Horan Next Door (a Niall Horan fanfiction)

Chapter 1: Off to Mullingar

Chapter 1

Off to Mullingar

~~Skyler's P.O.V.~~

'I can't believe I'm about to do this', Is all that is repeating through my mind! My anxiety is rushing through me which is causing me to do my usual digging of nails into my skin.

This has helped calm me since I was 14, I still have scars some places from it. It's kinda like when you are depressed: you cut yourself because you feel so numb and emotionless you wanna make sure you are still hear and you want the pain. I use my nails to get me out of this trance of fear. If that even makes since?

I dug my nails deeper and then saw blood. "Shit" I curse under my breathe. I grab a band aid from my night table realizing I should probably pack those too. I throw the box in my bag and check my room to make sure I'm not missing anything. Today is the day I move to Mullingar! I will be leaving everything behind! Though my family is my family I told them I was leaving! They threw me a small going away party which barely any showed up to, except for my sister drove down from her uni campus and my brother came over from Victoria, a couple of aunts and uncles and cousins, none of my friends really showed up except for my bestfriend Karley who was going to drive to the airport. Last night not much happened, my mom cried, my dad drank it off, my sister told me I had to always talk to her...blah blah blah! Karley cried! Which was the hardest part for me! I know that I'm doing the right thing though.

I zip my now packed bag(though we already sent most of the boxes to my apartment) and take it off my bed and take in my room one last time. I shut the door behind me with a sigh.

My brother Lucas grabs my bag and takes it downstairs where everyone is waiting. Me and Lucas hug and I give him a quick punch in the arm and he returns the favor. We laugh. I then hug Scarlet my sister and she starts to cry. "Stop being such a mush" I whine and she snorts. "Here is my Skype and you have my number to FaceTime me! Do not have sex with guys until you know you love them and don't make stupid decisions" she demands. Oh how I won't miss her constant mothering!

My dad is already drunk. Most people get aggressive or rude and harsh or fun when they are drunk, my father gets sad and depressed, which puts the house into depression. So you could say I had depression as a kid... Not only for that, but other reasons as well! I have scars on my wrists. I hug my dad and he sobs. Seeing your dad cry is hard. That was the worst thing as a kid. You want to see this big strong daddy to look up to but you see this man who is weak and sad, which makes you the same. "I love you daddy" I say with a smile and he gives me a weak one back.

I hug my mom and she doesn't let go. "I love you sweetheart" she sobs in my ear. If only I got to see more of her, if she didn't work all the time I probably would. "I love you too mom!" I squeeze her close. We let go and she pecks me on the cheek.

"Let's go before your late!" Karley yells, I can tell she is trying to hold back her tears but I act as if I can't tell for her sake. I grab my bag and say my goodbyes and get into Karley's mustang 1964. How she got such a nice car I have no clue! But as the typical "raincouver" weather plays out, it's dumping so she has her top on. I buckle up and wave goodbye. We are off!

"I like your outfit" Karley squeaks. I'm in my black toms, light blue American eagle ripped skinny jeans, a loose lace back white blouse, a brown garage leather jacket, and a bright blue bandana wrapped as a head band in my hair. My long brown hair is curled in small loose ringlets. I have a simple silver nose stud and some diamond earrings. "I also like the way you've done your makeup". She says. I have my lovely cake face on to hide my face. I have foundation and some mascara, I have my favourite strawberry light pink lip gloss, and a thin stripe of black eyeliner with a little wing. "Thanks Karl's" I laugh. The car ride is awkward.

We get to the airport and put my bags through and have tons if time to spare. "Wanna grab a bite to eat?" Karley asks me. "Ugh Id love too!!" I groan. I am so hungry! "Oh my we have to go to Nando's" I shriek and Karley laughs but we got there. Nando's is my absolute favourite!

Me and Karley have a lovely meal and she cries once but I hold back my tears. After we are done I tell her I have to get through customs and she agrees. "Goodbye Karl's!" I cry. Am I actually crying now? A good god I am! I wish she could come with me, I'm gonna miss her so much! "Goodbye gorgeous" she sobs. We look like someone just died. We are getting some funny looks, I mean we are two girls standing in the middle of Vancouver airport balling our eyes out. We break apart and I walk to customs giving her a last wave!

As I get to my gate, I have about an hour to spare! I get a Starbucks non-fat, extra hot, no soy, low sugar, chai tea latte. Typical white girl;)

My flight is at 10pm and it's only 9:15 now. There it would be 5:15! My flight is about 9 1/2 hours. So by the time I get there it will be 7 am my time and there it would be 3pm. I should be alright as long as I get some sleep on the plane but not to much or else I won't sleep that night!

I hear a lady call aboard my plane and we all pile in. I'm happy to know I have a window seat. I sit down and grab the blanket that they have for us and throw it over my lap. I get myself comfortable.

I cute guy sits down next to me as I look away from my game of angry birds. I look at him and he looks back and flashes me his warm comforting smile. I sit up and smile back. "Hi I'm Chase." He says charmingly and sets his hand out. "I'm Skyler" I smile back and shake his hand. His hand shake is firm and nice. "So why are you headed to Mullingar" he questions, I assume he is trying to keep up small talk, "I'm actually moving into an apartment there, how about you?" I smile, "I live there! I was visiting a relative down here and now I'm headed back" he says "so have you ever been to Ireland? Do you know anyone?" He has a genuine smile when he asks. "No, I have never been, nor do I know I single soul" I giggle. Why did I giggle? He laughs at my giggle. "Well we should change that" he smirks and asks for my phone. I open up contacts and he adds himself, I do the same on his phone. "There now you know someone" he laughs. "Do you mind me asking how old you are?" I laugh. "No of course not I'm 21, and you..?" He asks, "19" I smile. He nods politely and we keep up small talk for the rest of the ride. We end up agreeing to get some sleep.

Off to Mullingar I go!