Better Than Words

Chapter 9

Maryn's POV

I woke up at noon. Bella and I stayed up watching movies on Netflix all night. I rub my eyes and stretch my arms above my head before I get up. I slip on my bunny slippers and walk out side to fine Bella eating a bowl of Lucky Charms.

"When did you get up?" I ask pulling open the fridge door, locating the gallon of orange juice and pouring myself a tall glass.

"Like five minutes ago." She says through a mouth full of her favorite cereal. I join her at the table and we start talking about what we are going to wear to the party, Niall, Mason, Dylan, and our slight homesickness. I look at the clock and it's already two. Do we really talk that much? Bella goes to prepare our outfits we discussed while I take a quick shower. As soon as I'm done I pad over to my room and see that Bella has already set my outfit neatly on my bed. I slide on the strapless crème colored, sweet heart crop top, the black satin skater skirt scattered with white crosses and black leather jacket. I go to our closet and secure a thin black belt with a gold clasp around my waist paired with a simple gold necklace and bracelets. Next, I go to our section of the closet holding all of our shoes and pick out a pair of black booties. Finally, I apply slightly more makeup than I usually do and curl my hair in beachy waves.

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Bella walks out of the bathroom wearing a metallic crop top, a lacy crème colored skater skirt, black leather ankle boots and a black cardigan with slashes through the fabric focused on her shoulders; my jaw dropped. We exchanged compliments to each other and then quickly shuffled out of the door.

"He told you the party started at ten, right?" Bella asks slightly nervous.

"Yeah. He texted me earlier just to make sure I got the right time." She nodded. When we get to Niall's house there are already a few cars parked outside his house so we had to park a couple houses down. When we walk up to the door we can hear the music blasting and the people inside trying to yell over it. I reach out and open the door, as soon as we walk in there was an overwhelming sent of barbecue and liquor. I look around in search of a possible area for Bella and I to sit, when I see Harry talking to a girl. I look around for Bella but she is no longer by my side. I return my gaze on Harry and my heart drops for a second and then quickly realize, I have a boyfriend.

"Aren't they cute together?" I hear a slightly familiar British accent and turn to see Liam Payne standing next to me, watching Harry and the beautiful brunette.

"Yeah. She's pretty." I take a deep breath and trying my best to be friendly. I stick my hand out for him to shake and he does.

"My name is Liam, and you are...?"

"Maryn McCormick. It's nice to meet you Liam." I give him my friendliest smile and glance back over to Harry. Stop looking at him! I scold myself, but I couldn't help it.

"So, which one invited you? Harry or Niall?" He questioned with his eyebrow raised.

"Harry. But my friend was invited by Niall. They are seeing each other right now." He nods as if he already knew. Maybe Niall talked about her to him?

"Well, I'll leave, Harry just spotted you and is on his way over." He winked and left just before Harry made his presence known.

"Hey! You made it." He gives me a quick hug.

"Yeah, I did." I smile.

"You look great." He compliments while his eyes rake over my body. My heart skips a beat and I try my best to get it back to a normal rate.

"Would you like to go outside and chat a bit?" He jabs his thumb to the sliding door. I see the tall, beautiful girl he was talking to earlier and was skeptical.