Forever Young
First day on the job
Carly’s POV
Waking up to a light breath hitting my neck and a hand resting on my hip, I looked back and saw Harry. Great, I woke up to Harry again but at least I knew we didn’t do anything. I leaned over and picked up my phone while Harry snored softly. My phone lit up from a text and I saw that it was almost 11:00.
I lifted Harry’s hand off my hip and set in on the bed. He mumbled something but grabbed the pillow and got comfortable. Covering him back up, I stoop up and walked into the bathroom. After getting changed, I slipped my shoes on and got my phone.
“Carly?” Harry mumbled.
“I’ll be right back.” I whispered walking out of my room.
I walked into the kitchen and searched for the headache medicine. After searching for a few minutes I finally found it and grabbed a water. Walking back down the hallway, I ran into Niall who was only half dressed.
“Good morning.” He mumbled rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.
“Morning.” I moved to get out of his way and walk past him.
“What’re you doing?” He asked looking back at me.
I held up the medicine and water while opening my door. Harry was asleep again with my pillow in his arms. He rolled over and mumbled something.
“Harry” I whispered walking over to sit next to him. “Harry”
“Hmm?” He asked with his eyes still closed.
“Here, take these.” I poured out a few pills and put them in his hand.
He put them in his mouth and took a drink of the water before lying back on the bed. I closed the water and set it on the nightstand and stood up.
“Carly” He sat up and looked at me. “Thank you.”
“You're welcome Harry, go back to sleep.” I smiled down at him and walked to the end of the bed.
He nodded and rested his head again. It was only a few seconds before I heard his faint snores. I walked out of my room with my bag and phone in hand and closed the door behind me.
“Where’re you going?” Niall asked from the couch.
“Holy crap!” I squealed. “A warning would be nice.”
“Sorry.” He laughed.
“I’m going to work, I have to be there by noon.” I answered walking into the kitchen. “Hey, is Zayn up?”
“Uh, I think so. You’ll have to check.” He answered back turning the t.v. on.
I set my stuff on the counter and started the coffee. Crap, already 11:30 and I didn’t have a ride. I jogged back to Zayn’s room and found the door open and him on the phone.
“-Miss you too mom.” His voice was pained when he saw me. “Mom, I love you but I really gotta go.” He paused. “Alright, bye mom.”
“Sorry to interrupt.” I said quietly.
“No, you’re fine. What’s up?” He asked standing up.
“Can I get a ride?” I asked shyly.
“Of course.” He smiled pulling his shoes on.
“Thanks.” I turned back to the kitchen.
“Thanks for the ride Zayn.” I smiled opening the car door.
“You’re welcome, good luck. You’ll do great.” He laughed watching me close the door and walk away.
As I walked up the steps, I felt my phone vibrate. I pulled it out and saw Louis was calling.
“Hello?” I answered slowing down.
“Hey Carly.” He sounded suspiciously happy.
“What’s up? I really gotta get in the office.” I just wanted to find out with was going on.
“Hold on.” He paused and pressed a few buttons.
“Good luck today Carly!” Everyone yelled into the phone besides Zayn of course.
“Thanks guys.” I blushed stopping in front of the door.
“Kill it today girl, show ‘em who you really are.” Demi cheered me on.
“Thank you. I really gotta go, love you guys, bye.” I giggled.
“Love you too.” They all said back before I hung up.
Taking a deep breath, I opened the door and walked inside. Danielle was talking to the receptionist.
“Hey.” I walked in, letting the door close behind me.
“Oh hey Carly.” Danielle smiled back at me and then back at the receptionist. “We should probably go.”
“Alright, have fun today ladies.” She said cheerfully.
We walked over to the elevator and pushed the button for it to open. Danielle walked in first and I followed her. When the doors opened upstairs, we took a deep breath, grabbed each other’s hands and walked out. Michelle walked up to us with a young man next to her.
“Well, good morning ladies.” She greeted us.
“Good morning.” We spoke at the same time.
“Are you two ready for today?” She asked looking up from her phone.
We both nodded and followed her to a dressing room. The walls were lined with clothes and shoes (basically, every typical girls dream).
“Whoa…” Danielle said looking at all the clothes.
“Right? This is the part of the job.” Michelle laughed looking at us. “Alright ladies; today we’re doing a summer theme for a magazine. We’re doing a shoot on bathing suits and summer clothes. We have some outfits picked out for you. Any questions?” We both shook our heads. “Okay, then let’s get started.”
