Downhill (A Niall Horan Fanfic) ON HOLD

Chapter 7 - "Date" Preperations

Chapter Seven -

"Date" Preparations

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Before I could turn my phone off, I saw Lacey's hand shoot out from behind me and grab my phone.

"Hey!" I yelled, whipping around to look at Lacey.

"Girl, you so like him!" she said, holding the phone up so I couldn't reach it.

"Lace..." I said, giving her a puppy dog face.

"You know that so doesn't work on me, right?" She asked.

"Why don't you just confess and say that you loooovvvveee him already? It's totes obvious, anyways." She said, looking me dead in the eye.

"Well, if I confess then you have to confess to Louis that you like him!" I said, finally snatching my phone back.

"Well, it's...um...complicated?" She finally sighed.

"See, if you won't do it, I won't do it." I firmly stated, staring her down.

"Ugh, Maddie! But it won't be a big deal with you because he already likes you back!"

"What?" I asked softly, lowering my gaze to my wallpaper. You know, maybe she was right, maybe he did like me. But, why me?

"Look, Maddie, why are you holding back? You have a chance of having a once-in-a-lifetime relationship!" she said, looking deep into my eyes like she were trying to look into my soul.

"Because," I started, "he can have anyone in the world. I don't deserve Niall. He probably just pities me or something." I replied softly, looking back to the floor again.

"Look, Maddie, you must be kidding me. He L-O-V-E LOVES you." I looked back up to Lacey, who was staring down at me. I blushed, again, and I could hear Lacey laugh.

"Hey, it's not funny!" I said in a pleading voice.

"Well, it is now, tomato face!" She teased, and I chased her through the house. When I finally gave up, I sat back down on my chair.

"Well, Lacey, you have won. But you are still so gonna have to confess to Louis!" I yelled, and she literally pounced on me and we became a squealing mess on the floor.

I sat up along with Lacey.

"So, text him!" Lacey squealed and grabbed my phone.

"No-o-o way!" I said, but Lacey already had his texts open."Okay, fine." I said, grabbing the phone back.

"At least schedule something with him!" She said, crawling over and sitting next to me.

"Ugh" I groaned, and typed a new message.

-Hey, I need to talk to you. Meet @ Nando's later like at 7:00?

"See, I sent it! He probably won't reply, he's too busy cleaning the-" but I was interrupted by a beep coming from my phone. I reluctantly picked up the phone and read my new text.

-Sure! See you there! ;)

"Well, Maddie, you were proven wrong." Lacey said, giving me the I-told-you-so look.

"Well, no time to dawdle, let's get you ready!" she exclaimed, grabbing my arm and leading me into the closet. "Ya know, on second thought, maybe I'LL pick out your clothes..." she decided, shoving me outside, "I have a better fashion sense than you."

"But-" I started.

"NO BUTS!" Lacey declared as she pulled out a satin, blue, minidress.

"I didn't even know I had that..." I gasped. It was gorgeous, I had to say, but the height bothered me.

"Well, ya do now." She said as she handed the dress to me.

"I'm not wearing that to Nando's," I decided, pushing the dress away.

"Yes, you are. This is technically your first date, and I'm not letting you slack off! Now put this dress on or I will tell Niall myself!" Lacey threatened. She knew she'd won this battle.

As I emerged from the closet, I heard Lacey gasp.

"IT'S PERFECT!" She gasped as she looked me over. "I'll do your hair and makeup!" She squealed like a little girl. 'This will be a long night...' I thought to myself. After Lacey FINALLY finished my hair and makeup, I walked over to the shoe rack. As I was about to put on my sneakers when she yelled,

"NO WAY, MADDIE!" And pulled out a pair of designer heels. "You are wearing this." Lacey held up the torture device she was holding in her hands. Despite my protests, she managed to get them on.

"Really Lace, is this all even needed?" I questioned. I looked like I was going to a ball or something.

"Nonsense child!" She cooed. Suddenly Malena walked in.

"Good Lord, are you getting married?!?" She asked, looking at my outfit.

"Um, no." I said, but I could see her point. I was about to open my mouth but Lacey spoke before me.

"Madeline is going on her first date with Niall!", she squealed.

"Gosh, I just need to tell him something..." I defended.

"Look, Lynn, just don't screw this up, kay? This is Niall." She paused. "Get me an autograph, will you?" Malena finally pleaded.

"Fine..." I finally decided. Lacey walked me over to her car.

"Oh, yeah, try not to become Miss Tomato face again. Or should I say, Mrs. Tomato face?" Lacey teased.

"Ugh, Lace..." This trip was gonna be a long one. But I smiled to myself. 'My first date in years, and it's with Niall Horan...' I thought as Lacey's chevy pulled up in front of Nando's.

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Hiya, daydream here! Just wanted to thank all the readers! It has so far made my day! Anyways, we're going pretty fast today, but on normal days we will probably take MUCH longer. We might make another fanfic, it depends on how we feel. As always, comments and constructive criticism(helpful critics) are appreciated! Daydream xx