The Business Trip

Ellen-tastic Interviews

I jumped out of the van as soon as I could. I speed-walked awkwardly next to Lou. I spoke to no one and didn't meet anyone's eyes all the way into the studi

Once inside, we were ushered into a dressing room with a buffet table in the corner. I immediately rushed over to it.

While I was filling my plate, there was a knock on the door. "Come in." The boys said all at once.

The door opened and closed. I turned to see Ellen DeGeneres. She was my idol besides One Direction. Basically, One Direction and Ellen are equally amazing and I bow down before both of them. Long story short I almost dropped my plate in surprise. After I'd caught my plate with my amazing ninja skills I sat on the only available space on the coach. It just so happened to be between Niall and Ellen. I'd just eaten a handful of gummy bears when Ellen. Spoke. Directly. To. Me.

"So, what's your name? I'm Ellen."

I just about choked on my gummy bears. Spluttering, managed to choke out. "Katie."

"How do you know the boys?" She winked at Niall like she knew my answer.

"Oh, um, well, my dad and I were on vacation and were staying right down the hall. They actually knocked on my door and asked if I wanted to hang out."

"Yeah, she showed up in her slippers...It was so funny when she realized." Harry piped in.

Ellen laughed. "I bet it was. Hey, would you like to get interviewed with the guys?"

Ellen was asking me to be on her show? Somebody pinch me. "Of course! I watch your show all the time!"

"That's great! I'll call you out when I ask Niall about his special 'friend'." With that she got up and left.

It was silent for a few seconds then I said. "I just met Ellen Fucking DeGeneres."

"Yeah, she's great...So? How bout that fanfic you wrote?" Harry raised his eyebrows.

"Remind me to use that dare next time." Louis smirked.

"Remind me to never ever ever play Truth or Dare with you again." I groaned.

Everyone laughed.

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The guys had just gone out onstage. I watched from the wing of the stage while they hugged Ellen and piled onto the coach, leaving me no room. Great, I guess I'll have to sit on Niall's lap.

Ellen and the guys talked about the tour, music and fans. "Well, guys, we have to cut to commercial. We'll be right back with One Direction, who'll tell me all about relationships." She smiled at the camera and the guys waved.

"And we're back with One Direction. As promised, we will dish into their relationships. Who's got a special gal pal in their life?"  Louis and Zayn raised their hands. "We already knew about you two." Ellen faked disappointment. The audience laughed.

"Niall's made a friend this past week." Harry patted Niall's head. He leaned in as if to share a big secret with Ellen. "And he really likes her!" He yelled. The audience laughed again.

"What a coincidence! I think the girl you're talking about is backstage! C'mon out Mystery Girl."  

Apparently that was my cue. A dude in a headset gave me a slight push while whispering, "You'll do great! Just talk like a normal conversation."

Without it registering in my brain, I walked out on stage. The whole audience started screaming, clapping and waving. I gave a tentative wave back. All to soon I was hugging Ellen and sitting unconsciously on Niall's lap. It was very surreal, almost like an out of body experience.