A week later.

“Car, you REALLY need to talk to Sunny. It’s been a week and both of you guys have been ignoring each other since. I hate hanging out with you guys separately. And plus, it’s awkward living with two people mad at each other.” “We’re not mad at each other. And can you please quit bringing it up, I’m trying to do the reading we were assigned this morning.” “NO, I will not just drop this matter. I don’t know what has gotten into you guys, but it seriously needs to be slapped out of you.” And with that, she slapped me. She ACTUALLY slapped me. “WHATINTHEHELL TRISTEN.” I get up and start walking towards the door and right before I slam the door I hear her say “you better take a nice long walk and reevaluate some serious shit Car. I’m not playing.”
Ever since that night at the club, I just haven’t been myself. Everywhere I go, I keep thinking that those disgusting guys are following me. I guess you could say I’m paranoid. I really wanna apologize to Sunny. It wasn’t her fault. She wouldn’t have brought me to a club that Harry was at and not tell me. Speaking Harry, I still haven’t called him. I feel so bad for yelling at him. When he grabbed my wrist, I didn’t feel like myself. Every night I go to bed and relive that night. I really need therapy. I really need to make some changes in my life. People keep ending up hurt and I don’t want to lose another friend. I walk back to the dorm.
I get back and notice no ones around. I decide to first call Harry. I need to explain what happened because I doubt he knows why. I go over to my desk and find the number.
I reach his voicemail and decide not to leave a message. Well, I’ll try again tomorrow. I walk over to my bed and decide to play some games on my phone.
20 minutes into my game, an unknown number pops up into my phone. Wait, it looks familiar. Crap, it’s Harry’s.
“Hello.”
“Hi, did this number call this phone earlier?” This isn’t Harry…
“Um, yes. I think I might have the wrong number. I was looking for a Harry.”
“Oh, no. You’ve got the right number. I’m his pal, Louis. He left his phone in his hotel room and he’s currently out right now. I was looking for my other pair of shoes in his hotel room and saw his phone have a notification. I wanted to call back and make sure it wasn’t an emergency or anything. I don’t know when he’ll be back.”
“Oh. Well, I’m Carter. Are you one of his-“
“Wait, Carter. Carter. That names sound so familiar. OH. The one from the show a couple months back the we played truth or dare with!”
“Uh, yeah.. I was hoping to ta-“
“Harry hasn’t stopped talking about you! After you left the show, it was hopeless trying to get in contact with you! Why did you leave without getting Harry’s number? He fancies you! A LOT.”
Doubt it.. “I didn’t realize until I was halfway home that I didn’t get his number. My friends tried to talk to ya’ll on twitter, but you know how many followers ya’ll have?!”
“Haha, yeah. It’s unbelievable. Half of them have profile pics of an egg. I still don’t get that. But anyways, you NEED to come over to the Bay Club & Marina Hotel in San Diego. Me and the boys want to meet you. You gotta be EXTRA special to have caught Harry’s attention the first day ya’ll met.”
“Um, I don’t think that’s a good idea. And you said you weren’t sure when Harry was gunna come back. I can just call back la-“
“NO! Please. We just want to hang out. You have no idea how desperate me and the boys are to hang out with someone who won’t scream everytime we look their way. Please. Please. Please.”
“How do you know I’m not a screaming 1D fan?”
“Because I remember you being the calmest when we met you a couple months back. Last time we had some normal fun was playing truth or dare. Well, until you ran out on us. We didn’t get to finish our game!
“Oh,yeah. Haha. Sorry about that. Just girl stuff. But I still don’t think it’s a good idea. Harry might get mad if he found out I was with you guys and he wasn’t there. Plus, I don’t think Harry and I are on good terms. That’s why I called. To apologize.”
“WOAH. So you’re the reason ya’ll aren’t on good terms? Surprised it wasn’t Harry’s fault.”
“Yeah. I kind of screamed in his face.”
“Classic chic move. But still, he won’t mind. Actually, he’d be ecstatic. You’d be the first girl he’s ever brought to meet us boys. They’re usually one night stands or something.”
“Well, actually.. He isn’t bringing to see you guys. You’re suggesting I come over to ya’lls hotel.”