We were given matching outfits with strapless tops and shorts. After we got dressed, we got out hair and make up done and then the camera went to work. We posed and changed outfits countless times before we got to take a ‘lunch’ break but my nerves were going crazy so I didn’t eat. I walked outside to take my break on the steps alone.
“Carly?” I heard a voice call out from behind me.
I turned around and saw Michelle walking towards me. She smiled at me and took a drink of her, probably cold, coffee.
“Oh hi.” I smiled up at her.
“Mind if I sit?” She asked and I nodded in response.
She sat down and stretched her legs out before looking at me. I looked out to watch the cars go by.
“What are the plans for after our break?” I asked looking at her again.
“More outfits, more pictures.” She laughed. “About that…you’re doing great. All of the photographers like both of you and are really surprised at how well you're doing.”
“Wow, thank you.” The smile on my face grew.
“You're welcome.” She looked down at her phone as mine vibrated.
I pulled it out and saw that I had a missed call and text from Harry. Michelle was distracted by her phone so I decided to open the text:
From: Captain Curls
Good morning Carly, good luck at work. You’ll do great J and thanks for taking care of me.
“Who’s that?” Michelle asked looking over at me with a smirk.
“No one.” I smiled closing the message.
“If it really was no one, why are you smiling so hard?” She laughed making me blush.
“It’s just my friend; he was super drunk last night so I took care of him and he was thanking me.” I didn’t really want to explain anymore than that.
“Oh, who is he?” She nudged my arm.
“Harry Styles.” I answered shyly.
“What? Really?” She seemed so surprised.
“Yea, I’m best friends with Louis’s girlfriend.” I looked down at my phone as another text popped up.
From: Zayn
Hey Carly, I hope works going well. We’re all going out tonight, so be ready for a fun night J
“Was that him again?” She asked looking down at my phone.
“No, that was Zayn.” I laughed.
“Oh, I didn’t realize that you were friends with them?” She looked out toward the road again.
“I just met them a few days ago, but we just clicked.” I didn’t really know how to answer that but we had become close.
“That’s great.” She said absent-mindedly as a few men in suits walked up to us.
“Mrs. Stevens?” One of them asked standing in front of us.
“I’ll see you back in there in a little bit, Carly.” She smiled at me and stood up. “Yes?”
“Please follow us.” He spoke in a serious tone.
She nodded and followed them to a secluded area. I watched them walked away and wondered what was going on but ignored it.
“Hey Carly.” An English accent spoke from behind me.
I turned to look at him and saw Niall and the rest of One Direction. They all had smiles planted on their faces.
“What are you guys doing here?” I walked up the steps to them and gave them a questioning look.
“We came to see you.” Liam answered with a ‘duh’ kind of voice.
“We missed you!” Louis pouted poking out his bottom lip.
“Yea, it’s weird not having you there for so long.” Zayn said in a believably sad voice.
“Awe, I missed you guys too.” I looked at each of them with a smile and then realized they had their hands behind their backs. “Wait, what’s going on?”
They smiled and pulled signs from behind their backs. All of them said something nice and how well I’m going to do in my job.
“You guys are amazing!” I felt tears come to my eyes. “I love you guys.”
“We love you too!” Niall leaned forward to hug me.
I hugged him back and the rest of the guys. We all sat and talked about my job and last night.
“So, is everything back to normal between you two?” Liam asked looking from me to Harry who sat next to me.
“Yea, everything’s great.” I answered with a smile.
“Okay, good.” He looked over at Zayn, who was on my other side, and winked.
“Carly?” Danielle called from behind us.
“Yea?” I asked standing up.
“We gotta go back inside.” She held on to the stair railing looking around at the guys.
“Okay. Guys this is Danielle, Danielle this is Liam, Niall, Louis, Zayn and Harry.” I introduced them as they stood up.
They all said hello and were polite but Liam showed a lot of interest in her. I saw his jaw drop when he saw her. We said our goodbyes and they left while Danielle and I went back to work.
“So, what’s up with you and Liam?” She asked in a protective voice.
“Nothing?” I answered questioningly.
“Why not? You seem to get alone well.” She mumbled out.
“We’re just friends, he isn't my type and I’m not his.” She looked relieved. “But you are…” I smiled.
“What?” She looked surprised but had a smile on her face.
“You’re his type and I know you think he’s cute.” I looked at her as he doors opened.
“Maybe.” She blushed.
“Do you have plans tonight?” I asked receiving a head shake as an answer. “Okay, good. Tonight, as long as they’re cool with it, you're hanging out with us.”
“I don’t have a choice do I?” She asked in a pained voice.
“Nope.” I smiled walking back to the dressing room.
“Fine.” She grumbled but had a smile on her face.
