Last First Kiss (One Direction Fan Fiction) (Charlotte's Directions Book Two)

Chapter 24

Chapter 24         Charlotte POV                    Day 29 of Tour: Austin

I stood with my old leather purse swung over my right shoulder and faced the giant mall complex. I had never seen that many people shopping before.

“We’re going to be in the courtyard, okay?” Paul pointed to the map he was trying to show me. I nodded. “They get out for a quick lunch in about four hours. And we’re out of here at six. Remember to meet us here, behind this restaurant, then. You have free range as long as you stay within the mall. Don’t get lost.” I nodded again. “One more thing, do you want any security?”

I raised a brow. “Why?”

“I was only asking. It’s not a necessity of course, but if it would make you feel better.”

“No thank you… I’m not the one the girls will be flocking.”

“Sure. Right, got it.” He turned to the five hooded teenage boys who waited patiently behind a tall black van where they wouldn't be seen until they wanted to be. “You guys set?” They nodded. “Then let’s go.”

They were escorted away, surrounded by tall scary men I couldn’t recognize. On the way out of the parking lot Niall bent down to kiss me on the lips, Liam tugged on my braid to make me giggle.

I was left standing in the Texas sun.

A puff of breath wisped between my lips. I stared at the giant mall while wiping my hot and sweaty palms on my bare legs beneath the short shorts I was wearing.

After a quick glance at the shopping list I started to head towards the big outdoor mall.

The Script played above the overhead speakers. People of all ages were crowded around me with shopping bags strung over hands and in baby strollers. Huge banners hung from every inch with the familiar slogan: 8 WEEKS, 8 CITIES, 5 GUYS, ONE DIRECTION!

I smiled proudly and wandered farther into the courtyards. I let myself follow the crowds for some time before I spotted one of my favorite stores.

BATH AND BODY WORKS.

My Greek sandals lurched to the entrance. I was hit with AC and about a million different perfumes as I stepped inside.

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I glanced down at my phone a few hours later. It was a little after noon. I knew Niall was just starting to get hungry… because he was accustomed to eating quite often. He would be practically dying over there with two hours till his lunch.

I decided to go and get snacks.

But from where?

I lifted my Disneyland aviators from my eyes and saw a mall map poster a few yards away. I set my glasses back down on my nose and headed to it. The list of stores and shops were practically endless. It was overwhelming quite frankly. I didn’t know where to get the food for starts. And where was the meet and greet again?

“Need some help?” A young voice said from somewhere behind me. I looked up to see a tall and smiling beauty with huge red curls. But the very first thing I noticed about her was those amazing eyes. They were the brightest green I had ever seen. She stepped towards me. “You look a little lost.”

“Oh,” I giggled and glanced back to the map in front of us. “I’m not sure where to get a snack around here.”

Her nude painted fingernail rested against a small square at the back of the map. “Starbucks always works,” Her white teeth glittered at me behind painted pink lips.