Roller Coaster Kind Of Rush: Sweeran Fanfic

Happy Birthday! (chapter 22)

*Flash forward to February 17, 2014.*

"Happy birthday!" I said happily to Ed.

"Thank you," he smiled and hugged me.

Today was his 23rd birthday. In a few days, he was going to go on tour for his new album.

He let me into his apartment in Nashville, which wasn't really decorated, just a little bit more cleaned. He was having a small party. Ed wasn't really into having extravagant events... He liked a few friends and lots of fun.

"So who's coming?" I asked, getting his birthday present out of my bag and held it up, "And where should I put this?"

He walked over to me, "Just put it right on the dining table. And just about fifteen people or so. I invited everyone from One Direction... I hope it's not too awkward for you."

I swallowed hard. Harry and I used to go out for a few months back in the late months of 2012 and for a little bit in 2013. We were mature adults-of course it wouldn't be awkward! "Yeah, that's fine," I kissed him, "Whatever makes you happy."

He grinned and then sat down on the couch, scrolling through his phone. "Oh, Nina is coming, Gary, and everyone from Snow Patrol... And probably others that you won't know."

Nina Nesbitt. Gary Lightbody. I knew Gary... He did a duet with me on RED. And I didn't really know Nina that well, maybe we could chat tonight!

"Sounds great!" I exclaimed, and I could see me liking his friends made him happy.

In about an hour (around 6:00), One Direction showed up, and practically jumped on Ed. I heard "Ayyye, Ed!" And all those kinds of greetings.

"Hey who's this? You know no one shows up earlier than us," Niall walked over to me as I turned towards them.

"Ahh, your lady," Louis nudged Ed and he blushed.

"Yeah, she is, I suppose." He continued to blush.

I got up from the couch, immediately wishing I wasn't wearing such a tight, red dress in front of Harry. "Hi." I smiled to them all and I got some greetings back.

Harry was being mature, which surprised me. Not that he was immature, just some of my old exes would be very immature. "You look great!" Harry said to me while Ed was in the kitchen, getting the beer out of the fridge.

"Thanks," I said uncomfortably. "Um, the guys are in the kitchen if you need them. I think they're getting the drinks."

"Ah, alright. Well, I'll see you," he said awkwardly and then backed into the kitchen.

WHY DID I WEAR SUCH A SKIN-TIGHT DRESS?! I asked myself while my heart was pounding wildly. Of course Harry was going to come, Taylor, he was one of Ed's best friends!

I felt like even talking to Harry was cheating on Ed for some reason, I didn't know why.

Ed came out of the kitchen and kissed me. "You OK? You look sort of sick,"

"I do?" I didn't feel sick...

"Yeah, you're flushed. And you're burning up," he said, putting a hand on my cheek. I automatically felt my cheeks as well. They were hot.

"Oh, I feel fine, though. Seriously, I'll be OK."

Ed looked worried. "OK, do you need anything? Are you thirsty?"

"Ed, don't worry about me. It's your special day," I smiled at him. He put his hand on my back and led me into the dining room, where the guys were.