Running Through the Dark

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

NIALL'S POINT OF VIEW

I glanced to the side and saw Anna take a deep breath and park the car. She turned to me and I see the crystal tears in her eyes but she turned around and faced Madelina and spoke, "Okay, so we need to disguise you, cuz the last thing we need is you all over the cover of those gossip magazines." She looked confused as I pulled my sweatshirt up over my head, but when I threw it back to her, she easily pulled it over her head. Then Anna handed her a pair of big sunglasses and she put them on over her big brown eyes.

"Pull the hood up," I commanded and Madelina followed my instructions and Anna opened the door allowing the beeps and clicks of cameras to infiltrate the once quiet car.

"Chin up babe, and show the paparazzi some smiles. Try not to show too much emotion though," she nodded and I climbed out and opened the door for her. Anna was standing there waiting for us and we met up and walked up to the door and quickly scampered into the security of the flat. Madelina began removing the glasses but I quickly stopped her. And she looked confused as Anna pulled every shade closed and I locked all of the doors. Once we were sure that the flat was secure, we led Madelina into the kitchen and she hesitantly removed her glasses and I nodded at her as she continued to remove the clothes.

"What just happened?" And for the first time, I heard a difference in her voice between Anna's american tone. And then it clicked, her name is Madelina and the way her words melded together so eloquently, she was French.

"Wait, you don't know who we are?" I asked confused, not to sound self-centered.

"What? Are you guys brother and sister?"

"No, just friends, My name is Niall, Niall Horan," I chuckled and she shook my hand.

"Who were those people? And why did they take so many pictures?"

"That was the paparazzi. Unfortunately We don't get much privacy,"

"Oh," She paused, "Are You like an actor or something?"

"Or something," I smiled at her causing her to flash her bright teeth.

"And what about you?" Madelina asked turning towards Anna.

"Nah, I'm just unfortunate enough to have known them before fame. And I'm stuck reliving with them for another day."

ANOTHER DAY!? Shit, I'm missing my limited time to get Anna to fall for me, like I've fallen for her. I hadn't even realized. She was going back to her apartment. Unless...

DANIELLE'S POINT OF VIEW

A loud knock rang through my apartment and my roommate Ellie stood up to get the door, but I stopped her and got up to do it myself. I opened there and saw Liam standing there. His eyes twinkled and his smile was so big and bright.... I .....just ..... my heart broke. He reached forward an enveloped me in a big hug. I inhaled his scent through a shaky breath. And his large hands rubbed circles on my back as if he knew all the stress I was under. And I just stood there, my grip tightening as the time passed. Bu the time we had pulled away, cold tears burned in my eyes, and the crustal liquid stained my cheeks. And without hesitation, Liam reached up and wiped my tears.He gently shushed my shaky breath that was coming out in sob-like gasps. Liam didn't even say anything, he just smiled at me and started to lean in. And I panicked, what should I do? Right before his lips connected with mine, I turned my head and his lips caught my jaw. He drew back quickly,not expecting my refusal. I mean, I have never been one to deny one of Liam's kisses. Any girl would die to be in my place and here I am crying to Liam(little does he know that I'm crying about him) and refusing to have his sweet lips on mine. Liam looked at me confused,his eyebrows knitted together and an adorable pout on his light lips.

"I have strep, I don't want to get you sick." I lied through my clenched teeth.

Liam nodded and tried to walk forward, bit instead I closed the door behind me and grabbed his hand.

"Actually, I wanted to talk," Liam nodded and followed me. My fingers brushed his and I pulled my hand away. I led Liam up a set of stairs that led us to the roof of my shared apartment. Liam and I sat down on the cold metal roofing.

"What's up?" Liam asked me concerned wrinkles obvious on his usually smooth features.

"It's just..." Liam reached over and grabbed my hand and this time I didn't pull away. I couldn't look in his eyes because if I did, this would never get done. His thumb stroked my hand and I started again, "Work has jus been so stressful. Management is transferring me to a new group.Which means new choreography. And the other dancers already know the choreography. So I'm going in with a disadvantage. And It's so scary because they want me to dance background for Justin Bieber,"

"That's great Dani! You'll be fine. I think...."

"I can't have a relationship,"

"Oh,"