The Boys Next Door

Chapter 13 ~ Surprise!

Chapter 13

Josh's POV

Gemma and I walked in and tried to find the others. How do the Higgins know this many people? It looks like we're the first couple out of Charlie's friends to turn up, so we start looking for Charlie herself. After a good five minutes of looking around, I finally find my best friend looking annoyed, like as if she's waiting for someone to finally turn up. I go and get a drink for myself, since Gemma is talking to Zayn, who finally decided to show up, but when I make my way to Charlie, I can't believe my eyes. She is casually talking to ALEX FREAKING TURNER from Arctic Monkeys. She never told me THE Alex Turner was going to be here and she knows my serious man crush on him. He is amazing. Charlotte Harriet Higgins, you might want to run for your live when this party is over.

Gemma's POV

Josh and I arrive to the party on time and I basically don't know anyone. I thought I saw Alex Turner, but I think it was just me, because what would him and his band be doing here? I meant it not in a rude way, I just assumed he would be on tour right now. Luckily, Zayn makes an appearance from and he was coming downstairs; what was he doing up there? He probably stayed over at Charlotte's because I didn't see him this morning, when I came over to the boys' house to check up on my extremely hungover brother. I decided to leave Josh to talk with Charlotte whilst I tried to cheer Zayn up a bit. It was obvious he was missing Perrie and the rumours were getting to him, even if he wouldn't admit it himself.

Alex Turner's POV (A/N comment/vote if you like/listen to AM)

The boys and I were given a week off tour so we could spend Christmas with our family, so I am currently at the Higgins' annual Christmas party. Even though I'm at least ten years older than Charlotte, we get along really well. My family home is right across her house, so I try to see her when I'm not touring. If anybody's recognised me, they haven't made it too obvious which is nice for once. There are a lot of people here, though, and I honestly don't know anybody- I have no clue where the other boys have gone and Charlotte seems to be stressed out of her mind! So I grab a drink and try and find somebody to talk to.

Harry's POV

Crap, crap, crap, crap! Charlotte is going to kill me, because I was meant to be at her house around half an hour ago, so that we could put the surprise into action. Of course, today of all days, I have to be running late. I finally pull up at the end of Emily's road and she hops in, smirking. She knows how angry Charlotte's going to be with me.

"So, running late again Harry. Charlotte's gonna kill you!" she teases in a singsong voice.

"Shut up Em, now is really not the time." I reply. I put my foot down on the gas and speed to our destination. When we get there, I scramble out and run to the front door, before ringing the bell and catching my breath as Emily walks up behind me. The door opens and I'm greeted with the sight of a fuming Charlotte.

"Where the hell have you been?" she hisses, pulling me inside and completely ignoring Emily. Well that was rude. She doesn't even give me a chance to reply before she carries on. "I have had to prepare everything all on my own, and Zayn's been walking around like a lost puppy this whole time! I needed help and you ditched me! Typical."

"I-I'm really sorry and-"

"Don't bother. Make yourself useful and distract Zayn." With that, she storms upstairs and I sigh, before leaving to find Zayn.

Zayn's POV

This party would be fun, but I just can't stop thinking about Perrie. I really hope she knows that the rumours that have been spread aren't true and I really do care for her. I'm standing to the side, in the shadows, just swirling my drink around in self-pity.