Together [Sequel to Love Actually]

Chapter 40

               The boys did their concert, and then we were all going to head out for dinner. I wasn’t very hungry, but I was going to eat anyway, just so I didn’t worry Harry. 

               We got to the restaurant, and got a table in the far back, to avoid any fans, so the boys could be in peace. Louis and Eleanor sat at a table just the two of them, and so did Zayn and Perrie. I sat with Harry, Liam, and Niall.

“Glad you two cared to stay, with everyone on dates, Liam and I would have looked a bit suspicious.” Niall joked.

               We all laughed, and looked at the menus.

“What are you getting?” Harry asked me.

“Um, probably the grilled chicken and a salad.” I said.

               Harry nodded, and returned to his menu. I knew he was looking out for me, and I was happy that he wasn’t getting all defensive and trying to make me eat more.

“Are you going to get dessert?” He asked me.

“Depends, if I’m hungry after I eat maybe, if I’m full, then probably not.” I said.

               Niall looked at me.

“What?” I asked.

“You aren’t fat. You don’t need to like watch your weight, just eat what you want, and screw what people say. That’s what I do at least.” Niall said.

“Thanks Niall, but you are Niall Horan. I am no one, and I care about what people think.” I said.

“You shouldn’t.” Liam said.

“I know, but I do.” I replied.

“Why?” Niall asked.

“I just do.” I stated.

“Drop it Niall.” Harry interjected.

               Niall held his hands up in surrender, and I took a deep breath. Harry gave my knee a squeeze under the table, and I calmed down a bit.

“What are you getting?” Liam asked Harry.

“I don’t know, probably like a hamburger or something.” Harry said.

               We all sat quietly for a bit, and then the waiter came.

“Hi, how can I help you all today?” He asked.

               He was young guy, with a little baby face, and I could tell right away that this dinner was not going ot be a peaceful one.

“Well, we’re ready to order, I’ll go last.” Niall said.

               We all laughed silently, and Harry began.

“I’ll have a hamburger, chips, and a Pepsi.” Harry said.

“I’ll have the grilled chicken, and a home-style salad, with water.” I said.

“I’ll have what Harry’s having.” Liam said.

“I’ll have the pizza, chips, the grilled chicken, a second order of chips, because they come with both so get my money’s worth right? Um, should I order my dessert now, or later?” Niall said.

“Whichever.” The waiter said, growing anxious.

“Okay, well I’ll have the ice cream sundae with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, M&Ms, nuts, and a cherry on top.” Niall said with a grin, proud of himself for making the best ice cream sundae he could think of.