Ashes [Haylor AU]- Smoke Sequel

Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Songs for this chapter- Manners by Icona Pop and Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus

Taylor's POV

"Over here!" The paparazzi yells as I get out of the town car.

I turn to hide my face as Cher follows quickly behind. We were on our way into the venue for the Midnight Memories release party. Cher and I had arrived in Paris earlier that morning and had been on the go non-stop. We had gotten our hair and nails done as well as went shopping for our outfits. But tonight I was asked to preform along with Perrie. This would be the first time in a year that I would see her and I was glad Cher and I wouldn't have to be alone to face Harry. I mean it sounds sort of childish but he was the one who had broken my heart more than once. The one who always tried to bandage up the wound that would not stop gushing blood. Harry was the one who could tear me down in a matter of seconds. I know it's disgusting to say that someone has total control over your life like that but honestly Harry did. It was an unhealthy attachment and no matter what I did I couldn't seem to break free from his hold.

"Taylor!" Cher snaps me out of my current thought. 

"what?" I say back. 

"I was just making sure you were here mentally," She replies with a shrug.

"Don't worry," I reassure her as I smooth out my golden mini dress.

"what songs are you going to perform?" She asks.

"I dunno actually. Whatever comes to my mind on stage. I am going to refrain from doing anything about Harry," I reply.

"So all of them?" She teases.

"Don't be an ass. I was probably going to do 'Last Time' with Perrie since my producers insisted I do that song as a solo instead," I tell her.

"I can't wait to see that..or Perrie for that matter," She tells me.

"I know! It's been a while. I know she's been having some issues with her mother and her boyfriend lately," I reply.

Cher and I then make our way through the crowded entrance to the ball room of the hotel. This place was extremely nice but what did I expect from Simon Cowell. I wonder if he's going to be here tonight. The room is filled with the sound of 'We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus. I can see everyone sitting at their assigned tables or standing in the middle of the room.

"Le't go say hi to Niall. He is over there with Michelle," Cher points out.

"Hi Niall!" I greet and hug him as soon as he sees us.

"How's my second favorite girl doing?' Niall whispers in my ear as he hugs me because of the noisy room.

"Very well. How are you?" I return his question.

"I just miss you kiddo," He replies with a slight chuckle.

"I miss you and Michelle a lot too," I reply giving him a weak smile as I pull away.

Cher and Michelle are done with their interaction so I give her a hug and catch up for a minute. Then we are interupted by Zayn and Liam walking up to us. I give them hugs and continue to talk to them.

"where's Louis?" Liam asks Niall as he shouts over the crowd.

"He's with Harry,' Niall answers and I could tell he was hoping that I couldn't hear.

"Speaking of which I hope you don't mind that we created the seating arrangement so that you and Cher are sitting with Perrie and us," Niall mentions.