Unexpected Love

CHAPTER 4: The Concert

AMANDA’S P.O.V.

Athena and I were silent when that Celia girl pushed us out the door. When she finally shut the door and was out of sight, we looked at each other, grabbed wrists, and couldn’t stop screaming. Finally, after about 2 minutes, we quieted down. 

“Tell me everything that happened!” Athena yelled. “No, you tell me what happened! Why did Harry collapse when he saw you?! What did he say?” Athena was breathing hysterically. “I don’t know why! He just kept saying, it’s you! What does that mean?” 

“Oh my gosh, I don’t know! I can’t believe what just happened!” I said. “What did you and Niall talk about? You both looked so intense! Tell me every single thing that came out of each of your mouths!” Athena commanded.

“Well..when I first walked up to him, I thought he was going to fall to the ground. He couldn’t stop smiling, and I said hi. He knew it was me, thank god, and he immediately hugged me. After, we just talked about twitter, the concert, and ourselves. Right before that lady pushed us out, he asked for my number and said that he wanted to hang out later. Can you believe it?! I think he actually likes me! Niall Horan!”

“Amanda, you are so going to be his next princess. There is no doubt in my mind about it, and you can’t be so negative about it either. Oh, and guess whattt,” she said, raising her voice, “Harry asked for my number too! We’re hanging out after the concert, I think!” She finished. 

“Oh my God, are you serious?” I yelled, and we continued screaming for a while longer. Athena stopped. “Amanda, seriously, what it this happens. Either of us, you and Niall or me and Harry.” She said. “Or what about both!” I replied. 

After that, we waited for the doors to open so we could take our seats, but couldn’t stop talking about the boys. Who knew what would happen tonight?

HARRY’S P.O.V.

I wanted to know who that girl was Niall was talking to. Since I’ve gotten my problems sorted away, I wanted to be a little more friendly with the boys, since I haven’t this entire week. 

After soundcheck, I followed Niall to his dressing room. He noticed, and said, “Hey Harry, what’s up?”

“Who was that girl you were talking to? I’ve never seen you look at any girl like that.” I said.

Niall blushed. “Oh, um, well, that was Amanda.” “Do you know her?” I asked. “Well..kind of. We’ve DM’d on twitter for a couple of months and..yeah.” He said. I could tell he was hiding something. “Niall, what is it? You know you can tell me anything.” “Um, well..I think she’s my princess. I really, really like her, and really want to get to know her more..I just don’t want to lose her after tonight, you know?” He confessed.

I laughed. “Niall, you know the boys and I would not let that happen. If you like a girl, we’re here to help. Is there anything you want me to do?” I asked. 

Niall hesitated, but said, “I want to take her out tonight. I got her number at the meet and greet, but I don’t know if she’ll say yes. What do you think I should do?” “Are you serious. You are Niall freaking Horan. There are millions of girls that would do anything to go out with you, there is not doubt in my mind that Amanda will say yes.” “You really think so?” Niall asked. “I know so.” I answered. 

“Thanks man, you’re the best...I guess I didn’t notice it, but Liam said you fell for someone..literally..too? Who was it?” Niall asked. Now I was blushing. “Um, it was a girl, Athena. She’s...she’s special to me. Hey, uh, catch you later? Yeah, um..bye.” I said, rushing out the door. 

I wasn’t comfortable talking about her yet to any of the boys. It just didn’t seem real that she showed up tonight, and I wanted to make sure my feelings were true before everyone knew.

I entered my dressing room, and turned on the tv. I just needed to think things through.

ATHENA’S P.O.V.

As Amanda and I took our seats in the fourth row, I looked around. There were a lot of younger girls, and a few our age. 

Next I realized how close we were to the stage. It was fourth row, but we still had a great view. 

The venue was extremely loud with excited chatter. “Can you believe we’re here?” Amanda exclaimed. “No!” I replied, smiling. I pulled out my phone and checked the time. It was 6:45, and the opening act started at 7. “15 minutes,” I said. 

I couldn’t believe what happened in the meet and greet was real. Did Harry really ask for my number? And when I walked in, did he really fall to the floor? It all seemed distant and unreal. Did Harry really like me?

What about Amanda and Niall? I totally think they’d be cute, but was it possible for a fan to have a relationship with a member of the biggest boyband in the world? It’s doubtful, but it could work.

Thinking about these things really passed the time, and before I knew it, the lights were dimming and Olly ran out on stage. Everyone immediately jumped out of their seats, and danced and sang along.

Olly performed for about an hour, then left the screaming crowd. My throat was already hoarse, and the boys hadn’t even set a foot on stage yet. 

I checked my phone. I had 3 messages from twitter because the boys tweeted, and another from an unknown number. I opened it, and dropped my phone in shock. 

Amanda noticed. “What?” She asked, picking my phone up and giving it back to me. I held it out to her with shaking hands. “Look.” I stammered, my voice shaking. She took my phone from my hand, and read the text. She looked at me. “Is this..” She started. I nodded. “It’s Harry. It’s got to be.” I said, reading the message again. ‘you like the show so far? i’ll be looking for you.’ It read. 

“Reply!” Amanda almost yelled. “Tell him where we are!” I looked at my phone, and hit the reply button, my fingers still shaking. I slowly typed, ‘we’re fourth row, on your left side :).’ I hit send. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and the boys appeared. 

LOUIS’ P.O.V.

When the boys and I ran out on stage like we have so many times before, I felt as if the atmosphere was different with Harry. I’ve never seen him act like that, and that girl really seemed to have a spell over him.

We belted out ‘Na Na Na’ and ‘Stand Up’ like usual. However, at the chat, Harry immediately ran over to Niall, and they looked as if they were searching for someone desperately. I wondered if it was the girls. 

I walked over to them. “You okay lads?” I asked. Harry bit his lip and nodded. The chords for ‘I Wish’ began, so we were forced to get in position. 

After the song, Niall ran over to Harry, and pointed towards the left side of the crowd. Harry immediately smiled, and throughout the show, his or Niall’s eye’s didn’t leave that area. 

It was a brilliant gig tonight. When we finally took our last bows and ran offstage, I caught up with Harry to see if I could find out what was going on. “It’s her,” was all he said. I think he’s really fallen for that girl.

AMANDA’S P.O.V.

I wiped my mascara stained cheeks, and watched as the boys ran offstage. I turned to Athena, and we just screamed. Harry and Niall did not turn away from our side of the stage once the entire night, so we knew they had seen us. 

This was a crazy night so far, and I had a feeling it wasn’t about to end yet. When Athena and I finally got back to my car, I checked my phone. The boys tweets, random texts from other friends..and then one I knew was from Niall. It was a unsaved number, and said ‘what hotel r u staying at?’ It was sent only a few minutes ago. I typed in our hotel, and almost instantly got a reply. “I’ll pick u up outside at 12. Be ready.” I couldn’t help but scream. I was officially going out tonight with the guy of my dreams.