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Pandemonium

Laced

May 2th

Ashton

We have been In Paris for a while now, staying at the hotel Louis's sister is at, since it is mostly empty. We took a suite on one of the top floors, somehow none of the other kids thought of getting a hold on one of them.

We stayed close, which made us feel safe, Dani and Shay sleeping in one room, while Harry and I in the other, making Niall and Luke share the sofa that opened to a king's bed.
Paris was so different from home. Where at home all the kids got together into different gangs and breaking anything that came in their way, Paris was one big happy party.
People were friendly, always smiling, and always trying to help. Every night there where a dozen parties to pick from, no one here showed any violence or meanness. It was so surreal, yet at the same time refreshing.

At first we stayed together in the room, leaving together, watching each other's backs, having someone stay up at night and guard the door. But with time passing we have come to learn that Paris was just different. You heard on the streets different languages which was quite cool, English and French, Russian, German and Spanish. I felt as if I was on holiday.
It took Harry a while to loosen up, but when he finally did we were back to being the way we were in school, and I have missed that.
We grew even closer to Niall and Luke, and even came across Louis and his sister a few times.
It was easy to fall in love with Paris, and forgetting the reason we came- the grownups.

Dani

The weather in Paris is slightly colder which is weird for May. Shay and I were headed to find some clothes which could keep us warm.
Harry was going to join us, not wanting us walking around on our own.

"This is so strange to me, I just can't seem to wrap my head around it" Shay spoke.
"What is?" Harry asked, as we looked through the racks of clothes.
"Going through a store, and just taking whatever you want, it's just- it's mental,"
"We've done this before," I point out to her.
"Yeah, I know, but still, I can't get used to it," She sighs.
"Harry, try this on," I throw at him a shirt.

Harry and I have grown close, him following up on his promise to teach me to drive.
"No way! I will not be seen in such a shirt," He throws it back at me.
"Get it for Luke!" Shay looks up and giggles. We have started a clothes fight, ducking when things were thrown my way.

"No Harry! stop!! please!" I hear Shay screech in laughter. I look up and find Harry tickling Shay, her hands trapped in one of his, as the other moved across her flesh making her kick out her legs.
"Dani help!" She called out for me.
I rush to her aid pulling on the hand that was pinning hers down. Harry let go of Shay's arms, trying to tickle us both at the same time.

Shay managed to push up, using both of her hands to get him back.
Finally we were able to get him to surrender, all of us breathing heavily from the effort. I like days like this, when everyone is just happy and in a good mood, forgetting about our troubles.

Luke

"I don't know mate," Niall sighed. We were by the pool side even though the weather was way too cooled for us to go in.
"Why not?! It is so obvious you like her, she likes you- why not give it a go?" I pressed.
"Things are finally good with Harry, he would go mad if I did, and anyway.. I don't want to freak her out.." His voice trailed off.

I have a feeling this has something to do with Shay's melt down last month, but I don't ask, knowing I am probably right, thinking she was harmed by Zee.
I can sometimes hear her talk in her sleep, begging someone not to touch her, though it was lessening, so she was getting better.
"You will never know if you never try, just talk to her, if it's meant to be-"
"Then it will happen, so why should I bring it up? I shell let the pieces fall in their place," He cuts in.

"No! God you're such a twit! What happened to you? You would never hold back! Always going for what you want- what makes this different?" I burst
"Because, she is different," He answers simply.
The fact that he was so calm about it, laying back on the sun chair his hood over his head and eyes closed infuriated me.

"You are something! I give you that," I finally let it go, knowing there is no use for me to push. He will not budge so why even bother.

"Tell me," He says after a long silence.
"You really think she likes me?" He questions. It makes me smile, I guess he isn't that calm about this whole thing as he is making it seem.
"Bro, don't you see the way she looks at you? That smile she has going when you speak? And don't forget the fact that for some reason you are the only one who calmed her down when she was.. you know... and when Harry and I went out she chose to wake you instead of Ash or Dani," I count all of the reasons on my hand.

"Someone was paying attention," Niall smirks, and I understand he was calm, pushing me for the fun of it.

