Let's Play Pretend [Niall Horan AU]

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Finally it was my turn to walk. I was right in front of Emily and I was so scared of fucking up. I calmed my racing heart and finally stepped onto the runway. The clicking of my heels was only audible to me, considering the songs playing around us was quite loud.

The long hall was embellished in all gold and the ramp was quite long. Walking further down I noticed Niall sitting in the front, looking bored out of his mind. When he saw me he gave me a quick wave, making me break character. I smiled and waved back letting him know that I noticed.

Once the show was over all of us girls were huddled in little groups, talking amongst ourselves. I felt someone tap my shoulder making me turn around.

"Niall!" I gasped, throwing my hands around his neck. The most shocking thing being, it wasn't for PR.

"Lexa you looked stunning out there," he said, wrapping his arm around my waist and pulling me closer to him.

"Thanks," I chuckled.

"So you won't introduce us?" Sasha asked.

"Right, Niall this is Sasha Luss, Jourdan Dunn, Kasia Struss and Elsa Hosk. Girls, Niall Horan, needs no introduction," I laughed as I introduced each other.

"Hi, pleasure to meet you," Niall shook their hands.

"Oh wait! Let me go get Emily. She's a big fan of yours," I said, leaving his side to find Emily. Once I found her, I apologised on her behalf and dragged her to where Niall was.

"Alexa what- Oh," she cut herself off when she saw Niall. "Oh..." Niall chuckled at how flustered she'd gotten.

"Hi there," Niall said.

"Oh um hi," she waved awkwardly.

"Heard you were a fan from this one," Niall said.

"Ha ha. Did she say that?" Emily said. Niall and I had fun making Emily feel more shy. Although once she got over her initial shock she was able to hold a very normal conversation with Niall. We had a quick chat before deciding to leave. I got back into my clothes and got rid of the makeup on my face.

When I left the venue Niall just followed me.

"Did you not bring your car?" I asked and he shook his head.

"It's gone for service," he said. 

"Alright. I think I can drop you off. Hop in," I said, getting into my side of the car.

"You won't crash the car, would you?" He teased.

"Oh shut up. I can drive better than you," I stuck my tongue out.

"You're such a child," he laughed, buckling in. While on the road my phone rang and I noticed Andrew calling me. I connected the phone to Bluetooth and answered the call.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"Good show. Was Niall there?" He asked.

"Yeah He was. Why?" I asked.

"No. What was he doing there? Did you invite him?"

"Yeah I invited him. Is there a problem now Andrew?"

"No no. Anyway I need you to come to my office right away. We've got a photo shoot for you and it's going to do wonders for your job," he said.

"What kind of shoot?" I asked.

"Just come. Right away, don't waste time," he said and ended the call.

"I'm so sorry," I apologised to Niall.