Worth the Pain

Part 1

         After being called several times, the boys finally roll out of bed.  They head down to wardrobe, late as usual.  When they arrive at hair and make up Niall walks to his vanity where he finds a gorgeous girl with long dark locks and big, sparkling green eyes.  She was quietly reading a book, obviously growing weary of waiting for the boys. 

         Niall clears his throat to get her attention.  When she looks up he says, "You're in my seat."

         "Early bird gets the worm."  She says with a smirk.  

         Niall laughs, "Alright fine.” He says as he looks around for another chair.  He grabs a near by stool and slides it next to her.  “I’m Niall.”  He says and politely extends his right hand to her.

         "Armani."  She says with a charming smile and she takes his hand.

         "Armani?  Like Georgio Armani?"

         She sighs, "Yes, exactly like Georgio Armani."

         "Oh I'm sorry.  You must get that a lot."

         "Only every time."  She smiles forgivingly.

         "So why haven't I seen you around before now?"

         "Oh I'm not from here.  I'm from Brighton.  My mum and I just moved to London because she landed a job here helping Lou as your hair dresser."

         "And your dad?"

         She looks at her hands "Out of the picture."

         "I'm sorry.  My parents split up when I was just a kid."

         "I never knew my father, but my mum says I'm lucky I never knew him."

         "Niall Horan!  You're up!"  shouts the new make up artist waving him over.

         "Well I guess I'll see you around?" asked Niall with a cheeky grin.  Armani nods and moves away so he can sit in his rightful chair.

         Niall is the last to be done and the boys are lead into their limo and they head to the venue of their photo shoot.  He realizes he forgot to get Armani's number and he's kicking himself for it.  He hopes she'll be there tomorrow as well.  Armani watches as the boys leave and she tries to determine if Niall was flirting with her or simply being friendly.  He didn't even ask for her number.  She hasn't had much luck with guys in the past to she wouldn't be surprised if this was just like all the other times she got her hopes up just to have them knocked down. 

         Her mum comes and interrupts her thoughts, "Armani, ready to go, love?"

         "Yes, I'm coming."  She grabs her bag and follows her mum out the door. 

         When they get in the car her mum states, "So I noticed you talking with the blonde one."  Armani can't help but smile.  She nods her head.  "He's cute.  Does he fancy you?"

         "I don't know, mum, I just met the guy!"

         "Well I think he does."  She winks.

         Niall gets no sleep thinking of Armani and if he would ever see her again.  It's not likely that she would come with her mum every time.  He can only hope that she likes him enough to show up tomorrow.  Right now he should just try and get some sleep.  Liam's constant loud giggling in his bunk isn't helping.  He and Danielle have been talking nonstop since they got back together.  Niall is happy for them, along with Louis and Eleanor and Zayn and Perrie, but he looks at them and longs for female companionship of his own.  His mind drifts back to Armani.  Maybe she'll be the one.  Maybe he’s found his long awaited princess.  He shakes himself. 

         “Don’t get carried away, Niall, you don’t even know her.”  He tells himself.  Finally he drifts off to sleep and the last thing he thought of was Armani’s beautiful emerald eyes.