Picture Imperfect (Niall Horan)

5 - Cassie

5 - Cassie

The next day, I wake up nine thirty in the morning and take a quick shower. Everyone is coming over today to spend time together. My dad, as usual won't be home until late so he won't get to meet the boys. Of course, he knows Marley since we have basically grown up together but it's a shame he can't meet the boys, especially Zayn. Zayn is really sweet and very attractive. I have noticed that Ryan, the guy from my Economics class that I kind of like, is slipping from my mind. I don't mind though, Zayn makes me laugh and seems like a really nice guy. They are all nice, but I don't think Niall likes me that much. Yesterday when we were walking in the woods Niall kept glaring over at us. Did I say something to upset him? I really want to be friends with him, and I want to know if he doesn't like me. I didn't mean to make him upset.

After I get dressed and put my hair in a ponytail, pray myself with some perfume and straighten up my room, I text Parker. I got her number, as well as everyone else's yesterday after they dropped me back off. Parker texts me back saying they will be there in fifteen minutes. I take this opportunity to eat something; I haven't eaten since five last night. I was exhausted and went to bed at eight.

"You're having friends over right?" Angie asks me as she enters the kitchen. She goes over to the fridge and pours herself some orange juice. It's almost eleven.

"Yeah. I hope that's alright," I say hesitantly. I don't have people over often and I don't want it to be a problem.

"Of course," she smiles. "You're always welcome to have friends over, Cassie. Are they in a class of yours?"

"Um, no not exactly," I chuckle. "Have you heard of One Direction?" Angie nods. "It's them."

Angie spits her orange juice back into her glass.

"I know," I laugh. "Marley's boyfriend is Louis Tomlinson."

"Oh my God! My friend Jennifer's daughter loves One Direction. Why didn't you tell me?" Angie almost shrieks.

I shrug.

"Well, I can't wait to meet them."

I give her a smile. "They should be here any minute. Please don't embarrass me," I plead.

"I wouldn't dream of it," Angie says and gives me a hug. "What about you? Are you dating any of them?"

"Me? No," I say, my cheeks flaring. Is it weird that Zayn came to mind when she mentioned boyfriend?

"Who knows? That may change." She winks. She is really great.

"We'll see."

A knock on the front door makes me run over and pull it open. The first face I see belongs to Harry. He is smiling, but not that much. He must be really missing his girlfriend.

"Hi, please come in," I say. Behind Harry is Louis, Marley, Liam, Parker, Niall -who gives me a huge smile- and then Zayn is last. He wraps his arms around me. I am surprised but I hug him back, noticing how great he smells. When I pull away I notice Niall's smile from five seconds ago is gone, and is now replaced with a deep scowl. I frown and look down.

"This is a really nice house," Liam compliments, looking around.

"How about you give us the tour?" Zayn smiles, staying close to me. He really is hot.

"Sure," I agree and begin to show them around, but the sound of someone clearing their throat stops me.

"Aren't you forgetting something?"

Angie. "Sorry," I say to her. "Liam, Parker, Louis, Harry, Zayn, Niall, this is my step-mother, Angie. Angie, this is everyone. Parker is Liam's girlfriend and Louis is Marley's boyfriend." Louis and Parker wave.