Waking up to a light breath hitting my neck and a hand resting on my hip, I looked back and saw Harry. Great, I woke up to Harry again but at least I knew we didn’t do anything. I leaned over and picked up my phone while Harry snored softly. My phone lit up from a text and I saw that it was almost 11:00.
I lifted Harry’s hand off my hip and set in on the bed. He mumbled something but grabbed the pillow and got comfortable. Covering him back up, I stoop up and walked into the bathroom. After getting changed, I slipped my shoes on and got my phone.
“Carly?” Harry mumbled.
“I’ll be right back.” I whispered walking out of my room.
I walked into the kitchen and searched for the headache medicine. After searching for a few minutes I finally found it and grabbed a water. Walking back down the hallway, I ran into Niall who was only half dressed.
“Good morning.” He mumbled rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.
“Morning.” I moved to get out of his way and walk past him.
“What’re you doing?” He asked looking back at me.
I held up the medicine and water while opening my door. Harry was asleep again with my pillow in his arms. He rolled over and mumbled something.
“Harry” I whispered walking over to sit next to him. “Harry”
“Hmm?” He asked with his eyes still closed.
“Here, take these.” I poured out a few pills and put them in his hand.
He put them in his mouth and took a drink of the water before lying back on the bed. I closed the water and set it on the nightstand and stood up.
“Carly” He sat up and looked at me. “Thank you.”
“You're welcome Harry, go back to sleep.” I smiled down at him and walked to the end of the bed.
He nodded and rested his head again. It was only a few seconds before I heard his faint snores. I walked out of my room with my bag and phone in hand and closed the door behind me.
“Where’re you going?” Niall asked from the couch.
“Holy crap!” I squealed. “A warning would be nice.”
“Sorry.” He laughed.
“I’m going to work, I have to be there by noon.” I answered walking into the kitchen. “Hey, is Zayn up?”
“Uh, I think so. You’ll have to check.” He answered back turning the t.v. on.
I set my stuff on the counter and started the coffee. Crap, already 11:30 and I didn’t have a ride. I jogged back to Zayn’s room and found the door open and him on the phone.
“-Miss you too mom.” His voice was pained when he saw me. “Mom, I love you but I really gotta go.” He paused. “Alright, bye mom.”
“Sorry to interrupt.” I said quietly.
“No, you’re fine. What’s up?” He asked standing up.
“Can I get a ride?” I asked shyly.
“Of course.” He smiled pulling his shoes on.
“Thanks.” I turned back to the kitchen.
“Thanks for the ride Zayn.” I smiled opening the car door.
“You’re welcome, good luck. You’ll do great.” He laughed watching me close the door and walk away.
As I walked up the steps, I felt my phone vibrate. I pulled it out and saw Louis was calling.
“Hello?” I answered slowing down.
“Hey Carly.” He sounded suspiciously happy.
“What’s up? I really gotta get in the office.” I just wanted to find out with was going on.
“Hold on.” He paused and pressed a few buttons.
“Good luck today Carly!” Everyone yelled into the phone besides Zayn of course.
“Thanks guys.” I blushed stopping in front of the door.
“Kill it today girl, show ‘em who you really are.” Demi cheered me on.
“Thank you. I really gotta go, love you guys, bye.” I giggled.
“Love you too.” They all said back before I hung up.
Taking a deep breath, I opened the door and walked inside. Danielle was talking to the receptionist.
“Hey.” I walked in, letting the door close behind me.
“Oh hey Carly.” Danielle smiled back at me and then back at the receptionist. “We should probably go.”
“Alright, have fun today ladies.” She said cheerfully.
We walked over to the elevator and pushed the button for it to open. Danielle walked in first and I followed her. When the doors opened upstairs, we took a deep breath, grabbed each other’s hands and walked out. Michelle walked up to us with a young man next to her.
“Well, good morning ladies.” She greeted us.
“Good morning.” We spoke at the same time.
“Are you two ready for today?” She asked looking up from her phone.
We both nodded and followed her to a dressing room. The walls were lined with clothes and shoes (basically, every typical girls dream).
“Whoa…” Danielle said looking at all the clothes.
“Right? This is the part of the job.” Michelle laughed looking at us. “Alright ladies; today we’re doing a summer theme for a magazine. We’re doing a shoot on bathing suits and summer clothes. We have some outfits picked out for you. Any questions?” We both shook our heads. “Okay, then let’s get started.”
We were given matching outfits with strapless tops and shorts. After we got dressed, we got out hair and make up done and then the camera went to work. We posed and changed outfits countless times before we got to take a ‘lunch’ break but my nerves were going crazy so I didn’t eat. I walked outside to take my break on the steps alone.
