Hurray For Holidays (One Direction FanFiction)

Chapter Fifteen

A/N: EVEN THOUGH THE BOYS KNOW 5SOS, THE NEW CHARACTER ISN'T LUKE HEMMINGS, JUST LOOKS LIKE HIM. THANK YOU.

 

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(Ellie's P.O.V)

 

"Hey there..." I heard an Australian voice drawl slowly and turned to see the speaker, only to see Abby jump back, falling off her deck chair in the process, at his close proximity.

"Carter..." Another equally Australian voice groaned. "What have I told you about people's personal space!"

The guy who must be Carter just smirked cheekily, as the other boy stepped out and held out a hand which she took gratefully.

Ooh, what a gentleman.

"Hi, that idiot over there," the 'gentleman' flicked his hand back at Carter, who just winked at us, "Is my idiot brother Carter, as you may have gathered."

Abby interrupted, smiling widely at him, and asked, "And your name?" Not to mention, she had that mischievous glint in her eye, and was already flirting.

What can I say, it's a natural trait for her.

The man, or should I say boy, they looked around our age, just grinned and replied. "Chase."

"Well, Chase. Great to meet you. Want a seat?" He sat down and they began to chatter amongst themselves.

Well, not like I'm here too or anything.

The other boy cleared his throat, trying to get their attention, but failing miserably. Then he noticed me, again and smiled friendlily.

Yay, so I'm not invisible!

Carter chuckled, and spoke "Don't worry babe, I can see you." A deep blush appeared along my cheekbones.

I can't believe I said that out loud!

In front of a really attractive guy as well.

No! I didn't mean that! But, I did. It's okay thinking other guys are attractive when in a relationship, right? I mean, he told me he thinks Demi Lovato's stunning, and he's with me. So, that's okay!

 Wait, I blushed! I never blush, except because of Niall...

I quickly dismissed all those thoughts as they were getting way too confusing. I mean, the only thing I knew about him was his name!

I asked him with an equal, if not exaggerated sweetness as Abby had done and asked him to sit down.

Carter grinned, showing off perfect shiny white teeth, seeing me making fun of my best friend, and flopped down rather ungracefully on a deck chair opposite to mine.

"Sooo..." He spoke, fun, taunting voice, smirking at me with glittering blue eyes. "You going to tell me your name, or am I going have to guess?"

"I'll save you the trouble. I'm Alice." I said, pretty convincingly, if I do say so myself.

He squinted at me in the bright light, trying to defer if I was telling the truth.

"You don't really seem like an Alice, if you ask me."

I shrugged nonchalantly. "I didn't get to choose me name, did I?"

Casually, he leaned back into his chair getting comfy. "Nah, guess not. I guess your parents liked the name."

I pretended to look startled.

"My parents? No, they fell down a rabbit hole when I was born. I was late, you see. Past the due date. My name was given to me by the white rabbit.  You know, waistcoat and a ticking clock? Queen Of Hearts weren't too keen, though, to be honest."