Maybe It's You.
Five //
~Alex's POV~
“Well you look happy.” Niall sarcastically said as he took another bite of his burger. I sighed and shot him an apologetic look. I couldn't stop thinking about Emma and how I stupid I felt for actually forgetting today had marked three years since her death. And to top if off that talk I had with that stranger kept replaying in my mind. I keep telling myself that it was probably a dream so all of this just added more stress to plate already.
“Sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night.” I admitted.
“Why not ?” He asked as his light sea blue eyes began filling up with curiosity.
“I was just remembering how everything was back home. I miss it. Even if it felt like torture being stuck in some small town it was my home after all.” I explained leaving some important thing out.
“Yeah I understand. Not a day goes by that I don't miss my old, sweet Ireland.” He sighs.
I smiled lightly at him. Ireland was his home country. And if you would know Niall then you would know that. He spoke with so much pride and happiness about it.
“You know what Niall, I'll take you back up there myself someday but in return you have to be my tour guide and show me all the great things you've been talking about, deal?” I grinned at him, trying to lift up the mood. I stuck my hand out for him to shake it.
“Deal.” He agreed and shook it.
“So what are we doing today my loyal partner in crime ?” I asked taking a bite of my sandwich and making sure to change the subject.
“Well agent Davis we shall go see a movie with some of my friends and maybe dinner ? I really want you to meet them.” He answered.
“But agent Horan, you know I'm not that good around new people.” I responded thinking about a good excuse to get out of the situation.
“You'll have me right there with you and plus they're nice people. They'll like you.” He assured. I sighed not wanting to let him down like I kinda did this morning.
“Fine Horan. You win this time.” I mumbled while drinking some of my orange juice. He smiled in victory and took another big bite of his burger. Gosh, please help with whatever happens on later this night.
*******later that evening******
“Okay but what if they don't like me ?” I asked nervously while stepping out of Niall’s car. I groaned out loud as the wind hit me hard when I opened the door. I sighed and looked at the side view car mirror to check my hair one last time.
“They'll like you, I promise. After all have I ever been wrong ?” He asked while slightly pulling my hand towards the building entrance.
“Well no but-”
“But nothing. Now let's go it's freezing.” He insisted. He began grunting rather weirdly as he repeatedly pushed the door trying to get it open.
“Niall you're supposed to pull it.” I giggled as I pulled the handles.
“Right. I knew that.” He mumbled, mentioning me to go in.
As soon as we stepped in the warm scent of popcorn emanated throughout the cinema with whiffs of chocolate all over the air. I smiled in approvement. It was huge with beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The place left me in complete awe. The feeling of innocence and my childish ways migrated through my body. I could stay here all day if I could.
“It's amazing.” I whispered as I clung into Niall's arms. He chuckled at my response and went on walking, still allowing me to hold onto him.
“You've never been to a movie theater before ?” He asked.
“Not one as pretty as this. Back at home the closest one we had was at least two hundred years old and it smelled like dirty old clothes and beer.” I giggled remembering the old theater back at home.
“I know that feeling. Back in Irela-”
“-Niall!”
We quickly turned our attention to the back of the lobby as we heard someone shout Niall's name. A group of people were sitting down by the waiting sofas. If I was seeing clearly it must've been about eight or ten people.
“Uhm Niall, I have to pee.” I lied as I began feeling anxious about this.
“Fine I'll ask one of the girls to go with you. “ He laughed and pulled me lightly once again.
I shot him a small smile and remembered what I said earlier about not letting him down. I sighed as I gave in letting him lead the rest of the way. As I got closer I noticed a similar shade of purple hair spike through the little crowd there. The person turned around only to reveal Sam. She was standing next to a guy who's arms were filled with tattoos and had dark black hair. As soon as her eyes met mine her face instantly lit up and she quickly ran up to us.
“Alex!” She happily said as she leaned in for a hug. I let go of Niall's arm and returned the favor. She greeted Niall as well and began walking with us.
“Wow this is amazing! What a small world this is. I had no idea you would come. Or that you would know Niall, it's about time he brought a girl.” She added while giggling a bit making Niall's cheeks turn bright red.
“No we're just friends.” I chuckled trying to wash off the awkwardness.
“Right. Now come they're dying to meet you.” She said as we began approaching the group.
“Everyone this is Alex.” She introduced me. Everyone's eyes were then directed at me. I smiled and waved awkwardly as I stood there. I noticed Ellie was there also next to a guy with a shy look and brown hair. She shot me a big smile and mentioned me to sit down. C’mon Alex for once in your life act normal. I repeated myself.
“Hello I'm Lila.” A girl spoke up breaking the silence. She had bright blue eyes and light brownish hair. She was sitting next to a guy who's eyes were particularly fixed on her. He turned his attention towards me and smiled. “I'm Louis.” He spoke up.
