Niall’s view:
“We will see you in a week, ok??” Liam said to me.
“Ok.” I said sticking my bags in the van. I got in and Liam was the only one I had to say goodbye to so I just waved and called it done. I shut the door and called Selena.
“Niall??” She answered.
“Still on for coffee??” I asked.
“Yeah, I’m walking there now.” She giggled a bit.
“I'm on my way now. I’ll see you in a bit.” I said.
“Ok, see you then.” She hung up. It’s weird seeing her since Justin isn’t with her anymore but we still have become friends regardless and I don’t want her to think anything has changed. The van pulled up, dropped me off, and headed to the airport for me with my bags. I walked into Starbucks and saw her sitting at a table with two coffees.
“Hey.” She smiled at me.
“Hey.” I sat down and took a drink of the cup with my name on it. “You know what coffee I like??” I asked shocked she got it right to a T.
“Yeah, all the coffee runs with Justin and you, I learned.” She moved her hair behind her ear. “So, I said a coffee date before you leave, are you guys heading out soon??” She started conversation.
“Well, I am.” I looked at my cup.
“Just yourself?? Why is that??” She asked concerned.
“The fame is getting to me again. My anxiety is through the roof and I'm blowing up on people. I need a break away from it all.” Lying wouldn’t get me anywhere.
“Where are you going??” She asked putting a hand on mine.
“I'm going to the house in L.A. to stay for a week until we shoot our new show. I’ll be fine I just need a break. Everyone does. Liam noticed something was wrong and I trust his judgment.” I did a half smile and looked at the time on my phone. I needed to leave already.
“You have to go.” She knew the look.
“Yeah, but I wouldn’t mind walking with you there.” I smiled and stood up.
“I would love to accompany you.” She said snooty.
“Good.” I laughed a genuine laugh. We walked in silence for a whilst until we neared the airport.
“I guess this is bye.” She hugged me.
“Until next time.” I smiled at her. She smiled back and we hugged again just to seal the deal and then she started to walk away. “Hey, if you're in L.A. hit me up.” I called back at her.
“I will Horan!” She hollered back. I nodded and headed through checking. Everything went well and I ended up on my flight. Once we were in the air I knew what the majority of my time was going to be. I had to find that dancer. I pulled out my laptop and started a VMA’s search. They only mentioned Timberlake and awards given out. I searched dancers on YouTube and watched so many videos looking for that one, but I came up short. I should have just gotten her number. I'm such a wimp. I looked on more VMA websites until I got her name. It was a link so I clicked it and saw something that hurt. Why, I couldn’t tell you but it hurt. Justin Bieber and her holding hands whilst walking out of a studio in L.A. Does this mean she is his dancer?? So many questions and this article was already swirling around the internet. Paps followed them to a restaurant and got even more pictures of them eating and laughing together. It wasn’t just them so that made it better but I wasn’t ok with the possible relationship starting here. I don’t like her but Justin just got out of a relationship with Selena and he could be rebounding. That’s not ok. I’ll call him up later, when it’s not three in the morning there. If Justin and Izallouis are swirling on the internet does that mean…?? I typed in ‘Niall Horan and’, the next thing that popped up was ‘Niall Horan and Selena Gomez’. I clicked pictures and it was our entire coffee date on camera. This was going to look bad. I hope Justin hasn’t seen this. I pulled out my phone and tweeted, ‘Coffee dates aren’t always dates.’ My mentions went nuts and I called Justin up. He didn’t answer. Three in the morning Niall, yeah good luck getting anyone to answer. I put everything down and took a breath. This is what I was trying to get away from, I don’t want this drama. I slept for a good whilst and awoke to someone shaking me lightly.
“Mr. Horan, you have reached your destination.” The stewardess informed me.
“Thank you.” I squinted to see her. She smiled kindly and left to wake other sleeping passengers. It was noon in L.A. meaning I lost sleep. I packed my carry-on bags and walked with everyone off the plane to a corridor and out into a busy lobby. I found my new driver holding a sign saying ‘Horan’. I walked to him and he gladly took my bags, something that actually bugged me. I followed him to the limo and got in. Everything seemed to phase by fast as he drove. I nodded in and out of sleep until he came to a stop. I shot my head up and saw the home I have grown used to seeing.
It was a two story house on the outskirts of town so no attention was drawn to it when we were here. It was big enough to fit us and maybe three extra people when needed but other than that everything was just enough for us. I walked in and smelled the clean fresh air. I honestly felt better already. I turned on the stereo and let it play some old rock classics. I went to the kitchen to find it wasn’t stocked with anything. Nothing, not even juice. Guess I'm going shopping today. I grabbed a pair of keys from the bowl and went to the garage to get in the oversized Blazer. I drove slowly into town enjoying this time. I had a week to pull myself together for the show. I walked into the market and started throwing random things into the cart. I didn’t bother about prices or what it even was, just the fact it was food was good enough for me. I saw a blonde walk past me and I stopped to stare at her. “Hey!” I sounded urgent but uncertain. She turned around and it wasn’t who I thought it was.
“Oh my god, you're Niall!” She smiled. I guess I made her day.
“Yeah.” I blushed.
“Could I get a picture –?”
“Yeah, C’mere.” I waved her to come over to me. She was hesitant but did and took a selfie.
“Do you need help with anything??” She looked at my cart already full.
“I think I'm good. It was nice meeting you –”
“Kayla.”
“Kayla.” I mimicked her name.
“You said my name.” She was fangirling.
“Yeah.” I laughed. She watched me walk away but I had to hit up the ice cream before I left. I grabbed two tubs one chocolate and one vanilla then headed to check out. I had clerks help me scan everything whilst I paid at two different registers. That’s what happens when you can buy what you want. As I loaded up the car my phone started buzzing. I picked it up and didn’t even look at the ID assuming it was Liam or Harry. “Hey.” I said casually.
“Horan what is this I hear about you and Selena??” I held the phone back to read the ID now, Justin Horan.
“What do you mean??” Playing stupid isn’t going to get me anywhere. Also the Justin Horan thing is a brotherly joke; I'm Niall Bieber in his phone.
“It’s all over in L.A.” I couldn’t tell if Justin was mad or ok with what he assumed to be going on.
“Well we went out for coffee in the morning before I got on my flight. It’s not what they make it out to be.” I said loading my groceries in the back.
“Oh, well be careful, people are starting to talk; she isn’t good to be around.” Justin warned.
“What about you and Izallouis, that dancer from the VMA’s??” My turn to accuse here.
“She is so cool. She danced for my dancers and has been teaching them amazing moves. You would love her Niall. She is the most grounded person. She is living with Timberlake now so she is stationed in L.A.” He was gushing about her. “Wait, how did you know about her??”
“It was all over the news in Brazil when I was there.” Lie. I had to dig to find the small story I did but to make it sound better…
“Where are you at now??” He asked.
“I'm in L.A.” I got in the car but didn’t start it yet.
“Are all the boys here??” He asked. “Selena told me you guys were to be there a whilst.”
“No, it’s just me here. I needed space so I came home early.”
“Well that’s great, I have to go. Izallouis is here.” He said rushed. “Bye, talk to you later.” He hung up.
“Great.” I mumbled and drove to the house. It took five trips to get all the bags but I did it and wanted to just sleep. Anxiety is getting better though. I feel at home and not so closed in. It’s been hours and I already feel a small amount better. She is here. I'm so excited to here that I found her. I found her.

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