just the beginning ➣ one direction

chapter 9 // casey

**only doing this chapter at 12am in the morning just to see dana's reaction**

The three of us walked into the crowded cafeteria. Naomi walked ahead of us, while Liam and I stood there glancing at the wide open room. To the far left, there was the lunch line, and a salad bar. The lunchroom was filled with round tables and a backdoor for the outdoor seating. Naomi turned around, and saw us grasping the view. She smiled, and grabbed our hands to the round table to the far right.

I saw Niall, Harry, Rachel, and Emma all sitting down in the round table. Niall spotted us from a distance, smiled, and waved at us. We both followed Naomi to the round table. 

Before we sat down, Naomi let go of both our hands, and ran to Niall. Niall stood up from where he was sitting and picked her by the waist. She wrapped his body around with her legs, and she pressed her lips into his. What the fuck.

H-Hold the front door, they're DATING?

He kissed back, softly ticking her lips with his. They pulled away, and Niall placed her down on the floor. I didn't do anything, I didn't sit down, I just stared. I didn't know they were dating, I didn't even know they knew each other in the first place. 

They both sat down on the round table, and looked up at me.

"Hey, you're the girl I met at the grocery store.." Niall closed his eyes for a good 2 seconds, "Cassidy, right?"

I smirk. "Casey." He even forgot my name, right after he finished lip-locking Naomi.

He nods at embarassement, smiling. Naomi looks at both of us. "You two met?"

I nod. Niall stares at me. "Aren't you going to sit?" He laughs.

I looked at him. "Oh yeah, forgot." Liam and I sat down in unison. 

I sat down next to Rachel, hoping she would bring up a random topic so I could forget about what I just saw. But she didn't, and all I kept hearing was the side conversations Niall and Naomi kept having. I listened to them, I observed them, they seemed really happy together. I looked across the room, and I saw Louis and Hayley 4 tables away from us with a bunch of other people. I recognized some from the morning, who gathered with him when we go out of the car.

"What's your name?" Emma asked. She was obviously talking to Liam.

"I'm Liam Payne, and you?" He politely answered.

"I'm Emma," she points to Harry, "That's Harry," she points to Rachel, "That's Rachel," and she points to Niall and Naomi, "And that's the lovely couple sitting right across from you." 

He laughed. "Do they have a name?"

"I'm Niall," Niall added, "She's Naomi."

I broke the chit chat.

"So, when did you two start dating?" I asked looking directly at both of them.

They looked at me. "Since sophomore year started." Naomi said leaning on Niall's shoulder.

Niall changed the subject. "Yo Harry, you going to eat that?" He looks at the half-eaten burger on his lunch tray. Before he could answer, Niall just digged right in. Harry glared at him.

"I will piss on everything you love." he glared.

"Piss on anything, but her." He said as he looked at Naomi.

That kinda sting. I didn't know why after he said that, my heart began to race. They actually do look like the perfect couple, they're both cute, they both have blonde hair, and they have the same interests. I'm not going to be surprised if I find out that Harry is dating Emma or something, since I didn't even come to a conclusion that Niall and Naomi were even a thing. 

As the period went by, we all talked about stuff, school, and we even planned on going somewhere this weekend. They hope to include Louis and Hayley also, since they're the reason why everyone is such friends.

The time when school ended, I walked out of the freshman building with handful of brand new textbooks. I walked slowly down the path to the parking lot, hoping that Louis didn't ditch me, since he's my only ride. I feel a tap on my shoulder. Due to that, I dropped all of my textbooks on the pavement.

I turned around as I knelt down to pick up my belongings. It was Rachel. She crouched down to help also.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry." She apologizes.

I let out a small laugh. "It's okay, what's up?" 

Once the floor is clear, we stand up and walk along the path to the parking lot.

"Was wondering if you wanted to come over?" Rachel asked.

I paused to think about it. I have no plans anyway, and I didn't recieve any homework today, since it's the first day. So why not?

"Sure." I said. She smiled and we turn around, and walk to the direction of the bus station. While standing there waiting for the bus, I grabbed my phone and sent a quick text to Louis.

going to rachel's house, i'll be home by 8 :)

Within seconds, I got a reply back.

You ass, I waited 15 minutes for you. fine, i'll see you at home.

I turn off my phone, and look up. I see the bus approaching.

--end of chapter 9-