Dear Ellen.

Chapter 1

Dear Ellen,

I have a really great friend. Her name is Natalie Dawn Balducci. We live in this little town in the middle of Illinois. We love it, but she has a major issue. Niall Horan would never be able to come to such a small town! She wants to meet him SO bad. It’s pretty much her life goal. She’d do ANYTHING to get a Horan hug. She’s done everything for these boys! She’s got gifts for all of them! A mirror for Zayn, a pregnant cat for Harry, carrots for Louis, forks for Liam, and Italian food for Niall. But what she really wants from the world is the opportunity to meet Niall Horan. We both know that if anyone can make her biggest wish come true, it’s you. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I just want her one dream to come true. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I want her to have some sort of reward for putting up with me for so long. PLEASE HELP NATALIE’S DREAM COME TRUE!

Sincerely,

Alexis Little (@1DerfulMeee on Twitter)

I sent my letter for the day before texting Natalie to make sure she sent hers. She called seconds later. “Have I ever missed a day?” she said loudly into the phone. I had to love her. She was a super goofy, loud, fun loving person.

“No, but we wouldn’t want to start, now would we?” I asked, straightening my brown hair to shoulder length. It was around six in the morning, so we were both getting ready for school.

“No, I suppose not. Do you want to hear it again?” she asked, her voice muffled by her toothbrush.

“Hell yes!” I yelled, laughing at our silly conversations.

“Hi Ellen! I’m Natalie and I’m from like the smallest town ever but I have the biggest crush on Niall Horan from One Direction! I watch your show like everyday and you make sooo many fan girls dreams come true by letting them meet their idol! Please please please please. Help me meet mine! I would give anything in the entire world for a Horan Hug!! Oh Ellen I’m crying right now just writing it!! Pleaseeeeeee help me meet him! If anyone can help me accomplish my dream it’s you!! Don’t get me wrong! I have a mirror for Zayn, a cat for Harry, some carrots for Louis and I’ve ditched all my spoons just for Liam! I love all the boys! But I’m in love with Niall! Please help me get my Horan Hug! It would make my life absolutely complete!! Thank you so much for reading this! Please help me get my wish! So much love to you! Love Natalie (@nataliedawnb on Twitter)! P.S. Pleeaasssseeeee! :D” I laughed as I mouthed the words with her. I’d heard it so much for the past six months, I knew it by heart.

“Operation Get The Horan Hug!” We both yelled.

My mom walked up the stairs and told me to shut up, so I shut my door and whispered to Natalie, “We’ve gotten so many views on our YouTube channel, and we have thousands of followers on Twitter. It’s bound to happen someday, love.”

“I know. We’re getting closer. Keep up the good work, babe!” I brushed my teeth quickly, before letting Natalie go so we could both finish getting ready. I looked myself up and down in the mirror, feeling an awful lot like Zayn. I had on a white loose two length blouse, with black skinny jeans and white toms. My hair was straightened and parted to the side slightly, with minimal bangs. My makeup looked the same as always. I didn’t use too much, but I always used a little. Mainly eyeliner and eye shadow to frame my vibrant blue eyes. 

I texted Natalie one last time “Black and white vid tonight?” She replied quickly confirming it, and I headed out to the rest of my family, waiting in the car.

“Finally!” My brother, Ben, yelled when I sat down in the front seat. He was wearing his usual black straight jeans and a band t-shirt. His red curly hair hanging in front of his green eyes. He needed a haircut.

“You did take a while,” my mom mumbled from the passenger side. She looked up at me expectantly with her brown eyes. She had her hair pulled up in a ponytail, looking younger than 35. 

I had my permit, so I always drove us to and from school. I, quite frankly, did not enjoy driving, but I had to get my hours in some how. 

“I’m going over to Natalie’s for our black and white video tonight, Mom.” I said, putting the car in reverse. I lived in the middle of the woods, located conveniently outside of a small town. My house was big, and gorgeous in the spring and summer. The green of the leaves complimenting our brown house perfectly, but it sucked not being able to just walk to a friend’s house when I wanted to. My mom sighed.

“What time am I picking you up?”

“I’m not sure. I might end up staying overnight.” I said, trying to remember what was left of my closet at Natalie’s. I had started leaving clothes and an extra makeup bag there about four months ago, when I realized not having clothes there put a major damper on impromptu video ideas.

“Let me know, okay?” My mom asked.

“Yes ma’am.” I mumbled, pulling into the parking lot of our small school about five minutes later. I jumped out of the car, not waiting for my brother to get out. I checked Natalie and I’s many social media sites once more before putting my phone on silent and running into the school.

I was greeted immediately by a large hug from Natalie. “Nice outfit!” I said, looking her up and down once. We were wearing matching clothes for the video tonight. I had to say she pulled it off much better than I did. She had thick curly hair, and a gorgeous face, as well as a gorgeous body. Her eyes were golden brown, and able to capture every emotion perfectly. I knew she deserved to meet Niall, if anything just so he knew who he was supposed to marry.

“Thanks! You too! What’s the plan for the video tonight. Are you staying over?” She asked, pulling me to the incredibly crowded freshman hallway.

“Whatever comes to mind. And I can, I told my mom I might.” I said, opening my locker.

“Alright, I’ll meet you in band!” She yelled, already walking down the hall. I grabbed all my stuff, slipping my iPhone into my purse. We weren’t supposed to have our phones on us, but I had to keep our fans up to date on Natalie and I’s day to day life. I shut my locker and headed off to the library, where I had my first hour study hall.

Author's Note:      Well?! What do you think?! Let me know. I hope you like it! I came up with the idea, because I'm ACTUALLY DOING IT! Keep up with Alexis and Natalie in real time by following their Twitters: Alexis: @1DerfulMeee Natalie: @nataliedawnb Let me know what you guys think. I LOVE FEEDBACK. Vote, comment, share, and fan. PRETTY PLEASE?! Love you guise!