Running From Time (One Direction FanFic)

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Friday, April 11th 2000. That was the first time I saw my dad cry. He was crying because his brother, my uncle, committed suicide because he was gay. I didn't understand the situation back then, heck I don't understand them now. But still it was a tragedy and my father was heart broken. Wouldn't you be? I remember exactly how he reacted when he got the news. First he was angry, he yelled at everyone and everything, seriously he started yelling at my fish for being to blue, then he blamed it on himself, as in this was something he could have prevented, something he could have stopped if only he saw the signs. Then he finally gave up and accepted the fact that he was gone. I remember that when it was around my bedtime, I wasn't too tired so I decided to go join them, but as I was about to enter the room I heard my mom attempt to console him. She said "I know your hurt, I know your feeling like it's all your fault, I know you wanted to stop him but you have to come to the realisation that none of this is your fault, you didn't do anything. This was his decision and all you can do is accept it and say goodbye. You have to say goodbye" And then they kissed, which was utterly horrifying for a four year old, then he seemed okay.

After that my dad spoke to me and said "Lizzy, if you ever, I mean EVER, feel like you want to be gone forever. Come to me. Come to your mom. Come to someone and seek help because I promise you, you will achieve greatness"

To which I responded "Will I be the total awesomeness of the world if I don't go?" And he laughed and said "you'll be the queen superior lord of awesomeness".

A tear slipped down my cheek as I held his picture that I kept in my wallet. Remembering that memory made me miss him more.

"Hey Liz you ready yet and- oh was I interrupting something? Oh sorry ill just wait here for as long as you like and then you can call me and-"

"Oh my god Nikki shut up." I said laughing.

"So are you ready?" She asked

"Yup my bags are all packed lets go" I said taking my carry on suitcase, a big bag of clothes and my big suitcase.

California here we come.

* * *

The airport was such a hassle. Saying goodbye to grandma was tough though, I could see the tears that formed in her eyes as I reminded her of my mother. It was sad to leave her but I was coming back after the summer and I'm sure she'll enjoy the peace and quiet she never experienced.

"We're so gonna get raped" Skylar said and we waited in the line to get on the plane. I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Where?! On the plane? That would be a little obvious don't you think?" Nikki said

"No of course not on the plane! But what if the taxi driver turns out to be some sort of horrible rapist that only wants be for my body then kills me after he's done with me!" The look of horror on Skylars face at the moment was absolutely priceless. The line kept decreasing and we were a few people away from the front.

"You watch way to many horror movies" I said shaking my head.

"So what did you guys bring for the one direction concert?" Nikki asked.

"I brought my Niall necklace, Niall t-shirt, Niall bracelets, Niall SnapBack and the ring I brought to propose to Niall." Skylar said and I sighed.

"Well I brought my 'I Heart One Direction' t-shirt, my 'One thing' necklace, my many one direction bracelets and my Liam throw pillow." I said smiling. Although I loved all the boys equally, Liam had a special place reserved in my heart.

"Wow I feel so un-directionized. All I brought was my striped shirt, red jeans, one thing necklace and my Louis bracelet." Nikki said and by that time we were at the counter giving our passports and plane tickets to the lady.

"I c-call window seat!" I said first before either of them could protest. They both look at me with puppy dog faces and Skylar crossed her arms.

"Meenie" she said and we were on our way into the heart of the airplane.

* * *

Skylars POV

Having crying filthy peasants surrounding me during the flight, landing was a blessing. After we all got our bags we stepped outside of the airport and I came to a sudden realisation to where I was. California. City of daisy dukes with bikinis on top.

The city was beautiful. Covered in palm trees and the weather was absolutely perfect. A slight breeze, not to cold and not a heat wave either.

"Wow" Nikki said and i smiled.

"This is where we are for the entire summer!" I said, my voice filled with excitement.

"Here here as in this v-very spot or are we gonna get a cab?" Liz said and I rolled my eyes.

"We're so getting raped" I muttered under my breath as Liz hauled a taxi.

"Hi can you take us to this hotel please?" Liz said and gave him the address. He smiled at us and then took our bags and put them in the trunk.

During the ride I was silently praying.

"Dear Lord, please let this be a normal taxi ride and may I please get to the hotel without my virginity. Amen" I said silently and Nikki burst out laughing.

"Oh God seriously Sky? Calm down were almost there anyways" She said and I stuck my tongue out.

"Bully! God your so racist!" I said and Nikki opened her mouth to protest but Liz stopped her.

"Don't even try" Liz said and I smiled in triumph.

"Here we are ladies" The taxi driver said stopping the car and taking our bags out of the trunk.

We all step out of the car and Liz walked up to the driver.

"How much?" She asked

"30$ ma'am" He said and handed us the bags. We paid equally splitting it 10$ each.

"Thank you ladies, have a great time" he said and drove off.

"See your still a virgin!" Nikki said and I frown.

"Im such a loser. Im still a Virgin!" I said and Liz threw her hands up.

"There is no winning w-with you is there?" She said and I smile cheekily at her.

"Nope" I said plainly as we entered the hotel. The front was beautiful with a waiting room with chairs that looked like something you'd find in a castle, spray painted gold. The chandeliers were absolutely beautiful. And the floors were so shiny that I could see my own reflection.

After we checked in we went up to our room which was on the 10th floor. Once we got to our room I threw my bags on the floor and crashed on the couch.

"When someone says make yourself feel at home your not supposed to take it literally!" Liz said and I rolled my eyes.

"Shhhhh. Hush child and enjoy the freedom. No teachers, no annoying peasants, no rules and no par-"I stopped myself before I could say it but she's already heard it. Talking about parents was always a hard subject for Liz to discuss.

"No parents? You don't have to watch your words around me. D-Don't worry." Liz said plastering a fake smile on her face.

"So when's the concert?" Liz said changing the topic after a brief moment of silence.

"Lemme check the tickets" Nikki said rummaging through her bag.

Nikki's POV

I searched for the concert tickets that I kept in a little Baggie for safe keeping. After I finally found them I checked the date of the concert and my eyes enlarged.

Today. In two hours.

"Crap." I muttered and Skylar and Liz looked at me confused.

"What?" Skylar asked.

"Go get ready you have an hour! The concerts in two hours!" I said and looked for a outfit to wear.

"NOW!" Liz said

"Yes now go!!!" I said and found my black shorts and Louis shirt.

This was going to be fun.