Starry-Eyed

I wandered around the corner about to walk into Hollister when my tummy rumbled. Wow. Who knew your stomach could sound like a volcano? I guess I better get something to eat. I strolled to the sign in the middle of the mall that had a map of all the shops. My eyes scrolled down until I found restaurants. Oh good! Auntie Anne's Pretzels is right up ahead. I picked up my pace, eager to get there because I was so hungry. My pocket buzzed. My phone read, text message from Morgan. I opened it and started to read the message right when I slammed into somebody and got knocked over. "Oh my gosh, I am so sorry! I should have been watching where I was going!" I exclaimed, starting to get up only to fall down again. The hooded figure held out a hand and I happily accepted it. I stared into their eyes, why did they look so familiar? Oh my word, it is Niall Horan from One Direction. THE Niall Horan. His eyes sparkled an electric blue. That was my favorite feature on him, but the rest of his looks intrigued me as well. His hair looked incredibly soft; I just wanted to run my hands through it. His face was that of an angel.

"It's alright, no harm done. You are ok right? That looked like a right nasty fall you had there." Niall's Irish accent caught me off guard. I had heard it millions of times in videos of him speaking, I thought I was used to it but in person it was even stronger. I mentally swooned at the sight of him.

"Ya, haha, I am alright. No harm done, you just shocked me a little. Niall Horan, right? From One Direction." I tried to play it cool but I heard my voice shake. I blushed.

"No cause to be embarrassed," Niall reassured me sweetly. "Yes, I am Niall Horan but would you mind not saying it too loud because I am hoping for a calm day at the mall undercover."

"Oh, right, I'm sorry. Of course, that must be terrible getting mobbed all the time. I will just get out of your way." I smiled and started to walk towards Auntie Anne's again when his arm reached out and stopped me.

"I didn't mean you had to leave, love. What is your name?" His eyes danced. My tongue seemed to be tied in a knot.

"Bryn. I was actually just going to get a bite to eat." I hoped enticing him with food would lead him to join me.

"How funny! I was actually just going to get a bite to eat myself. I am always hungry, haha. What a beautiful name, Bryn." He chuckled. My heart skipped a beat. His laugh made me weak at the knees.” May I join you?"

"Of course! I was only going for a pretzel but you are welcome to come." YES! FOOD WORKED!

"Tell me about yourself, Bryn. I would like to get to know you. You seem like a sweet girl." Niall looked down towards his feet, his cheeks a rosy pink. Oh my gosh, was he blushing because of me? This was too good to hope for.

"Well, I am not very interesting, haha. I am just a normal teenage girl. I am 15 and I go to high school. How about you? You have a career and everything. And you are about to start a tour! How amazing is that!" I got excited, the smile on my face as big as the Cheshire cat's. I giggled, starting to calm down again. We reached Auntie Anne's and order two salt pretzels and two sodas. "Nothing more, Niall? I thought you always ordered buckets of food!" I chuckled.

"Hey! So I get a little hungry! But actually I ate about two hours and I was going to get a snack. And yes, we are about to start our tour. Things are pretty hectic, which is why I came to chill at the mall for a day. And plus Lou and Zayn are spending time with their girlfriends because it is the day before Valentine's Day and all." I noticed the smile start to fade from his face. What could be wrong? He seemed so happy a moment ago.

"Are you ok, Niall? Is something wrong?" I looked up into those beautiful eyes once more and I was hypnotized.

"Well it is Valentine's Day tomorrow and I still haven't found the right girl..." He trailed off, but only for his face to light up again after a moment's thought. "I know we just met but you seem kind of nice, do you think you would like to hang out tomorrow? Maybe catch a movie or a bite to eat?" His face looked so hopeful, and come on, he is Niall Horan. How could I turn him down?