Sam quickly told me everyone else's names and the nervousness quite down on me but I was still cautious to not mess any of this up. I quickly sat next to Sam and Zayn, whom I believed was her boyfriend.
“Are you American ?” Liam who was sitting right next to Ellie asked.
“Yes I am.” I answered proudly.
“That's brilliant! You ought to tell us more about it later. But now where the hell is Harry ? He's late.” Liam said while looking down at his watch.
****Meanwhile****
~Harry's POV~
I looked out the car window beside me. The day was slowly turning into night and the sky was grey. It looked threatening as if it were to rain again. I really hoped it would. That's one of the things I loved about here, the rain. I sighed and laid my head carefully on top of my steering wheel. I couldn't stop thinking about the girl from last night. In all honesty she was the first person I've had a real conversation with in a long time and it gave me a happy feeling. But Zoe crepped in my thoughts again and made it hard to think straight. I was thinking about leaving again but how could I ? The boys have tried so hard lately I couldn't blow them off again.
I groaned out loud as I stepped out of my car and began walking towards the building. Why am I doing this ? Because your friends need you Harry, I told myself. God what an idiot I am. I walked inside and the familiar smell of food hit me. This is where Zoe and I had our first date. I brush those thoughts off and began walking off by the back where they usually wait. Louis spotted me and called out my name. I nodded at him eagerly and slowly walked up to the group.
“Hey guys.” I grinned at them trying to look normal for them.
They all greeted me and we began walking towards the movie room because according to Liam, we were already late. As we were walking I noticed a girl with Niall. She had long brown hair and was wearing a black dress. They had their arms intertwined and were busy chatting about something. I smiled at the view. Wow our little Irish boy finally found someone. I hadn't noticed her earlier when I met with them. Maybe she just came. My curiosity took the best of me and I turned towards Louis and Lila whom were practically kissing the entire time on our way to the room.
“Who is that ?” I asked them, still looking over at the girl.
“Her name is Alex, she's American.” Lila whispered as if it had to be a top secret.
“Is that his girlfriend ?” I ask.
“I reckon so. Why you interested mate ?” Louis asked chuckling a bit.
Typical Louis to think of something like this. I playfully rolled my eyes at him acontinued on. She's already taken anyways.
As we arrived at the movie room we all sat together. What would you, I ended up sitting next to Niall and his girl. Well this is going to be one hell of a night.
“Well you look happy.” Niall sarcastically said as he took another bite of his burger. I sighed and shot him an apologetic look. I couldn't stop thinking about Emma and how I stupid I felt for actually forgetting today had marked three years since her death. And to top if off that talk I had with that stranger kept replaying in my mind. I keep telling myself that it was probably a dream so all of this just added more stress to plate already.
“Sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night.” I admitted.
“Why not ?” He asked as his light sea blue eyes began filling up with curiosity.
“I was just remembering how everything was back home. I miss it. Even if it felt like torture being stuck in some small town it was my home after all.” I explained leaving some important thing out.
“Yeah I understand. Not a day goes by that I don't miss my old, sweet Ireland.” He sighs.
I smiled lightly at him. Ireland was his home country. And if you would know Niall then you would know that. He spoke with so much pride and happiness about it.
“You know what Niall, I'll take you back up there myself someday but in return you have to be my tour guide and show me all the great things you've been talking about, deal?” I grinned at him, trying to lift up the mood. I stuck my hand out for him to shake it.
“Deal.” He agreed and shook it.
“So what are we doing today my loyal partner in crime ?” I asked taking a bite of my sandwich and making sure to change the subject.
“Well agent Davis we shall go see a movie with some of my friends and maybe dinner ? I really want you to meet them.” He answered.
“But agent Horan, you know I'm not that good around new people.” I responded thinking about a good excuse to get out of the situation.
“You'll have me right there with you and plus they're nice people. They'll like you.” He assured. I sighed not wanting to let him down like I kinda did this morning.
“Fine Horan. You win this time.” I mumbled while drinking some of my orange juice. He smiled in victory and took another big bite of his burger. Gosh, please help with whatever happens on later this night.
*******later that evening******
“Okay but what if they don't like me ?” I asked nervously while stepping out of Niall’s car. I groaned out loud as the wind hit me hard when I opened the door. I sighed and looked at the side view car mirror to check my hair one last time.
“They'll like you, I promise. After all have I ever been wrong ?” He asked while slightly pulling my hand towards the building entrance.
“Well no but-”
“But nothing. Now let's go it's freezing.” He insisted. He began grunting rather weirdly as he repeatedly pushed the door trying to get it open.
“Niall you're supposed to pull it.” I giggled as I pulled the handles.
“Right. I knew that.” He mumbled, mentioning me to go in.
As soon as we stepped in the warm scent of popcorn emanated throughout the cinema with whiffs of chocolate all over the air. I smiled in approvement. It was huge with beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The place left me in complete awe. The feeling of innocence and my childish ways migrated through my body. I could stay here all day if I could.
