Obsessed

Paisley's POV

The following day, we were up bright an early to go shopping.
We were in the lift on the way down to the lobby and I was messaging Louis. He informed me that he was waiting in the lobby with Eleanor as they were going to come shopping with us.
In those short minutes to the ground floor, I was practically interrogated about my thoughts of Harry.
"He really likes you Paisley, I'm surprised he hasn't won you over yet", Skylar giggled in her usual bubbly tone.
I gave her a short glare, "I'm not like other girls who drool and faint when he happens to be in the same city as them (A/N - I'M THAT SORT OF PERSON...). You know that", I shake my head.
They all nod in agreement.
As I tried to concentrate on messaging Louis back, Raya interrupted, "But everyone can see it, he really likes you and you like him. You just won't admit it to yourself you. You don't even know it yet. I know you think he is a creepy stalker and we agree that he kind of is. But you should give him the chance and let him talk to you. Get to know him before you judge", she spoke gently, "You're the one who taught me to not judge people unless you know them first. Maybe just talk to him. Ask him what his favourite colour is and stuff like that. You may find those hidden feelings for him", she smirked.
"Well, I would usually talk to anyone who I don't know well. But he isn't doing a good job at that either. Just remember Raya that it takes two to tango and I am not the lead dancer. I will make a move when he does. But today, I'm just glad to be out of sight from his wandering eyes", I say.
I tap away at my phone after trying to ignore the girls smirks.
It was like they knew something that I didn't.
When the elevator doors opened, I followed all the girls out and looked up to find Louis and Eleanor. But when I did, I noticed the group with them. That included Harry.
"Uh, I'm going back to my room", I groan, turning on my heel.
My hand was caught by Skylar and the dragged me forward, "Oh no you're not. Just think about the shopping and try to forget he is even there"
"Easier said than done", I retort.
Skylar and Zeela giggled from my sides. I looked up and watched as Raya hugged Liam. I smirked at Skylar. She giggled but then walked over to Zayn and Niall, hugging them both. Harry stood by them and also hugged Skylar.
I put on a fake smile and made my way to Louis and Eleanor.
"Hey Hey home slice", Louis said, giving me a knuckle punch. I laughed and shook my head, letting my hand drop to my side. "Paisley this is my girl friend Eleanor. Eleanor, this is my dear little friend that I have told you about"
The stunning model like girl beamed at me and pulled me in for a hug. I smiled genuinely and hugged back.
Once we broke apart Louis spoke, "Eleanor has been dying to meet you. She is keen for a girl to chat too. I guess being in a house full of brothers isn't very ideal when you're a girl"
Eleanor laughed shaking her head, "Indeed. Louis has told me so much about you. Even your...Harry situation"
"Well, I try to ignore it more or less. I'm sure everything will be all normal in good time. But for now it's a little awkward", I laugh lightly. Louis and Eleanor laugh and nod in agreement.
"It will take a little time to break the ice", he spoke.

We went shopping and I must admit, it was great fun.
Raya and Skylar split off with Zeela, Tully, Niall and Liam, so the rest of us were going at our own pace.
Zayn had introduced me to Perrie, who met us half way through our shopping.
It was good to say that Eleanor, Perrie and I clicked instantly and walked in front of the three boys as they dragged along.
Perrie also knew about my situation with Harry. How many people knew?!
I guess it wasn't a secret. But I did hope that it was a little more private.


After the shopping, we sat down for lunch after meeting up with the others.
It was great fun.
But the fun ended quickly when Skylar and I were guided into a car by Tully as we made our way to the recording studio.
"Now girls, we have a lot of work to get through, so we have to be serious about this. It's tough, but you girls will do great", she smiles as we step out of the car that was now parked outside the big building we were in yesterday.
Tully took us down corridors, up elevators and passed various rooms. I never realized how huge this place actually was, until we walked to the right room.
We finally entered a big room. Half was a recording studio and the other half was a medium sized meeting table.

We placed our things on the table and were introduced to a man named Phoenix. "Girls, Phoenix will be your trainer, guide, recording manager and everything in between. He is coming on the tour with us so you will be spending every waking moment working hard", Tully laughed playfully.
"That's right", the dark skinned man who was dressed like a real cool guy spoke. He had on a business shirt with was rolled up at the sleeves and tucked into his dress pants. "I'm Phoenix and I will be helping you. I will be partnering up with Tully and we will be the people you go to. If its anything about performing, staging and music, come to me. And go to Tully for what you usually do", he laughed. We laughed along with him. "So first, here are just some things for you girls. Think of them as gifts", he handed us two bags. One was a real business looking feminine bag that business women usually carry, but they were in bright colours. Mine was a fleuro pink and Skylar's was fleuro yellow. I'm guessing Raya had been given a fleuro orange one, hence when she brought it home last night.
The other was an extremely large paper bag.
"The business bags hold notes, books and important lists that you will all need to study whilst on tour. The clothing bag holds personalized things for the both of you. I had my daughter go out and buy you some things as a thanks", he smiled.
I peered inside the bag, gasping at the things inside. It was half filled with clothes and the other half was beauty products stacked up on top and all the way to the brim of the bag.
"Thank you so much!", I say, at the same time as Skylar thanked him happily.
"That's fine! But now we should get to work. There is a pink folder in your bags. Just get them out and we can discuss a few things", he beamed.
I pulled out the pink folder amongst forms, notes, books and others things.
We sat around the meeting table and were instructed to turn to the first page.
As we went over the first 5 pages, we were informed about the set list for the concerts. The training schedules and the travel schedules.
So, we started doing some training exercises and the night basically consisted of Phoenix trying to get me to come out of my shell.
And it worked, for that night anyway.

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