I shove him hard, and get up, heading back inside, the weather being too cold for the pool.

Shay

When we are finally back it is dark out, and Luke and Niall had food ready. It was nice not needing to see to it, being I was tired from are day out.
This felt like a vacation to me, we were in Paris after all. No broken streets and loud scary people, just fun and some more fun.

We could see the Eiffel Tower from the window of the room. We have climbed up there our first week here, and it was one of the most incredible things I have ever did. The view was phenomenal making me fall in love with the city even more. It was easy forgetting our past here, moving on and living in the moment.
After supper we went to sleep, too tired to go out and roam the parties outside.

"Shay," I feel someone tugging my arm, whispering my name quietly. I open my eyes. It is still dark out, finding Niall crunched down by the bed staring at me.
"Hi," He smiled, and my heart did that thing it does when my eyes linger on his features.
I rub my eyes and sit up, my hair falling on to my shoulders. Niall reached out moving a strand out of my eyes.

"Would you come with me?" He asked, and being it was him I couldn't say no. I push my feet to the floor and stand up. Niall had my boots in his hand, and he handed them over. I slip them on, and we tip toe outside. He took my hand in his and led me out of the hotel room. I followed after him, are palms still touching, and my heart rate climbing with every pace.

Niall

I couldn't push what Luke had told me earlier today out of my head. He really thought I had a chance with Shay and I should do something about it. It was strange for Luke to speak up about such a thing, usually choosing to ignore it and let me do whatever I please. I was lying in bed, not able to fall asleep when I decided to sod it. I got out of bed and crept over to Shay.
She was sleeping on her side facing me, and she was beautiful. I tug her shoulder softly, waking her from her sleep.

"Hi" I smile when she opened her eyes. She sits up, a strand of hair falling to her face. Without thinking I reach out and swift it away, tucking it behind her ear.

"Would you come with me?" I asked, scared she might say no. To my delight, she swung her legs out of bed and stood. I already had her boots in my hand, I hand them over and she slips them on. I reach to her palm taking it in mine as we tip toed out. She never pulled away from me, which gave me confidence to go on with my plan.

When we step out of the room we stop and I hand over my jumper, knowing she will be cold. She puts it on without a fuss, and I help her pull her hair free from getting trapped under. Then I take her hand again and we climb up the stairs to the top floor. Once there, I open one of the doors and step out to the roof. As I suspected, there were beach chairs up there already, bless the soul who thought of bringing them up. I walk her over to them. They were facing the tower, which was lit up in million lights, which made me thankful for the power that was still up and running in this city.

"What do you think?" I question her, looking at the view.
"This is amazing," She breathes.
We sit down, the chairs touching, and I can smell her shampoo.

"Shay," I start. What the heck? Why not? What do I have to lose?
She is looking at me, and I know she knows what I'm about to say.
"I like you," I blurt. I peek at her, finding a smile tugging at the sides of her lips.
"I had a feeling…" She let out a small giggle.
"That's all you have to say?" I raise my brows.

"No… I like you too Niall, I liked you from the moment you got me out of that house," She said, a serious expression on her face now.
"Really?" I am slightly surprised at that comment. I knew I had a calming effect on her, but it is a long way from liking a person.
"I wasn't planning on it, but then you decided to join us, and I felt safer with you, everything about you relaxes me, even your scent," Her face flushes a bright red.

"I- I want to kiss you," I glare at her lips as the words left my mouth.
"Then do," She whispered.

My eyes flash to her eyes, shining bright in the moon light. I lean closer to her, glancing back at her pink lips. There was nothing I wanted to do more. She inched closer, and I move my head down, feeling the softness of her plump lips on mine, I move my lips against hers, bringing my hands around her neck to bring her even closer, I brush my thumbs across her cheeks as I pull back to look at her. Her eyes were closed.

"Look at me," I whisper, and watch as they flick open. I kiss her again, this time with a little more force, moving my hands down to her waist as hers lay on my chest. This was all I wanted. And I mentally thanked Luke for pushing me. Knowing this is the happiest I ever was.