send off a text to Clary.
Me: Hey…just wanted to tell you that I love you and that I love how understanding you are about what I do.
Clary: I was literally about to fall asleep…but I love you too and your crazy job. It makes you happy so I'm happy. Talk to ya tomorrow Xx
I smile and then start looking in shops for something to buy Clary.
Notes
Here you go!! Another lovely chapter!! I hope you guys like the dress...took me a long time to find one that I really like for the story. :) Anyways I'm trying my hardest to update every two days...but if I don't...please be patient...I am in college. So I have to keep up with my classes. But guys...you got me on the popular pages and I am so happy for that. Thanks. :)
So after battling with myself I have decided to post the Harry story next...idk exactly when but hopefully within the next few months...haha don't want you guys to get bored or anything. :)
Sending my love wherever you guys are.
~Annie Xxx
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Yeah he is ... I wanted to save the picture that's why i asked but thanks
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