Behind the Scenes

Paris

 “You nervous Zayn?” I asked

“A little; last time we were here it was insane.” He replied

“Thank you for flying with us today and welcome to Paris.” The pilot said over the intercom and we all stood up and gathered our things.

“Alright guys, same routine as always; circle formation, Luke will get you bags and stay tighter! Got it?” Paul asked us and we nodded before heading for the exit.

Niall took one of my hands and Eleanor took the other. We were all linked together this way and couldn’t lose each other; hopefully. The boys made a ring around us and security made a ring around them and we exited the terminal and were immediately swarmed with fans.

They were on all sides, pressing in to try and get closer to One Direction and security was fighting them off while pushing us through towards the exit. The screams were deafening and I was tempted to let go of Niall and Eleanor’s hands to cover my ears but knew that wasn’t a good idea.

Louis stumbled a little and Liam steadied him, all while we were still moving. People kept pressing closer and closer to me and I began to get a little claustrophobic. I didn’t normally unless I was in a really tight spot which I certainly was today.

I glanced back at Niall whose face was one of utter concentration. He got claustrophobic way more easily than I did so I knew this was hard for him and I gave his hand a reassuring squeeze.

When we finally got to the car, we were shoved inside and the door was slammed shut and locked because girls immediately started trying to open the door. Tony pulled the car out of the airport and we were off to the hotel.

When we arrived, we snuck in the back and made our way up to the room which we would all share. It was massive, with four bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, three bathrooms, and a games area.

“Alright you three,” Harry said turning to Niall, Liam and Louis, “We have to share this room, so no funny business; I need my sleep and won’t be getting any if you guys are doing you-know-what.”

“That’s not the only thing your not getting any of.” I said cheekily and he narrowed his eyes at me

“Is that what they told you on the rooftop? No wait, you wouldn’t be talking on a rooftop you and Niall would-“Harry got cut off by the pillow I threw at him as I blushed and everyone else laughed.

Harry winked at me to show he was just kidding and I returned it before we all went to our rooms and put our stuff away.

“What shall we do now lads?” Liam asked when we’d all re-gathered in the lounge.

“FOOD!” Niall and I cried at the same time and we looked at each other and high-fived, laughing.

“It’s no mystery why they’re dating; is it?” Eleanor asked and I stuck out my tongue at her which Niall did too and we collapsed into laughter again.

“No,” Danielle said, giggling herself, “No it’s not.”

----------------------------------

“Now I’m climbing the walls, but you don’t notice at all; that I’m going out of my mind; all day and all night.” Niall sang

I walked out of the curtains where I’d been listening and clapped and he turned to look at me and gave a shy smile. We were at the stadium and the boys performed in a few hours. Everyone else was backstage, but Niall had come out to practice. Hustle and bustle went on all around us as people set up for the show, I didn’t pay them any notice as my attention was all on Niall and his amazing voice.

He motioned for me to join him onstage and I obliged. When I was at centre stage with him, he grabbed a stool and told me to sit on it.

“Hullo there miss, nice to meet you! What’s your name love?” Niall said into his pretend microphone and I laughed, deciding to play along.

“Um hi, um it’s um....” I said and he gave me a look that said, come on now, “What, they’ll be nervous!” I defended myself

“Come on, it’s good practice!” he told me, “Now, what’s your name?”

“Ellen DeGeneres.” Flat look from Niall, “Hannah O’Reilly, and it’s nice to meet you too.” I said serious this time and he gave me an approving smile before continuing.

“What would you like me to sing for you?” Niall asked

“One of your songs?” I questioned and he nodded, “Um, my favourite is more than this.”

He smiled and nodded before once again taking his imaginary microphone and began singing.

His voice was so gorgeous I felt like crying but just smiled instead. He started at the beginning, but when he got to his solo, his took my hand in his and led me closer to the front on the stage where he began singing directly to me; face to face.

I looked as him and felt a swell of love at that moment. I was staring into his eyes and he was staring back with a twinkle in his eyes because of the smile he wore underneath the song.

When he got to the end of the song, he let the last note fade away and I was sad that he’d stopped singing because I didn’t get to hear his voice anymore, but my disappointment was quickly removed as he leant down to my height and kissed me softly; like I was a precious object that he didn’t want to hurt.

I kissed him back softly before pulling away; his arms still wrapped around my waist, and looked at him in the eyes.

“So, how’d I do?” he asked with a smile

“Amazing; whoever the girl is tonight is a lucky one; but maybe leave the end part out, eh?” I said with a smile, referring to the kiss and he chuckled, nodded and kissed me softly again before resting his forehead on mine and just staring at me in the eyes.

We stayed like that for about a minute, just looking into each other’s eyes and smiling, when harry came skidding across the stage on his stomach.

“SUPERMAN!” I heard Louis yell before he followed suit, sliding along the stage on his stomach with his arms and legs out straight.

Niall and I pulled apart laughing just as Zayn and Liam slid onto the stage and one of their managers told me I had to go backstage while they rehearsed.

I waved at the boys and left; leaving a moment I would never forget on that stage.

-------------------------------------------

“Great show tonight boys! Buses are waiting outside.” Paul told us and we all gathered our things to leave.

“Where’s Louis?” Eleanor asked

“He went for a cup of tea.” Zayn replied

“I’ll go get him; I want one two.” I said, “Meet you guys back at the hotel; we’ll take the other bus.”

They waved and walked out before I wandered around backstage looking for Louis. I went to the very back of the building and opened a door which led to a large space being refinished.

“Louis!” I called “You in here?”

“HANNAH!” I heard him call back and he came running around the corner, “DON’T LET THE DOOR-“the door clicked shut, “close.”

“Why not?” I questioned

“It locks.” He said simply, but I tried it anyways and it was indeed locked.

“Are there no other ways out?” I questioned

“I was looking for one when you showed up actually, but no doors or windows or anything.” He replied dejectedly, “But the others will come find us soon.”

“Um, they kinda already left in the first bus back to the hotel.”

“Well love, I guess it’s just me and you now.” He said, wrapping his arm around my shoulders and I was afraid he was right.