-Charlotte’s POV-

After a relaxing day on the sofa l I was now getting ready for my date with Niall. He text me during the day telling me to be ready for 7. It was now 6:30 and Lydia and I were blasting music around our apartment and making jokes while getting ready!
“No but oh my god, you must remember that time we pushed Steph into Anna’s pond and she pretended she couldn’t swim.” Lydia cried.
At this point I was in tears on the floor of the bathroom while trying to do my hair for my date, remembering all the good times we had.
“THAT WAS SO FUNNY.” I screamed.
“Or when Lizzie dropped her slushie on her crushes head by accident when we went to the cinema that one time!”
“STOP, STOP, PLEASE!!” I screeched. “I’VE GOT SIXPACK PAIN.’ A joke Lydia and I used to share when we’d been laughing so hard it hurt.
Just then we were interupted by a knock. I walked up to the door and swung it open to reveal a very sexy looking irishman.
“Oh shit Charlotte are you okay? What’s wrong? Why are you crying?” Niall said in a panic. This only made Lydia laugh more and when I joined in Niall realised I was crying from laughter and only tutted at us while chuckling.
“What are we going to do with you two.” he laughed. “You ready to go?”
“Yep, let me just grab my bag.” I rushed into my room and grabbed my phone and purse and threw them into my bag. I then quickly shoved my hair into a bun as I hadn’t finished straightening it and went to meet Niall in the hallway. As I walked in Lydia was whispering something into Niall’s ear and Niall looked very pale and scared.
“Well,” Lydia coughed. “Have a nice time. DON’T FORGET YOUR CURFEW.” She shouted as we walked through the door.
“Yeah, Bye mum.” I replied laughing while flipping her off. I heard her chuckle as she shut the door.

-Niall’s POV-

As Charl went to put some stuff in her bag Lydia walked over to me, being the overprotective best friend she is I’m guessing she’s just setting ground rules.
“Alright Niall,” she whispered. “Here’s the deal. She’s not broken, she’s not depressed or addicted to anything. She wasn’t raped as a child or beaten by her step dad, but she does have scars. She’s over it now, but she hates people staring so that’s the rule.”
‘Ok, don’t stare at wrists.’ I thought.
“I wont go into it,” Lydia continued. “She just went through a period of completely hating herself. But like I said, over it. I think that’s about it. She’s a really sweet girl, treat her right. I know she doesn’t seem it but she is a bit shy at first so, break down the wall Niall. AND, I swear to God if you upset her in anyway i’m pull your balls off with my teeth.”
I gulped. That is something I don’t want to experience. Luckily Charlotte came out at that point and we were off.

“Where are we going Niall?” Charlotte whined as soon as we got in the cab.
“If I told you that it wouldn’t be a surprise!” I chuckled
“Surprises are stupid.” She laughed, then stuck her tongue out at me.
“What a child.” I stated as I rolled my eyes. She giggled, grabbed my hand in hers and started playing with my fingers. At that point I froze, I was nervous. I know i’ve only known her 24 hours but she’s the sweetest thing i’ve ever seen. She’s beautiful, funny, a sweet heart and I bet she’s really smart too! I nervously brought our hands up to my mouth and kissed hers softy. I looked across at her as she blushed and we sat in the cab in silence for the rest of the journey.

-Charlotte’s POV-

As the cab pulled up outside the Ritz I looked over at Niall confused, he only smiled and winked back... He helped me out then covered my eyes. I didn’t know what was going on until I felt his hot breath next to my ear.
“Listen Charlotte, when I say, you need to run with me, but I’m still going to keep your eyes covered... you know me, Mr Safety.” Niall laughed. “3... 2... 1... NOW.”
We legged it across what I assumed was the road as I heard taxi’s beeping at us to get out the way, and as soon as Niall stopped we burst into laughter.
“Okay,” Niall whispered into my ear again as we started to walk. “Step up... now. Great! And once more, perfect. Now sit down.... I’m going to take my hands of your eyes now, but PROMISE me you’ll keep them closed.” At this point I was giggling to much to talk, so I just nodded. Niall removed his hands and started to shuffle into the seat next to me and put something over our legs. At this point I had no idea what we were doing.
“Okay,” Niall finally spoke. “Open your eyes.”
I opened my eyes to see Niall grinning next to me, looking very pleased with himself... I looked around and realized we were going to take a horse and carriage ride around Central Park... my eyes started to water.
“Don’t you like it?” Niall asked panicked.
“No Niall, I love it!” I replied. “Sorry, you must think i’m such a loser. It’s just, no one has ever done anything like this for me before.” I beamed back.
Niall leaned in and kissed me on the cheek then whispered; “Well, I’m glad I got to be the first.”

We travelled all the way around Central Park, getting to know each other and taking lots of pictures. It was the best night! Niall had just opened a bottle of wine and we were about to have something to eat.
“I know you can’t legally drink here, but he doesn’t know that.” Niall whispered as he tilted his head towards the driver, I giggled back.
As Niall pulled out some food from the bag he had brought with him the fear I had at the back of my head all night was starting to come true... I hadn’t brought any contacts with me to New York because I was hopping I could get some here, but we just hadn’t had time yet and if Niall was going to offer me food I was going to have to some how check for nuts because of my allergies and there was no way Niall was seeing me in glasses!
Niall passed me something in a plastic box and asked if I liked them, this was my chance, as he started rooting through the food bag again I quickly grabbed my glasses from my bag and scanned the back of the box... I just didn’t make it though.
Niall lifted his head back up and turned to look at me and I started back in horror...
“Charlotte what are yo-”
“I know, they’re ugly and horrible and make me look stupid but I forgot my contacts and I really can’t see that great without them but I can manage, but I can’t read anything without them on..” I frowned.
Niall chuckled. “I think you’re perfect with, or without glasses.” He smiled.
I blushed. Niall wiped a hair softly out of my face and kissed me gently on the forehead.
“Also Niall,” I started. “I’m really sorry but I can’t eat any of this.” I frowned. “I’m allergic to nuts.”
“Don’t worry about it,” He replied. “We can grab something on the way back.”
Niall was beyond perfect!

We grabbed a hot dog on the way back to the cab. When Niall and I got back to the apartment I told him how much of an amazing time I’d had and he made me promise that we could go out again. I got inside beaming and told Lydia everything that had happened, she agreed that Niall was perfect for me and we ended up gossiping until the early hours of the morning before we both fell asleep.

Notes

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