Give Me Time

Chapter 6

I looked at the pile of clothes and the suitcase which was currently placed on my bed and sighed.

I guess I lost track of time while I was on the phone with Nathan.

I decided to get it over with and started placing my clothes neatly into the bag. When I was about halfway through, my phone started ringing.

Only one person can be calling me at midnight.

"Hey Merritt" I smile into the phone

"Ya know I still can't believe you're going to New York and I'm not" she said faking a British accent and failing miserably.

"I can't believe it either" I laughed

"So you get to go to New York, hang out with the most famous boy band on the planet and get backstage passes to Madison Square Garden, the worlds biggest arena for next week?"

"Yup" I said excitedly

"I officially dislike you Meranda" I laughed at this

"And I also can't believe you graduated this past year! like really?" Merritt spoke and I could literally picture her throwing her free hand in the air

"I just started school early and skipped a grade"

"Yea, because you're an overachiever. You also don't even have to go to college this year" she complained

"Thats because my classes don't start till late March, besides I'm gonna start work once I get back from New York " I explained

"College in England is wierd and I doubt you're gonna start working when you get back" she spoke and I knew she was smiling

"shut up Merritt, and college in England is NOT weird" I said "I don't know why my mum doesn't want me to go to college in England, like honestly, she's so overprotective"

"maybe she's not ready to leave you alone yet"

"i guess so, Hey Merritt, I'll text you tomorrow yea? I still have loads to do" I spoke into the phone noticing the time.

"Why do you say 'loads'? Say something more American, but yea okay! night!" And with that she hang up.

I quickly finished packing and decided to get some sleep because I had to get up for my flight in three hours.

I instantly fall asleep thinking of the upcoming weeks

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"Wow" I gasped at the sight in front if me. All my life I've wanted to be standing right here in this exact spot, and now I am.

I stared at Times Square which now was decorated in Christmas Lights. My mum finally let me out of the hotel alone, thank God.

I walked around for a bit when my phone vibrated. It was a text from mum saying I had to come back to the hotel.

As the wind blew, I pulled my coat tighter around myself. It was so cold here, unlike Miami.

I was relieved when I entered the hotel lobby because of the warmth. Just looking at the lobby, you could tell that it was an expensive hotel.

When I finally reached my suite, It took me a minute to find the key. Once I did, I opened it only to find something very unexpected.

"SURPRISE!"

"happy birthday!" I heard someone yell while pulling me into a bone crushing hug. Louis.

"it's not my birthday Louis" I giggled. I heard him chuckle while I struggled to get out of his arms. I finally got myself free only to be pulled into another hug. This time it was Liam. I smiled as I hugged him back.

I saw Zayn, Niall and Harry walk towards me as I smiled.

"what are you guys doing here, I thought you were coming a few days later?" I asked

"well, we decided to surprise you by showing up at your hotel suite and spend a whole day with you tomorrow since we have nothing to do." Zayn explained smiling

"thanks guys" I said giving them a warm smile.

I saw my mom sanding in the doorway and mouthed a "thank you". She smiled and went back into the other room where I'm guessing Annie was. When I looked back at the boys, Niall was openning a huge bag of chips, Louis holding about a dozen movies , Zayn setting down 5 bottles of coke on the table and Liam getting a game of twister ready.

This was going to be the best! Wait, where's Harry? i looked over at the couch but he wasn't there.

I shouldn't be worried, Harry should be the least of my worries right now..

I was just about to walk towards the boys when I heard a whisper in my ear.

"Meranda, were you looking for me?" His warm breath fanned over the back of my neck as a shiver ran through me. I turned around to see those beautiful green eyes and again, his world famous smirk.

"No I wasn't, it's not always about you Harry" I said. He was close, too close. I could feel the warmth radiating off his body but I couldn't get myself to move away.

He was still smirking and I saw his eyes flicker to something behind me.

"Come on, we should go" he said as he walked away to where the other boys were.

What the heck.... I walked over and sat on the couch next to Niall still thinking about what just happened.

This was going to be an interesting night.