**Nicky’s POV**

As the concert was ending, Jeff came over to where we were to lead us out of the venue before the crowds started to disperse. As we were walking away I saw a lot of the fans waving and saying hello to Gemma. She smiled and waved back at them. Like her brother, she was awesome with them. Then I heard it….

“I wonder if she is his girlfriend.”
“No way. She couldn’t be. Look at her. She’s nothing like Kendall.”

It shouldn’t have bothered me, I wasn’t a model, nor did I want to be and I definitely wasn’t his girlfriend, but that stung. Gemma must have heard it too because when the Rover took off, heading for the hotel, she leaned over and said,

“Do yourself a favor, Nicky. Don’t pay attention to them. It will eat you alive if you let it.”

“To hell with them.” I sighed and leaned back in my seat. I just looked out the window watching the lights as we went past. I closed my eyes as visions of green eyes looking into mine filled my head.

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I sat at the end of the bar watching everyone. We were just having a couple of drinks in the hotel bar to wind down after the show. I was sipping on a beer and trying to stay awake. I was exhausted. Gemma walked over to me, rubbed my shoulder and said,

“Nicky, go to bed. You can barely keep your eyes open, love.”

“I don’t want them to think…”

“Shut up. Go to bed. You traveled all day, you went to the concert…They understand being tired. Go sleep and we’ll have a late breakfast tomorrow and go shopping or something.” I smiled at my bestie and gave her a big hug.

“Okay, okay, I’m going.” Then I headed across the bar to where Harry was talking to Louis and Liam.When he saw me heading over he started to walk over to me, smiling. His dimples could kill a girl, I swear.

“You look wreaked, Nichole.” He said as he placed his hand on my arm, “Time for bed, yeah?”

“Do I look that bad?” I laughed. His face flushed pink and he quickly said,

“No, no…of course not, but you do look tired. Heading up?”

“Yeah, I think so. Gemma’s promised me I could sleep in tomorrow.” I leaned around him to see the other guys sitting at the table with the band and some security, “Great show tonight, ya’ll. I am heading to bed. Goodnight.”

“Aww, you not staying out with us tonight, love?” Louis asked, his bottom lip stuck out in a mock pout.

“I am exhausted, darlin’. Maybe some other time, okay?”

“We’re busing it tomorrow night. The bar is stocked, so no one is sleeping!” Niall laughed. My eyes must have gone wide because he laughed even harder.

“You are scaring the poor girl, Niall.” Liam scolded, “We’ll let you sleep if you want, Nicky. I got your back.”

“I’m glad someone does.” I laughed, “And on that note, its bedtime. Goodnight.” And I headed out and down the hall.

**Harry’s POV**

I sat back down at the table, picked up my drink and started to finish it. The whole table went quiet and looked over the top of my glass and all eyes were on me.

“What?”

“Why are you sitting here, man?” Liam said, kicking me under the table, “Walk her up to her room at least, for goodness sakes.” I downed the rest of the drink, set the glass on the table, and looked Liam straight in the eye,

“Give me a reason why I would need to do that?”

“Do I need to remind you of the conversation we had right before we went on stage?”

“Jesus, Haz, we can all see how much you like her.” Louis said, grinning like a cat, “She probably can see it.”

“No, absolutely not. This is a professional relationship; I am not ruining it by being forward. She only just got here today.”

“Pffts, Harry.” Gemma chimed in as she sat next to Louis, “You’ve been having late night conversations with her for months. She talks to you more than me now.”

“She is working for me! Do you know how unprofessional this whole conversation is?!” I protested.

“That is a load of shite, Hazza.” Niall said, “I’ve been in the bunk underneath you when you are talking to her. Business my arse. You like this girl, a lot.”

“It doesn’t matter. I can’t fuck any of this up. It’s too important.”

“No one is saying take her upstairs and shag her.” Louis said as he waved for the waitress to bring us another round.

“Oh God…eww,” Gemma said hitting Louis on the shoulder, “my brother’s sex life is not a topic of conversation I want to be part of, thank you very much.”

“He doesn’t have a sex life, Gem.” Niall teased.

“For fuck’s sake! Can we drop it, please?” I said standing up. “I’m going up. You guys plan out my life for me and let me know what I should do tomorrow.” Then I turned and walked out of the bar, heading up to my room.

Notes

Its a little short this time, but I promise to make up for it next time around. Home from my holiday visit with family and was able to write just a little bit. Hope you like it.

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