Chapter 2

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NIALL'S P.O.V.

As I get in the van with the other lads I recall the events of yesterday in my head I begin to grin like a maniac!

FLASHBACK TO THE AIRPORT

As I listen to the girls sad story I examine every feature of her. I noticed she had no make up on, but that made her look even more beautiful. She had her dirty blonde hair in a messy pony tail and as Harry and I help her up I realize she is roughly 5' 5''.

As we walk she begins to become weaker and heat up even more. Harry realizes and tells Liam. We stop the closest airport golf cart and we all take a lift to the van. As soon as she is settled she fell asleep in my lap! I slightly stroked her hair as we got closer to the waiting van.

Once we get to the hotel I offered my room for this mysterious beautiful girl. I carry her up and place her gently on my bed and pull the covers over her. I make sure that she is fast asleep before sneaking out the door to get food with the lads. Since we don't know who the girl is Paul makes me sleep in Zayn's room for the night.

As I wake up I realize I am in Zayn's room and the girl that is in mine.  I rush over to my room to make sure that the girls is not awake and freeking out.  Right as I open the door I hear her begin to sob.  I run to the bed and start to hum as I rub cirlces in her back calming her down. I also hand her some Tylenol and water to bring down the fever.  I introduce myself and I learn that the mysterious girl has a name. Natalie.

Just as I would she asked me where she was.

I replied with "a hotel in Newark."  

I tell her that we carried her up to the room but did not contact anyone because we thought she would want to. As she dials her phone I notice that she is uneasy so I start to rub her back again.  

As soon as she gets off the phone I read her expression and tell her "It's no problem if you stay with us until your family comes back.  Besides who would take care of you?" As I flash her a winning smile as she thanks me.

When Natalie trys to sit up her expression changes to pain and she lays back down.

"What's the matter love?" I ask.

She explains that when she sits up her head pounds as she slides down the bed and begins to crawl.  I do not want her getting more germs from the floor so I tell her "don't crawl. Here i'll carry you." As I scoop her up bridal style.  I let her down at the bathroom, satisfied that I helped her and wait to carry her back.

Since we just arrived we do not start rehearsals until tomorrow so I decided that I was going to spend the whole day with her, getting to know her.

The more I found out about her the more I liked her.  We had a lot in common: we both played a sport, an instrument, laugh a lot and love to eat! I'm grateful that the lads come in to see how she is doing because I now she is a big fan and it means a lot to her.  

I tell Natalie that I will sleep on the couch and check on her before rehearsals and rush back to take care of her. However, she begins to protest and say she'll take the couch and can take care of herself.  Natalie then attempts to move to the couch but would have collapsed if I hadn't been there to catch her.  I explain what was to happen and she agrees.  I liked her to much for her to get hurt. Even though I have only known her for a day.

When it comes time for bed she insists that I also sleep in the bed and I do not argue.  I notice that she is shivering so I pull her close to my body.  Natalie trys to pull away as she tells me that she doesn't want to get me sick but i said that was nonsense I spent the whole day around her and that i'd be fine.  She then curls up next to me with her head on my chest and falls asleep.  I lay there watching her sleep, stroking her hair until I fall into rhythm with her breathing.

As I snap out of my day dream I realize that the lads are staring at me with quizzical looks, but I just laugh!

"What are you thinking about Niall?" Zayn asks

"Oh nothing!" I reply with a grin

"You were thinking about Natalie weren't you?!" Louis yells

"Maybe." I reply sheepishly as I shove Louis out of the van since we arrived at the studio.

"Tell us!" Harry says excitedly as he jumps out of the van.

"Yes tell us Niall" the other lads chirp with grins

So I begin to tell them of my exciting day and how great Natalie is.

"You really like her don't you?" Liam asks when I finish

"I don't now I just met her, but maybe!" I say

"Awww little Niall's got a crush!!" Harry and Louis say in unison

"Shut up" Is all I say

"After rehearsals do you guys want to get something to eat?" Zayn asks

"Sure" the others say and they turn to me "what about you Niall?"

"Umm I guess, but we have to get back to the hotel right after!"

"So you can see Natalie?!" They all say with smug looks

I ignore it and ask "can we sing now!"

Rehearsals seem to take forever  and I can't wait to finish lunch and see Natalie! I eat as fast as I can but the lads seem to be taking their time.  I sit fidgiting in my chair until they finally ask for the bill.  Once we get to the hotel I run past the paparizzi, up the stairs and into my room to see Natalie watching a movie.

I jump on the bed and ask "whatcha watching?!" as I flash a smile

"The Last Song! Wanna watch with me?!" she replys

"Okay." I say as I position myself so I wrap my arm around her waist and she leans her head on my shoulder.

As we watch the chick flick we slowly move even closer until she is almost on my lap.  I breathe in her amazing scent and smile as she looks up at me grinning. Now I know for a fact that i'm starting to fall for her.

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