Care For You // n. h.

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November 2nd, 2013

After that night with Niall, I didn't know what I felt. I don't know what he felt either. Its hard to tell what his intentions are.

I told Lisa everything that happened and we both freaked out together.

"Oh my gosh, Alice!! I can't believe this! I'm so happy for you!" She said with a huge smile.

"Thanks. But I don't know how I feel. He's a great guy and he's cute but, I don't know..." I trailed off. "He probably thinks nothing of me."

"Alice, stop that!" She shook her head. "He didn't just put his arm around you as a friendly gesture. He must be at least a little interested. You should see him again." She tried to make me feel better.

"He did invite me to their last tour date in a few days..." I shrugged. I wanted to go but I'm afraid it could be awkward.

"Your going. I'm taking you. There, its decided." She said making me laugh a bit.

"Its just... I don't know if I like him or not, or how I feel about him. And it makes it harder to like him since Jim said I'm not allowed to be with him..." I trailed off once more.

"Are you kidding me?! What an a.sshole move." Lisa rolled her eyes. "I've always hated it when people tried to make those boys stay out of a relationship or force them into one. Its just not fair. Their people too." She paused for a moment. "Listen, don't worry about Jim. I got your back, I won't let him blackmail you. Your not his puppet, he shouldn't have control of your thoughts." She said making me smile. Thank god for Lisa.

"Your the best, Lisa." I said hugging her.

"Love you, Alice." She said hugging back.

"Love you too." I said with a huge smile

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November 3rd, 2013

Today was the date of the concert, and I was so excited to see Niall again. I had created so many scenarios in my head of what might happen when I saw him.

I didn't know how he felt about me, and frankly, I'm not really sure how I feel about him. Him putting his arm around me could mean nothing. He's Niall Horan, for god sakes, likely hood is, he probably isn't that interested in me.

Lisa and I connected a phone for me, it didn't cost that much because we just connected one of her old iPhones. She gave me Niall's number and I texted him.

Me: Hey Niall, its Alice. What time do you want me to get there for your concert?

Niall: Around 12? You can watch soundcheck if you arrive by then.

Me: Okay, sounds great. I'm looking forward to it.

Niall: Me too :)

Is he looking forward to seeing me? I tried not to think much of our texts and began getting ready. I wore a striped shirt with some jean shorts. Lisa said it was going to be hot and I looked cute in this outfit. I wanted to impress Niall, but didn't want to try too hard.

We drove out to the venue, which was Staples Center, in Hollywood. Lisa told me it was where basketball games were played, but artists often played shows here too.

We approached the building and I already saw some fans in cars and outside waiting. They were mostly by where the back entrance was for the band members and their crew. Lisa drove over there and all the fans watched us go through. They smiled and waved and I smiled back, not sure if they knew who I was.