Teardrops on My Guitar [Ziall] ~On Hold~

Chapter 23

[Niall's POV]

“It has come to our attention that Justin Bieber is in London,” said the man in the pressed suit seated in front of us as soon as we walked into his office. We've never met him before, and he didn't bother introducing himself to us. “We have discussed with his manager that it would do well for One Direction and Justin Bieber to make more public appearances with each other.”

“But sir, we're supposed to be on break,” Harry said as we sat on the couches provided.

“Yes, I do realise that. Horan here has already been spending a fair bit of time with Bieber. Keep it up. It's good publicity. Feel free to tweet more at each other. Bieber's affiliates and us have already arranged a couple of activities the lot of you could get up to. A visit to Thorpe Park is one of them. It can all be done easily in the guise that you are all friends showing him around England. You don't all have to be there, just maybe one or two of you.”

“Sir, what about--” Liam's words were cut-off.

“We're done with this. Now, moving on. Payne and Tomlinson I'm sure you know what I wish to discuss with you. I am disappointed that we weren't informed of your relationship prior to yesterday's newscast. But I shall let that slide.

“We're not here to make you guys break up. Just try to keep it on the down low. But we really need you guys to inform us if you're dating anyone, and exactly who you guys are dating. This would save us lots of time when it comes to getting rid of rumours and fake reports.

“Now, is there any relationships that you lads would like to declare? I was already informed of Malik's and Ms. Edwards from Little Mix's relationship.”

“Uh, actually, sir, we're not together any more,” Zayn said tentatively.

“Ah, alright. I'll take note of that. Anyone else?”

I exchanged looks with Harry. This feels like going through customs at an airport where they ask you if you have anything to declare. Even though you have nothing to declare, you still feel intimidated.

“Sir, I'm dating a girl,” Harry said softly.

“Wonderful. I see you haven't been papped yet. What's her name?”

“Liz, I mean, Elisabeth Wong.”

“Alright. Anything else you lot feel you should let me know?”

Liam looked at me. I held his gaze questioningly. What is it?

He motioned towards the man, as if trying to tell me to say something to him. What did he want me to say? He groaned silently before pulling out his phone. Seconds later my phone vibrated in my pocket. I raised my eyebrows at him before checking my text.

Liam: go tell him ur gay! He knda needs 2 kno!

But doesn't Simon already know? Shouldn't that be enough? He must've noticed my hesitation because my screen lit up again.

Liam: Jst go!!!

I rolled my eyes. Fine. Whatever, you know?

“Sir, uh, I'm, uh, gay,” I managed to say.

“Interesting. So are these two,” he said curtly, nodding at Liam and Louis.

“Yeah, um, yeah, I felt like you should know.”

“Thank you, Horan. If that is all then please leave. I'm sure you lot have better things to do than hear an old man speak. I for one have better things to do than discuss world issues with you. My secretary would give you the information about your public appearances with Bieber. Now please adjourn.”