*Noemi’s POV*
When we got out of the room, I told Niall, “thank you so much for what you did out there” and he said “Not a problem. Besides I only did it because you do have an incredibly nice voice” I started blushing when he smiled and showed his straight pearly whites. I started blushing even more and thought ‘Man he looks waaaaay better in person.’ He chuckled and said “I’m sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Niall Horan.” I thought ‘omg he’s so polite!’ I smiled back at him and said “Nice to meet you, my name is Noemi Hernandez” and we shook hands. I was pretty hungry so I invited Niall out to eat some lunch with me. After all, I did owe him for sticking up for me in front of the judges. He suddenly asked me “what’s a good place to eat Mexican food! I want some of that!” He must have read my mind because I said “No way! I was gonna ask you if you were up for some Mexican food! I know a place in a city called Azusa where the Mexican food is so delicious! You’ve probably never heard of it but I can guarantee you will LOVE the food!” He smiled at me and said “Who’s driving? Me or you?” I asked him “You can drive.... IF you don’t get us lost” and winked at him. He laughed and led me to his car.
*Niall’s POV*
Wow, Noemi is really outgoing and she’s not fan-girling in front of my face. I really like how she treats me for who I am and not because I’m a celebrity. I really need to get to know her better. On the way there, since there was some traffic, Noemi chose a song I really like. It was 'A-Team' by Ed Sheeran. I started singing it and I guess I must have gotten so into the song that I didn't realize she had lowered the volume so she can hear me singing. When the song was over, she started clapping and telling me how I "have a lovely voice" since she caught me off guard, I started blushing. She just giggled. "What's so funny!?" I demanded. She said "I'm not laughing at you. I promise! I just think it's really cute how you were blushing" and flashed that beautiful smile that made my heart melt.
*Noemi's POV*
When I complimented him he started blushing and I giggled. He probably thought I was laughing at him because he wanted to know why I was laughing. I told him I wasn't laughing at him. And I smiled at him. Since we still had quite a long ways to go I asked him if he wanted to play "Truth or Truth" he didn't know what it was so I explained that it wasn't really a game. It was just asking questions and the person the question was for had to answer honestly. He said "Okay ask me something" and I asked him "What's your full name?" [as if I didn't already know that] he answered "Niall James Horan" I said "okay you ask me something now and we just take turns." He thought for a second before he asked me "are you a Directioner?" And I sarcastically replied "Mmm let me think. Nope not at all." He probably didn't get my sarcasm because he looked a little hurt. At first I acted dumb and asked him "What's wrong love?" And he said "It's just..." Then he stopped as if he didn't want to tell me. I just looked at him waiting patiently and he said "Fine I'll tell you. It's just that whenever I hear people say they don't like One Direction, I tend to think it's because of me." I smiled at him and told him "Aww sweetie. Don't think like that. Besides I would've thought you noticed my sarcasm. But I guess not." He asked me "What do you mean?" I told him "Of COURSE I like One Direction!!! Wait I don't like them... I freaken LOVE you boys!!!" with a big smile on my face! I noticed his lips started to curl up into a grin.
*Niall's POV*
I was really worried Noemi was being serious when she said she didn't like One Direction because I really really really want to ask her out on a date. She must have seen the worried look on my face because she asked me what was wrong. I started to say "It's just..." then I stopped. She just looked at me patiently so I knew there was no getting out of it now. So I confessed my deepest secret that not even the boys know. She smiled assuringly and told me she was just being sarcastic and that she loves One Direction. "You're good!" was all I managed to say. She was surprised at my comment so I told her "You really had me scared for a while there." "Why?" she said. I told her "Because I really thought you didn't like me or the band."
*Noemi's POV*
Before I could think about what to say I just blurted out "Of course I like you and the band! You're my the one I fancy the most" and covered my mouth but it was too late. So my cheeks turned tomato red. He chuckled and asked me "Really?" I looked down at my lap and thought 'Nice going Noemi. He probably doesn't like you and you just told him you liked him a lot' “oh take this exit!" I almost screamed and he did. I directed the rest of the way to La Tolteca. As I suspected, it was packed so we stood in line. He said "You never answered my question." I felt my cheeks turn slightly red and I said "Yeah" and he just smiled to himself but just let it go. "Please tell me why? I'm really curious" he said. I knew there was no way of getting out of this so I took a deep breath as I was about to speak, Alfredo [my favorite waiter of the restaurant] came up to us and told me "You made it! You're actually here before the time you said you'd be here." I smiled as I introduced a confused Niall to the nice waiter. After the men shook hands, Alfredo led us to the room for reservations and told us to go in. Once we were seated, Niall asked me "How'd you do this?" I smirked and said "Well since this place is always packed during weekends, I figured you would be really hungry from the long drive. So before we left L.A. I called Alfredo to make the reservation when I went to the ladies' room." He blushed and said "You didn't have to do this for me." I smiled and said "I believe I did sir. After what you did for me." and I reached to give him a hug. I went to the ladies' room to wash my hands before we left. Niall smiled as I approached him.
*Niall's POV*
It was almost midnight so I decided I would take her home. Before we left she excused herself to wash her hands in the ladies' room. I took advantage of the fact that she left her phone on the table. I grabbed it with the hope of it not being locked. 'Score! It's unlocked!' I thought as I added my number to her contacts. I then sent a text to my phone so now I had her number. She came back but not before I could delete the message and put her phone back on the table. We left the restaurant and I remembered that she never answered my question as to why she liked me the most, but I decided I'll ask her tomorrow, if she accepted my offer to take her out again.
*Noemi's POV*
When I came back he smiled and offered to walk me home. We were on the porch when he said "I had a wonderful time today with you." with a shy smile. I blushed [for the millionth time] and said "Thank you. I had an amazing time with you as well." and I have him a hug. When I let go, he was looking at me as if he wanted to tell me something. So I said "Goodnight love" as I started to walk towards the door and he said "Noemi wait!" I stopped and turned back to look at him waiting for him to say something. "Can I give you a kiss on the cheek?" he asked shyly. I smirked and said "I don't know. Can you?" and winked at him. He blushed, smiled, and said "May I?" I giggled and said "Since you asked politely, sure." and gave me a chaste kiss on the cheek. He asked me if he has permission to take me out on a date tomorrow. I said "You are so polite! I love it! And yes you do have permission to take me out tomorrow" and we confirmed a time. I waved goodnight and went to sleep a happy girl.
