I let the last curl fall from the hot iron onto my shoulder burning it slightly. I frowned at my reflection I wasnt exactly insecure but I wouldnt call myself confident either. My concentration was broken by the sound of a knock on the door. I sighed snatching my purse from the table and slowly opening the door. "Hello Gorgeous" Niall winked as he inspected what I was wearing. I didnt put much effort in my outfit I didn't want to go any way so why look like it. I had ripped dark blue jeans, a bright pink tank top, a black leather jacket and a simple pair of neon pink converse. I stepped onto the porch locking the door and continued walking towards the car. "You know normal people actually talk on a date" Niall laughed catching up to my side. "I guess I'm not normal" I teased sticking my tounge out at him. "Also It's not a date we are just friends thats it" I said in a stern tone. "Whatever you say babe" He winked at me once more before ducking into the front seat of the car.
The car ride was pretty much slient besides the music Niall lightly played. We pulled into an empty parking lot in the middle of the woods. "Where are we?" I was actually scared. I mean I basically just met Niall he could be a killer for all I know. He ignored my question and jumped out of the car rushing to my door opening it for me. "You comming?" He sounded slightly annoyed. "Not until you tell me where we are" I crossed my arms. "Fine ruin the surprise I planned a little picnic on the beach" He said pointing to the stairs to the south of the parking lot which I assumed lead to the beach front. I still hesitated debating if I should listen or not. "Look if you are afraid I'm going to hurt you or something Im not" I didn't move. He sighed "Are you scared me ? he asked as if he was offended by it. I shrugged still silent as a mouse. "Look Karissa I would never hurt you I may come off a bit scary but I wouldn't do anything to harm you......I promise" He held his hand out for me. I looked up at him and back down to his hand. I bit my lip as I placed my hand in his and he helped me out of the car. A promise ment nothing to me though people break them all the time. It was going to be a while before I trusted anyone again.
"Karissa?" Niall stopped walking and waved his hand infront of my face. I blinked "Sorry I zoned out" I gave him a half smile and he smiled back. We walked down a few stone stairs before I saw the water sparkling. My jaw dropped slightly when I saw the candles surrounding a small Blanket on the sand. "Niall" I said looking at him in amazement. "I know it's alot but whatever" he smiled to himself as if he was really proud. We reached the blanket and sat down. I looked out at the water and watched as the waves crashed onto the beach. "are you hungry because I sure am" Niall motioned to the woven wooden basket. I nodded "Yeah I could eat".
We layed on the blanket looking up at the stars. "I never said thank you for taking care of me when I was a mess the other day" I said slightly embaressed that I had been so drunk and careless. "Dont mention it" he smiled. "Well its getting pretty late why don't we head back" He said standing up offering me a hand. "Yeah okay" I ignored his offer and stood up on my own.
We got back to my house around 10pm and I was tired. Niall walked me up to my front door. "Thanks I had fun tonight" I smiled at him. A wide grin stretched across his face. We stood there for a minute silence growing around us. Niall started leaning in towards me but I backed up quickly. I cleared my throat "Well um goodnight" It was one of the most awkward moments I had ever been in. "Yeah sleep tight" he said turning away disapointed.
