Brooke and Rose came bounding back into the room.
Brooke: He is so sweet!
Rose: You guys are so cute!
I just smiled.
Me: I'm a lucky girl.
Then we went to Rose's room to start getting ready. After we finished putting on makeup, we started helping each other get our hair into updos. Before too long we were dressed and ready to go. (just in case you don't remember the outfits :) http://www.polyvore.com/benefit_concert/set?id=42102259) Rose volunteered to drive us and so we all got into her car, playing her Up All Night CD, of course. :)
Rose: I can't believe we are actually going to meet them!
Brooke: Me either! It's going to be awesome!
Me: They are all really cool guys.
We sang along the rest of the ride. When we arrived, I flashed a pass that Niall had given me and the guard let us into the back. We parked and I handed the girls their lanyards that would get them into the concert and backstage. We walked towards the back and I saw Robert, who escorted us to where the guys were prepping. I knocked and Louis answered.
Louis: Shay! ...and friends.
He perked up as he saw Rose and Brooke behind me, as did the rest of them. We came all the way into the room and shut the door. Niall and Liam pulled their headphones off to greet them. I introduced the girls to everyone. Louis kept eyeing Brooke and Niall had his eyes on Rose. Harry came up and pulled me quietly out of the room while everybody else was chatting. Soon we were in a small and fairly empty room.
Me: What's going on?
Harry: I haven't exactly told them yet, but I can't resist.
I gave him a look, but it quickly faded as his hands gently grasped my waist and pulled me to him.
Harry: It's good to see you Love.
Then he leaned in and kissed me. I kissed back and ran my fingers through his curly locks. His arms wrapped around my back to pull me closer, if that was possible. Harry moved to my neck and then back up to my lips. We made out for a while and then the door opened. Zayn was standing there, looking shocked. We quickly disentangled ourselves and tried to straighten our clothes.
Zayn: Did I miss something?
Harry walked off with him and I could hear him explaining as they went back to warm up. I made a quick stop in the bathroom to fix my hair and makeup before returning to everybody else.
ZAYN'S POV
We were all chatting with Shay's friends when Melissa came in. I had no idea she was coming.
Me: Melissa!
I ran and pulled her into a hug with a light kiss on the cheek. She smiled that gorgeous smile.
Melissa: Hey cutie! Long time no see.
Me: I know! I've missed you. I'm so glad you are here.
We kissed and then joined the rest of the group. Our manager came in and called us out to warm up. I said goodbye to Melissa, and looked around.
Me: Where is Harry?
Liam: I dunno. He was right here when the girls came in.
Louis: Why can't he stay put?
Me: I'll go find him.
They went on to the warm up room and I left to find Harry. I looked in several rooms, starting with the bathroom. He was usually in front of the mirror, but not today. Then I opened a door into a small room and found him and Shay wrapped around each other. They jumped apart and tried to fix their hair and readjust their clothing.
Me: Did I miss something?
Harry jumped out and practically ran off with me, explaining everything about him and Shay. It was weird to hear, but all the girls fell for Harry at one point or another. I wished it wouldn't have happened to Shay, though. She is such a sweet girl and she doesn't even know what she has gotten herself into. Harry never could stick to one girl for very long. We entered the warm up room and all the guys started getting on him for leaving. He proceeded to explain about Shay and everyone shook their heads.
Niall: Harry, end it now, before she gets too attached.
Harry: No. Why would I do that? I really like her.
Louis: Seriously?
Niall: She is a great girl and you can't just keep breaking every girl's heart that you find attractive for a while.
Harry: This one isn't like that. Now if we are done picking on me, can we warm up?
We consented and prepared for the show.
SHAY'S POV
I entered the room and there was Brooke, Rose, and another girl. They turned to me and smiled when I walked in.
Brooke: You little sneak.
I played dumb.
Me: What?
Rose: You ran off with Harry as soon as we got here. Don't deny it.
Me: I don't know what you are talking about.
Brooke: That little hickey does.
She pointed and my hand flew up to my neck. How did I not notice that? I spoke, but more to myself.
Me: Are you kidding me?
They laughed.
Rose: Relax. We are just giving you a hard time.
Me: Trust me. The guys will never let this go.
I looked over at the other girl. She was just smiling and listening.
Me: I'm sorry this is a terrible way to meet someone. Hi I'm Shay.
Girl: Hi I'm Melissa. I'm Zayn's girlfriend.
Me: Oh I've heard wonderful things about you! Nice to meet you.
She laughed.
Melissa: You too.
I grabbed some makeup and Rose helped me try to cover it up. We headed out to take our front row seats for the concert. The venue was already mostly filled with screaming girls. I scanned the crowd. There were posters made for each of the boys, but there were more of Harry than anyone else. Figures. I turned around and chatted with the girls for a while. Then the lights went down. I thought I was going to be deaf after that. This wasn't a real concert so they didn't have a fancy stage. They came out singing What Makes You Beautiful. The next song was One Thing. Harry winked at me after the kryptonite line. I smiled at him. He was so cute. The concert was great, but short. It was like a teaser for their real tour. As soon as they left the stage, we headed backstage again. We sat in the waiting room and soon we were joined by about 10 star-struck girls with handmade t-shirts and posters. Only a couple of them were in normal clothes and didn't seem to be squealing every 5 seconds. These were the only people that had actually paid for tonight so that they could meet the guys. One of the girls that looked normal came up to us.
Girl: You don't look like typical One Direction fans.
We laughed and I shook her hand.
Me: We are the friends. Hi I'm Shay.
The rest of the girls introduced themselves.
Girl: I'm Emily. I went to school with Liam when we were little and I haven't seen him in a while so I thought I would drop by to say hello.
The guys came out presently and after waving at us they tended to their obsessive fans. They took pictures and signed a million and one random things. After all of the other girls had left they came to see us and we all went into the dressing room. Harry held my hand and Zayn had his arm around Melissa as we all talked.
Zayn: There is a party tonight for the tour at a local club. Do you lot want to come with us?
All the girls, including me, nodded excitedly.
Rose: I drove here so I can take some people.
Niall, Liam, and Emily all decided to ride with her.
Melissa: Zayn can ride with me.
Harry: The rest of us can just take a cab.
We all agreed and split up. We got a cab and all piled in. Louis sat shotgun and kept turning around to talk to us. He was talking about the party when he stopped and looked at me awkwardly.
Me: What?
Louis: Is that a hickey?
I closed my eyes. Here it comes.
Me: No
Louis: It sure looks like one.
I kept saying no after everything he said.
Louis: Are you sure? I think it is. I know a hickey when I see one. Did Harry do that to you?
He kept going on.
Harry: Louis shut up.
Brooke giggled beside me. She mouthed sorry. Louis stuck his tongue out at Harry and turned back around. Harry put his arm around my shoulder and held me close. We pulled into the club shortly. There were paparazzi outside and the camera flashes were blinding, but it was a short walk past them and into the club.