Misadventure (One Direction)

7 - Anticipation

Thursday, January 9, 5:32 PM

Harry needed to get out, in order to clear his mind. He moved slowly down the street, so that he wouldn't catch anyone's attention.

He revised his to-do list on his phone and remembered that there was an auction he needed to attend. The auction was held every year at the University of London. The money raised was for scholarships for students completing a degree in any of the performing arts. One Direction was going to perform there for the first time.

Harry had to be in a good mood for tonight. So he returned to his hotel room and accomplished a quick but good shower. During his shower, he thought about asking Liam to phone Stephanie in order to get Vanessa's number. But the thing was that Liam had been out earlier than him and came in late at night. He knew that. finally, Sophia gave in and they were processing the papers. This meant that before the auction Harry could ask the favor and hopefully have a date with Vanessa on Saturday.

The fresh Harry tidily fixed his own tie, finalizing the tuxedo look. It was as if he was going to be the next James Bond. Bold.

Once finished he headed to Liam's room. Just then Harry took a glance at the ajar. He wanted to make sure he wasn't interrupting the couple. But when the curly haired noticed Liam's illuminated face, he widely smile. It was as if he just met Stephanie all over again. Liam looked much better than his past lethargic state days before. He also wore a black tuxedo, but had a new hairstyle. The sides of his head were trimmed, which defined his wide mohawk-like hair style.

"Hello, mate!" Harry expelled, glad that the conflict between Liam Sophia was over.

"Glad to see you too!" Liam greeted and continued to smile.

"No more Sophia?" Harry asked just to assure himself.

"No more. I just need to get my jacket and phone." Liam paced further inside his apartment. Harry waited beside the door, brushing his curls along his left and right sides.

"Come on man! We're going to be late!" Harry yelled after Liam locked up his place.

Two minutes later, they were at the brightly lit lobby. Harry remembered the conversation he had with Alexia. It seemed like ages ago for him. He could not believe that Alexia broke Matt's heart. Matt should have known Alexia was only going to be in London for a semester at the University of London.

The instant Harry was reunited with his friends, he noticed someone else. No other than Matt, he looked similar to Zayn but had darker and longer hair. He also had a similar tuxedo, but it was navy blue.

Why was he doing here? asked Harry to himself.

"Hey Harry!" Matt said as he shook hands with him. Then Matt repeated the same gesture at Liam.

"So how's it goin'" Harry asked Matt as they got into the black Mercedes.

"Oh, nothing. I just got a phone call from Alexia. I think you guys have met her and her cousins," Matt replied. Harry raised his eyebrows, wondering why Matt seemed so normal and not upset.

"Why did she called you?" Zayn asked, stealing Harry's question.

"To tell me about the auction today at uni. Her cousins are performing there and you guys are too!"

Why is he acting like that? Harry asked his mind.

Niall then asked, "the brunettes that came to our concert the other night?"

"Are you referring to the Flores and Maceda girls?" Louis asked Niall and Matt, while he drove the car.

"Yeah," responded Matt.

"They were electrifying at our last concert," Liam added as he stared at Niall. Niall nodded in agreement.

After the car ride, the six boys walked out of the car towards the University of London's Music Department building.

"Ready to meet them again?" Harry asked, while fixing his curls with his fingers.

"Ready," chanted the rest of them.

I'm so ready to meet Stephanie, thought Liam as he grinned.

"Why are you grinning?" Zayn asked.

"The same reason Harry is grinning," Liam replied. Everyone glanced back at Harry, who was blushing and exposing his dimples.

"Sorry, but I can't hold my excitement for tonight's performance," explained Harry.

They were about to cross the street until their eyes lay on three elegantly dressed brunettes. Their night was going to be memorable.

"I call Stephanie!" Liam yelled as he strolled down the street.

"Then I call Vanessa!" Harry followed Liam's strategy.

"I'm already taken but I call dibs on the food!" Louis yelled, sprinting towards Liam and Harry.

"I agree with your choices because I call Lesley!" Niall chanted, catching up with the others.

Matt stared at them weirdly and continued down the street.