The Danger of Staying in Love

Chapter 5

Note to remember: All these are written on my iPod, so please take that into account before you start ragging on me for writing too-short chapters.

Chapter 1 edited.

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Maddy's P.O.V.

I spent all night chatting with Simon trying to get more information. I didn't sleep at all. When Louis and Eleanor woke up, I practically dragged them out of bed half asleep and muttering obscenities at me.

Hello, I'm saving their asses here.

Over cereal, I explained the plan. From what I gathered, Simon had been in possession of an underground sort of backup headquarters slash emergency storage area for some time. Thats what Louis was talking about yesterday. Unused and unprepared so far, it's essentially a bomb shelter. My job is to get the two of them there, then smuggle food and water down, as well as further updates from Simon, furniture, whatever.

No idea how I'm gonna pull that off, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

"So what? We sneak out of here in trench coats and dark glasses?"

"Yeah, that wouldn't attract suspicion at all."

Still, it's nice to know El hasn't lost her sense of humor.

My phone buzzes.

NiallsBabe<3:Where are you?! We were support to meet at Livys place 20 minutes ago

"Shoot! I have to go....I'll be back soon." I nearly fell out of my chair in my rush to get out of the house. I ran the five blocks to Olivia's house in record speed. I stumble into the house and immediately trip over the others shoes.

Everyone's staring at me.

"Sorry." I squeak. "I overslept."

"It's fine." Seth reaches over to give me a hug, and others follow suit.

As we head out to breakfast, I can't help but wonder....

What's going on with Louis and Eleanor right now?

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Olivia's P.O.V.

Maddy's acting odd.

It's not just that she was late. She's not acting like herself, she's too quiet. Normally she'd be dominating the conversion, joking, making us all laugh. But she's barely saying anything, and she keeps spacing out. Our waitress had to ask her three times for her order. And there was that while business with Jonah last night. He said it was just confusion, but I'm not sure.

Regardless, it's still great to be back with my friends. And since our resident gossip girl isn't interested, I'm taking over in that department.

"So, Allie." I say, leaning forward. How's living abroad?"

Her eyes light up.

"Amazing!" For a whole ten minutes she recounts stories of London city life-shopping, her college, nights out on the town, and of course, Niall. When she's finished, she turns to Emma to ask her about Massachusetts, since she's the only one who's stayed in our home state.

And it's just like old times again.

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POLL TIME!

Which of these concepts would you like me to turn into an actual Wattpad story?

2 Geeks and a Redhead: A boyxboy story, realistic fiction. A math group of three friend turns to romance between the two guys, with a little help from the girl in the middle.

Barricade Boys: Boyxboy. A modern version of Les Miz, focusing on the romance of Enjorlas and Grantire.

Overnight Superstar (this is a working title): A complicated sort of hero story, guest staring Barack Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, and One Direction

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