Babysitting One Direction

Chapter 1: Liam?

My name is Jessica Ritchie, my friends used to call me Jessie. Yeah I said used to, when we were 15 my dad decided to move to the states. I now live in Nashville, Tennessee.

I'm 18 (almost 19), I have light brown curly hair, dark brown eyes (that change with my mood), and I have no friends. it's been 4 years since the accident where I lost my mom, 4 years since my dad first came home drunk, 4 years since my dad started abusing me. 4 years I've had to babysit so I could eat food and buy essential things since my dad doesn't care about me. 4 years too long.

Today that's changing I'm going to town and putting up signs wherever they'll let me, for a babysitting job. The requirements are simple: A place to sleep, food to eat, and payment. I hope someone calls before tonight, when Jim gets back. He lost his title when he started to beat me. I get back home and go upstairs to my room, I pack all my things (enough to fill my backpack) except for my guitar. I keep that out.

*3 hours later*

I've been waiting in my room for 3 hours and i'm afraid Jim is going to get back soon, I need to get out before he does, so I grab my backpack, cell phone, and guitar and decided to head to Starbucks it was about a 5 minute walk to town so not bad, this is where I would come if I could get away, or after one of my jobs. I got there and ordered a water and waited until my phone went off.

I've now been waiting here for about an hour, I'm starting to think nobody will call, but then my phone starts to ring.

S-Simon

J-Jessie

S"Hello is this Jessica Richie" J -Yes, how may I help you? S-"Yes, my name is Simon Cowell. I'm calling about your flyer? For the babysitting job. Are you still available?" J- Yes, when would you like me to start? S-"As soon as possible" J- Ok, so right now? S- yeah, that'd be great. Where do you want me to pick you up? J- the Starbucks in downtown Nashville S- Ok, I'll come and pick you up. J- how do I know which one's you? S- I'll be in a black honda J- ok how long do you think it'll take you to get here? S- around 20 minutes? J- Ok, thank you so much. Bye. S-bye.

He seemed nice over the phone. I wonder who I'm going to be babysitting.. I'm definitely going to have to talk with Simon. But, I'm finally going to escape.

Simon's P.O.V

Jessie seemed nice over the phone. I don't think she's heard of me before which is even better. I'm hoping that means she hasn't heard of the boys before, that'd be great because she won't freak out. The boys aren't very happy with me right now for getting them a babysitter, but it should help them be more responsible! The sign said she's had experience, and I'm hoping it's true because she is going to need it.

Liam's Pov

I can't believe Simon got us a babysitter! I mean I'm 19 years old what will the babysitter think of that?!

Jessie's P.O.V

I've been waiting for over 25 minutes for him to get here, I mean, I guess he's running late. A few minutes later a nice black Honda pulls up, I'm guessing it's him so I grab my stuff and head outside. The guy comes up to me and asks my name. "Yes, I'm Jessica Ritchie." "I'm Simon Cowell, do you want to go see who your babysitting?" "Yes please." "Ok, I have a few things for you to sign on the way there." "Ok." "Is that all you have" he says pointing to my guitar and backpack, "Yes, that's all." I reply quietly. "Ok, let's be on our way then." -skip car ride- We arrived at a nice huge hotel when he says "This is where you'll be staying until we leave to London." "I lived there until I was 15." I replied. "Oh! So that explains the hint of an accent?" "Yep, that explains it."

"Okay, let's get you inside to meet the boys, they're waiting." Simon says. I hope they aren't stuck up snobby kids, I'll just have to wait to find out. We got in the hotel and I looked around wide eyed at everything. It looked so nice and really expensive. I guess Simon noticed my reaction. Hehe. Oops. We went pass the reception lady that was glaring at me for some reason. We got into the elevator and Simon pushed in 16. The elevator music was so annoying, I basically ran out when we got to the right floor. Simon led me to room 516 (I've never been in a big hotel, so give me a break..? Please.) and opened the door.

5 guys came running to Simon and tackled him in a hug. "Umm... Excuse me, but where are the boys I'll be babysitting?" I asked politely. Simon chuckled and pointed at the 5 guys, after saying that they all lined up so I could get a good look at them. The last guy looks really familiar, he looks like Liam. It can't be can it? I guess it's worth a try. "Liam?"

Liam's P.O.V

We were waiting for Simon to get back so we could meet our "babysitter" When the door opened, Simon came through, and all the guys ran to him and tackled him in a hug so I joined them, when I heard somebody. "Umm... Excuse me where are the boys I'll be babysitting?" I turned to look at the girl who said she looked around our age! She looks familiar though, but I can't put my finger around it. Simon chuckled and pointed to us, so we all got in a line so she could get a good look at us, which she did but when she looked at me it looked like she was thinking. "Liam is that you?" And then it clicked. "Jessie? I missed you so much!" I say while hugging her "I missed you too!" She replies. "You two know each other?" Simon asked. I guess I never told anyone about her. "Boys this is Jessie... Jessie this is Zayn, Louis, Harry, and Niall!" I say excitedly. "And we're one direction" We say in unison. "Wait? you're in a band...?