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Losing and gaining

Chapter 10

It was finally the first day at my new school. Not that I was excited,but because I couldn’t stand the suspense anymore. What would it be like? I was glad to have friends already, that made it a lot easier. I paused in my thinking when I felt the bed shift. I rolled over to come face to face with Niall. I gasped, and he smirked groggily before saying “Morning Peyton.” His voice was deep and rough, and it made be blush. God, he was so sexy! I returned the greating before stretching and leaving the bed to go into my walk in closet, and grabbed the outfit I had picked the night before.

After showering I was ready to go, but Niall was nowhere to be found. I heard laughter from the kitchen so I went down to find him and my mum chatting it up while eating breakfast together. They both turned when I entered the room
“hey honey, you didn’t tell me Niall was staying over. What a nice surprise!” she said with a grin, “Its so nice that she will have someone to show her to her classes and eat lunch with her.” Mum said, turning back to Niall. He nodded in agreement, still with eyes on me. I blushed with embarrassment before turning to the fridge. I checked my reflection on the fridge door. Did I have something in my teeth? Why would he be staring at me? I shrugged before grabbing my usually cottage cheese and sitting down at the table by Niall, and ate it quickly. Before we knew it, it was time to leave.

Niall’s pov
“Hey Peyton?” I said while throwing on my coat and boots.
“yeah?”
“would it be alright if I drove the Lamborghini to school?” I blushed awkwardly.
“sure” she said with a knowing smile. It was obvious that I was embarrassed my family’s car, and besides, it was in the shop now until further notice, so I would have to catch a ride with someone everyday.
“you know, I can pick you up until your car gets back. Its no trouble, I enjoy your company.” She said over her shoulder as we head down the driveway to the black car. I nodded in appreciation while she started the engine. “ill drive till your place, alright?” she asked. I froze, realizing that we indeed had to stop at my house to get my stuff before heading to school. Peyton noticed my reaction. “hey, niall,” she said turning to face me, “its alright, I don’t care about your living situation. But if its that big of a problem im sure I can lend you some stuff .” I shook my head, it was time she saw the truth, that I wasn’t a rich kid like everyone else.
-LATER-
we drove up to the house, and I was extremely nervous for some reason. I guess it wasn’t too bad. As I got out, she began to follow. I turned to tell her that it was fine, she didn’t need to come, but she shook her head, telling me she wanted to meet my mom. Okay, now I was definitely nervous! We entered the single story duplex and I called out to my mum,
“mum! Id like to introduce you to someone!” she turned the corner and smiled deeply at the pretty girl beside me. Peyton waved shyly, and mum lead her into the kitchen for tea while I grabbed my school bag and stuffed everything into it. I could hear them talking downstairs.
“-and since then he cant even look at a bra without choking up!” my mum ended with a laugh. Peyton was in tears, she was laughing so hard. I blushed a deep colour of red, remembering the story.
“common, Peyton,” I said urgently, tugging her out of the room, “lets go before you hear any other stories that will scar you.”
She fake pouted.“but it was just getting good!” even in such a state her face looked perfect.
-AFTER-
we pulled up in front of the school. I glanced at Peyton, who was playing with her purse strap; ive noticed that a few times, I guess it’s a tick of hers. I grab her warm hand and say, “don’t worry, Pey, itll be fine. I promise.” She smiles hopefully.
I definitely notice the jocks staring at my sweet ride. Well, Peytons sweet ride.they are obviously jealous.
“hey, Horan, when did ya get the awesome ride?” one of them asks as we get out of the car.
“um-“ I start but Peyton interjects. “He got it at the dealership just outside of the city, it’s a brand new version 12 Lamborghini.” I look at her questioningly but she just winks. “And I’m Peyton, Nialls friend. He is giving me a ride to school everyday.”
“Wow, a sweet ride and a hot chick to go with it. You definitely got a good deal here.” One of them remarks, winking at Peyton. I grab her hand, wave to the guys and walk away.
“oooh, is someone jealous?” she says playfully.
“no, I just didn’t like the way he was looking at you.”
“youre jealous.”
“am not!”
“am too!”
were interrupted by Perrie, who runs up and hugs Peyton.
“hey girl! so glad to see you!”
“you too! Hey, can you show me to the physics 30 room?”
Perrie eagerly nods, but I catch her eye, and shake my head no. I wanted to walk her to her classes! Perrie gets the hint and clears her throat, “um actually, Peyton, theres something I gotta do so Niall will have to take you.” She smiles apologetically and winks in my direction before leaving.
“Well that was odd. Oh well, onward to physics 30!” she says cheerfully, pulling me along down the hall. I forgot that I was still holding her hand.

Peytons pov
I noticed a ton of people staring at us. Like, a ton. Was there something wrong?
“don’t worry, Peyton, there’s nothing wrong. Ill tell you later.” Niall says, reading my mind. How does he do it?
We get to the class and I smile up at him.
“thanks for walking me to class.”
“any time. Oh, and thanks for telling those guys that it was my car. You obviously didn’t have to do that but thanks.”
“no problem, but youll have to give me a ride to school everyday now in exchange.” I say with a wink that I hope was cute. He laughs, and hugs me.
“thanks again Niall” I say into his ear, kissing his cheek. Where did that come from!?!? He turned tomato red and walked away with his head down. Oops!
-LUNCH TIME-
the morning was sooo long. I was glad to eat lunch, finally. After getting my tray and loading it up with the school’s cafeteria food, I wander around, looking for my friends. I see them waving to me and smile with relief. On my way over, a couple people call out to me,
“hey, new girl! come sit with us!”
“No, come sit with us Peyton!”
“Peyton, over here!”
“Over here, Peyton! Come join us!”
I smile apologetically and make it to their table, blushing at everyone’s quizzical stares.
“What guys?” I ask
“Nothing.” Zayn says with a shrug.
“How come everyone wants you to sit with them?” Louis inquires.
“I have no idea. Its my first day, how could they all know me already?”
“Wait, did you walk into the school with Niall?” Harry asks.
“um, yeah, why?”
“OOOOOHHHHH.” They all say in unison. I lift an eyebrow up in wonder.
Niall clears his throat, “Well, um, I actually have never given a ride to a girl before,-“
“or walked into school with one.”
“Or held their hand.” They interject
“You held her hand!?!” Zayn gasps. “Wow, Peyton, he’s under your spell for sure!”
“anyway,” Niall says, beet red, “I think everyone was surprised. And I’m pretty well known around here for football and all.”
“Yep, hes our stars quarterback.” Louis says proudly, slapping him on the back.
The bell rings, and we all stand up groaning.
“see ya later guys!” we all call out individually. I grab Niall’s arm on the way out.
“hey, Niall? Can I ask you something?” he nods.
“How come you’ve never been seen with a a girl?”