Punk Direction (niall Horan Love Story)

Chapter 29

“Tell me again who are these people!” I asked, holding to the soft hand connected to mine

I had no idea why I even said I would come, it was a bad idea. I felt like a drop of sweat was rolling down my back and my hands were getting sweaty. I was even starting to doubt my outfit for the night. What I’m about to say might sound stupid, but here it goes… I didn’t want to lose to Megan so I pushed my outfit a little bit.

I chose a pair of shorts way too short and a top that ended above my bellybutton. I opted for converses instead of high heels because… well, it’s me we’re talking about. I was feeling insecure now. Maybe I pushed too much and it wouldn’t look good, or people would stare, or Niall will be embarrassed of me… I don’t know what to think and I know I’m being melodramatic. I can’t help it. I saw her, I don’t exactly remember her face right, but I thought she was gorgeous. That’s enough to scare the hell out of me.

“My high school friends and my brother!” He answered, shrugging

“And your ex-…” I thought about a proper word “…fling!”

“Why is she here?” I asked

“Because she was in high school with me!” I frowned “Don’t worry, she’s nothing compared to you!” He kissed my cheek as we stopped in the door of the restaurant.

“Niall!” I heard a chorus of masculine people calling and I smiled at him.

“Hey guys!” He said, letting go of my hand.

I looked around the place, searching for Greg, Denise and Theo. But I couldn’t help to notice the place was gorgeous. Niall told me to dress casually, but I feel like I dressed too simply for this, and I never worry about my clothes. The restaurant is huge, and almost empty too. It was rather modern and sophisticated. I can’t believe he told me to dress normally. I heard a sound behind me and turned.

Theo was smiling at me and I smiled back at him, recognizing his similarities with Niall. I also saw Denise holding him and Greg behind her.

“Hi Johanna!” Greg said, hugging me and I smiled, hugging him back

“Hi Greg!” We pulled back “How was your Christmas?” I asked, kissing Denise’s cheeks

“Kind of good, but also annoying! Niall is madly in love with you!” I widened my eyes and then looked down, feeling my cheeks burning. I leaned to Theo nd kissed his forehead

“You know Megan is going to be here right? Niall…” Greg was cut off by someone yelling Niall’s name, someone that was a girl

“I know!” I whispered to myself, knowing they heard.

I turned around to see a girl wearing a red dress with no back, and high black high heels. I recognized the face. Brown hairs, blue eyes, carnie lips and a burnt by the sun skin. She was visibly prettier than I was and that made me sick to my stomach. I knew Greg and Denise could tell I went pale if they wanted to, but I wish they didn’t make any comment. I was feeling awful already.

There were more girls in there too, but none of them was dressed as provocatively as Megan. She was taller than me, but still smaller than him. And when she hugged him, I felt my stomach flipping. I took a step back, hitting something hard behind me. Someone held my arms in place. I knew it was Greg.

“Breath Johanna, you stopped doing it!” I only noticed it now when he told me.

I let all the air in my lungs come out and turned to face him. I smiled, knowing he would understand it was fake and forced, but I knew I had to keep myself distracted from that moment they shared.