A Nightmare Come True (A One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter 12: The Awaited Reunion

Please read Author's note at the end!!!!

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Carina's POV

I took a deep breath in the mirror as music played in the background. I was wearing a short-sleeved blue dress that went down to my knees, and bright blue TOMS. I also have a gold spiked end bracelet with a necklace with kittens as ice cream scoops. My long brown hair has been curled, and put up in a half ponytail with a cream bow, and cream tights with kitty faces. I smiled to myself in the mirror, and went to turn off the radio. As I exited, Niall stumbled out of his room.

"Why are you ready? It's like, four in the morning!" He groaned, rubbing his eyes. I laughed.

"Niall, it's 6:30. We need to be at the school by 7:45, or we are going to be late!" I said, pushing him into his room so he can get ready. He groaned, and flopped onto the bed, so I picked out an outfit for him. A regular t-shirt and jeans. He only brought one pair of shoes (I have NO idea how boys do that) so that problem solves itself.

"Now get ready you lazy arse!" I said, throwing the articles of clothing at him. He laughed and caught them. I ran downstairs to find my mom making herself some tea. I'd always grown up with tea, because a) it's healthier, and b) we're British.

"Hi sweety. Tea and bacon?" She asked, and I licked my lips hungrily.

"That would be amazing!" I moaned. The moment the strips where on the pan, Niall was running downstairs, in nothing but a towel.

"Do I smell...bacon?!" He cried, and I nodded. He ran upstairs, then under 2 minutes later, he was back, fully dressed and hair dripping. He sat down next to me and stared at the bacon hungrily. In under 10 minutes, we had finished our bacon, re-brushed our teeth, and Niall and I were sitting in the car, driving to school. Mom had let him drive, because she had some work to do at home.

"Are you sure you want to come in? I mean, it'll be bad enough for me, but you will be destroyed by the directioners!" I asked, and he nodded.

"I'm positive. If things get tough, then I want to be there to help you through it. Okay, we're here. You ready?" He asked, and I took a deep breath, then nodded. I opened the door and stepped outside. I started towards the school, and my heartbeat picked up. I froze in place, staring at the gate that the kids would slam me up against and then throw me in the dumpster. I felt someone grab my hand, and I looked up at Niall.

"I'll be with you the whole time. There's nothing to be afraid of, because you are better than them in every single way. Just remember what I said last night, and you'll be fine" Niall said, squeezing my hand. I squeezed back, and then e headed towards school. The moment we walked in, everyone's eyes were on us. School hadn't even started, but everyone was still here.

"Is that Carina?" I heard someone ask their friend as I walked by.

"That's Carina! And Niall Horan!" Someone cried. After two minutes, everyone was swarmed around us, asking for pictures, for autographs, some guys even asked for my number, which I (not-so-politely) declined.

"Oh look! It's little, Miss Monroe." I heard someone say, their voice dripping with poison. Everyone froze, and the crowd parted like the red sea to reveal Mackenzie, in all her glory. She was wearing a crop t-shirt that said "Bitchez be Trippin'" which I found disgusting; very, very short short-shorts; and her bleach-blonde hair that was almost white.

"Hello Mackenzie. How are you" I asked, as politely as I could. She rolled her eyes.

"Cut the crap, Monroe! I know you saw what I told the press! And you know that I saw your retaliation." She hissed. I was silent. I felt Niall's presence next to me, but I knew that this was our battle.

"It wasn't a retaliation. It was the truth" I said. Mackenzie smirked.

"No one will believe you! You're still the stupid little bitch that could never fight back. You will never be more than that." She spat, but I just smiled.

"If I'm nothing, why am I famous? Why do I have an album coming out in less than a year? Why do I have a world-wide tour that's just for me? Why do you have to try so hard just to get a little dirt on me, that isn't even true? If I'm so low, why is it me instead of you?" I hissed, practically seeing the steam coming from her ears. I saw her hand before Niall did. When she swung, I grabbed her fist, flipped it, then pinned her to the ground.

"I'm not the Carina Monroe you know. I'm Carina Malik. And you don't mess with a Malik" I said, then I let her up.

"What?! But you don't know how to fight!" Mackenzie cried, standing up.

"After I was kidnapped, I took self-defense classes. There is nothing you can do to hurt me now. Or anyone else for that matter, because this school is now protected by One Direction and Office Depot's anti-bullying campaign. So if I catch you harassing anyone else at this school, then I will personally come and make sure you are expelled." I hissed. She stood there, frozen in shock. I could see the gears churning in her head, until Niall cleared his throat, and gave me a pointed look.

"Oh! Right! How could I forget? You also have a three week suspension." I concluded, crossing my arms.

"Three weeks?!" She hissed. I could practically see the steam coming out from her ears.

"Yup. It starts now. Bye!" I said, waving enthusiastically. She took a step towards me, but I stood my ground.

"You'll pay for this Malik." She whispered, her voice dripping with poison. I smirked.

"I know you will. And I'll be ready" I whispered back. She stayed still for a moment, before stomping off school grounds. Everyone was silent for a few moments, until a cheer erupted through the crowd. I smiled up at Niall, who ruffled my hair playfully, then gave me a big hug.

"I did it Niall. I faced my fears."

"You sure as hell did, kid. And I couldn't be more proud."

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Hey guys! Sorry that I haven't updated in forever, but I'm so excited for all of our new readers! The next chapter's going to skip a few years, and go into High School, because some of you guys have been complaining that Carina is too young, and I agree! So it's gonna be two to three years later (1D will still be together, don't worry), and Carina will either be 15 or 16. There's gonna be a big prologue before the actual chapter starts that explains everything! Thanks so much for reading! Don't forget to comment, vote, and share with your friends! ADIOS AMIGOS.