“No, I remember the concert night. He asked for you. He brought you backstage KNOWING we’d run into you. Most of the time he’s trying to hide the girls he sleeps with. So I know he didn’t sleep with you. It’s more than that. And I really want to meet you. Any buddy of Harry’s should be a buddy of mine. So please. Come on over. We don’t bite.. We even have FIFA14 on the Xbox.”
“Wow. You really know the way to a girls heart. What if I don’t like video games?”
“Don’t lie. Harry told us you’re into rugby. So you like sports.”
Wow. He really does tell his bandmates everything. “Okay, if you have MADDEN NFL 25 then we have a deal.” I knew that game wasn’t out yet in America.
“DEAL. Come on over!”
“Wait, what? That games not out yet?!”
“Not in America. Did you forget, we’re from the UK. That games been out for 2 weeks. And plus, we’re 1D. I could get anything I wanted.”
Okay, I definitely had to come over there. They have the new MADDEN game and I’ve been dying to get my hands on it.
“Alright, I’m on my way over. I don’t know how long it’ll be. I don’t know how far away your hotel is from my dorm. I’ll GPS it and call this number when I get there.”
“Okay. I’ll make sure to have Harry’s phone on me. So you soon Miss Virgin Lips.” And with that he hangs up the phone.
Oh no he did NOT just say that. He’s so gunna get it. I decide to just call a cab to drive me there instead since cab drivers know this place better than I do. I tell the cab driver the hotel name and he says it’ll be an hour drive. Wow. Well, I can go back to playing my phone games that uh (crap I forgot his name) rudely interrupted. But first I decide to text Tristen and tell her I’m visiting a few friends for a few hours and to not bother calling me because I probably won’t answer. I contemplate on texting Sunny, but decide that when I do talk to her, I want it to be face to face.
We arrive at the hotel, I pay the cab driver, and pull out to call Harry’s phone.
“HEY! Finally. I was starting to wonder if you bailed on us!”
“No. I could never bail on a new MADDEN game.”
He gasps. “HUH, that’s what you’re using us for? For our new MADDEN game?! I feel disgusted.”
I could tell in his voice he was kidding. This kid seriously needs to work on his lying.
I decide to be sarcastic too if he wants to play that game. “So are you gunna come down here and get me or am I gunna camp out here?”
“Oh, yeah. Forgot you were a feisty one. Anyways, what are you wearing?”
“I’m wearing a hoodie that says “#rugbynation” and some black sweats.”
“Wow, sounds sexy. Heading down now.”
“I know this sounds rude but what’s your name again?”
“Man, you really must not be a fan of us! And Louis, my names Louis.”
“Sorry. I am a fan of your music, but I just don’t have time to obsess over you guys like every other girl in this planet.” And right when you say that you feel a hand touch your shoulder. You start panicking and almost elbow the guy in the ribs, but he shouts “No! It’s me, Louis.” Oh. I hang up the phone. I’m embarrassed. “Sorry. I just don’t like being touched.” “Yeah, I can tell. I almost died right then.” I roll my eyes and say “Stop being such a baby, it was just self-defense.” “Yeah yeah, you can call it whatever. Just remind me not to every mess with you..” “Hahaha, okay. Can we go to your room now, people are starting to stare.” “Oh yeah, forgot. Let’s go.” I follow him to the elevator and we go all the way to the top floor. “Figures.” I whisper under my breath. “What” Louis asks. “Oh, nothing. Just thought I saw a bee.” “A BEE? OHMY. I HATE BEES. THEY’RE MEAN. THEY STING AND IT HURTS.” He starts swatting his hands everywhere almost hitting me in the face. “Dude! I said I THOUGHT.” “Oh, okay. Sorry. I just don’t like bees.” “Yeah, I can tell.” The elevator haults to a stop and the doors open. “Ladies first.” he says. “Well then why are you still in here?” I reply back with a smirk. “HA HA HA. Very funny.” I walk out first and wait for him to show me the way. He leads me to a door that has a body guard in front of it. Wow. Way to be discreet. He opens the door with his room key and I’m immediately flooded with an awful smell. “Sorry about the smell. I’m rooming with Niall and he loves to eat. But doesn’t like to take out the trash.” I pinch my nose and say “It’s not that bad.” We walk over to what I would guess is the living room and see that there are 3 guys sitting down on the couch playing MADDEN. “NO WAY. You really do have the game! I run over and sit in between a blonde and a dark haired boy.
