𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 | ✓

Chapter 11 ✓

Dan, the band's manager, quickly shifts into action as the boys arrive backstage. He ushers them into the dressing room, a whirlwind of motion and efficiency.

"Alright, gentlemen, let's get you all set up. We've got 1 hour before you're on," he says, already sorting through racks of clothes and grabbing various hair and makeup supplies. - Dan, the band's manager, works quickly and efficiently as he gets the boys ready for their performance. The dressing room is a whirlwind of activity as he lays out their stage clothes, carefully selected to match each of their styles.

He lays out Niall's plaid shirt and jeans with his signature hat, Harry's fitted white shirt and skinny trousers, Liam's casual button-down and khakis, Zayn's leather jacket and jeans, and of course, Louis' quirky and stylish trousers and printed shirts.

Dan stands back and surveys his work, nodding in approval. "Alright, lads, you're all looking sharp," he says, looking around at the boys, who are adjusting their clothes.

Zayn, ever the perfectionist, tugs at his leather jacket to make it sit just right. "Thanks, Dan," he says, a hint of excitement in his voice for the performance to come.

Alissa, taking a break next to Y/n, glances over at Liam, who is being fitted with his stage clothes by Dan. She can't help but notice how Liam keeps giving her glances and smiles.

Alissa leans over to Y/n, her voice filled with excitement and a hint of disbelief. "Can you believe this?" she whispers, a wide grin on her face. "Liam's been flirting with me all day!"

Y/n looks at Liam, seeing the grins and subtle winks he's sending Alissa's way. She can't help but smile at her friend's excitement.

"Yeah, he seems into you," Y/n replies, genuinely happy for her friend. "He's been making eyes at you non-stop. You guys would be cute together." - Alissa, still giddy from the attention Liam is giving her, suddenly turns the tables and focuses on Y/n. She glances over at Zayn, noticing the way he interacted with Y/n earlier.

"Hey," Alissa says, her tone mischievous, "You and Zayn seem to be getting cozy. Have you two been enjoying each other's company?"

Y/n blushes at the implication, a mix of surprise and mild embarrassment. "No, no, it's not like that," She says, shaking her head and stammering a little.

Alissa, seeing the colour in Y/n's cheeks, grins mischievously. "Oh, come on," she teases. "I saw the way you two were talking earlier. He was practically swooning over you."

As Alissa teases Y/n about Zayn, Y/n can't help but shake her head, still feeling a little overwhelmed by the whirlwind of events of the past 24 hours.

"This whole situation is just so surreal," she says, looking towards the boys as they finish up getting ready. "I still can't believe it. One day we're just two normal girls and now we're backstage with One Direction." - Alissa nods, sharing Y/n's disbelief. "I know, right?" she agrees. "It's like something out of a dream. If you told me a week ago that we'd be hanging out with One Direction backstage, I would have thought you were crazy."

She glances over at the boys, all looking every bit the part of a global sensation, and grins. "I mean, look at them. They're like... superstars."

Y/n follows Alissa's gaze, taking in the boys as they prepare for their performance. They laugh and joke amongst themselves, but there's an air of excitement and anticipation surrounding them.

"Yeah," Y/n says, a little dazed. "It's like they're living in a different world. They're so famous and successful, and we're just... well, us."

Just as Y/n is voicing her thoughts, Louis, ever the charming jokester, bounds over to them. "Ladies, ladies," he says, a charismatic grin on his face. "Hate to interrupt your little chat, but we've got to head to the front of the venue before all the fans show up."