~LIAM'S POV~

I slipped my shirt on and we left the bus. The other boys kept trying to keep the conversation away from Shay, but that was all that was on my mind. We went into the arena, trying to keep out of sight of fans. We wanted to go greet them, but management would not have it.

Once inside, a runner greeted us and took us to our dressing rooms. On our way we passed a door with Olly Murs written on it. He is opening for us on this tour. We stopped and chatted for a while. Niall knew him pretty well and the rest of us were just getting to know him. He left for rehearsal and we went to drop our things off.

Soon we joined him in the stage area. He was running through sets with his backup dancers. We took seats in the audience until he finished. There was one dancer that kept looking my way.

She was really pretty with long, dark, curly hair, shining eyes, and a dark complexion. She smiled at me as they reran a song. They danced as Olly sang, but my eyes were glued on her. She would be perfect. They finished up and we took the stage as they left. With a flirty smile, she was gone. I would find her later.

We ran through our sets and were told to vacate the stage. The boys and I went into our dressing room and hair and makeup swarmed us. I put up with them tugging on my hair and dusting powder all over my face even though I hated it. As we finished up, I heard the crowd cheering as Olly took the stage. We changed into our opening outfits and went to a warm-up room. We went through vocal exercises and soon Olly and his crew came into the room.

Niall started talking excitedly to Olly and the girls just kind of stood behind them. Harry went straight over to start talking to a blonde and I decided that this was the time to make my move. I took a couple of steps toward her with a charming smile on my face.

Me: Hi I'm Liam.
Her: Danielle

I offered her my hand and she took it, smiling sweetly. We got to talking and before I knew it, I was being pulled away by Zayn. It was time to take the stage.

After our first set, we left the stage to change quickly. I saw her walk by and wave as we did. I hurriedly pulled my trousers up and waved back. We went back out and several songs, laughs, and changes later, we were done.

We left the stage running and ran all the way back to our dressing room. I was the last off stage and as we turned a corner, I ran right into Danielle, almost knocking her to the ground, but I pulled her to myself. She let out a shriek.

Me: I'm so sorry.
Danielle: It's not a problem. You just scared me.
Me: I feel bad. How can I make it up to you?
Danielle: You didn't do anything.
Me: I insist. Dinner?
Danielle: Well if you insist.

She smiled and I couldn't help but mirror her action.

Me: Fantastic! How about tomorrow night at 8:00?
Danielle: Since we have the day off, why not!
Me: Then it's a date.
Danielle: It's a date.

She nodded and left for her dressing room. This would be perfect. She was gorgeous! I would make sure the press saw us together. It would make headlines. Shay would be sure to notice. She would know that I moved on too, or at least think so. Shay. Her image filled my mind. I could see her bright green eyes, long, flowing, dark, chocolate brown hair, and perfect shining smile. I shook it from my head. I cannot sit around and be miserable without Shay. I have to move on and I have just the right girl.

~Next Day~
7:30

I finished buttoning up my shirt and looked in the mirror. Not too bad. It was the shirt that Shay had bought me for my birthday. This would look good on the cover of a magazine. I grabbed my keys and left my apartment. After the short drive I pulled up to another apartment complex. I checked the slip and read the address again. Danielle's handwriting looked a lot like Shay's, but much bigger letters. I walked up to the door and knocked. A while of waiting made me start to question myself, but all doubts left when I saw her, with her hair done and a pretty dress hugging her hips. She looked beautiful. This would definitely make Shay jealous and I would enjoy it too.

Me: Wow. You look stunning.
Danielle: Why thank you, babe.

She hooked her arm in mine and we were off. I had made reservations at a nice place in the heart of London. There are always celebrities dining there so the paparazzi is always around. We walked in and were promptly seated. As we talked, I noticed a couple flashes and hoped that they had gotten good shots.

~SHAY'S POV~

I couldn't believe that the press thought James and I were together! I am so
tired of getting asked about him. People in my classes constantly bugged me about him. It was like I was a celebrity, but it was extremely annoying. The BTR guys and I talked all the time. They knew the truth so it wasn't awkward with them. I got home and fell onto the couch. I turned on the TV and started watching Criminal Minds. Austin came running in and stole the remote. He turned it to some action show.

Me: Hey! I was watching that!
Austin: And now I'm watching something else.
Me: Could you be any more annoying?
Austin: Yeah I could do this.

He jumped on top of me and started picking on me and tickling me.

Me: Get OFF

I pushed him off and he fell to the floor on top of the remote. The channel changed to entertainment news. I flipped my hair out of my face and looked up at the screen. There was an interview with the One Direction boys.

Austin: That hurt, Shay!
Me: Hush! I'm listening.
Austin: But...
Me: Shut up!

The lady had been asking them lots of the usual, boring questions that real fans already knew. Then I saw Liam's face. It was so good to see him after all this time. He looked better than ever. I was so stupid to walk away from him. His voice was like music to my ears. I missed him. Then the lady asked the stupidest question of all.

Reporter: So who here is single?

Harry raised his hand and smiled cheekily at the camera.

Harry: I am!
Louis: I am seeing a lovely girl named Brooke.
Niall: I am with a beautiful girl named Rose.
Zayn: You know I have been with Melissa for quite some time.

The reporter kept Liam from speaking.

Reporter: Now, Liam, before you answer I wanted to ask you about the girl you were seen with last night. We have some pictures for the viewers.

I was shocked into silence. Who was he with? He smiled and nodded as the pictures took over the screen. The first was of them at dinner. Then there was a picture of them walking and holding hands. The last one was of him kissing her goodnight. And he was wearing the shirt that I bought him for his birthday in all of them. It felt like a knife through my stomach.

Liam: Yes her name is Danielle. We recently met on tour.

They kept talking but I sat there in stunned silence. He was already over me. I know I shouldn't expect him to stay single after I dumped him, but that didn't make it hurt any less. Austin picked up on my mood and quietly hugged me.

Austin: I'm sorry, sis. Don't worry about that jerk.

I hugged him back before pulling away.

Me: Thanks Austin. I need to move on anyways.

I grabbed my phone to talk to James. If Liam wanted to play dirty, so could I.