We Meet Again

Chapter 3 - Surprise, it's One Direction

„Oh my god, please tell me that you’re kidding,” Tessa’s stomach hurt because of the intense laughter she had experienced this evening. It wasn’t her first time out with neither Selena nor Justin, but every time she was amazed by their humour. They had met up with the couple downtown and now they were sitting in the VIP area enjoyed some drinks, well actually several drinks. „I swear, he was acting like it wasn’t even him doing it,” Selena joked about her beloved boyfriend how just swatted her arm playfully. „No more embarrassing stories please babe,” Justin joked and pecked his girlfriends’ lips. „My god, you guys are just adorable together,” Tessa gushed. „Well you two are quite cute as well,” Selena said and winked at them. „We’re not together,” both Alex and Tessa immediately stated. „Oh sorry, I guess I just presumed it - since you hang out all of the time,” Selena explained trying to get rid of the awkwardness. „Yeah, well let’s go get us another round of drinks Alex,” Justin said and then the guys went straight to the bar.

„Sorry about that, I thought you were dating - I mean you’re in practically every magazine together,” Selena explained and emptied her glass. „That’s all right, but we’re just friends. And you should now, that you can’t believe everything you read in the tabloids,” Tessa joked. „True, are you still with Harry then? Wait you were with him right? Please tell me I’m not messing up again,” Selena nervously laughed. „No we were together, are together - I’m not quite sure if we’re still together actually,” Tessa stated and searched for both Justin and Alex in the crowd - luckily both of them were still at the bar. „Oh. I’m sorry to hear that - what’s going on between you? I met the boys once, they all seem really nice,” Selena continued and tightened her high ponytail. „They are all super lovely, really. But I don’t know, we just kinda lost contact - and then there’s some stuff with Kendall - and I… I actually have no idea”. „Sorry, that sucks. Yeah I know Kendall - she’s such a nice girl, but I don’t really get what’s going on between everyone,” she nervously laughed. „I understand that - sometimes I can’t keep up either…  But I just love him to much not to try,” Tessa almost felt the tears appear but she kept them under control, as she noticed the boys coming back with drinks. As Justin handed her a cosmopolitan Selena discreetly put her hand on Tessa’s knee and squeezed gently.

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„Guys, guys, guys come down!” Liam said while trying to control his laugh. They had finally arrived downtown and they were trying to sneak in unnoticed - which apparently the boys thought meant doing weird ninja poses and rolling on the floor, which it clearly didn’t…People were starting to notice but none of the boys cared - probably because of the amount of alcohol they had already consumed. „Get down, get down!” Louis yelled as a car drove past them and the entire group actually drop to the floor. „The coast is clear, ruuuun!” Niall was already up and about - and closely followed by his four bandmates. „Well what do you guys say; do we hit the bar first?” Louis asked and all the boys nodded.

As they drowned another beer something caught Niall’s attention, or rather someone. „Oh my god lads! Isn’t that Justin Bieber?” he fangirled and all of the guys followed his gaze. Indeed it was - and he was even joined by his beautiful girlfriend. But it wasn’t either of them who Harry’s gaze was focused on, because next to Justin was none other than Alex Pettyfer - which meant he easily could figure out who the blond girl with her back towards them was. As the girl turned around to observe the crowd his heart skipped a beat. She was here. Right here. With him. What the fuck was he going to do? He consider every possibility that potentially could lead to an escape - but just as he was about to flee towards the exit her eyes met his.

When Tessa got captured in those emerald green orbs her lips form an ‘O’ in wonder to why Harry was here. She didn’t even notice the other boys who now also had detected her - but none of them got her attention. Tessa’s and Harry’s eyes were still caught up in each other. The air already felt  thicker and she could practically smell his cologne. „Tessa,” Alex waved his hand in front of her face which finally made her react. „Sorry, I didn’t catch that,” she said and then Alex turned around to see what had caught her attention. Oh. Harry Styles.  „Oh my god, he’s here!” Selena whispered which made Justin react as well and suddenly all four of them were staring at the world’s most famous boyband - whom all were staring back.

Niall were the first one to introduce himself to Tessa’s group of friends, and she found it quite amusing how he was fangirling because of Justin - who luckily were really cool about meeting the guys. Zayn was quick to follow and before greeting anyone else he had already grabbed Tessa and pulled her from her chair into a big bear hug. „I’ve missed you so much babe,” he simply stated which caused a huge genuine smile on Tessa’s lips. „I’ve missed you too - all of you,” she said and looked around at the other guys. Everybody smiled at her and sat down to join the group, except Harry who just nodded at everyone and started texting on his phone.

As Liam dragged Harry along back to the bar Alex moved closer to Tessa. „Well, I totally see why you were so into he, god he’s delightful,” Alex slurred sarcastic. „Shut up, he isn’t usually like this - and it is: is into him, not were into him, Alex,” she replied and swatted his arm playfully. „Blahblahblah,” Alex responded and drowned another shot. Louis coincident overheard this and left to find Harry at the bar. Zayn announced that he was going out for a smoke which made Tessa react. „I’ll just go with you then Zaynie, we need to catch up!” Zayn put his arm around her shoulders before going outside where he lit his smoke while she asked about tour.