FAITH

THE BEGINNING

ELENA'S POV-

"Elena come downstairs Lucas will be here any minute", my mother's voice filled my ears while I was having a peaceful shower. 

Today is the day, the day when I will be close to the dream I have dreamt since my first day of high school. I will finally be out of this town and in the city of my dreams- New York.

At the beginning of summer, I got accepted into Columbia University. My parents were elated when I told them the news as I had worked through my whole high school period for this result. My boyfriend Lucas will also be moving with me to the city but he will be living in Brooklyn because he got into Brooklyn College. I have been dating Lucas for almost 3 years now and I couldn't be in a better place. 

"Elena come out already I can't wait for you to go so I can have the whole bathroom to myself!" my younger brother Max yells at me from outside the bathroom. "Coming, Max." I roll my eyes at start drying my hair. When I come out of the bathroom I see my mom sitting on the edge of my bed staring at a picture of us with tears in her eyes. I go and sit beside her and say, "Mom, I will always keep visiting you guys so, please don't cry or else I'll start crying too." She doesn't say anything, hugs me. 

Soon we hear a car entering the driveway, "It must be the Andersons", says my mom getting up. I start wearing the top that I picked up for the day and suddenly I hear my mom saying to me "What is that mark on your waist Elena?" I hesitate and say "Oh mom, I just fell down when Lucas was teaching me football the other day, it's nothing major." My mom nods in response she kisses my forehead and leaves to greet Lucas's family downstairs.

I wear my jeans and shoes, straighten my hair and put them in a ponytail, apply my gloss and go downstairs. I see the living room filled with people. I go and hug Lucas who in returns kisses me softly, Lucas, he is the only boy I have ever kissed and I intend to keep it that way. I go and hug Mrs Anderson who says "So, the day has finally come I am sure you must be very excited darling"   I nod happily in response. "I put your luggage in the car Lena,  we should be leaving now if you want to catch that flight today." says my dad. "You wanna kick your little girl out so soon daddy?" I say jokingly. Dad comes and hugs me and we head outside.

We finally reach the airport after a long drive of my mom telling me to take care and not become a drug addict. I finally see Lucas getting out of his dad's car. I start by giving mom a long hug who is crying again, then I hug dad who also has a few tears in his eyes and then finally Max who also seems a bit sad. I promise my parents to call every night, Lucas does the same with his parents and both of us get inside the airport with teary eyes.

I finally look at Lucas after getting inside the aeroplane, he kisses my cheek and holds my hand and says "Finally we can get out of Texas and towards what we have always dreamt of" I give him the biggest smile and we start conversing about all our plans. All I know is that my life will change after landing.

Meanwhile in NYC-

Harry's POV-

The boys and I wake up after partying the whole night, after cleaning up our apartment we decide to head out to get some coffee and lunch. When Liam calls the girls he finds out that they are out shopping and will join us for lunch later.

We pass by the NYU campus where Zayn, Louis and I go since last year. The cafe is a 5-minute drive from our place. We get inside and order. After a while I see Danielle and Kayla entering. Danielle comes and kisses Liam while Kayla does the same with Niall, they sit down and order their food. 

The girls start telling everyone about how much fun they had shopping. "Typical boring chicks", that is the only thing that I can think of. "Jenna couldn't come because she had a test to prepare for," says Kayla. I am happy that she didn't come, things haven't been great between us since last week. I nod and continue to eat as I am in no mood of engaging in some dumb conversation. Kayla has been a very close friend to me for a long time. 

I then hear Danielle's annoying high pitched voice, "How will you complete your assignments with a major hangover Liam plus you have an important meeting at work tomorrow." Poor Liam just apologises. Girls like Danielle act like they can be a girlfriend and a mom the same time, I hate such chicks. Liam and Danielle met at Peazer&Candor, a law firm where they both work at and also go to Columbia.

"Mate, we have to fill Kendall's space in the condo or else we won't be able to pay you the full rent next month," says Liam. "We will have to find someone sensible enough soon to live with us," says Louis.

Frustratingly I reply, "Ya sure, search for someone, I am sure it won't be that difficult but don't take in the desperate girls who just want an excuse to get laid." We all nod and continue to eat.