The Exchange

Chapter 17

I look at myself in the mirror over my dresser. Skinny jeans with a plain burgundy t-shirt under a navy blue cardigan with a long silver chain around my neck that has blue beeds around it. I wore it on the plane coming to England. Even on a plane a girl has got to look good.

I pray this outfit will be acceptable amongst the fashion styles here. Everyone knows Europe is a season ahead of where I'm from when it comes to style.

I look around my room which is the first thing I took care of. I tidied and cleaned my room to perfection before getting ready. I clip my hair back in a half up, half down style and examine myself in the mirror. Do I look too boring? In a last attempt I pick up my make-up brushes and attempt to change up my usual look, just a little bit.

Powder, light brown blush, bronzer on my cheeks, blended brown eye shadow and mascara to finish it off. It doesn't help much but I go with it anyways and finally leave my room.

Liam, Niall and Zayn are standing in the kitchen when I come out, talking amongst eachother.

"Hello." I say, walking in. All eyes turn towards me and although there are only six, I cringe under their attention.

"Hello." Liam says.

"Hey." Zayn waves leaning on the counter.

"Well, look at we have here." Niall says, walking over and picking up my hand. "You look beautiful."

"Umm thanks." I say, not sure if he is serious or just being sarcastic. "Should I change?"

"No! You look perfect." He says. "Are you excited to go out?"

"A little." I admit. I really want to see some of the local places to go. Louis and Harry's flat is nice but I really want to learn more about the area and feel more comfortable with it. Despite what happened at the grocery store.

"Good, we want you to be."

Just as Niall finishes talking, Harry walks in wearing a baseball cap and oversized sunglasses. I can't help giggling.

"Get used to it. We're all going to be wearing one." Harry responds to my giggle. I didn't realize they would all have to be wearing disguises but I'm not sure if they're going to work very well. I think any die hard fan would be able to recognize Harry Styles behind a pair of sunglasses.

Just as I was thinking about it, Niall left the room and walked back in with a plastic bag. He pulled something out and handed it to Zayn. Wait, is that hair?

Zayn flips his head over and Niall hands Liam something exactly identical. Liam proceeds to put his on and then him and Zayn pose together back to back. They model exactly what I thought they were... Wigs!

I pass giggling and am now full on laughing. The wigs actually aren't that bad. They look real which tells me they were made well. Neither style suited them though.

Zayn shows off his fake, long, curly locks. I always considered the stlye brazillian but I don't know why. The curls lift off his neck and sweep back on either side of his face. It looks strange on him though and reminds me of those preppy rich boys who's daddys buy them cars for their sixteenth birthday.  Zayn just doesn't pull off that type.

Liams wig is a dark blond colour. The middle is died a darker brown colour to make it pop and at first glance you would think of this guy to be a punk rock type except he's in skinny jeans and a plaid blue button down shirt. Neither one looks bad in their disguises but both of them just didn't seem to fit the role. However, they do look good trying.

Zayn pops on some large hipster glasses to complete his roll and Liam finds a pair of shades in his shirt pocket that he slides on. I must admit, the wigs are a good disuise especially since no one would expect them to dress this way.