“It's amazing.” I whispered as I clung into Niall's arms. He chuckled at my response and went on walking, still allowing me to hold onto him.
“You've never been to a movie theater before ?” He asked.
“Not one as pretty as this. Back at home the closest one we had was at least two hundred years old and it smelled like dirty old clothes and beer.” I giggled remembering the old theater back at home.
“I know that feeling. Back in Irela-”
“-Niall!”
We quickly turned our attention to the back of the lobby as we heard someone shout Niall's name. A group of people were sitting down by the waiting sofas. If I was seeing clearly it must've been about eight or ten people.
“Uhm Niall, I have to pee.” I lied as I began feeling anxious about this.
“Fine I'll ask one of the girls to go with you. “ He laughed and pulled me lightly once again.
I shot him a small smile and remembered what I said earlier about not letting him down. I sighed as I gave in letting him lead the rest of the way. As I got closer I noticed a similar shade of purple hair spike through the little crowd there. The person turned around only to reveal Sam. She was standing next to a guy who's arms were filled with tattoos and had dark black hair. As soon as her eyes met mine her face instantly lit up and she quickly ran up to us.
“Alex!” She happily said as she leaned in for a hug. I let go of Niall's arm and returned the favor. She greeted Niall as well and began walking with us.
“Wow this is amazing! What a small world this is. I had no idea you would come. Or that you would know Niall, it's about time he brought a girl.” She added while giggling a bit making Niall's cheeks turn bright red.
“No we're just friends.” I chuckled trying to wash off the awkwardness.
“Right. Now come they're dying to meet you.” She said as we began approaching the group.
“Everyone this is Alex.” She introduced me. Everyone's eyes were then directed at me. I smiled and waved awkwardly as I stood there. I noticed Ellie was there also next to a guy with a shy look and brown hair. She shot me a big smile and mentioned me to sit down. C’mon Alex for once in your life act normal. I repeated myself.
“Hello I'm Lila.” A girl spoke up breaking the silence. She had bright blue eyes and light brownish hair. She was sitting next to a guy who's eyes were particularly fixed on her. He turned his attention towards me and smiled. “I'm Louis.” He spoke up.
Sam quickly told me everyone else's names and the nervousness quite down on me but I was still cautious to not mess any of this up. I quickly sat next to Sam and Zayn, whom I believed was her boyfriend.
“Are you American ?” Liam who was sitting right next to Ellie asked.
“Yes I am.” I answered proudly.
“That's brilliant! You ought to tell us more about it later. But now where the hell is Harry ? He's late.” Liam said while looking down at his watch.
****Meanwhile****
~Harry's POV~
I looked out the car window beside me. The day was slowly turning into night and the sky was grey. It looked threatening as if it were to rain again. I really hoped it would. That's one of the things I loved about here, the rain. I sighed and laid my head carefully on top of my steering wheel. I couldn't stop thinking about the girl from last night. In all honesty she was the first person I've had a real conversation with in a long time and it gave me a happy feeling. But Zoe crepped in my thoughts again and made it hard to think straight. I was thinking about leaving again but how could I ? The boys have tried so hard lately I couldn't blow them off again.
I groaned out loud as I stepped out of my car and began walking towards the building. Why am I doing this ? Because your friends need you Harry, I told myself. God what an idiot I am. I walked inside and the familiar smell of food hit me. This is where Zoe and I had our first date. I brush those thoughts off and began walking off by the back where they usually wait. Louis spotted me and called out my name. I nodded at him eagerly and slowly walked up to the group.
“Hey guys.” I grinned at them trying to look normal for them.
They all greeted me and we began walking towards the movie room because according to Liam, we were already late. As we were walking I noticed a girl with Niall. She had long brown hair and was wearing a black dress. They had their arms intertwined and were busy chatting about something. I smiled at the view. Wow our little Irish boy finally found someone. I hadn't noticed her earlier when I met with them. Maybe she just came. My curiosity took the best of me and I turned towards Louis and Lila whom were practically kissing the entire time on our way to the room.
“Who is that ?” I asked them, still looking over at the girl.
“Her name is Alex, she's American.” Lila whispered as if it had to be a top secret.
“Is that his girlfriend ?” I ask.
“I reckon so. Why you interested mate ?” Louis asked chuckling a bit.
Typical Louis to think of something like this. I playfully rolled my eyes at him acontinued on. She's already taken anyways.
As we arrived at the movie room we all sat together. What would you, I ended up sitting next to Niall and his girl. Well this is going to be one hell of a night.
Notes
Can I just say that 'Sleepwalk' by Santo & Johnny is one of my favorite songs ever, it has so much meaning yet it has no words. I really recommend it! It's like you could literally be listening to it while reading a book or hanging out with your closest friends and enjoying the moment, it's probably one of the best feelings ever. Okay I'm done now.Comment, Vote & Subscribe! :)
~Alex <3
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