Never Is A Promise

We had left the boys as we pulled into the salon, telling them to leave, since they couldn’t see us in our outfits before tonight, according to Dani at least. We would be arriving at the premiere just after them according to Simon, That way our dates could come and collect us from the car.
We had each had our make up done and we’re waiting for El to come back in from the bathroom with her dress on. “I don’t know guys, I’m second guessing this dress.” She called from behind the door. “It’s so different from what I normally wear, it’s really flashy.” I sighed and shook my head she looked fantastic in that dress, it was still her style but with flare and flash that made it amazing on her, I had been the one in the store with her when she bought it while Dani and Aly had gone for food.

“El, that dress is going to be perfect, and you know it, any doubts you have about it will be gone the second you see Louis face.” I said through the door as the stylist finished up my dark smokey eye look and nail polish. Dani was already in her grey skin tight, dress, modest but sexy, Aly was in the middle of her hair her gold dress making everything pop, gold had always been a great color on her.

El finally stepped out as Dani looked up from her phone texting Liam. “Hot Damn, El!” Dani’s eyes widened at the sight of her friend. “Louis will be wishing he’d worn compression shorts!”
She laughed hugging El. I smirked the dress looked even better with the red heels I’d grabbed for her.

I changed quickly putting on my coat before I pulled on a wig with ringlets and waves that were partly pinned back. I smiled at my reflection slipping on my heels and heading out with the other girls toward the car.

We joked around in the car as we drove to the premiere the boy’s car just ahead of us. My phone buzzed as I received a text from Simon ‘your date is here he’ll come to get you out of the car first’

“Ohhh what does it say Mick?” Aly asked trying to read over my shoulder.

I turned the phone to her, “I’m supposed to get out of the car first since my date is already there, and isn’t a One Direction boy.” I said shrugging.

“Wait a sec, we haven’t seen your dress yet! And no you are not stepping out of this car with a coat!” El said holding out her hand for my coat.

I sighed and pulled off the coat to reveal the navy and nude colored dress. “Well now I just feel like a little kid in my mum’s dress.” Dani said.

“Damnit Mick I hate going out with you, this is just like high school”

“Ok my mind is changed you should wear the coat out, of the car, and for the rest of the night, and never let Harry see you in that dress.” El said as she stuffed my coat into the trunk so I couldn’t reach it.

“Well your date is going to die of shock, that Simon could actually be a matchmaker” Dani laughed.

“Oh eww come on now I already know my date is Darren, the one that helps manage Little Mix”

“Oh I’m sorry sweetie, according to Zayn, that man is a Nightmare, he’s so hipster hot, he has the biggest ego ever!” El said.

Dani nodded “When they came back on the x-factor for a performance in the live rounds, he yelled at a dancer during the 2nd run through for not hitting an assisted arabesque right on time.”

I groaned “Well I sure hope he’s not like that, I couldn’t deal with that right now,” The girls looked at me confused “Simon wants us to date so I don’t end up getting involved with Harry as MJ and not Mickole.” The girls nodded “Personally I agree with Simon it would only hurt him more if he found out I lied again.” Everyone nodded silently.

“Ohh that’s the theater!!!!!” Aly exclaimed as we turned the corner. We shuffled in the car to get in the order that we were to exit. “Well, they certainly clean up well,” Aly muttered as the boys exited the car.

Darren moved toward our car from the side of the red carpet where he was talking to a camera man. “Told you it’d be Darren” I said

El and Dani groaned “Good Luck babe, we’ll see you at the after party?”

“Of course” I said as our car stopped “Here goes nothing, and everything” I said plastering a fake smile on my face as Darren waited for the driver to opened the door could he not do that himself?

As the door opened Darren didn’t even look in at me as he held out his hand, he was already smiling for the cameraman he had been talking to. I rolled my eyes through my fake smile as I stepped out of the car gracefully. I stood a good 3 inches shorter than him even in my 5 inch heels. I looked at the other boys Harry’s mouth had dropped as had all the boys. I shook my head smiling at them, Liam helped Dani out of the car next kissing her, followed by Aly and Niall.
Finally Eleanor climbed out looking down still unsure of her outfit. I watched as Louis shifted uncomfortably as he smiled for the cameras. I laughed as we walked down the carpet catching El’s eye, I nodded at Louis and winked. She looked and smirked suddenly standing taller and smiling brighter, she knew she’d had an effect on Louis.

