Agent Kelly Tomlinson

Forty Two

Screaming fans were lined around the building again, hoping to catch half a second of a glimpse of their favorite member. I don't know whether we were whisked away inside quicker or these fans were nicer, but no one said anything to or about me. Thank god too because I don't think I would be able to handle it at this time.

We were brought to the third floor of the tall building. Two men and a woman ranging from ages 30-40 were waiting for us. They were really friendly and were the hosts of the morning radio show that would air and conduct the boys' interview.

"Hi. Welcome! My name is Gary and this is Joey and Miranda. It's so nice to meet you," The man that looked the oldest shook all of our hands and stopped at me, his lips pulling up into a grin. "Oh, you must be the mysterious girlfriend. Kelly, isn't it? People are calling you the ghost because you are completely off the social media radar. Quite impressive actually."

"Thanks," I said shyly. I was so unaware of how much people were trying to find me in the social media world. Why did dating Harry make me so important to people?

"Penelope will show you to the common area room where you can stay while One Direction does their interview with us," Gary explained. Behind him appeared at younger woman a couple years older than me with a headset and a clipboard. Most likely an assistant. "There will be a screen back there for you to watch the interview live."

"Paul will be with you," Harry whispered in my ear. I didn't like the idea of the boys being out of my sight.

My phone pinged with a text message alert and Brianna's name popped up on the screen saying "I'm here." I quickly locked my phone to hide the message and stuffed it back in my pocket.

"Alright, so are you guys ready?" Joey clapped his hands and rubbed them together. He had a large smile on his face. One Direction nodded and smiled politely. "Okay. Let's go!"

The boys followed Joey, Gary, and Miranda down the hallway and around a corner. Harry kissed me on the cheek and promised me he would find me as soon as it was over before he too disappeared with the group.

"I will show you to the waiting room," Penelope said and walked in front of Paul and I to the opposite side of the hallway and into a small room that had two red leather couches, a middle table, a mini fridge, and a flat screen TV mounted on the wall. "The interview will appear on the screen as soon as they go on air. It should start in about ten minutes. They just need to prep the boys and make sure all the technology is working so there are no hiccups."

"Thanks Penelope." Paul shook her hand.

"No problem. Let me know if you need anything." She grinned before walking out.

The door shut behind her leaving Paul and I in an awkward silence. No one wanted to address the elephant in the room. Paul walked around the room, examining it as if there was something of interest on the blank walls. I patted my thighs anxiously before taking a seat on the uncomfortable couches. I puffed out a lungful of air, not liking this silence at all.

Luckily, my phone ringing relieved some of the tension and I picked it up on the first ring. A little too obvious but I didn't care.

"Hey Brianna. You all set to go?" I asked.

"Yeah I'm set up in the monitor room with another security guard. All the cameras are up and fully functioning. I even made the I.T guy check them all out to make sure they will not cut out on us this time." Through the line, I heard a swivel of a chair and some typing on a keyboard.

"That's great," I said, feeling a little better that we had eyes and ears on every aspect of this building.

"This is so cool, Agent Kelly! I've never felt like such a big help in an investigation like this. And it's for One Direction of all people. And now I'm sitting in a radio station security room, protecting a bunch of celebrities!"