These Things Take Time.

Chapter 17

"Momma. Mariah. Do you want to join us at the mall? I need to get an outfit for the date and Ness wants to get a new dress." I wait by the door for an answer. I have two more days until the date. I havent heard from Niall yet. Maybe he is busy. I want to call him but I dont want to bug him. We headed to the mall with our moms and made our way to Macy's to find a dress.

After walking around and trying on dresses for 3 hours, we both finally found our dresses. Ness' dress was a light navy blue lace dress that had sleeves and went up right above her knees. Absolutely beautiful. And mine..my dress was a maroon summery/autumn dress that went to the middle of my thigh, no sleeves but the top covered my chest but had a heart cut right above my breast. I felt so pretty, when I tried it on I twirled and whirled. I have never felt happier.

When we got home it was 5:00, my feet were killing me! I couldn't walk another step without collapsing to the ground. I ran to my room and threw myself onto the bed. My mom walked in and sat on the bed.

"Hey Hun." She patted my head, what am I a dog? I slowly got up.

"What's up mom?" I started to take out my earrings as I waited for her to speak.

"I just want to make sure you are okay. I don't want you getting hurt..." I slipped off my shoes.

"Hurt? Why would I get hurt?" I tied my hair, slowly, into a ponytail.

"Your friend...Niall, he seems nice...you seem to like him. Bu-

"No. Mom I know what you are going to say..No you aren't right about him." I got up and walked to my closet.

"That's what you said about Tony." That name makes me cringe...Tony. The boy who took my virginity...just thinking about it makes my stomach turn.

"Why are you bringing this up? You know I hate talking about him. I was young and foolish...Im more mature now."

"Honey you may be 3 years wiser but you are only 18...." I flinch as she touches my shoulder. "I want you to take it slow with Niall...He isn't a everyday boy...you just met him. Get to know him...date him." I sigh, as she finished her sentence..it's not that easy...dating a singer...a really famous singer. How do I know we will even be talking in 3 months?

My mom kisses my forehead and leaves the room. I look around my room and a tiny note catches my eye. I get up and retrieve it. I open it and it says 'Stay positive...you will find someone...someone who is not Tony.'

Wow...what a coincidence. Maybe this is a sign..but then again maybe it's just a note that was written years ago.

They next day went quickly, all I could think about was the date. I finally got a call from Niall! He called to tell me he had arrived in Houston. It makes butterflies in my stomach flutter thinking Im close to him, closer to hugging him and talking to him. I couldn't wait one more minute.

Today was the day. My first official date with Niall. I picked up my phone as soon as I got up. I had 2 texts, 1 from Niall and 1 from Ness.

From Niall,

*Good morning. Can't wait for tonight. I was thinking 7:00pm?*

I quickly messaged back

*Good morning! I just woke up. 7 is perfect...see you then :)*

From Ness,

*Today is the day! Hope you have a good date!*

I smiled and began to move my fingers

*Thank you:3 I'm really nervous...*

I sent it and set it on my dresser. I looked at the time which read 9:36 am. Ugh...these next hours are going to be the slowest hours of my life.