Make You Feel My Love (One Direction)

Chapter Thirteen

**Chapter Thirteen**

•Erin's POV•

That morning I had woken up in my bed next to Liam, his arms wrapped protectively around me like they usually are. How I ended up in my room after falling asleep in the back of the SUV, I have no idea. One could only assume that Liam had carried me... which wasn't a surprise to me. Either way, I was always grateful for the little things Liam did for me to make my day.

Over the next few days following the concert in Orlando, their upcoming tour never came up in conversation. I just wasn't ready to give them an answer; as much as I loved them all, especially Liam, I still had some things to figure out before I was ready to talk about it with them. Like college, work, what I'd do with my house, and the animals especially. I couldn't just leave it all behind and follow them to Europe for this grand tour. I'd have to really think about it all.

Not only that, but I also had graduation tonight as well. I know for the boys, showing up was a risk, especially being One Direction. However, they all insisted on coming. Oddly enough though, Harry and Niall had been the ones that were promoting the idea; they both had become more like my brothers than anything else since they came here. They're even protective of me when it comes to Liam, and they're practically brothers themselves!

I still couldn't believe that I was finally graduating, with One Direction cheering me on no less. I was so nervous that I could almost feel my heart lumping up in my throat. We were already in the car on the way to the graduation venue, and the only thing I could think about was what I'll do after graduation. I had to chose one of three options, which were all very difficult to chose from: college to follow my dreams, European tour with One Direction, or nothing. All of which are also very tempting. So, tonight I will make a decision. And whatever it is, I will make sure I'm happy with it.

When we pulled up to the venue, we were an hour early for a rehearsal. So I gave my final hugs to the boys before going in for rehearsal, and left them behind until after I was to walk across the stage.

I would have my life planned out within the next two hours, and no matter what, I knew it was going to be the greatest decision of my entire life.

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•Liam's POV•

Erin had just walked into the door of the venue, and I could tell she was nervous; her eyes always gave her away, even when her flawless smile was forced to appear on her beautiful face. She feared large crowds, and I knew it. It was one of the reasons why I never let her go into the crowd at out concert over the weekend. That, and the fact that I couldn't stand to see her get hurt.

As cliche as it sounds, if I was Superman, she would be my kryptonite. She is my only weakness as of now, and if I lost her... I knew I would slowly lose myself. It was amazing what the course of two weeks could change. Two weeks ago, I was in deep depression over Danielle. Now, I was about to take my seat with the lads, each of us holding a bouquet of different flowers to give to Erin when she met us after finally walking across that stage and grabbing her diploma.

As the graduation ceremony began, the head of the class had begun her speech, none of which I heard. Sure, she was loud enough. But all I could focus on was Erin. I realized that this was it; this would determine everything. None of the lads had asked her about the tour because of this very moment. We didn't want to pressure her; we wanted to let her choose on her own. I would never ask her to give up her dreams; I could only hope she chose to be with me.

"And now, I would like to introduce to you... the class of 2013!" The head of the class announced through her microphone. The rows of students in their caps and gowns began to stand, being called up one by one. Time seemed to go by forever, until they had finally reached Erin's row.