One Direction Shorts

Taxi Cab (Liam Payne)

The chilly winter air hit you like a rock as you stepped outside of your favorite store; Forever 21. Holiday seasons still hung in the air, not wanting to let go of our everyday lives. New Years eve was around the corner, and it being New York city, it was busy as ever. Even though you were used to the bustling streets, today seemed peculiar. This corner seemed far more hectic than usual, even if it were tourist season. Hell, everyday is tourist season in this city.

You make your way through the crowd, trying to reach where the sidewalk met the road so you could hail a taxi, but curiosity got the best of you and you couldn't help but notice that this crowd consisted of girls. Teenage girls. Was there some sale happening that you didn't know about? Or maybe some stray celebrity lost in the crowd? Just as you were about to give in and venture toward the sea of people, you got a grasp of reality. You had to get to your dentist appointment. You had rescheduled three times already and if you missed again they were going to think your had Alzheimer's or something. Which could be a possibility. You were terrible at remembering dates.

The crowd was blocking the streets, making it difficult for cabs to get through, therefore making it nearly impossible for you to get a cab. But finally one seems to notice you and stop. You huff out a sigh of relief when a sudden shriek calls your attention. Then that begins to be all you hear. It sounded like the entire city of New York was yelling and your eardrums were not pleased. You looked up only to see the mob of girls coming in your direction, and fast. It almost looked like they were chasing someone, but they were blocked and you couldn't tell who it could be. Panicked, you quickly jump in the taxi and slam the door shut behind you. Good thing too, because as soon as you do the teens make a barrier around the yellow car. Bodies and faces smashed against the windows and all you can do is stare. Panting breaths cause you to look at the occupant next to you.

Liam Payne. Liam Payne was in your taxi. Breathing heavier than anyone you've ever seen, forehead moist with sweat even in the cool weather. He had his eyes closed, head pressed against the seat, trying to even his short breaths. All you could do was stare. He, no doubt about it, was beautiful.

The taxi driver clears his throat, tearing you from your trance, and causing Liam to open his chocolaty brown eyes. They don't immediately meet yours, but when they do they get noticeably larger. He probably thought you were one of those maniacs that were chasing him. He probably feared for his life.

"Uh, I.. uh." He stutters.

"So you two sharing or what? You got in at the same time." The driver sighs, growing impatient.

Finally, your mouth found words, "You can have this one, I can find a different car." You decide, before you even realize you're turning down a beautiful opportunity.

"Oh, no! You'll get trampled if you get out! No, you can have this one," He protests, being the gentlemen he is.

"Are you kidding? If you think they'll trample me you'd be dead for sure!" You exclaim, causing him to laugh. You smile and return and then he's staring into your eyes.

"Then I guess we're forced to share.." He trails off, still looking into your eyes. You can feel that familiar blush creeping on your cheeks, growing a little more insecure by the second having Liam Payne so close to your face. You both name off the addresses of your destinations before the car starts moving, very slowly, through the sea of girls. A comfortable silence falls between the two of you before he speaks again.

"You know I never caught your name," He was being unbelievably adorable with his smiling face you almost forgot to answer.

"I don't believe I mentioned it, but it's (y/n)." You tease, smiling at the brown eyed boy.

"Liam," He laughs, offering his hand for a handshake.

"I know," you giggle. You then ask him what he's doing in the city, and he answers. Then he asks if you're from around here and other small talk that comes so easy it's as if you've known him forever. All too soon you pull up to that stupid dentist office where you'll have to have another stupid checkup instead of staying with your celebrity crush. You were strongly tempted to just reschedule again.

"Well, this is it. How much?" You say reluctantly, asking the driver while digging through your purse trying to retrieve your wallet.

"Don't worry about it, I got it." Liam smiles, you return it and quickly replace the contents you emptied from your bag.

"Thank you," You're standing outside of the cab now, hunching over to see Liam,"Well, it was nice meeting you."

"You too!" He grins, then you're just standing there looking at each other and you realize this must look ridiculous so you finally say your dreaded goodbyes.

"Bye,"

"Bye, (y/n)." He replies, you close the door pivoting on your feet so he can't see your blushing cheeks and awkward lip bite. You pull open the heavy door to the lobby of the dentist and walk over to the reception desk to sign in.

"(y/n) wait!" You turn around to see Liam running at you, holding your cellphone in his hand. "You left it in the cab." He explains.

You thank him, secretly touched that he would run inside to make sure you got it back.

"Well, I really got to go now, but it was so nice meeting you!" He sighs, looking sad to go.

"You too!" You answer. He gives one last smile before leaving the building.

You unlock your cellphone, confused as to why your contacts app was on the main screen, until you see a brand new name and number that was not there before. Liam God damn Payne. Score.

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A/N: Sorry it has been a thousand years since I've written an imagine. Yerpie. I'm not even a Liam girl and this is my favorite imagine I've written so far.(: Hope you liked it. I had something I wanted to say but now I've forgotten. Poooo.:( Anyways, if anyone would like a personal imagine just message me or you can comment below. :)

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