Chapter One
We had been in the same geometry class since grade 9. Ever since the first day, I’d had a crush on her. I never figured she would notice me though. She was popular and smart and pretty, while I was the dorky musician. That all changed however, on June 10th in the summer of grade 11.
I was a week into my first summer job at the local coffee shop. It was an alright job. Not too exciting, but the pay was good. I was in the midst of a particularly slow day, our only customer being a businessman who came in everyday. I was wiping down the tables for what felt like the 50th time, when I heard the bell above the door jingle. I looked up, surprised someone would be coming in after such a slow day. But it wasn’t just someone. I stopped moving, my breath catching in my throat. It was her. We locked eyes and she smiled, walking over. “Hey! You’re in my geometry class right? The musician?”
I just stared at her in shock. She knew me? Rebekah Boulton, the most popular girl in school, knew me, Niall Horan, the dorky musician? “Uh…yeah. Niall.” I stammered, shaking my head.
“Yeah.” She replied, smiling brightly.
“Sooo…. do you want… coffee?” I asked uncertainly, half reaching for the coffee pot.
Rebekah made a face. “Ech! No, green tea please.”
I mumbled something incoherent in reply, turning to brew her tea. I fumbled around with the mugs and kettle, finally managing to get it poured and delivered.
“Thanks.” She said, flashing a brilliant smile.
“N-no problem.” I replied, wincing internally at my involuntary stutter. I turned, cheeks flaming, and walked back behind the counter, where my best friend Kayli was gaping at me.
“Is that her?!” she hissed, staring at Rebekah. I groaned.
“I never should have told you.”
A big grin spread across Kayli’s face. “It IS her! Niall! She is so pretty! Should I talk to her? Organize your wedding?” she asked, starting forward.
“No!” I yelled, panicking. Rebekah glanced over, startled by my outburst. I smiled and did an awkward little wave, and as soon she turned away, I grabbed Kayli’s arm and drug her into the staff room.
“Kayli! You can not say anything to Rebekah! I shouldn’t have even told you about my crush.” I antagonized, pacing.
“Chill Horan. She’s leaving anyway.” She replied, peering out the door.
“What?” I demanded, pushing past Kayli just in time to see the door closing behind Rebekah. “Oh. Well ok then.” Why hadn’t I just talked to her? Kayli went to collect the money left on Rebekah’s table as I sat down gloomily behind the cash register.
“Niall……” Kayli said in a singsong voice. I looked up, and she was holding a napkin out for me, a huge grin on her face.
“Huh? What’s this?” I asked, taking the napkin.
“Just read it!” she urged, still with a Cheshire Cat-like grin upon her face. I looked down at the neat handwriting. It took me a minute to process what I was seeing. It was number, and below it, a big loopy R.
“Woah.” I whispered. I had my dream girl’s number in my hand. A surge of happiness went through me, but was quickly squashed. “I can’t call.” I said, crumpling the paper up.
“What?! Why not?” Kayli cried.
“I just can’t. She’s popular. I’m… not. She’d never go on a date with me. It was probably a joke.” I said sadly.
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Moments- A Niall Horan FanFic
FanfictionNiall Horan's just an average boy in high school. He has a crush on the most popular girl in school. When they start going out, everything seems perfect. Until they get devastating news. Will they learn to appreciate the Moments in time before it's...