A Trail of Whispers

Prologue

ARIANA's POV
     As I stepped out of my car, and into the sun, I smiled, closed my eyes, and turned my face up to take it all in. Australia was beautiful, and the people were even more beautiful. I felt an arm snake around my waist, causing me to take a step out of my peaceful fantasy, and back to reality, which came at a close 2nd. The Australian boy kissed my head. "Enjoying the sun?" he asked, his accent driving me crazy. I giggled, and hugged him back.
     "Of course. It's nothing like LA sun," I replied.
     "Babe, I think it's the same sun," he joked. I hit him on ribs playfully and laughed.
     "It just feels different in Australia."
     "Mmm, alright,  c'mon, the house is all ready."
     "Boy-free, right?"
     "What? You said it was fine! I can kick them out if-"
     "Jai, it's fine... I was kidding. As long as I don't get caught in a deadly all-out yelling at video games fight, I think I'll manage." I laughed as he scratched the back of his neck nervously.
     "I can't promise anything really. The only thing I can promise is that this is going to be one hell of a week together." His lips met mine, as I tippy-toed to try and make it easier on him. I returned the favor, and we stood in the driveway happily until another boy came running out.
     "OH MY GOD JAI STAWP!" his twin brother, Luke, said in his best girly accent. "You're breakin' my heart!" I started laughing, but Jai shot him an 'I'll kill you later' look. Luke giggled, then ran back into the house.
     "I take that as a cue to go in now," I said, still laughing. Jai nodded, then picked up my bags and led me inside, all while hanging his head in shame.
     Once inside, I said hi to all of the other boys. Living in a house of 5 teenage boys for a week can't be difficult right? Jai pulled me away once they started throwing food at each other. The escape was a small room, packed with things all over the place. Yet, I found it comforting. Jai dramatically pushed my luggage to the floor, locked the door, then picked me up, only to throw me onto the bed moments after. I was giggling like mad, but he climbed on top of me anyways and began attacking me with hungry kisses. I smiled into the kisses, and he brought one arm to the small of my back, knowing it drove me crazy. Definitely not going to be a difficult week.

HARRY'S POV
     "Do you think we'll see any kangaroos?" Niall asked cheerfully as we gathered our things on the plane. Everyone just groaned, seeing as our flight was nothing but full of his comments.
     "Yes Niall, we will. This is the 3rd time you've asked, and the 3rd time I've answered," I answered grumpily.
     "Whoa there Mr. Grumpy, no need to be such a lame-o," he joked. I rolled my eyes, and we started walking out in formation. Me in the front, then Niall and Louis, then Liam and Zayn.
     I sighed at the sight of the growing camera flashes, and the increasing shouts. "HARRY! HARRY! OVER HERE!" "1D! LOOK TO YOUR LEFT!" "SMILE BIG BOYS!" I kept my sunglasses on to make sure that the obvious annoyance in my eyes was hidden. I looked over to Paul, our security man, and he made the nod to keep moving. I waved to some fans, who started screaming and jumping up and down. I went straight into the van, and the boys followed. Our luggage followed in a separate van. And then came time to tweet my obligatory tweet.

@Harry_Styles: The weather in Australia is great. Sorry we couldn't stop by at the airport, security said it was unsafe. Love you all .xx

     Before I knew it, I was standing in the hotel lobby, as paparazzi and crazed fans tried getting in. I shook my head, as the other boys went over to the glass doors to pose a little and wave. Don't get me wrong, I love my job and the boys, but all the attention that comes with it? I was in need of a nap, and it couldn't come any slower. "BOYS!" Paul called the rest of the boys over. In the elevator, we discussed room arrangements, then the schedule for the rest of the day. Since we had rented out a whole floor for the week, I had my own room, between Louis's and Zayn's rooms.
     I unlocked the door and before I had the chance to kick off my shoes, I was lying flat on the one queen bed, my face buried in the plush pillows. My phone went off, making me groan. But when I saw the name on the text, I smiled to myself.

Emma O: Hey, glad you landed safe. We're still on for tonight, right? I've missed you ;)

     Model date on the first night in Australia? Check. I didn't want to get my hopes up too high, but maybe the week wouldn't be bad after all.

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Yay! Okay, I know, boring chapter... But I needed to start setting things up! So basically Harry and Ariana are in Australia at the same time, yet are seeing two different people... And I think the prologue really captures their state of minds. Ariana's loving her life with Jai, although more details about her music and such to come. Harry's tired of the spotlight right now, but when he reconnects with an old friend, he lightens up. WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Oh yeah, I do ;) - harianainspired.tumblr.com

PS if you guys know the original maker of my cover photo is, could you let me know so I can credit them? Thanks :)