Part the Seas (Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Chapter 2: An Unexpected Call

That night, I couldn't sleep for hours.  I laid awake and stared out my window.  I watched wisps of clouds pass over the bright moon, and the twinkling stars reminded me of the lights that Harry and I danced under a little while before.  I grinned in the darkness, and my cheeks flushed.  I still couldn't believe tonight had happened.  It seemed too magical to be true.  I leaned over to my nightstand and grabbed my phone.  I scrolled through my contact list and five names made my heart leap.  Nial Horan. Zayn Malik.  Louis Tomlinson.  Liam Payne.  Harry Styles.

Harry Styles.  Harry Styles.  I read his name o er and over again.  I never knew that I would spend the most wonderful evening with this boy.  And he kissed me!  My fingertips grazed my cheek, the same place where Harry had hurriedly pressed his lips against.  I smiled again, so grateful that tonight had happened.  My eyes slowly started to droop and soon I drifted to sleep, dreaming about Harry.

The next morning I was abruptly awoken by the sound of One Direction's "Moments" reaching my ears That's my ringtone! I hopped out of bed and, looking at my phone...Liam was calling? I answered it with a confused "Hello?"

"Amber?"

"Yeah, that's me."

"Hi Amber! This is Liam.  Turns out our flight got delayed for Cleveland, so we're spending an extra day here in Michigan.  The boys and I were wondering if you wanted to hang out with us today, maybe show us around Detroit. "This couldn't have gotten better.  I was going to see One Direction yet again!

I maintained a calm state as I happily responded, "Yes! I would love to! That would be fantastic."

"Awesome! We'll pick you up in two hours."

"And be sure to bring a hot friend of yours," a teasing voice added. It couldn't have been anyone but Louis.  "It's dumb seeing Niall being single for so long."

"Don't listen to them!" a strong Irish accent stated. "Although it would be nice to meet a friend of yours."

I laughed.  "Wow you boys are silly! But okay, I know the perfect girl to bring with me." I heard Niall's muffled cheer in the background.

"Oh boy, today will be interesting.  See you soon, Amber!" Liam said. 

"Alrighty, Liam. Bye!" I hung up and flopped on my bed.  I had that feeling today was going to be better than last night.  I then dialled my best friend Veronica, giggling.  Won't Niall be in for a treat!

"Hello?" a sweet, high-pitched voice said.

"Hey Ronnie!  I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to spend a day with One Direction."

"Amber, stop joking."

"No, I'm serious, Liam just called and asked if I wanted to hang out with him."

"No, Amber, please, stop joking."

"Ronnie, I'm not joking!"

"So...so you're serious?"

"Yes!"

I ceased to hear words when all that came from the other side of the line was loud screaming.  After several moment Veronica's voice came back on.  "Omigod, omigod, omigod! This--this can't be happening! Omigod...I would love to go with you!"

"Awesome!" I responded.  "They're going to pick me up first, and then we'll pick you up in about two hours."

"Okay okay okay! Ohhhh mmyyy goooddd I can't wait!" I could picture her imagining today, spending time with Niall.  I didn't know anyone else who loves him more than her.

I laughed at her enthusiastic reply.  "See you in a little bit, Ronnie!"

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At 11:30 I looked in the mirror.  I decided to wear my most comfortable dress, light pink and simple.  My rather large feet were strapped in tan sandals, and my pedicured toes wiggled in delight.  Thank god I wasn't having a bad hair day; my long, dark locks cascaded down my back, my grown-out bangs pinned back with a yellow flower clip.  My eyelashed were long and fluttery, thanks to the mascara I'd put on, and my pink lips were glossy, and shined in the in the sun pouring through my window.

Well, I thought, this is as close to perfect as I'll ever get.

I looked at my phone. A text from my mom: Have fun honey! Stay safe but enjoy yourself.

I smiled.  My mom was visiting some elderly relatives in Boston, so Liam had to call her to tell her about his plans for today.  I was so thankful that her trust in him was strong, so she easily gave me permission to go.

I heard a honk.  I peered out my window adn heard a familiar voice yell out, "Amber, we're here!" They were here! With a jump of joy I grabbed my phone and purse, and leaped down the stairs.  Before I lovked the door, I stopped. "Well," I said to myself, "I'm about to have the greatest day ever imagined."