The rest of the night kind of went in a blur. We played MADDEN, ate pizza, we even did a little but of prank calling to their fans (Louis idea). These guys were so awesome to be around. I even learned their names without having to ask them. Zayn was the “Bradford badboy” as they call him, but he seemed innocent and sweet to me. Niall was the food junkie, not much to say there. Liam was the friendly caring one, and the most serious out of the group. And Louis was the funny one, or the prankster.
About 2 hours into us hanging out, Zayn pulled Louis aside and whispered something to him. I was kind of curious what it was about, because Louis instantly looked at me after Zayn finished. I just saw Louis shrug and walk away. “So Carter, what are you doing in California?” asked Liam. “I just started school here last month” I replied back. “Awesome! What are you majoring in?” said Zayn. “Oh, I’m still undecided. Honestly, I don’t know what I want to do with my life yet.” “Oh, that’s okay! I don’t know what I would do either if I weren’t in One Direction” replied Niall. I start laughing and say, “But you are, so you don’t have to worry about getting a job. I bet you guys are set for life.” “You could say that. But we want to be able to perform for as long as we can. Our fans are incredible and we hope they don’t ever stop supporting us” said Louis. Wow. It was hard seeing him so serious. “They won’t. I’ve been to a concert of ya’lls and they love you guys a lot. If they stopped supporting ya’ll, they weren’t true fans to begin with.” I tell them. “AWH.” They all say in unison and tackle me for a hug. At first I almost start crying because I still can’t get over my fear of being touched by a guy and right now FOUR guys are touching me. But I toughen up and hug back. “Let’s all exchange numbers!” says Niall. “That’s a great idea!” agrees Zayn. They all start giving me their number and Louis tried to give Liam his number. “Dude, I already have your number.” “Oh, I forgot.” I chuckle to myself. I hear a loud slam next door that startles me. “Oh! That must be Harry! You should go knock on his door and surprise him Carter! He’s been talking about how he wishes he could see you again, he’s been in such a bad mood since the club. You’re definitely the person to bring up his spirits!” says Louis. I hesitate. “Are you guys sure? I mean we were hanging out, it’d be rude to just leave ya’ll.” “YEAH! It’s either deal with an annoying moping Harry for who knows how long, or do this and hopefully things are good again” says Niall. “Hopefully??” I ask. “What Niall means is, DON’T SCREW THIS UP.” And with that, Louis pushed me out of their hotel room and shut the door. I walk to the door next to me and knock on the door. I hear a lot of rustling inside and a few moments later the door opens. I see a girl at the door. “Oh, I’m sorry. I must have the wrong room.” I mutter and start to walk away. “If you’re looking for Harry, you’ve got the right room.” My eyes widen. “His he here?” I ask. “Yes, he is. And he’s mine. So you should keep your gross hands off him. Don’t come around thinking you can snag someone’s man. He isn’t even interested in some slob like you. How dare you even show up in sweats and a hoodie. You’re a DISGRACE to girls. Get out of my fa-” Harry’s voice booms through the door. “** hurry back in here. I’m waiting to finish what we started earlier. Who’s at the door anyways? Is it one of the boys?” “Um, no. Just some maid wanting to get our sheets. I’m telling her to come back tomorrow once we’re done using them.” And she winks at me and shuts the door in my face. Wow. I walk to the elevator and realize I left my phone in Louis’ room. I knock on the door and try to pull myself together. Don’t cry. Don’t be a baby. He’s just some pig that wanted to get into your pants. “Hey Carter! Back so soon!” says Niall letting me in. “Oh, yeah. I left my phone in here.” I walk to the living room and see Zayn first. I see his face and realize he knows. That’s what he was telling Louis earlier. That Harry might bring a girl back to the hotel with him. “HOW DARE YOU. YOU KNEW AND YOU MADE ME MAKE A FOOL OF MYSELF.” I scream at him. “I’m so sorry Carter. He called earlier before you showed up and said that he was tired of waiting around for a girl. And I didn’t know Louis had invited you over. If I knew, I would have told him not to invite you. And I was having so much fun hanging out with you and the boys, that I had totally forgotten that he had called. I’m so so so sorry Carter.” I’m tired. I’m so tired of fighting. Of getting hurt. I don’t wanna argue back. I ask in my calmest voice, “Where’s my phone?” Louis hands me the phone and I can tell he’s kind of frightened. “Thanks. I had fun tonight. Thanks for inviting me over.” And I walk out.