Let's Play Pretend [Niall Horan AU]

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My photo shoot was tomorrow and I was supposed to have a pap walk with Niall today. Gigi and Zayn were supposed to join us so that it gives us a narrative to work with it.

The story goes that Niall and I met through Zayn and Gigi. We've been dating for a year before finally wanting to come out to the public. I'm supposed to break up with him because I couldn't 'handle the hate'. My life is so scripted, I feel like I'm living a movie.

I talked to Gigi and decided to meet the three of them in a cafe, not too far from my home. I dressed myself in a light pink top and my blue skinny jeans and my converse. I did my makeup because I know full well that I'll be papped.

I drove down to the cafe and braced myself. I took a deep breath and finally left the car. I entered the cafe and immediately spotted the three. I gave Gigi a smile and walked over to them.

"Alexa! Hi, oh my god," she said, getting up to hug me. I returned hers with a short hug. Zayn stood up and hugged me for a brief second before letting me go.

"I must say Zayn, I'm a huge fan of your music," I said and he chuckled.

"Glad to know you enjoy it, love. I've seen some of your covers and they're done so beautifully," he complimented.

"Ah well I'm not the only one working on those covers," I chuckled. I looked behind the two where Niall was scrolling his phone, looking bored out of his mind.

"Time to get this show on the road," Gigi sighed, making me laugh.

"Only for a while Gi," I said.

"Girl I so pity you," she whispered to me.

"We're not going to do much. Relax. I'll be fine," I shrugged. I tapped Niall's shoulder and he looked up at me.

"Umm can you shift inside?" I asked. He wordlessly moved into the seat next to his. I sat down before we ordered our food. Niall didn't say a word while the three of us communicated. It was a quite breakfast.

We finally stepped out of the cafe and started the biggest movie of our lives. Niall held my hand as we walked back to our cars. Zayn and Gigi followed behind us, leaving some space. Once we reached my car, Niall leaned in to hug me.

Once we pulled back I decided to take it a step further and kiss his cheek, ever so slightly, before getting into my car. The two of us had the most fakest smiles on our faces.

To take my mind off of the day's events I went on an Instagram live. I seem to live my life on the lives. I enjoy talking to people. Obviously there were a couple photos that had been 'leaked' to the public so I expected a lot of questions about that. I wasn't wrong.

"Hi hi hi. What's up?" I asked.

"What did I do today? Nothing actually. Just hung out with a couple friends and came home," I said.

"Which friends? Zayn and Gigi of course. Oh yeah and Niall," I answered.

"You want me to cut my hair? Why would I do that? I love my hair. Oh bangs you mean? Maybe, maybe. We'll see," I chuckled.

"How are Louis and Harry? Happy," I said, shortly.

"What's my favourite song? I'm classic. Uptown funk. Forever my vibe," I laughed.

"Alright well I have some work tomorrow and I need to rest up. I'll see you guys the next time," I said, blowing a kiss and waving. I ended the live much earlier than I would usually. The comments were flooded with questions about Niall and I and there were only a handful of proper questions. I went to bed as I had said but had quite the fitful sleep.