Since i ran away (one direction story)

Chapter 1 - Good Friday

That is me; the girl on the right. Im called Megan. I am 17, have blonde hair, blue eyes and all around love my life. I live in London in my own flat. I have a little brother called Jack who is 12 and a mum and dad, they all live in Bradford. The reason I live on my own in London is because I don’t get on with my family. When I was 16 they kicked me out, I was partying almost every night, had lots of different boyfriends and I was pretty much wild. They didn’t like it. Looking back on it now I don’t like who I was. So, they kicked me out and the first thing I did was got a train up here.  So I was on the streets one day when I got stopped by a makeup modeling agency, they asked me to be a model and I was flattered. So I took the job, and that helps me earn a living! I quickly bought the flat in London and styled it myself.

So it’s Good Friday and I don’t need to work! I’ll probably go shopping with Maddie. Maddie is my best friend; she lives a couple of floors below me so it’s great to hang out! I would knock on the door now, but im not sure what she’s doing so ill ring.

“hey Maddie!”

 “heya, wanna hang out?”

 “yeah sure, knock for me in half an hour” 

“okay, bye!”

I hung up. Walked into the bathroom and took a quick shower. I got out, dried my hair and dressed in skinny jeans and a superdry hoodie.  I used to be a real girly girl, but since moving to London I haven’t had the money for fancy heels and dresses. I keep it simple. I applied some foundation and a little bit of mascara. Because of my job, I don’t have to buy any makeup which saves me a lot of money. When I was done, I made myself some toast and sat eating it watching the news.

 I heard knocking on the door so grabbed my bag and opened the door to be greeted by a smiling Maddie. 

“im sorry im late! Couldn’t decide what to wear!” I looked down at her outfit and nodded.

“Do I get your approval?” she said sarcastically.

 “Sorry! Yeah, let’s go!” I locked the door and we headed downstairs in the lift.

We got out the lift and started walking down the street towards the shops.

     *Time shift*

“Oh my god!” She let out a sigh of relief as we sat down in Costa. 

“that was manic! But so fun!” Maddie nodded in agreement. After the whole time in the shops, I bought 3 tops, a pair of jeans and Maddie even convinced me to buy a short black dress. 

“we need to go out.” She said with a wicked grin spreading across her face. 

“why?” I said, feeling confused and sick at the same time. 

“to wear your dress silly!” Relief flashed through my mind. The last thing I wanted was a boyfriend, I had some bad experiences with cheating in the past and it scarred me for life.

“hello? Wakey wakey!!” I came back to the real word and realized Maddie and a waitress were staring at me. 

“oh sorry, I was miles away”

“just order maa’m” The waitress was clearly getting frustrated. 

“ok ill have the tuna melt and an orange juice please” I closed my menu and handed it to her.

 *Time shift*

 “Alright well ring me tomorrow; and I need to see what that dress looks like too!” she said with a warm smile

 “sure thing lovely!”

I closed the door and flopped down on the sofa. I looked out the big glass windows of my flat, and I could see it getting dark. It was just turning 7 o’clock and my stomach reminded me that I was hungry. I didn’t particularly want to cook, so I grabbed my coat, slipped on some converse and went to Nandos for a take-away.

Walking along the street I felt a vibrating in my pocket. I took out my phone to see the caller as ‘Mum’. I pressed ‘ignore’ and placed the phone back in my pocket. I don’t get on with my mum and I have no idea why she is calling, but I don’t want to talk to her. I walked into Nandos and the heat of the kitchens immediately hit me.

“Excuse me love, are you going to go in?” I looked up to see big blue eyes and a scruffy haired boy looking at me.

“Sorry to be so rude, im just really hungry!” I only suddenly noticed his Irish accent. 

“sorry, I was in my own world haha!” i was so embarrased and i knew i'd gone red!

“We all do it! Eat with us if you like?” He gave me a big warm smile and turned to face his 4 friends.

“Oh, urm sure, if you don’t mind?” I said, half hoping he said he did mind and half thinking it would be nice to have company.

“Names Niall by the way, this is Zayn, Liam, Louis and Harry” He said, pointing at each one individually as he said a name. 

“Hey guys!” I said and followed them over to a table. 

“so whats a girl like you doing in London?” Niall asked as we all sat down. 

“I live here! What about you five?” it was hard trying to involve all of the boys in one convosation

“you look abit young? And we have been on X factor!” 

"yeah it’s a long story… and oh wow! How far through are you?”

“We go to judges houses a week tomorrow” a voice said from behind Niall.

"wow! Well done!” I said, honestly shocked. Niall sat back and I saw the boy I was talking to had brown curly hair and green eyes. He smiled at me and I noticed his cute dimples.

     *Time shift*

“dessert everyone?” niall said, i honestly dont know how he can eat more!

“I can’t man! Im stuffed!” Zayn said leaning back on his chair and groaning

“We’ll join you!” the other three said at the same time. 

“what about you Megan?”

” im full thanks!” I looked at the time and noticed it was already half 9!

“In fact I must be going, it’s really late!” I got up from my chair, opened my purse and left £30. 

“whats this?” Zayn said pointing at the money. 

“my share of the bill!” I said laughing at his innocents. 

“don’t be silly! I’ll pay for you!” he said sweetly. It was then that I noticed the way his hazel eyes had a twinkle in them. 

“awwr what a gentlemen!” louis said

 “shut up mate!” he said blushing,

 “someone’s gone red!” Harry teased.

 “haha! Anyway boys I must go! Nice meeting you!” I left Nandos and started to walk down the road when I heard someone faintly calling my name. I looked round and saw Zayn running after me. 

“Megan! …….Wait!” he said puffing at running to catch up. 

“whats wrong?” 

“I urm.. Wondered if I could have your number?” he said embarrassed. 

“oh urm sure!” He passed me his phone and I wrote it in.

“There you go!” "

"Thanks! Ill text you!” he said smiling big at me, his eyes shining like before.

“sure! Night Zayn!” I said waving and walking away.

 “Night gorgeous!” He said and winked.

I grinned and walked off. Whilst walking home I got out my phone and text Maddie.

Message to Maddie : ive pulled ;)xx

I immediately got a reply demanding details but I simply locked my phone and put it in my pocket, id ring her tomorrow. I got home, made myself a hot chocolate and went to bed dreaming of Zayn’s magical eyes.