And then I met You ➳ n.h

Backstage

Being backstage made me feel all cool and stuff. Yes I know that's dumb, but I couldn't help it. The concert didn't start until a couple of hours and its quite interesting to see that the stadium is packed! There's a huge crowd of fans outside yelling at the top of their lungs, going crazy for any hope of being able to catch a glimpse of one of the lads. No luck.

There were about 5 security guards trying to calm down the mob, and failing. One almost got beaten by this fan that tried to get past them but luckily he didn't. That was funny if I say so myself.

One of the guards seem familiar, he was the same guy from the hotel. He seemed to be looking for someone and as soon as he found Jenni and I between the crowd he waved, signaled us to move close and tried making his way towards us at the same time. When we finally reached him he led us inside, all the fans still yelling and trying to go behind us and into the guys changing rooms. A peaceful silence surrounding everything.

"There's some crazy fans out there don't you think?" He said in an attempt to break the awkward silence.

"YES! They look like wild animals." Joked Jennifer.

"They're the predators and the guys are the preys.. Poor guys." I said in a serious yet joking tone.

We all joked and laughed for a bit before reaching the boys' rooms.

"Let me just make sure they're all wearing clothes, you know, just in case." Said the guy that escorted us here. I don't know his name, I should ask but I keep forgetting; plus, he gives that trust feeling, so warm that I don't mind not knowing much about him. Is that weird?

Jenni and I laugh. "Okay. Please do so!" I reply as he opens the door and walks in for less than a minute then walks back out. "All clear! It's safe to go inside," he says kind of relieved, "oh and don't tell them I said this but, now I understand why Niall and Liam have talked about you guys so much lately. You girls are pretty amazing. See you around and enjoy the show ladies!" He waved bye and walked back outside to help with the anxious crowd.

"Mhmm..." Says Jennifer.

"Mhmm.." I replied.

We have our own language. Not like we are aliens or anything but we can say so much just with a simple "mhmm" or with a simple look. That's what best friends do, they invent their own kind of language that only they understand. In our world, "mhmm" means "nice to know" or, "I told you so!" Don't judge, we are weird like that.

We knock on the door before walking in.

Harry was arguing with his wardrobe designer because his pants are too "tight". It had to be Harry. Zayn was sitting in the corner of the room video chatting with someone while Louis was getting his hair fixed. And Niall, oh dear Niall, there he was munching on a bag of chips and playing Grand Theft Auto 5 while Liam was just sitting there watching him play and trying to steal some chips. I've got no comment for that.

They all seemed to have a sensor because they all turned at the same time and said "hey" synchronized and went back to what they were doing. It was one of those moments when a person would love to have a camera and record what had happened.

Niall paused his video game and walked towards us. He hugged Jennifer first right before Liam called her to go with him I don't know where. I swear, something happened between those two that night at the movies. They've been acting weird ever since. Oh well! Niall turned to me and hugged me, the feeling was so indescribable. It was warm and safe, I didn't want to let go. I hadn't seen him in so long and I admit I really wanted to. "How's it going brunette?" He asked still not breaking the hug. "Pretty good Blondie. And yourself?" I responded. He chuckled a little before moving back a little, his hands still over my arms and said, "Well I would be lying if I said it's amazing. Just living my life.. I missed talking to you" a smile formed on his lips and mine after his last words. We hadn't talked in about two or three weeks because the smartie pants dropped his phone in soup and hasn't been able to get a new one. He had texted me from Harry's phone this morning when he told us about the tough guy picking us up. "I missed you too, but hey! We are talking right now."

"I know I know, but two weeks was too long."

"You're a dork. What were you playing?" I asked him.

"Haha. Oh! Grand Theft Auto, but it's not that important. Besides, it seems like Liam and Jennifer took my game.. And chips.. Already. C'mon. Let's go to the stage. Or just walk around. Yeah?"

"Sure" I said with a smile hinting Jenni that I would be right back but she was too busy showing her fantastic video game skills. Yes, that's my best friend.

We walked out and Niall led me to the stage, I thought he was kidding about that. We talked a but while we walked there and we were joking a lot and teasing each other. In the time between going to the movies and him dropping his phone in soup we had become a lot more closer than we were before and I admit that I might have fallen for him. Maybe, just maybe. We could talk for hours and have really awkward conversations. When we reached the stage we hid behind a huge poster since there were fans inside already and seeing Niall would make them go insane.

"Woah!" He said, "I didn't expect people to be in here so early."

"Haha. Well you guys ARE One Direction. What were you expecting!?" I told him.

"Maybe just a few people..like 10. And that going to the extremes" he joked and of course I laughed. He's one of those celebrities that doesn't think he's "all that" he's actually humble and cares to keep a good relationship with fans. He didn't let fame consume him and/or change him and that one of the things I like about him. When I am with him I can see him as a normal person. I can see him as someone who isn't even close to being world-wide known, even though he is.

"So..in a more serious tone. Uhm.." He said breaking the small silence between us. He seemed kind of nervous, probably because of the whole show.

"Yes..?" I said to him.

"I've been thinking about this a lot and I wanted to ask you, uhm.." He stopped once again.

"Niall just ask! You're worrying me. Is there something wrong?" I said to him.

"No nothing. Sorry if I sound all nervous. Stage fright, I still don't get over it. I wanted to ask you.. Will you uhm- never mind. What was your favorite song by us again? I know I've asked already but just making sure." He said.

"Oh! It's You and I. It's a lovely song even for someone who doesn't quite believe in that cliche love. But the fact that it says "we don't want to be like them" makes me like the song."

"We don't want to be like them? How come?" He asked seeming to be interested in what I've got to say.

"Because I don't understand why all people want a relationship like someone else's. For example a Disney-like relationship. It's your life, make a difference, not a copy of something else. Don't you think?"

"Now I remember why I enjoyed talking to you and why I even tried to get to know you more.. And yes that's true. But c'mon. You can never beat the classic." He said winking. Before I could answer the same guy that escorted us to their dressing room came running. "Niall there you are! I've been looking all over for you. The stadium is full. 3 minutes before the show! RUN!"

"Oh gosh. Time flies Anabeth. See you after the show?" He said hugging me and giving me a kiss on my forehead before running off.

"Good Luck Blondie!!" I yelled as he ran.

The same guy escorted me to my seat since the lights had just been turned off.

"I've seen you a few times now and I don't know your name. I'm Anabeth."

"I'm John. Nice to cordially meet you miss. For a second I thought I would be escorting someone whose name I didn't know."

"And I thought I would always be escorted by a guy whose name I didn't know!"

He laughed and so did I. We reached our seat and once again he said "Enjoy the show" smiled and walked away. Jennifer was already there. She had a huge smile on her face and refused to tell me why all she said was:

"If a guy pauses his video game just to talk to you, he's the one" I rolled my eyes and laughed a bit, my best friend is such a weirdo.

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Hahahahaha!! I bet everyone thought he would ask her out didn't you!? Oh the struggle c; please comment. VOTE! And mention my story to others!! Thanks for reading and I hope you're enjoying the story so far. Be patient :)