A couple of days have passed since I first met the boys and I’m still trying to figure out if I’m going to take this job or not. I woke up and walked down the stairs to get something to eat for breakfast. I opened the fridge and saw nothing but a few eggrolls left over from dinner last night. “UGGH!” I screamed.

“What happened! Did you hurt yourself?” Hanna asked as she came running down the stairs. She looked at me in confusion wondering what was wrong. “What’s wrong?” she finally asked after she finished putting up her hair.

“We have no food” I whined.

“Well maybe we would have food if you didn’t eat it all” Hanna said as she went to the cupboard to get the coffee ready.

‘It’s not my fault I love food Hann” I said before I stuck my tongue out at her.

“Why don’t you go get some food while I clean this place up a bit? After all, it is your turn to get the groceries” she said turning around and facing me.

“Fine” I sighed. Trudging back up to my room I grabbed my purse, keys, and phone and walked out the door. I drove to the nearest Wal-Mart and got out and strolled inside. I grabbed one of the carts and began to push it around. I went to the cereal aisle first and picked up some Lucky Charms and Life which are Hanna and I’s favorite cereals. The next aisle I went to was the frozen goods to pick up some waffles, pizza, and French fries. As I turned the corner display to get into the aisle I accidentally bumped my cart into the back of someone’s legs. “Oh my gosh I’m so sorry. I was zoned out and—“ I stopped midsentence because I saw a pair of bright blue eyes staring right back into mine.

“It’s no problem” he said. “Alison isn’t it?” he asked as he picked up a bag of chips.

“Yeah it is. I’m sorry but you just look so familiar” I said as I looked at him.

“I’m Niall. I was one of the guys you met when we were at the Starbucks. You might become our new publicist” he said as he took his snapback off and ruffled around his hair. Holy crap I never noticed how nice he looked. “Are you okay?” he asked. His question snapped me back to reality and I realized that I had my mouth wide open.

“Ya sorry jut had to . . . um . . . yawn” I said trying to think of a reason why I had my mouth open. “And I think I am going to take the job offer.”

‘That’s great! I’m just gonna call Harry and he’ll tell the others” Niall said as he went about five feet in front of me to make the call. As soon as he turned around I went digging through my purse to find my friend and text Hanna.

Ali— you will not believe who I just bumped into?!?!?
Hanna— George Cloony? If so tell him I love his hair <33
Ali—um no. . . and Niall from that boy band. I bumped my cart into him and then we started talking and I told him that I was going to take the job
Hanna—GIRL THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET HIS NUMBER!!
Ali—this is too soon to ask that Hann
Ali—crap! hes coming back text you later

I managed to throw my phone back into my bag before Niall could see. He turned around and smiled. I smiled back and began to walk down the aisle. “Hey you don’t mind if I walk with you do you?” he asked as he walked next to me.

“No not at all” I replied. We walked and talked about our families, where we grew up, and random things. After we finished shopping we walked to my car. “Thanks for your help” I said as I lifted the water into the trunk.

“No problem. Just give me a call whenever you want to get coffee or go shopping again or whatever. I’m pretty much open to anything while hanging out with a pretty girl as yourself” Niall spoke as he placed bags in the trunk. I could feel my face reddening so I quickly turned away before he could see me blush. “I think that’s all of it” he remarked as he closed the trunk.
“Here’s my number. And if you want to do anything just give me a call and I would be honored to hang out with you” He handed me a piece of paper with his number on it, gave me a quick hug and started to leave.

“Hey Niall,” I started. He turned around and walked back to where I was standing. “Do you want to come over and cook some of this food and watch a movie?” I asked.

“I would love too” he responded. “Let me just call Liam and tell him where I’ll be” I hopped into the car while Niall made the phone call. Once he finished he got in and turned the radio on. “Teenage Dirtbag” was playing and he started to sing along. His voice went along with the melody perfectly and I fell in love with his voice. They way he hit the notes while singing and not caring what anyone else thought was just perfect for me. As I pulled into the driveway I texted Hanna asking if she could help us bring in the groceries. She came outside and gave me the smile that said “I so know you like him.” After the three of us got all the groceries up into the flat and put away Hanna and I started to make dinner.

“Ali, how long is he going to stay here?” Hanna whispered to me while I poured in the noodles.

“I don’t know. But we have an extra bedroom if he is too tired to take a taxi home” I responded while throwing the box away. We ate the spaghetti while watching Iron Man. The movie finished and Hanna fell asleep curled up in the armchair. Niall and I stayed up and talked some more and asked questions back and forth to each other. The clocked chimed two a.m. and I began to feel my eyelids droop.

“It’s pretty late. We should get to bed” Niall said as he stood up and stretched. I nodded my head in response while rubbing my eyes. “Do you have by chance and extra bedroom? I don’t want to go to the hotel and wake up Liam this late at night” he spoke placing the mugs of coffee in the sink.

“Yeah, just follow me” I walked up the stairs and went to the third door on the left. “The bathroom is right next to you on your right and my room is across the hall if you need anything” I said as I opened his bedroom door. “Well . . . goodnight Niall. Sweet dreams.” I spoke as I began to turn around. But before I could fully turn around, Niall spun me back around so my eyes stared directly back into his.

“Goodnight Ali. And if you have any bad dreams you know where to find me” he said as he gave me the biggest bear hug I have ever gotten in my life. After the hug Niall went into his room and turned the light off. As I walked down the hall I thought to myself I think I’m falling for him.

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