Catfish: Two People Already in Love

Chapter 5

(Friday 3:00 a.m.)

I drag myself back to my room to finally grab my phone and glance around at it for the last time, at least for several weeks maybe even months I don’t even know. I sigh and look in the mirror. I wonder what Niall will think of my change. I certainly don’t look like a freak anymore. I smile and walk slowly into the living room where an exhausted Kayle and Ashleigh waited so see me off. I smile at them softly and grab my carryon bag and one of my suitcases. They each grab a bag and we trek downstairs slowly. We stand outside and I flag down a cab. I turn to my best friends as the cab driver places my things in the trunk.

“Promise you’ll call all the time and send us lots of pictures!” Kayle says throwing her arms around me and squeezing me tightly I giggle and pull Ashleigh into the hug.

“We’ll miss you so much” Ashleigh whines.

“I love you guys but I have to go. Duty calls.” I say smiling. They squeeze me tightly and I climb into the cab I wave out the window grinning. As I plop back into my seat my phone rings. I glance down to see Niall’s grinning face on the screen. I smile lightly and answer it. “Hey Nialler.”

“Hey Princess! Where you at?”

“I’m on my way. I’m in the taxi right now.”

“Awesome! I’ll see you when you get here!” He chuckles at something in the background and whispers into the phone. “I love you”

“I love you too Nialler. I’ll see you in a bit.”

“All right! Bye Princess!” and he hangs up. I smile and slip my phone into my jacket. I yawn and lean my head against the seat closing my eyes.

“Here we are miss.” The man says gently I open my eyes and smile at him.

“Thank you.” I say and hand him a $20 bill. He helps me get my bags out and onto a cart before pulling away from the curb. I push my glasses up my nose wishing I had taken the time to put my contacts in. I push my cart through the doors and drop them off at the luggage check. I slowly walk to the metal detectors and strip my shoes off tossing my phone and bag into the bin. I pull my nose piercing out and put it in the bin as well. Stepping through the arch I grab my things and stick my nose ring back in. I pull on my slippers before making my way to the gate. I grin when I see the boys lounging around on the chairs. Zayn is passed out leaning on Liam who was playing with his phone. Louis was tickling Harry’s nose with a random feather and Niall’s head was hanging over the back of his chair his eyes closed. I grin and walk over. Liam and Louis look up confused. Louis stands up and narrows his eyes at me. I scrunch my eyebrows together and stop in my tracks. “What? Did I grow another head or something Lou?” I ask putting my hands on my hips. His eyes widen and Niall’s head snaps up.

“Oh my god. Cheyanna?” Louis says in shock. I giggle and nod. I glance over at Niall shyly. He stares at me his face blank. I frown.

“Does it look that bad?” I whisper pulling on a piece of my hair. He shakes his head.

“No it’s just different than your … normal color.” He says picking a piece of it up and twirling it around his finger. He hugs me lightly quickly releasing me and glancing around. I sigh sadly and he grins softly and pulls out his phone leaning against the chair. My phone beeps and I pull it out scrolling to my messages.

We’ll have time together later on the plane ;) I love you princess.

I smile and glance up at him. He has a cheeky grin on his face and I roll my eyes causing him to laugh. I hear a grunt and glance over and see Harry staring at me. I stare at him and anxiously wrap my arms around myself. He smirks and stands up making his way over. Niall just glances around not noticing how nervous I was. They didn’t tell him. He opens his arms and hugs me tightly his breath hitting my ear.

“Nice try. You’re still a freak kiddo.” He whispers in my ear. I feel anger bubble up inside me and shove him away with a glare. Niall looks at me strangely. As I stomp over and plop down next to Liam crossing my legs. Harry laughs and shakes his head before coming and setting across from me. I glare at him as Niall sets down next to him. Louis sets next to me and places a reassuring hand on mine. He pats my knuckles and smiles lightly. I force a smile as he pulls out his phone. Harry’s phone beeps and he shoots a glare at Lou. I cough loudly to make him stop. He glares at me and looks back at his phone.

“What the hell is going on with you guys? It’s like you guys hate each other.” Niall says aggravated. I set silently and look at my knees. “Cheyanna? What is going on?”

“ask him.” Zayn’s voice comes from beside me as he points at Harry. Harry glares at him.

“What’d you do?” Niall asks angrily.

“Nothing. Isn’t that right Cheyanna.” He says looking at me.

“yea.” I whisper.

“Don’t give me that shit Cheyanna. Something happened. What was it?” He asks coming over and kneeling in front of me. “Is it why you dyed your hair?”

“ Niall please. Just leave it.” I whisper.

“NO. The boys will tell me later we have to go. I will find out what happened. And I swear to god Harry if you did anything to hurt her I will beat the living shit out of you.” He growls and stalks off through the gate to the plane as the lady calls for our flight. I sigh and frown before standing up. This was going to be a long trip.

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