Butterflies

chapter 15

Addison’s POV

I still stood in the bathroom looking at myself in the mirror and trying to calm my flushing face. It wasn’t long till after I changed that I had to go out and face loads of people. I thanked myself that I packed a shirt as a cover-up while I forced myself out of my bathroom haven. Other girls were walking around half naked as they filed out to go to the stage. I on the other hand decided to go back through the auditorium.

“Well, aren’t those cute!” said Louis making the rest of the boys aim their gaze to my lower half. I had five pairs of eyes staring at the swirled pattern of purple and white on the fabric resting on my hips.

“Why, thank you.” I replied but I felt like they were looking for just a little too long. “Please stop looking at me.” I rolled my eyes at them.

“But they’re so pretty.”  Niall said as he moved his hand toward me as to touch the tie-strings but I gently slapped him away. He looked toward Harry who had a little of an angry glare in his eyes.

I’m pretty sure they all knew that Harry wanted me for himself, but I think he would have to make that agreement with me before anyone else.

“I think I’ll go backstage now.” I said as I put my bag on the floor next to Zayn’s feet.

“Good luck, you will be wonderful.” He smiled up.

“Thank you. Well, later.” And I turned to leave.

Let’s just say that the swimwear was not my favorite activity to participate in. Everyone looked like they were pretty confident in what they were wearing, except me. I think the nerves got to me a bit and I did not remove my shirt till I was ready to step on stage. I heard a few quiet ‘Ooh, that’s cute.’ remarks I just smiled and continue to walk around stage in what felt like undergarments. I didn’t enjoy it but I forced a strut and a smile to impress the audience. I even heard a voice that I assumed was Louis yell “Work it girly!” I attempted a small chuckle and turned back off stage, grabbing my shirt and pulling it back over my head and walking out of the doors.

“You looked fabulous.” The boys greeted me back with smiles and hugs.

“Thanks.” I said a little melancholy. “Can we go home now?” I looked around at the boys and then stopped at Harry. “I want to change.” And he smiled softly.

*Maybe like an hour or so later*

“Ready to go?” Harry asked as he handed me a scarf, a hat, and a coat that I realized were from the hall closet.  

“Yeah, where are we going that I need all this?” I asked.

“I don’t know but I know it’s cold at night.” He replied zipping up his own coat.

 “What do you mean you don’t know where were going?”

He just shrugged. “Come on, let’s go!” and grabbed my hand to walk out after I locked the door.

We walked to his car and he opened the door to let me in. I got in and he shut it behind me to walk around.

“Ok seatbelts—Oh well you’re already a step ahead aren’t you?” he chuckled as he pulled on his own.

“Yeah.  And if you’re so excited let’s go then.”

“Alright, we’re off!”  and he started the car.

We drove down long roads heading out of the city while the sun was starting to set. Sitting on my hands, I watched trees and fields fly past, trying to think where we were. I never remember coming this far north.