The Stylists Assistants

The Run

Maddie’s P.OV.

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The next day turned out to be a day off. I woke up around six and couldn’t fall asleep. I decided I would go for a run. I had seen a park a couple blocks away. I would run there then come back. I quickly changed into appropriate clothing grabbing headphones and some money. I walked downstairs and Lou was playing with Lux in the living room.

“Hey good morning Lou! I’m going to head for a run, and grab some Starbucks or something. Do you want anything while I’m out?” 

“No thanks! Do you have pounds?” She asked 

“Oh no I still have dollar bills…”

“If you go to town, which is right near the park the Starbucks accepts dollars. But I will take you later to exchange the bills.”

“Ok thanks, call if you need anything” she nodded in  response.

“Oh and Maddie? The boys are coming over for dinner.” I smiled in response.

With that I headed out. I started off walking. Then I felt my phone vibrate.

Hey Maddie, It’s 

Eleanor the boys 

have a day off 

and you probably

do to. I promise I 

will take you to 

the mall next time. 

I really want to 

spend time with 

Louis. I’m sorry, I

promise next time.

I just laughed.

I completely

understand no

worries! Are you 

coming to dinner at

Lou’s tonight?

I texted her that and started running. I would answer her once I got to Starbucks. I was running with my music blasting. I felt a presence behind me but didn’t think much of it. As I approached the park I slowed to a walk and moved to the side to stretch. I finished and saw the Starbucks. I took out my headphones and walked towards it. 

“Maddie?” I heard a yell from behind me. I turned around and there he stood. He was wearing basketball shorts, and a tight fitting black t-shirt, that was tight against his skin making his abdominal muscles noticeable. I gulped and noticed the sweat gleaming his forehead. His hair was messy as he ran a hand through it and walked towards me. I suddenly felt a bit self conscious   wearing short tight black spandex and a neon green t-shirt that had half of it missing showing my stomach. 

“Oh hey! I was sure it was you. I was running behind you but you didn’t seem to notice.”  I blushed looking down towards my feet. Suddenly earning some confidence I responded.

“Yea, where you the person who I felt staring at my ass most of my run?” He stood there shocked and he too started blushing. I giggled and walked away. I felt him start walking towards me again. 

“Maddie are you getting Starbucks?” he asked me with more confidence in his voice. 

“Yes, you?”

“Yea, can I buy you something? Come on you don’t even have pounds.” Liam insisted. 

“Ok fine but only because I don’t have pounds.” I said as we finally came to an agreement. He grinned happily and we walked into Starbucks. 

“What would you like?”

“Could I have an Iced Green Tea?” I asked shyly. 

“Of course babe. Whatever you want. Why don’t you get us a table and i’ll go order?” My stomach fluttered when he called me babe. I agreed and found us a table next to a wall. Liam got the orders and brought them to the table. 

“Here ya go. I bought you a cookie, but if you don’t want it-“ I cut him off

“Leeyummmmm! I would like that cookie. Thank you very much.” He chuckled and we sat in silence for a bit as he handed me the cookie. 

“So Maddie you up for that movie marathon?” 

“Aren’t you guys supposed to come over for dinner?” 

“Oh yea I completely forgot. Do you still want to come back to my flat? We could watch three or four movies it is only seven fifty.” He said while looking down at his watch.

“Yea sure but could you take me back to Lou’s? I really would like to change and take a shower.” 

“Of course I can walk you back then I’ll come pick you up and we can go buy snacks!” he said the excitement clear in his eyes

“So were going to pig out? This run wasn’t even worth it.” I said letting out a small chuckle afterwords. 

“Maddie your in perfect shape pigging out won’t hurt you one bit.”

“Umm thanks.” I said smiling nervously.

“No problem, should we go? We’ve been sitting here for a while.” I nodded and threw out my empty cup. 

“So how do you like London so far?”

“I’ve only been here a couple days and this has been the only day i’ve really been out on my own.” I said

“Oh well don't worry I will fix that before we leave London.” He said giving me a “wink”. I laughed at his failed attempt of a wink. When we got to Lou’s house we both stopped and looked at each other.

“I’ll see you in a little bit. I’ll text you.” he said

 “Ok” I said giving him a wave and walking up the stairs to walk up Lou’s stairs. He started walking down the block and I couldn't help but turn and watch him. I noticed how his back was muscular, and how his shirt was rising over his torso showing some of his back. I desperately wanted him to turn around so I could see his abs, that I could make out of his tight fitting shirt. As if on cue he started to turn around snapping me out of my daze. I quickly turned around and walked into the house. As I walked in I felt his gaze on me. I just shook it off and walked into the house.

Lou must have gone food shopping because she wasn’t home.

Yes! I'll 

see you then.

xx Eleanor

I smiled down at the message and put my phone down.I walked up stairs and took a shower. When I came out I slipped on underwear and a bra. I walked to the closet and picked some black high-waisted shorts and a light blue t-shirt. I tucked it into the shorts and chose to wear my black Vans. I also put on some tinted moisturizer and some mascara. I heard the doorbell ring, and I put my hair into a messy bun, then left the room. I slipped my phone in my pocket and walked to the door. This is it. I openned the door and there he stood.