Dani caught up to me as we walked “How was, um that?” she asked.

I leaned back “I have a feeling I’m not going to like the story that comes out of tonight.” I hissed back to her as I let go of Darren’s hand turning to hug each of the boys. He turned walking back to his friend. I would have sworn I saw him smirk when he saw Harry who was sulking off to the side talking to Simon and Aly.

“Why are you here with Darren?” Zayn asked as he gave me a hug, the other boys leaned in to hear the answer.

I rolled my eyes “Simon set us up he doesn’t want my position as your Head PR to be compromised by the look of me dating one of you so he’s making it look like I’m dating Darren” I said “I’m not to happy about it, he’s been nothing but an arrogant ass the whole night.”

“Wow of all people to pick Simon picks the one guy Harry absolutely can’t stand for you to date,” I looked at Niall an eyebrow raised “Harry slept with the girl he liked and since then he found out about Mickole and Harry and has he has rubbed Harry’s dysfunctional romance in his face,” Niall explained.

My eyes shot open “That’s just cruel. Simon must really not want me to date any of you.” I shook my head as I watched Darren laughing with his friend. “I’ll be right back” I told the boys heading over to Simon. I hugged Harry tightly running my hand over his shoulders feeling him relax a little under the touch. “You ok?”

“Yeah, Darren and I don’t get along very well,” He answered “I’ll see you inside.” He walked off toward the doors.

I waited til he was gone before turning to Simon “Why the hell did you that? You know Harry has issues with Darren.”

“That’s why I did it Mick, I don’t want either of you getting hurt more and I firmly believe that this option will limit that for both of you.” Simon said putting an arm around Aly and I motioning Darren over for a picture.

“Mr Cowell what’s the newest updates at Syco?” a reporter from Sugarscape asked. I felt my phone buzz, I pulled it out a text from Simon, really that man was impossible. ‘Tour announcement, One Direction Headlining, Little Mix and Ed Sheeran opening, starting in November, 2 months all over Europe 1 month break then 3 months in the US with the same openers along with many guest appearances through out the tour! Working out details still for a month or two in Asia and parts of Africa and 2 weeks in Australia’ I read the texted as Simon talked to Sugarscape.

“- On the American side we have a new advancement in judges for the X-Factor, but the newest and biggest thing here at Syco MJ, One Direction’s Head PR Manager has the newest announcements.”

The news girl turned to me as Liam and the boys minus Harry came up behind me, I slipped my phone to Liam as they read behind my back “So One Direction has some new announcements?”

I smiled “Yes besides tomorrow being the release of an exclusive look into what the boys do with their free time. We are happy to announce a new tour that’ll take place in 2 months time, in November the boys will be headlining this International tour with Ed Sheeran and Little mix opening.” I said.

“Where will this tour be taking the boys?” I bumped Liam hearing the places would be best if it came from the boys.

Liam leaned in “We’ll be going all over Europe for 2 months-” he said.

“Then heading to America again for 3 months” Niall said bouncing on the balls of his feet.

“And Australia!” Louis said his eyes wide and bright.

“Management is still trying to work things out but we might even have a month or two through Asia and certain parts of Africa!” Zayn said tossing his arm around Louis and I.

“Well there you go” I smiled to the girl. “We’ll have the official announcement out in the next few days as well as when tickets will go on sale. We’ll make sure every Directioner knows when these seats will be up for grabs!” I said turning to the boys “Go hug Simon and get a few photos with him.” They nodded heading over.

“So I was wondering where Harry is?” She asked “I noticed he’s the only one not here.”

“He izz get-in drunck” I heard a voice slur behind me. My eyes widened as I felt his hand clap down on my shoulder heavily.

“I’m so sorry, I’ll call you tomorrow I have to go” I told the girl. Grabbing Harry’s wrist and pulling him quickly behind me as he stumbled after me, I got inside and sat him down on a bench. He stared at his feet as he stirred his drink, biting his lip. I sighed I couldn’t get mad at him right now something was up I just had to figure out what. “I thought you had sworn off alcohol after last week.” I said sitting next to him.

“I diddz unkil I remememebed wat day toeday wasss.” He mumbled.

“And what day is today?”

“I need aoter drinck”

“You already have one”

“ohhh hummm”

“What day is today Harry?” I asked again.

