How it All Started (A One Direction fanfiction)

Chapter 7

In advance, we just wanted to apologize for updating so late! Julia's been on vacation so it's been hard to communicate and write the chapters! Hope you enjoy!

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You're gonna pay for this.

What is that supposed to mean? God, I can't even understand half the things he says to me. I think by now I've realized that I like him as more than just a friend, so I kinda need to figure out what this means.

Just as I'm trying to think to myself, another voice interrupts me.

"What was that all about?" El asks me in a sneaky tone.

"I don't know to be honest. That's what I'm trying to figure out." I tell her.

We take this time to just stop and talk because all of the boys are already out of our sight. And I definitely don't want them to hear this.

"If you ask me, Niall likes you. A lot. Which is saying a lot because he's kinda picky about girls. He's content on finding the one right for him."

"Really?" I say, trying to process what she just told me. He might like me...a lot.

"Yeah, I can talk to Louis about it if you want tomorrow. I mean, they're in the same tent so I'm sure he'll talk about you. And because you're Louis best friend he probably figures he would know if you like him back." She says intelligently.

"I guess." I say shyly, trying to stop my cheeks from reddening. I do really like him. And if he liked me back, well... I would be the happiest girl in the world, even though that sounds corny.

"Let's head back to the campsite and see what they boys are up to." El suggested.

At this, we started walking back in the direction of the tents and the boys. This is so peaceful, El and I aren't even talking yet it doesn't feel awkward. That's a good friendship, when just their company is enough. But just when I think it's quite, she starts a conversation.

"So when did you meet Louis?"

"Well, we used to be neighbors, actually. As soon as we were born our mums had us play together all the time. When we started school, it stayed the same way. Even through all of the grades, we stayed best friends. When he auditioned for the X Factor we did stop talking though, I mean, he was so busy with the new band and stuff. But I can't even tell you how happy I am that we're seeing each other again." I tell her, basically summing up our friendship in a nutshell.

"That's so cute! Well I know he's happy to be talking to you again as well, he told me so many times in the past two days. And I'm glad you are too, because I got a friend out of it as well." She says with a smile. And honestly, I feel the exact same way. Except now instead of gaining El as a friend, I also have five new ones too.

Before I know it, were back at the campsite only to find no one there. I look at El and she just looks at me with a puzzled expression. Where could they be? It's like we're 5 again playing hide and seek.

It was silent, until I heard quiet murmurs coming from me and El's tent. We both walked over, careful not to let them hear us, and listen to what they're saying.

"I think you should go for it!" I hear one of them say.

"Ya we'll help you out, don't worry." I hear Harry, I think, say.

"Thanks guys, it means a ton." I positively hear Niall say.

After this, Eleanor shoots me a strange look. One of those ones where you know what it means, but the expression has nothing to do with it. I know she means it as a "I told you Niall likes you and he wants the boys help to figure out if you like him back ones". So I roll my eyes and shake my head I response.