I layed down the luscious green grass of a nearby field and just stared at the skies. With a wilted rose petal in my palm. It was the most important thing in my life. My Mom tried to dispose it several times but I end up searching for it wherever it would go. It's been near me for all my life. I try to preserve it so it doesn't fall into pieces. It has a very very significant meaning to my life.
* Flashback ( 12 years ago ) *
I held my best friends hand tightly as we ran along a deserted meadow near our school. I never knew his name. All I know is we call each other " Best ! ". He never knew mine neither. Which is Emily. A name I should have told him. He told me that we are going to a special place that only me and him will get to know. We continued to run pass the flowers that bloomed beautifully until we reached a cave covered with grass and mold.
" Mind your head. " He said as he patted my brown hair tied into pig tails.
" Ok. " I patted his blonde head also.
He led me to somewhat dark place. I felt something cold touch my shoulder and I immediately clinged to his arm.
" Be careful. There are a lot of bats here. "
" Bats ? Let's go back ! Please ! Best ! " I screamed. Disturbing the bats and making them fly near us. I pulled him closer and closed my eyes. He patted my head again and we started walking.
There was some sort of small lights fluttering across the dark room. Fireflies. I let go of him. And tried to catch and chase one of them. There were like hundreds of them. They were revolving around a certain flower in the very middle. The plant was growing big but there grew only one flower. A Rose. A very pretty rose. I stretched my hand and tried to pull the flower but Best seized me.
" We are not allowed to pick it, you know. " He said.
" Why not ? " I asked crossing my arms to my chest.
" Because Flowers have lives too. And she is happy here. Even if she is alone. She has other friends to acompany her while waiting for another flower to grow. " He replied.
" Is that so.... " I said.
" I have something to tell you Best.... "
" Go on. " I said curiously.
" We are going back to my hometown in Ireland. "
" You are joking aren't you ? We... We.... made a promise ! " I said sniffing. He can't leave me.
" I promise I will come back and then we can be together forever ! " He said smiling.
" Promise that ! "
" I promise ! Mom said that he and Dad also promised to be together forever also known as marriage. " He said raising his pinky finger.
" Then let's get married ! " I raised my pinky finger too and made we made a promise together.
" Here take this with you. " He picked up a rose petal and handed it to me.
" Take this too. " I gave him one too.
* Present Time *
" Emily ! I knew you were here ! " Mom shouted in front of me. " We are going to clean the house. Remember ? Our old friends is coming. "
" Oh. Of course. I nearly forgot. " I stood up and me and my Mom marched back to our house. " Mom do you remember the names of our old friends. Especially their son. "
" No. It's been 12 years. How could I ever remember their names. "
" Yeah. Me too. "
Niall's POV :
" What do you mean you can't come to Lottie's party ? " Louis asked furiously. It's her sister's brithday. I would love to attend the party. Because Lou's family always serves the most delicous of food.
" I told you. Me and my family are going to visit an old friend. " I said. I am very excited to meet old friends. Especially my Best. I haven't seen her in 12 years now. I wonder how she looks. Is she famous ? Is she a fan of us ? Does she know who I am ? I wish she does.
" I am going to throw carrots at you ! " Louis said as he ran to the kitchen.
" Hey Lou ! I can't come too. I have a date with --- " Liam failed to finish his sentence when Louis ran to him carrying a spoon.
" Oh no ! You don't "
" Ok ! Ok ! I'll go ! " Liam said running away.
" Good. Okay. Zayn. You coming ? "
" Yep. " Zayn answered.
" Hazza ? "
" Do you need to ask ? Of course yes, Boo Bear ! " Harry said winking.
" Niall... "
" Sorry Lou. I just can't refuse. " I said.
" Nah. That's alright. Have a good time there. "
" Of course. I will. "
Emily's POV :
" Emily Dear ! Go and dress-up. They are coming ! Quickly now ! Hurry up ! "Mom said pointing to my room. I hurriedly went there and just grabbed my " 1D " shirt. It seems weird but I love this T-shirt. I love all of them but this is my favorite. I am a very proud directioner. :)
* Ding Dong *
Mom opened the door and a lady in red greeted her. I also shook hands with the lady. I saw her somewhere. In the television ? I'm not that sure. She grinned when she caught the design of my shirt.
" Hello ! You must be Emily. This is my eldest son Greg and .... Where is that ? " She searched for her other son as I shook hands with Greg. I know him too. But I am not that sure. He also grinned when he saw my shirt.
" Here he is. My youngest son. Niall. You were best friends remember? " She pulled her youngest son inside the house. Holy Cow ! I shrieked and covered the design of my shirt. Niall Horan. You got to be joking me. I was red from head to toe.
" Errr... Yes.... Are you serious ? I - I - mean... You were my best friend ? " I looked at him. He was very cute indeed. He smiled at me.
" Yes. " He searched his pocket and took out a wilted rose petal. " Remember ? "
I searched my pocket too and took out the rose petal I have been keeping for a long time now. " I must be dreaming. "
" You have grown beautiful, Love. " I blushed to the highest level. Mom and the others gathered in the living room while Niall and me just stood in the front porch.
" Thanks. You've grown famous Best. " I said. He wrapped his arms around me and whispered to my ear. " Remember, or promise. "
I blushed again and then we both bursted out to laughter. " Childish Jokes ! Haha. How long are you staying. "
" A week. Or more. "
" Brilliant. Let's go again to our secret place ! Okay ? "
He nodded.
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