Like a Good Neighbor

Lunch with One Direction

The walk to Nandos was an interesting one to say the least. Between Brianna and Louis skipping down the street arm in arm, Liam and Zayn chasing after Niall and Lizz, and Harry and I walking down the street having a civil conversation, the paparazzi had no idea where to point their cameras.

"I've never seen them this confused. You and your friends are miracle workers!" Harry said, chuckling.

"Well when you pair two hyper active girls with two very famous hyper active guys, you get extremely excited paparazzi. When paparazzi get excited, they get confused. Which is good for you," I reply smiling.

"So Myranda, tell me about yourself," Harry said.

"Well, I'm seventeen, I'm originally from New Jersey and no we don't talk like those morons from Jersey Shore so don't even ask, I'm a big fan of One Direction and I'm surprising myself by not becoming a complete fangirl around you guys, I love it here but I still miss the States, and my favorite color is orange," I tell him.

"Big Directioner huh? So, who's your favorite member?" Harry asked me, smirking.

"Well Harry, being that I'm talking to you and not off drooling over one of the other guys, I would've assumed you could put two and two together and figure out that you're my favorite."

"First of all, you can call me Hazza or Haz. All of my friends do. Second of all, I figured, but I wanted to hear you say it."

"Okay Hazza, your turn. Tell me about yourself."

"Wow some fan! You're supposed to know everything about me!" I was so shocked I was speechless.  "Myranda? I was joking. You look like you've seen a ghost!"

"Oh my God! Harry! You seriously made me think you were pissed off. And for the record, I know a lot about you, but I wanted to hear it from you, not some fan page on Twitter."

"Well, I'm from Cheshire, I used to work at a bakery, my favorite show is Family Guy, I love being in One Direction but sometimes I miss my family, my favorite color is orange as well, and uh outofyouandyourfriendsyouaredefinitelymyfavorite." He said the last part of his sentence so fast, I could barely understand him.

"Uh could you say that last part again? I couldn't understand you," I said.

"I said, out of you and your friends, you are definitely my favorite," Harry said, blushing slightly.

"Oh, well thanks. I wasn't expecting that to be honest. Most guys I meet go after Bri and Lizz. They're both funny and have amazing personalities and I'm just... me," I explain. I can't belive I'm opening up to a guy I met less than two hours ago and even then, I feel like I've know Harry my entire life.

"You may think you're nothing special, but you're beautiful and funny and wow, I'm making a complete fool out of myself now aren't I?"

"No not at all. Can I be honest with you Harry?"

"Yeah. I would rather that than you lying to my face."

"We only met an hour and a half ago and I feel like I've known you my entire life!"

"I feel the exact same way." 

"Hey you two, start paying attention! We've been standing here for five minutes. Niall looks like he is about to eat is own hand, he's so hungry. Let's go!" Liam said, interrupting our conversation. Harry shot him a glare, but them followed me inside. 

An hour later, we were all stuffed, and happy. When the bill came, Liam and I both reached for it, but he beat me to it.

"How much do we owe Liam?" I asked pulling out my purse.

"Nothing. It's on us. We, meaning Harry and Louis, did drag you into some dark ally against your will so, we're even," he responded. I started to argue, but Harry cut me off.

"Myranda chill. It's really no big deal," he said.

"Fine, but the next time you drag us into a dark ally, I'm paying for lunch," I tell them jokingly.

"Since your so eager to hang out with us again, how about tomorrow afternoon? We have some interviews in the morning, but we're free after that. You guys can come over to our flat," Zayn suggested. "Unless you already have plans."

"Nope we're free. So what do you say guys? I asked my girlfriends.

"I'm in! I'll bring the carrots too!" Brianna shouted.

"I love this girl! You just became my new best friend!" Louis exclaimed as they high fived. His head snapped towards the window "KEVIN!" With that, he and Brianna sprinted out of Nandos and into the  street, chasing pigeons. Everyone laughed as Liam paid for lunch, then we walked out of Nandos and started saying goodbye to our new friends. 

"Give us your cell phone numbers so we text you our address for tomorrow," Niall suggested. After all the boys had Brianna, Lizz, and my numbers, we hugged the guys.

"I'll text you later, Myranda," Harry whispered in my ear. I shivered and felt Harry smirk. "What wrong, Myranda? Do I make you nervous?"

"In your dream, Harold," I told the curly haired boy, grinning. "See you tomorrow guys!" With that, Lizz, Bri, and I turned on our heels and walked off. I didn't even have to turn around to know Harry was watching my every move. 

As we reached my front door, I felt my iPhone vibrate. I had a text from an unknown number. It was probably one of the guys. I clicked on it and it opened. 

Hey beautiful guess who. I miss you already. Can't wait to see you again tomorrow. Try not to fangirl too hard because you just got a text from me ;D  Only kidding of course. See you tomorrow. The lads say hello. Niall can't wait to see Lizz again and Louis found a best friend in Bri. This should be a fun day xx ~H

As I read and reread the text, I couldn't help the smile that was slowly spreading across my face. Tomorrow will be fun for sure, and to be honest, I couldn't wait to see Harry again.