Everything Has Changed (On Hold)

Chapter 1: Living The Life

Chapter 1:

18.

The birthday almost everybody looks forward to. Even though I've had a drink before, tomorrow would be the first time when I wasn't underage. Me, Allyson, and Mary all had plans to go out. We loved going out.

Every time we could we would go to parties back home. Yeah we binge drink a lot but it's not like we're going to be young forever.

Living in America was one of the greatest times I have ever had. I had to be going back to the U.K. soon but I felt I should spend my last couple weeks here with my best friends. We had met all back in high school in England and we've been friends ever since.

We had decided to sleep over at Mary's house and go out the next night.

I had moved out after me and Harry had broken up. It was a hard time for me but it didn't phase me anymore. Niall moved somewhere in England and I missed him so much. He was my most wonderful guy I have ever had for a friend. I lost contact with everyone since school ended.

So much for forever right?

I walked over to the refrigerator and bent over to get something to eat. I reminded myself of the little leprechaun, Niall, Mary went out with.

"Annette stay out of the refrigerator!" I herd Allyson call from the other room.

"Just getting some ice cream! No need to get worked up and don't call me Annette. That's my middle name and should stay that way." I grabbed the tub of ice cream out of the freezer and shut the door. It was the Ben and Jerry's Red Velvet cake, my favorite. I walked back over to where we were sitting and plopped myself down on the couch.

"So what we doing for the night guys?" Ally grabbed the remote as I got a spoonful of the deliciousness and slipped it in my mouth.

I loved that sensation you get when you first eat ice cream. The creaminess ran down my throat as my phone started buzzing. I looked at it to see the flashing caller I.D. spelled out Harold Styles. I immediately opened the message almost spilling my ice cream and read:

From: Harold Styles

So I know we haven't talked but I just want to wish you a happy birthday tomorrow. 18? Damn your old ;) talk to you later. X

Mary read the message as I was smiling down at my phone.

"Aw he remembered your birthday!" she squeaked, I groaned.

"So? I don't see Niall calling or texting you on your birthday!"

Shit.

"Mary I'm sorry it's just you know I haven't talked to him in a while and yeah."

"No I understand." I sighed and told her sorry at least three more times.

It was about 2:30 in the morning and I had been texting Harry all night, sharing memories from the past, when we first met, and our first date.

I still liked him but it was my mind was still lingering on what happened between us.

~Flashback~

The party was going good.

Meeting new people, seeing old friends. I just love the fact that Harry could do this for me.

I was looking for the curly haired boy through the crowd and finally spotted him.

He was talking to her, Taylor. I never really liked her but then again who did? Then they both leaned in crashing their lips together as they started making their way somewhere. I followed while my eyes started filling with tears.

"H-Harry?" I stuttered.

~Flashback Ends~

My vision was starting to get a little bit blurry as I felt a small tear find it's way down my cheek.

I had to clear my head and remember the birthday girl isn't going to cry on her special day!

This was my 18th and I was going to live it up! I continued talking to Harry until I fell asleep. I really didn't care I left him hanging.

I was tired and I had a whole day of partying I had to look forward to. This was going to be my night and the best birthday celebration ever!