Summer Love

Chapter 18

August 2011

Carter's POV*

Today was the day that Niall's band mates were supposed to visit for a few hours. Niall told me about it the other day and he said not to be nervous but how can I not? I'm meeting his best friends for the first time, no pressure there.

I rummaged through the drawers in my small cabin, trying to find the perfect outfit. I settled for a pair of jean cut-off shorts and a ripped up Pierce the Veil t-shirt with my black high tops. I allowed my hair to fall in its natural waves then checked myself in the small mirror that occupied our bathroom. This was a safe look to meet them in.

"Love?" Niall's voice sounded at my door. He entered my cabin and swung his head around looking for me.

"In the bathroom!" I called out to him as I finished perfecting my look. Niall walked in and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"You look beautiful as always. Don't stress yourself out little bird." Niall said, complimenting my looks as usual. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek before walking out of the bathroom.

"I just don't want to make a bad impression." I replied as I closed my dresser drawers. Niall leaned on the door frame.

"They'll love you." He said with a smirk.

I hope so. I hope they can't tell how much of a dirty liar I am.

My guilty conscience has gotten the better of me lately. All I want to do is come clean to Niall about my intentions coming to this camp but I can't risk losing him. I've created such a strong bond with him lately that I don't want to lose.

"Carter?" Niall asked, snapping me back to reality. I blinked a few times before looking up at him.

"I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked, not hearing his last few words.

"I said I think that was their car. Where's your head today little bird? Come on, let's go." Niall linked our hands together and pulled me out the door.

We stepped on the dirt ground together and padded towards the black SUV that had pulled up beside Zayn's cabin. Gabbie and Zayn were already outside embracing the three boys who stepped out of the car. The driver of the SUV pulled away and drove down the road leaving us in a trail of dust.

"Niall!" One of the boys said as he ran towards Niall with open arms. Niall embraced the boy who was dressed in plaid with a smile. I stood awkwardly to the side as he did so.

"Liam this is my girlfriend Carter. Carter this is Liam." I smiled and shook Liam's hand.

I vaguely remember him from X Factor but they all look so different since then. Next a boy dressed in blue and white stripes and red pants raced towards Niall, jumping into his arms.

"I wasn't sure if you would except this hug, but I'm glad you are!" The boy said, hopping down from on top of Niall.

Niall let out a loud laugh and hugged the boy properly. It was obvious they weren't expecting such a change in Niall's attitude so quickly.

"Louis this is Carter. Carter this is Louis." Niall introduced us and I again shook Louis' hand.

"So this is the famous Carter that Zayn has been telling us you've been non stop talking about." Louis said causing Niall to elbow him in embarrassment.

"Don't forget about me you bloke!" A curly haired boy said as he embraced Niall.

"Harry this is-"

"Carter. Hi Carter I'm Harry." He said with a cheeky smile revealing two prominent dimples. I smiled and shook his hand then returned my hand to Niall's.

"Well we are here until five, so let's get this party started!" Louis chirped skipping towards the lake. Zayn and Gabbie followed close behind. Harry grabbed Niall by the arm and pulled him along, running towards the lake, leaving me and Liam alone walking behind everyone else.

"I wanted to personally thank you." Liam spoke just above a whisper.

"For what?"

"Zayn told me what he and Gabbie made you do. You've done a great job. The old Niall is back." Liam explained with a small smile. I shuffled my feet as we watched, hearing the screams of laughter over by the lake.

"Yeah, he's a really good guy once he's back to his old self. I'm really lucky to have him." I replied.

"I just hope you aren't with him just to follow the plan." Liam said. My eyes went wide and I stopped dead in my tracks placing a hand on his arm.

"Liam, I would never do that. I am with Niall because I truly have genuine feelings for him." I said, trying to convince Liam of my feelings towards Niall. We began walking again nearing the lake.

"I hope so. You better just hope that he doesn't find out anything that you did."

I knew that already. I know that if he ever finds out about my intentions, we won't be a we anymore. I can't have that.

Guys we have been driving all night omg im so tired its 1:43 a.m. I still have two hours left help

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much love,
gwen xx