Just the Two of Us [Niall Horan fanfic]

Chapter 2: One thing you can't hide is when you're hurt on the inside

"No it's me, Kim Kardashian.'' I said and it went silent. Oh well, I've never been good at cracking jokes. But then Louis burst out into laughter, the others finally laughing along with him. Even Niall cracked a smile, but replaced it quick with a blank expression.

"Still the same old Emma, I see?" Liam said and I shrugged.

"I guess.''

"Can someone explain me who she is?!" Taylor exclaimed impatiently. We all didn't know what to say.

Niall cleared his throat and looked me in the eye, ignoring Taylor.

"What are you doing here?" I was a bit taken back by that question. He wasn't really happy to see me I guess. But why would he be happy? He hated me. I disgusted him.

"Well, as you may have noticed, I work here. I'm sorry, I didn't plan this.''

He didn't say anything, he just stared at me, his icy blue eyes boring into mine.

"Well, can you guys come with me? I'll show you the dressing room.'' They nodded and followed me. I felt 6 pair of eyes staring at me but I acted like I didn't notice it.

"Here you go guys. You have half an hour to relax and change, you're outfits are over there. If you need anything, shout my name and I'll be there.'' I informed them and I turned around to walk away but Harry grabbed my arm.

''Stay,'' he said and I furrowed my eyebrows. "Why? Are you crazy?"

He chuckled and shook his head. "You are our friend Emma, we need to catch up!"

I hesitated and looked at the others. "Yeah, stay Emma. We've missed you!" Zayn spoke up and I shrugged. "Okay, sure.''

Niall looked at the guys like he could kill them and shook his head. "Unbelievable,'' he mumbled but everyone understood what he said.

"Niaaall, come here babe,'' Taylor said while she was batting her eyelashes.

I rolled my eyes, what a drama queen. But Niall gave in and he settled down on the couch and cuddled up with Taylor. I looked away, it was too painful to watch. Look at me, it has been a year and I still loved him. Wait, did I? I didn't know.

"Are you alright, love?' Louis whispered in my ear.

"Yeah, I'm fine!' I said happily, but it was all fake and Louis knew it.

"Be strong love, you can do it.''

I hugged him and whispered a thank you. He was so sweet. But then I saw in the corner of my eye Niall and Taylor kissing passionately.

I didn''t understand, she didn't seem like his type. But who was I to judge? I was just jealous I guess. Taylor pulls out of the kiss, turning around to face me.

"Now, I would really like an explanation. Who the hell are you?!" She snapped.

I was a bit taken aback by her sudden rudeness. I felt really uncomfortable, it wasn't up to me to tell her, right? I looked at me wrist glancing at my imaginary watch.

"Oh wow, time flies when you're having fun, I have to go!" I ran out of the room, I didn't want to go trough this anymore. It hurt way too much. I just made a total fool out of myself, way to go Emma.

"EMMA! Are they ready?" Harold shouted as he ran up to me. It has been half an hour since I ran away which meant that I needed to go and bring One Direction to the set.

"Yes, I assume they are ready. I'll go and get them so I can put on their microphones.''

He looked at me confused. "You assume? What do you mean? Your job was to keep an eye on them, Emma!"

Oh great, how am I going to explain this? Well boss, I ran out because I saw my ex kissing with Taylor Swift but I guess that's okay? Yeah, great.

''I'm sorry, yes I did keep an eye on them!" I lied as I walked away to go and get them. Please let this day end really soon.

I knocked on their door and they all shouted for me to come in.

"Are you guys ready? It's time to go on set so will you come with me?" I said with a trembling voice. I bit my lip and looked at the ground, not having enough courage to look them in the eye.

"Yes love, we are ready,'' Harry said and they all followed me the way to the set. "Please stand in a row, so I can put your microphones on.'' I demanded. Oh my god, I'm going to touch Niall. I tried to relax but I was too nervous.

I fixed their microphones and they all thanked me, but then I needed to help Niall. You can do this, act normal. I grabbed the microphone and attached it to his shirt.

"U-uhm here y-you go,'' I stuttered while I was blushing furiously. And again, I made a total fool out of myself.

'Oh my god she's blushing! She's blushing because she touched Niall, how sweet,'' Taylor mocked and I felt really embarrassed even though it was the truth.

"Stop it Taylor,'' Niall said through gritted teeth. I looked up at him in shock. Did he just stood up for me? I really did not expect this and neither did Taylor I suppose. She gave me a dirty look and grabbed Nialls hand. It was showtime.

"Here are Louis, Zayn, Liam, Harry, Niall and the lovely Taylor Swift!" The host shouted as I walked away. My job was done here.