A Helpful Hand

Ch.8- First Impressions

Emma P.O.V.

We just got done watching the firework show and parade so we were headed for the exit.

"I'm so tired." I plopped down on the grass, waiting for the next tram to get here to take us to our car.

"Agreed." Ethan and Jo sat down too.

A couple of minutes later, the tram came and took us to the section our car was at, and we went to our hotel. When we went in our room, I grabbed my swimsuit.

"I'm going for a late night swim." I grabbed the room key, a towel, and headed to the pool. I need to relax.

I loved swimming. It helps me clear my head and I love the feel of the water on my skin. I put my stuff down on a chair and put my legs in the water before diving in. I did some laps before I just floated there. It was quiet, I love it. I started humming "We Can't Stop" when I heard a splash and next thing I knew, I went down in the water

I swam up for air as fast as I could. "What the heck?" I coughed, "Can't you at least warn a person before you jump on them?" I rubbed my eyes.

"I'm so sorry, I just ran and jumped in without looking." a deep voice said. I felt the person swim over to me, "Are you alright?" I looked up to meet familiar warm brown eyes. I was about to say something till Ethan walked up.

"There you are!" Ethan walked over to the side of the pool, "Do you know how long you've been gone?"

"WATCH OUT MATE!"

"Oh shit." I was then pulled into a body while splashes came around the pool. Four heads popping out of the water.

"Well," a boy with black hair said, "Liam, what do we have here?" He pointed at us both, smirking. I swam out of Liam's arms and turned around, my face red.

"Awe, don't be shy, love. We don't bite." This boy had dark brown hair.

"Well, I am a little hungry." a blonde boy shrugged his shoulder.

"Niall," another boy slapped his arm, "We don't eat pretty girls." a curly headed boy turned to me and winked. It hasn't been two minutes yet and my cheeks are probably the color of a tomato.

The boys swam till they were in a line next to Liam, but infront of me.

Now I know how I recognised Liam's eyes. These five are in One Direction. How did I not notice them? They are EVERYWHERE and I LOVE them.

Somebody cleared there throat, everyone turned to Ethan.

"Emma," he held out his hand, "Come on. Jo wants to go eat." I grabbed his hand and he helped me up, out of the pool.

Liam swam to the wall of the pool, "Hey, sorry I landed on you. It was a total accident. I swear." He looked sorry and super innocent.

"It's okay." I assured, "It's not everyday you get 'cannon-balled' on by the famous Liam Payne, right?" I smiled and walked over to my chair to grab my stuff.

"You know us?" Louis asked.

"Yep." I grabbed my towel to dry myself off.

"Are you staying at this hotel too?" Niall asked.

I nodded, "See you around, I guess."

I turned around and left with my brother at my side.