“The day Micks laft” he hiccupped looking up at me “two years go” he said pausing. “you remind me of er” he said. “You would av liked er.”

“Oh Harry, give me the drink” he handed it over. I drank the rest, scotch straight up. I shivered as I gulped it down, as it burned my throat and made me gag.

“Sorwy bout earier, I jus don’t like Dahrren, heiz not to nahice, in genrahl.”

“I’ve noticed” I laughed. Harry smiled back.

“Harry what the hell man how’d you rack up a 340 pound bar tab?” Louis asked.

My eyes bugged out “340 pounds? What the hell was that!”

“50 pounds of scotch!” He smiled drunkenly. I closed my eyes.

“What else have you had?”

“Two vodkas, 40 pounds each. Three Tequilas, 30 pounds each. And four Scotchs, 50 pounds each, but you had the last one.” He said I groaned.

“Don’t worry about it MJ” Louis said shaking his head “I’ve got him for the night.” I nodded as Louis helped Harry up moving them toward the theater I turned back to find Simon who at the bar.

I made my way up only wanting a glass of water “Mick” Simon called patting he seat next to him I walked over as Simon told the bartender something. “What was that?” He asked nodding slighty over his shoulder.

“Harry being drunk, because two year ago today was when I left him.” I said as a Rum and coke landed in front of me, I smiled.

“You may need that.” He laughed, I nodded smiling, “So I’m sorry to push this because I can see that you really don’t like Darren but if I gave you say a huge bonus this year would you consider going through the motions of dating him?”

“I don’t really have a choice in this do I?” Simon shook his head ‘no’ I sighed “Then yes, but to deal with dating that, it had better be one amazing bonus.” I said as we walked toward the theater.

“It will be, make it official at the after party Mick” Simon said as we stopped by his seat “I’ll see you Monday.” I nodded heading to my seat.

I gulped down my fifth shot of vodka in the hour, Darren had turned on his full flirt mode, which meant he was being a total ass to everyone around us acting like he owned the place and had every right to be as arrogant as he was. “Hey bar boy! My drink is empty!” he hollered before turning back to talk to other managers of the x-factor contestants. The bartender came over as I pulled out a 20 feeling sorry for him I slid him the bill mouthing sorry and pointing at Darren.

The bartender nodded and smiled “what’s your favorite shot?” he asked as Liam and Louis sat next to me.

“She’s a chocolate cake shot girl.” Louis said.

“Alright a round coming up” he smiled turning back to the bar as I thanked him.

“So Harry is headed home with Niall and Aly and Zayn already took off with Perrie.” Liam said putting his arm around me.

“Hey! Pretty boy hands off my girlfriend, I know she’s hotter than yours but that’s why she’s mine and not yours.” Darren yelled at Liam who was giving me a side hug.

My eyes widened as I whispered to Liam “I am sooo sorry” I turned to Darren “Babe I’m their PR manager I have to talk with the boys, you know that.”

“Whatever MJ that doesn’t mean they get to be all over you.” He scoffed turning back to his friends.

“On the house” the bartender said bringing up 5 shots as Dani and El walked over.

“Thank you!” I told him yet again, as the five of us picked up our shots. “To needing a drink.” I laughed as they all nodded as we took the shots.

“So you’re dating him now?”

“Simon didn’t exactly give me a choice in the matter,” I grumbled.

“Lets get out of here the boys are all back at your flat watching a movie.” Dani said.

“That sounds great I’ll meet you guys out front” they nodded heading out. I turned to Darren. “Babe I’m gonna head out I have a meeting with Simon tomorrow morning” I said giving him a kiss on the cheek.

“Ok MJ see you tomorrow” I waved as I walked out. I only had to deal with this until Harry found out. I told myself sighing as I climbed into the car that was already occupied by the others.

"Harry had better not have put in Love Actually, I'm not in a romance movie mood" I said laughing with the others.

"How'd you know?" Louis asked.

"Oh Louis, Harry is very predictable when it comes to certain things."

"Louis its Mick she knows him better than you do" Liam laughed as the car headed off for home. I closed my eyes drifting off as we headed back to my flat.

"That I do." I laughed sleepily, "Wake me when we get back." I mumbled falling asleep on Liam's shoulder.

Notes

I'd love to know what you think about the story so far in the comments!!! =) and you've finally met Darren, even if he's an ass.

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