Text Be More Than Friends

Chapter Four: Haters Gonna Love

Chapter Four:

            P. O. V. = Madison Newman

            After about fifteen minutes I had somehow coaxed Louis out from behind the lobby chair by snatching the suspenders from Harry and promising Lou that I wouldn’t let Harry whack him anymore we gathered up in Liam and Niall’s suite upstairs and sat crossed legged on the two beds. It was bizarre having the boys of One Direction shamelessly flirting with me when all the boys that I want to school with never gave me a second glance. I mean sure there were the occasional boy but never the really attractive ones from the football and baseball teams. This was completely new to me and I wasn’t quite sure on how I felt about it. I wasn’t majorly pretty nor was I model material.

            “We’d adore getting to know you, love.” Harry said winking at me as he smirked and I can honestly say I blushed like a schoolgirl. Ugh, why am I such a female? I really need to grasp a handle on my emotions and not let them over run me. I had a feeling they were going to be my down fall in this whole game of charades I was playing, they would prove me to be phony.

            “Well, my name Maddie Newman, I’m just finishing up my senior year. My birthday is June 21st and I will be turning eighteen.” I say smiling at all of them yet still trying to pretend I hated their music and was a “1D Hater” (in case you didn’t know it was a lot harder than it sounded). I knew this was going to be hard, I couldn’t fangirl or openly show that I’m a huge fan. I’d have to shell it up.

            “So, tell me, why’d you send me that text? You don’t seem to mind us at all right now?” Liam Payne asked his beautiful smile pulling me in, I’d hardly paid any attention to a word he said yet I vaguely understood. Liam really was beautiful, it took all my strength not to serenade him by singing Cristina Aguilera, Beautiful. Was I really that shamelessly head-over-heels for a few guys I’ve just met?

            I bit my lip from saying anything embarrassing or anything to give away that I’d lied to them all. “Well, I don’t mind you guys at all as people, it’s just I don’t necessarily like your music.” I bite my bottom lip again, lies all lies. I loved their music, I had every one of their songs downloaded on my iPod. Niall looked at me curiously as if he just didn’t believe what I was saying like he had on the phone, he didn’t buy it, although the others nodded along as if they could possibly comprehend. “So, why don’t you guys tell me a little bit about yourselves now?”

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            P. O. V. = Liam Payne

I don’t know how he does it, Niall somehow found a beautiful ̶ no, that was too common a word. Gorgeous girl by the simple fact she likes Bon Jovi, sure this amazingly attractive woman in bright pink tank and black jogging shorts also texted me she practically hated me but you had to admit, she had a nice body. Suddenly management’s words came flooding back towards me “. . . you lads need positive publicity, find a positive girl . . .” I could date this girl without losing my morals, although she made it clear she wanted nothing to do with me given the fact she sent me the text. And I knew by the way all the other guys were drooling over her I’d never stand a chance. It just wasn’t meant to be. But now we’re not in the hotel lobby anymore goofing around, smacking each other with suspenders, we’re in Niall and mine’s personal suite for the next few weeks while we were in Dallas.

“Alright so you wanna know about us?" Zayn asks quietly as quickly forwarded a text. Me and Zayn were close and I didn’t really know what I’d do without him. He’s the one I go for guidance.

Maddie nodded at him expectantly, waiting for one us to speak. Harry smirked at her again started to open his mouth until Lou cupped a hand over his lips and started to talk. “I’m Louis Tomlinson, I’m twenty, and my birthday is December 24th and . . .” he paused so he could wink at her as she blushed. Aw, how cute. We have a blusher. “I like girls that eats carrots.” We all sorted of cracked up as Lou had a “Why are you laughing?” look plastered on his face making us laugh even harder.

“Alright, love, I’ll go now if Lou’s done being a diva,” Harry glanced and Lou accusingly who was mocking fake outrage. I loved the lads like they were brothers but sometimes they really need to stay on subject. Harry, Zayn, and Niall went on to say whatever they pleased to Maddie. I was my turn now.

“My name’s Liam James Payne, my birthday is August 29th and I am eighteen years old.” I say smiling at her, she really is something special. My smile was wasted since she was twiddling her thumbs back and forth back and forth. All the other guys had their eyes on her rather nice . . . chest. Maybe this isn’t a good idea, I think to myself. I mean the lads obviously like her as much as I do, I mean what if she splits us apart? Is she really good for us? She looked up and smiled at us sweetly, showing some of her teeth.

“How long have you guys been in Dallas?” she said brightly standing up to stretch. We all made a number 1 with our hands to portray that this was our first day here. “Well, how would you like to meet the city?” We all nodded eagerly like waiting puppies.

“Alright let me just go home and change into something a little nicer,” she grimaced at her clothes like they were something repulsive like a snake or a spider or maybe a spoon. I wanted to tell her she looked beautiful already but the words never came to my lips, instead we all waved her goodbye as she scampered out of the room, her perfume still lingering.

Hm, she was definitely something else.

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Alright, sorry this chapter might be a bit boring but please forgive me! Also please wish me luck, this Saturday I have swim team championships and i qualified to compete in 5 events. As always vote and comment, if you comment I'll dedicate this next chapter to you! Eh, that's a pretty good deal! Once again you can give me ideas for the next chapter by commenting as well.

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