Love Caught Fire (One Direction Fanfiction)

51++He Didn't Do A Single Thing

Alyson's POV

I had researched last night about the trial and the website said that's it's good to bring a friend or family member for moral support. Family member is out of the question and all of my friends are gone away. The site also said that if you don't have anyone, then bring a picture of a loved one. I brought my phone because one, I never leave anywhere without it, and two, I have tons of pictures of my friends on here.

I was wearing a white shirt with a collar, red and white plaid skirt, and tan heels (outfit to the right in the multimedia). It was one of the many outfits that the girls had bought for me when we went shopping for "mature" clothes. My hair was in a half-up half-down style with loose curls. Jade said this hairstyle made sure that I still had my old cute style and if that girl knows anything, it's cuteness. Jade is adorable!

I've been waiting outside the courtroom for nearly four hours now but I expected it would be this long. My lawyer, Brian Lowen, said these things take some time. What made it worse though was that I had to fly all the way to Texas which is about a 10 hour flight. I was dead tired and waiting wasn't helping me at all. I took out my phone and texted Niall.

Alyson: I'm so bored! R u busy?

Thankfully, he replied back instantly.

Niall: We're just chilling on the bus right now. I was going to txt u after I called my mom so don't think I didn't wanna talk 2 u. How is everything? Have u gone in yet?

Alyson: No :( it's been 4 hrs!

Niall: I'll keep u company :D

Alyson: I was hoping u would. How was Milan?

Niall: Awesome! We're off 2 Dusseldorf now.

Alyson: Where's that at? Still in Germany?

Niall: Yup!  Ur so smart.

Alyson: R u being sarcastic?

Niall: It sounded like it but I wasn't.

"Alyson," Mr. Lowen, my lawyer, called for me. "It's time."

I nodded and sent Niall one last text.

Alyson: I'm going in. Wish me luck!

Niall: Good luck! I'll be thinking of u!Those bastards r going to jail.

Mr. Lowen's hand was behind my back but wasn't touching me. I tried to steady my breathing but once I saw my dad and Sean sitting at a table, I felt like I was going to have a heart attack.

"You'll win this easily, Ms. Moore. I've got everything settled for you." Mr. Lowen whispered to me as we walked to the front of the courtroom. "All you have to do is tell the story and confirm what happened."

"That's all?"

"Yes, but be very descriptive." he said and I gulped. "I know this may be uncomfortable for you, but it needs to be done. I'll be the one asking you the questions so all you have to do is answer them truthfully."

I nodded and I had to be 'sworn in under oath' before going into the stand. I gripped onto the railing while going up but it squeaked from my sweaty hands. I quickly removed them from the banister and stood still, waiting for everything to start.

I did my best to avoid Sean and Dad's eyes but it was so hard. I wanted to look at them, but I didn't at the same time. I just had to keep thinking to myself that they'd be paying for what they did soon enough.