Different - a Niall Horan love story

Chapter 3

‘I can’t believe it’s almost time to go inside !’ Lore squeals. It’s almost like she’s more excited than I am. It’s so funny. I’m so happy both Lore and Taylor are allowed to come with me until I have to go inside. I know I would probably die or something like that if they weren’t here.

‘Yes indeed !’ Taylor screams in my ear. ‘This is such a big opportunity ! And you will do great, as always.’ she says to me. I chuckle. It’s easier just to listen to those two and try to relax than trying to explain why I’m so quiet.

‘Hey, what’s wrong ? You’re supposed to be excited about all of this !’ Lore says, looking at me, worry written all over her face. How do I explain this to them ? I realised something last night, but it’s too late to say no to this. I’m standing right here for crying out loud !

‘Euhm, you know.’ I say unsure, trying to avoid eye contact.

‘What ? Eline, what’s wrong ?’ Taylor says, also worried now.

‘Maybe it’s just my nerves ?’ I say, trying to lighten the situation.

‘No, it’s not. I can see it in your eyes.’ Taylor says on a serious tone. I know she’s really worried when I hear her talk like that.

‘You know, when I dress people … I don’t know. I can’t dress people I don’t know, remember ?’ I say, carefully thinking about every word I say.

‘Yes …’ Lore and Taylor say together.

‘I don’t know these guys ! I only know they are One Direction and that they were third in The X-Factor. I know they won the world and almost every single girl on the planet, and a lot of guys too, love them. But that doesn’t mean I know them ! I dress personalities, not celebrities !’ I answer, trying not to freak out.

‘Hey, hey, hey. Look at me. Look at me !’ Lore says, way calmer than I feel. I look into her eyes. ‘Everything will be fine. You know more about these guys than you just said. You have been a fan since they auditioned for The X-Factor. You know every step and every path they took to become where they are now. You know how much they care about everything, the things they love and the things they hate. You know their relationship with their family, girlfriends and fans. You know what the press writes about them, and how they feel when they read those things. You know how much they love it to perform since you’ve been to five concerts of those guys. You know more about them than you think. Just let those things inspire you to create their outfits and it’ll be all fine ! You’ll see.’ Lore says, almost in one breath. I had no idea about that all, but she’s right. All those moments me and her were freaking out, waiting for a new song to come out, or a new movie trailer. The nights we cried together because we didn’t get tickets. The nights we spent stalking the guys on twitter, reading every single tweet from them and answering, hoping they would notice us – what never happens. She’s right. I can do this.

‘You’re right.’ I say, a smile growing onto my face. ‘Thank you, I love you !’

‘I know you do.’ she answers while blinking at me. Me and Taylor let out a chuckle and we come together for a group hug.

‘The next then guys and girls can come in now !’ I hear someone say. I look around, trying to find the person the voice belongs to, and I see a young woman stand at the door.

‘Okay, good luck girl ! Go win this competition !’ Taylor says.

‘Everything will be okay ! We’re thinking about you ! Good luck !’ Lore completes.

‘Thank you.’ I say before hugging my best friends one more time and then running over to the door. The lady who’s standing there looks a lot like Zayn did in their new music video from Best Song Ever. Am I going crazy or are my eyes betraying me ?