More Than This (A Niall Horan Fan Fiction)

Chapter 17

Thalia's POV

At sixteen years old, my best friend, Niall auditioned for the seventh series of The X Factor UK. He sang So Sick and received comments from the judges. Louis Wlash was in his favor but Cheryl Cole and the guest judge that time, Katy Perry felt that he needed some time to grow. Simon voted to let him through, Cheryl said no, and Louis quickly said yes. And then they left Niall's fate up to Katy who decided to vote yes and Niall was put through to Bootcamp.

At Bootcamp, Niall sang Champagne Supernova but failed to qualify for the Boys category. After a suggestion from another guest judge that time who was Nicole Scherzinger, he was put into a group with four other boys who also failed to move on in the competition. But since they were too good to let go, the judges decided to agree with Nicole. Niall, along with Harry, Liam, Louis and Zayn formed One Direction and their journey as a band began.

And that's just how I'm so proud and supportive of my best friend, I watch every X Factor episode to 'be there' for him. I never get to see him a day after the accident. And after I came back home from the vacation, still, we weren't able to meet for he was staying in a hotel outside Dublin along with the rest of X Factor contestants. I actually visited their house as soon as I arrived but I only get to see Bobby. Greg wasn't there that time. I asked Bobby where Niall was and he told me everything. I also asked for Niall's number for I am not good at memorizing mobile digits. To be honest, the only mobile number I memorize is my mum's. I then went home after talking to Bobby and I texted Niall using my new phone and new number. I texted him that I just got home from the vacation. I also congratulated him. I told him to text or call me back as soon as he received my text. And I also apologized for what happened, for not telling him that I was going somewhere and for not being there.

"Congratulations, Niall!"

The closer and closer I get to the front porch of the Horan's house, the louder I get to hear everyone's celebrations for the successful X Factor journey of him and what's about to happen in the future.

Am I nervous to see him for the first time again? Totally.

The front porch door is unlocked so I walk inside directly. Their house is not big, no chance of you to get lost but as I am looking for him, he is nowhere to be found.

"Thalia!" Greg walks towards me with open arms.

"Hi!" We hug and part immediately. "How are you?"

"No, how are you?" He chuckles.

"I'm great." I smile. "Where's Bobby? And Maura?"

"Oh." He utters with a confuse look in his face. "Are you not going to ask where's Niall?"

"I was about to, you know." I laugh. "So, where's everybody?"

"Mum's in the living room, chatting with her friends. And dad's with Niall at the back? I'm not sure."

"Thanks, Greg. Nice to see you again."

"You too, Thal."

My feet lead me to where Greg told me Niall is. I walk silently until I ... until I ... until I saw him sitting next to a girl I definitely don't know who. Thank God they are not facing me because I am standing here, confused as hell.

The two of them are laughing with the rest of our friends.

What should I do?

"Hey!" One of our friends, Denver, calls me, breaking my silence. "Thalia! God, Thal, where have you been? Everyone missed you!"

"Thalia!" Niall exclaims as he turns back to me and I could feel the stares of everybody including this girl. He runs towards me for a bone-crushing hug. And I swear could hear our friends' what-do-you-call-that cheers.

"Ni," I say as I break the hug. "How are you?"

"I'm great!" He smiles, his crocked teeth showing off. "You?"

"Good." I smile back.

"By the way, this is Holly. A nice friend I met before the auditions. She is one of the contestant's sister." He explains with a huge smile on his face.

I pull out a smile for Holly and shake her offering hand, "Hi, I'm Thalia. I..." I look around for I don't know and I saw Marc smiling at me and I smile back at him as if he is my savoir for what is happening at this very moment.

"Hello, Thalia." She says, smiling beautifully. "I'm Holly. Holly Scally."

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Hellooooo! I'm back again! XD So, what do you think of this chapter? Anyway, I'm updating two chapters tonight! AND ... stay tuned for the next chapters!

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