“Carly?” I heard a voice call out from behind me.
I turned around and saw Michelle walking towards me. She smiled at me and took a drink of her, probably cold, coffee.
“Oh hi.” I smiled up at her.
“Mind if I sit?” She asked and I nodded in response.
She sat down and stretched her legs out before looking at me. I looked out to watch the cars go by.
“What are the plans for after our break?” I asked looking at her again.
“More outfits, more pictures.” She laughed. “About that…you’re doing great. All of the photographers like both of you and are really surprised at how well you're doing.”
“Wow, thank you.” The smile on my face grew.
“You're welcome.” She looked down at her phone as mine vibrated.
I pulled it out and saw that I had a missed call and text from Harry. Michelle was distracted by her phone so I decided to open the text:
From: Captain Curls
Good morning Carly, good luck at work. You’ll do great J and thanks for taking care of me.
“Who’s that?” Michelle asked looking over at me with a smirk.
“No one.” I smiled closing the message.
“If it really was no one, why are you smiling so hard?” She laughed making me blush.
“It’s just my friend; he was super drunk last night so I took care of him and he was thanking me.” I didn’t really want to explain anymore than that.
“Oh, who is he?” She nudged my arm.
“Harry Styles.” I answered shyly.
“What? Really?” She seemed so surprised.
“Yea, I’m best friends with Louis’s girlfriend.” I looked down at my phone as another text popped up.
From: Zayn
Hey Carly, I hope works going well. We’re all going out tonight, so be ready for a fun night J
“Was that him again?” She asked looking down at my phone.
“No, that was Zayn.” I laughed.
“Oh, I didn’t realize that you were friends with them?” She looked out toward the road again.
“I just met them a few days ago, but we just clicked.” I didn’t really know how to answer that but we had become close.
“That’s great.” She said absent-mindedly as a few men in suits walked up to us.
“Mrs. Stevens?” One of them asked standing in front of us.
“I’ll see you back in there in a little bit, Carly.” She smiled at me and stood up. “Yes?”
“Please follow us.” He spoke in a serious tone.
She nodded and followed them to a secluded area. I watched them walked away and wondered what was going on but ignored it.
“Hey Carly.” An English accent spoke from behind me.
I turned to look at him and saw Niall and the rest of One Direction. They all had smiles planted on their faces.
“What are you guys doing here?” I walked up the steps to them and gave them a questioning look.
“We came to see you.” Liam answered with a ‘duh’ kind of voice.
“We missed you!” Louis pouted poking out his bottom lip.
“Yea, it’s weird not having you there for so long.” Zayn said in a believably sad voice.
“Awe, I missed you guys too.” I looked at each of them with a smile and then realized they had their hands behind their backs. “Wait, what’s going on?”
They smiled and pulled signs from behind their backs. All of them said something nice and how well I’m going to do in my job.
“You guys are amazing!” I felt tears come to my eyes. “I love you guys.”
“We love you too!” Niall leaned forward to hug me.
I hugged him back and the rest of the guys. We all sat and talked about my job and last night.
“So, is everything back to normal between you two?” Liam asked looking from me to Harry who sat next to me.
“Yea, everything’s great.” I answered with a smile.
“Okay, good.” He looked over at Zayn, who was on my other side, and winked.
“Carly?” Danielle called from behind us.
“Yea?” I asked standing up.
“We gotta go back inside.” She held on to the stair railing looking around at the guys.
“Okay. Guys this is Danielle, Danielle this is Liam, Niall, Louis, Zayn and Harry.” I introduced them as they stood up.
They all said hello and were polite but Liam showed a lot of interest in her. I saw his jaw drop when he saw her. We said our goodbyes and they left while Danielle and I went back to work.
“So, what’s up with you and Liam?” She asked in a protective voice.
“Nothing?” I answered questioningly.
“Why not? You seem to get alone well.” She mumbled out.
“We’re just friends, he isn't my type and I’m not his.” She looked relieved. “But you are…” I smiled.
“What?” She looked surprised but had a smile on her face.
“You’re his type and I know you think he’s cute.” I looked at her as he doors opened.
“Maybe.” She blushed.
“Do you have plans tonight?” I asked receiving a head shake as an answer. “Okay, good. Tonight, as long as they’re cool with it, you're hanging out with us.”
“I don’t have a choice do I?” She asked in a pained voice.
“Nope.” I smiled walking back to the dressing room.
“Fine.” She grumbled but had a smile on her face.
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