Touring with One Direction

Chapter 6

NIALLS POV

I arrived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. If you have seen the movie Dolphin Tale, you would recognize the name.

I opened the door for Alli and we walked into the building together. "Hello, where is Abby Stone?" I asked the person at the front desk. "She's over at the main pool," the lady said. "Thanks," I said with a smile. I linked hands with Alli and looked at her. She blushed. "Isn't this where Winter lives?" She asked, remembering the movie. I nodded, and we walked up the stairs to the main pool.

"Hey Abby," I said, once I spotted her. "Hey Niall!" she said and smiled at me. Alli squeezed my hand.

"Once I'm done feeding these guys, I'll show you where the wetsuits are," Abby said. "Okay," I said, and we sat down in the chairs.

"My best friend lives here," Alli said quietly. "But I haven't heard from her in a few years."

I studied Alli's eyes. They were full of guilt and sadness. I hugged her. "What's her name?" I asked her. "Audrey Smith..." She said, looking at me. "Oh," I said, watching Abby again.

Alli and I walked with Abby through the kitchen and to the changing areas. "Here are your suits, and just come out to the outdoor pool when you guys are ready," Abby said. "Thanks Abby!" I said, and we both changed.

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"And just throw this into the water," Abby said, handing me a plastic red ring. I threw it and it immediatley sunk tothe bottom.

I looked around me, and papparazzi were everywhere. People were fangirling about Niall being here. I rolled my eyes and looked down at the dolphin.

*****

Niall and I walked out of the pool, soaked. "That was fun!" I said, laughing. Niall smiled. "That was really fun," he said, grabbing a towel. We both walked back to the front lobby, still dripping wet.

"Alli?" I heard someone call. I turned. "Mr. Smith???" I said with a giant smile. "What are you doing here?"

"I volunteer here now," Mr. Smith, or Greg, said.

"Oh, cool!" I exclaimed. "Mr. Smith, this is Niall Horan. Niall, this is my friend Audrey's dad, Mr. Smith."

They shook hands and greeted each other. "Aren't you Niall from One Direction?" Greg asked. Niall nodded with a smile. "Thats me!"

"Audreys a huge fan," I said to him. "Is she coming to the concert tonight?" I asked Mr. Smith. "Yes, she is!" I smirked and looked at Niall. "Tell her to text me her seat number before the concert. Get her there early!" I smiled. Mr. Smith seemed to know what was going on, and he smirked as well. "Will do. Well, its nice seeing you again!"

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Niall and I laid on the bed in his room watching TV. All the boys were down at the beach, but we were way too tired from earlier.

My eyes got really heavy, fast. I dug my face into Niall's shirt. He rubbed my back and laughed. "We have to leave in an hour, so might as well try to sleep," he said. I smiled and relaxed my body.

"Sweet dreams," Niall said from above me, "I love you," he whispered.

My eyes shot open and I sat up. "What?" He flushed red. "I though you were.... um... heh..." he looked away from me. I smiled and turned his head towards me. "Niall," I said quietly, staring into his blue eyes. "I love you too."