They turned and as soon as they saw us, they came running over. Niall was the first to practically tackle me.

Niall: Shay! I've missed you! I'm so glad you are back!
Me: I've missed you too, Niall!
Louis: This tour will be much more fun with you here!
Me: Thanks, Lou! I can't wait!

I hugged him, then Zayn, then Harry. My hug with Harry was a bit longer than the others. He instantly started telling me all about what had happened while I was gone. It was like having a great friend back. When I quit hugging Harry, Liam stood there, awkwardly. I looked down at my feet and back up at him, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear shyly.

Me: Hey, Liam.
Liam: Hi, Shay.

I let my eyes meet his. Big mistake. I got lost in the sparkling chocolate in his eyes. The specks of gold in them shown brighter than ever. An adorable half smile played on his lips nervously. He seemed to be in the same boat that I was.

My thoughts and eye contact with Liam were only broken by James throwing his arm around me. I blinked several times, trying to refocus on the situation before I looked up at James. He smiled at me and the others.

James: So what's the plan?

We had a week in London before the tour started. One Direction wanted to show Big Time Rush around the city before leaving for tour. It was also just to hang out. They had all met a few years ago and got along wonderfully. This was like a reunion...for more than just me.

Louis: We are taking you back to our apartments with us tonight. We each have a guest room you can stay in.
Kendall: Sweet! Well I guess I'm crashing with you guys.

He motioned towards Louis and Harry. I looked around at the others. Zayn was already talking to Logan and Carlos was half chatting/half laughing with Niall. Then I realized that Liam, James, and I were standing slightly to ourselves. Great. Let's just make this super awkward.

We followed them out to a couple of vans they had waiting after finding our luggage. The ride was completely normal. I felt like the only ones that felt awkward at all were me and Liam. We were just silent. We parked and then got all of our things out.

Niall: We'll take you to your rooms and let you unpack and get settled in.
Carlos: Are we doing anything else tonight?
Louis: Lets meet up here in an hour. Then we can go out and find something fun to do.

We all agreed and split up. James grabbed his bags and I was about to get mine when Liam took them.

Liam: I've got it. Follow me.
Me: Thanks

I followed the familiar path. With each step, memories flooded back into my mind. I thought about my time here in London with the boys. All of the fun times and good memories. Suddenly we were standing at his door. We went in and walked towards his guest room. Liam dropped my things on the bed.

Liam: You guys can stay here. I'm assuming you are okay with sharing a bed?

There was a bit of a spiteful tone in his voice. I knew he was mocking us, but he knew me better than that. Since when do I sleep around? Or even share a bed with anyone? I narrowed my eyes at him before turning to James, who was already looking at me.

James: Are you comfortable with that?

I looked from him to Liam and back. I wanted to scream, "NO!" (jimmy protested) but I forced a smile on my face.

Me: Absolutely.
Liam: Great. I'll let you get settled in. I'll be in my room when you are ready to go meet up with the others.

With that he left. James and I began unpacking without much conversation.